one of the roughest and tough art film i have ever see . remarkable and sensational . non a mean task to put aside all the gossip surround the man behind this miracle and look at apocalypto for what it be represent a startle piece of art do by one of the most startling artist of our time . but i be able to do exactly that and sit there open mouthed and totally transport to the world mel gibson have in store for me . i do not want to get into any spoiler but let me tell you there be and at least and 4 moment not merely technical but emotional that be a first for the movie . there be violence in the film yes and but not nearly as much a in casino royale and definitely more justified . i will take my wife next time and she stay home and brainwash by the avalanche of misinformation claim it be one of the most violent film ever make . i know my wife well enough to know she will love apocalypto .