By about 30 minutes into this film I realized I was watching what seemed like a remake of 70's classic smut films such as
Except Mel's Apocalypto had 10% of the storyline and sociological statement of the previous ones.
Then again, I still think take out the religious affiliations, "The Passion" is a glorified snuff film. Prob because I've seen those kinds of movies before and can actually compare them.
The basic premise tribe A captures tortures kills tribe B. It is as black and white as all of Mel's movies. I.e. it shows an innocent family life, and then an invading force made of purely evil two dimensional characters.
If you want to see some mindless, but somewhat fun action and brutality and you don't mind disturbing images.. this movie may work for you. Otherwise, steer clear.
Anyone who doesn't see this, and mel's movies for what they are, needs to rent some good old fashion "smut" and do a comparison.
- Cannibal Holocaust - Jungle Holocaust - Cannibal ferox And many other fun filled films.
Except Mel's Apocalypto had 10% of the storyline and sociological statement of the previous ones.
Then again, I still think take out the religious affiliations, "The Passion" is a glorified snuff film. Prob because I've seen those kinds of movies before and can actually compare them.
The basic premise tribe A captures tortures kills tribe B. It is as black and white as all of Mel's movies. I.e. it shows an innocent family life, and then an invading force made of purely evil two dimensional characters.
If you want to see some mindless, but somewhat fun action and brutality and you don't mind disturbing images.. this movie may work for you. Otherwise, steer clear.
Anyone who doesn't see this, and mel's movies for what they are, needs to rent some good old fashion "smut" and do a comparison.