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…

Many of the negative reviews seem to come from people misunderstanding how the Maya are portrayed, likely because they don’t have much familiarity with their history. There’s this idea that the Maya were gentle and didn’t practice human sacrifice, which brings to mind a trip my wife and I took to visit her family in Guatemala. The most memorable part was seeing American tourists swimming in pools of water—pools th…

It’s hard to imagine a film demonstrating greater commitment to its craft than _Apocalypto_. It's undeniably impressive, even if some might consider it too much of a good thing. Final rating:★★★ - I suggest checking it out yourself.