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Apocalypto Poster Peek
by Scott Weinberg | May 31, 2006
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Scratching your head about Mel Gibson's upcoming "Apocalypto"? Join the crowd. Previously scheduled for a summer release, Gibson's baby will now debut on December 8th, and if you want to see what the new poster looks like, pay a visit to IGN FilmForce ... or Rotten Tomatoes.

"When his idyllic existence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, a man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life."

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jakenhall
jakenhall writes:
on May 31 2006 02:42 AM

[b]I can't wait for the movie but...[/b]
don't you think that's a little too dark?

I can hardly see anything.


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dracus
dracus writes:
on May 31 2006 04:11 AM

I have a feeling that this could be the movie event of the year and I think by moving it to a December 8th release means Gibson believes it could win best picture.

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new12play
new12play writes:
on May 31 2006 05:18 AM

Well, it will definitely be considered for best foreign film.

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edmund
edmund writes:
on May 31 2006 05:50 AM

Nice!

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Zen Bullet
Zen Bullet writes:
on May 31 2006 07:01 AM

The poster doesn't say much. It's well designed though.

The use of languages(foreign or dead) instead of english for films like this really does add another level of immersion into the material. It feels more natural. There's more "classiness" to it.

This has got to be one of the most cryptic films in ages for audiences to get a sense for. This poster doesn't help one bit in clearing anything up.


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Merlin235
Merlin235 writes:
on May 31 2006 07:24 AM

Mel Gibson has to be one of the best, and most innovative, film makers of our day. It has got to be his passion (no pun intended) for his subject material, and I can't wait to see his latest.

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kamill
kamill writes:
on May 31 2006 08:20 AM

It looks awesome! I can't wait to see it!

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mattymatt
mattymatt writes:
on May 31 2006 09:50 AM

That's quite a summary. I've never seen so many adjectives in one place before.

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santyclaus
santyclaus writes:
on May 31 2006 02:00 PM

i heard that if there was no slow motion in "the passion," it would have been 105 minutes long instead of 120.

just kidding. but seriously, that movie was boooring.


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Praz
Praz writes:
on May 31 2006 04:32 PM

I don't get it.
Is this movie about scientology?


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dracus
dracus writes:
on May 31 2006 05:09 PM

In reply to this comment (#837011)
It can't be about Scientology because Tom Cuise or John Travolta are not in it!

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tyler8186
tyler8186 writes:
on Jun 01 2006 03:49 AM

i was hoping I'd see Mel in the poster with his arm around a few indians... just like in the trailer

i hope someone knows what i'm talking about


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scottybarkbark
scottybarkbark writes:
on Jun 02 2006 09:01 AM

actually it cant be nominated for best foreign picture. mel gibson automatically disqualifies it for that because he is not native to the country in which it was filmed

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scottybarkbark
scottybarkbark writes:
on Jun 02 2006 09:01 AM

actually it cant be nominated for best foreign picture. mel gibson automatically disqualifies it for that because he is not native to the country in which it was filmed

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morningstar61
morningstar61 writes:
on Jul 02 2006 07:42 PM

In reply to this comment (#837003)
Looking forward to the opening myself.

Since Mel is a Roman Catholic he may be looking at the date as having a little aid from heaven. ;) It is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day in the Catholic Church.


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