The idea that tapir testicles are some kind of treat, as jokingly suggested by these young Mayan warriors, turns out not to be entirely accurate, though it hints at the dynamic between them. Their biggest worry so far has been a demanding mother-in-law who wants grandchildren. Everything shifts when a stronger war group arrives seeking victims. The clever "Jaguar Paw" (Rudy Youngblood) manages to conceal his pregnant wife and their baby in a hidden pit, but he is himself captured by “Zero Wolf” (Raoul Max Trujillo) and taken to the capital – after seeing his father killed by "Middle Eye" (Gerarardo Taracena). There, within view of an almost-finished pyramid, they are meant to be offered to their deity Kulkulkan. It seems like a stroke of luck that this young man is spared, but that reprieve doesn't last long as he then becomes the object of amusement for the warriors. They have one opportunity to get away, which only earns him the intense anger of the formidable "Zero Wolf," and soon a thrilling chase begins. The film’s visuals effectively portray the thickness of the Mexican forests, and Mel Gibson's direction shows the harsh realities faced by these young men who lived and died at the priests’ command. We also see a civilization on the brink; illness is widespread – which isn't surprising given the number of bodies scattered about, and despite all this despair, some of the conversations are inspiring, impactful, and occasionally quite casual. Many of the actors are real tribesmen and deliver solid performances in their roles, but Youngblood, Trujillo, and especially Taracena, make this a rivalry worth experiencing. The film is visually stunning. It’s raw, bloody, violent – yet still beautiful. Definitely worth seeing, and a large screen really enhances the impressive cinematography.

Source on TMDB