LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2007
Gibson Travels To Mexico For Premiere
Record-Breaking Foreign-Language Film, "Apolocalypto," Set To Premiere In Mexico
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Play CBS Video Video 'Apocalypto' Tops Box Office Making a movie about the downfall of the Mayan empire could have been Mel Gibson's biggest gamble to date. But, as Sandra Hughes reports, "Apocalypto" earned over $14 million in its opening weekend.
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Publicist Alan Nierob confirmed that Mel Gibson will attend the Mexican premiere of "Apocalypto" on Monday. (AP (file))
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Photo Essay Movie 'Passion' "The Passion of the Christ" audiences react strongly to the film through words and emotions.
"Apocalypto" tells the story of the Mayan people — who built a civilization in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras — and is in a Mayan language. Gibson employed Mayans for the film and has said he wants to make the Mayan language "cool" again and encourage young people "to speak it with pride."
However, the movie also depicts Mayans as being extremely violent and carrying out beheadings and human sacrifices. Some Mayans descendants in Mexico and Guatemala say the portrayal is derogatory, showing them as being savage.
Publicist Alan Nierob confirmed that Gibson will attend the premiere on Monday.Photos: Mel Gibson
"Apocalypto" has broken box-office records for foreign-language films in its opening weekends in several countries, including Britain. It has also earned a Golden Globe nomination for best foreign-language film.
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- I wouldn't see "Jabberwocky" if it were the only feature showing at the multiplex...and it ISN'T.
People who recognize Gibson for what he is - a racist fake Aussie ******** - refuse to donate money to his latest cause - building a quasi-Catholic 'cathedral' in Southern California...along with his whacked-out old man and gaggle of cross-eyed kids.
His movie is another unintelligible foreign-lanugage crapper...and that's just whewre his "career" has landed - - in the toilet.
See ya, Mel ! - Reply to this comment
- Mel's Apocalypto is suppose to be a study in the Poor vs. The Rich in any society. You could almost see how Tyranny can happen in ANY Country. Even a Fascist Country like AMERICA.
The Israeli owned/controlled Media would LOVE to take Mel down a few more steps. Shame that ANYONE might be trying to stop Israel from getting America to attack Iran next. - Reply to this comment
- "Apocalypto" is a great movie. One of the best of the year. Definitely not for the squeamish but I highly recommend it.
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