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3.5 stars out of 4 -- "It's pure adrenaline....Gibson has made a film of blunt provocation and bruising beauty." (Rolling Stone, 12/14/2006, p.134, Peter Travers), "[A] model of narrative economy, moving nimbly forward and telling its tale with clarity and force....A muscular and kinetic action movie, a drama of rescue and revenge..." (New York Times, 12/08/2006, p.E1, A. O. Scott), 4 stars out of 5 -- "APOCALYPTO is terrifically made; the action sequences shot with dazzling skill....There's an exhilarating sense of rhythm and a good deal of daring." (Total Film, 02/01/2007, p.34, Nev Pierce), "There can be no doubting Gibson's ability to excite. Numerous sequences are breathtaking..." (Sight and Sound, 02/01/2007, p.41, Ali Jaafar), "[T]here's much to admire in its component parts..." (Box Office, 02/01/2007, p.72, Wade Major), "[A] fresh-faced cast resurrects the captivating ancient Mayans." -- Grade: B+ (Entertainment Weekly, 05/25/2007, p.69, Jeff Labrecque), 4 stars out of 5 -- "Gibson pulls off a cracking adventure yarn; heavily reliant on visual storytelling, and cannily employing universally recognizable archetypes..." (Ultimate DVD, 07/01/2007, p.22, Simon Edwards) |
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