There aren't that many films depicting Mesoamerican cultures. I feel like there was a good effort to make it look authentic, even if it isn't 100% accurate. Story is not controversial as some have said.

A bone shuttering tale in picture ***Masterpiece***

A friigin masterpiece. How on earth can this movie have a rating below 90%? Think what you will of Mel Gibson but he’s a genius as far as movie making goes. This movie is so good. It could be watched without the sound on and it is still riveting from start to finish. Incredible cinematography, the most exciting history lesson, and hold onto the edge of your seat action / excitement all the way through. Thanks Mel.

This film is one hell of an epic masterpiece! Gibson may be a controversial figure but he’s one phenomenal filmmaker, that’s for sure. For those that are sensitive and easily offended claiming that it’s showing indigenous people as barbaric savages…let me give you a sobering reminder that, yes, they actually did things just like shown in the film! Mass sacrifices were part of their culture to appease their gods. This isn’t fake Hollywood exploitation or exaggeration here folks. Biased criticism solely because you may not like the director and his controversies does not have to bleed into his filmmaking. Hate the man but the art speaks for itself! The cinematography, the set and costume designs, makeup, SFX, score, editing and the performances all around are top notch here and in full display. Gibson is at his best when creating period epics. He genuinely has a natural talent and an eye for authenticity , no matter what he’s tackling.

Sucked just like Mel

Obviously this movie is violent, and I skipped some of the more intense graphic moments. The overall story was great, just wished we’d had a little more time in the city to learn more about the culture— though I know it was supposed to be the briefest of introductions. Amazing costume and set design. Loved the main actor!

This is one of those rare movies that takes you on an epic journey and you don't come back to your world until after it's over and all the credits are done scrolling. You are immersed in the lives of the ancient forest people and you feel everything they go through even though you don't understand a single word they speak. This is a story of love, friendship, dedication, fear, courage resilience and survival. You feel like you are a better person after watching it and you feel more respect for what matters most in life.

Maybe a Top 10 movie all time for me. Can't believe I slept on it for so long. Say what you want about Mel, but he's a genius and this is a masterpiece. Character building, jungle, costumes, acting. My heart was rushing the whole movie, haven't been strapped to me seat like this since the end of top gun. A true triumph. If only they made movies like this still.

I can understand the movie critics at 65%, they’re a bunch of pretentious clowns, but I would have expected higher ratings from the audience. Maybe I was biased to like it since I studied the ancient Americas 40 years ago, but I thought it was excellent.

Really good movie, set some 500 years in the past, with great action sequences and cinematography. This one's something different! You just have to be willing to deal with subtitles (or speak spanish)...

best movie in the damn world, trust me

Absolutely brilliant film. I will watch many times again I'm sure. Couldn't recommend more

Great story, glad I finally watched.

The one of the best movie I ever watched! The way it portrait the ancient rituals and ceremonies were the best parts , no other Hollywood movie captured that part so accurately! Unfortunately, Hollywood elites won’t give this movie the recognition it deserves! This should get 4.9/5 without a doubt! Thanks to Mel Gibson 🙌

A vertible masterpiece that withstands to test of time.

What an underrated film. Brilliant. The survival scenes that make up the second half of the film create a new hero and great moments. Not sure who would give this negative reviews, maybe those that would prefer a night of The Holiday. Not me.

Wow 2nd best movie next to The Passion, loved the ending.

A thrilling yet horrifying journey that offers a fascinating glimpse into the alien world of Maya civilization. It makes you grateful for modern life while marveling at how drastically different human society could be.

Very well done, entertaining movie

Good film, unlike anything I have seen. However it suffers from pacing problems, it got really slow and boring at some points. Also, pain seems not to exist in this world, just a mere worry.