What did you especially like about Apocalypto?
The actors. They were amazing. In particular the "hero" and main "villain" were just incredible. One of the most memorable villains in film history. The actors do so much with their eyes and expressions. And they are all complete unknowns--I can't even imagine how his casting director found them.
The others with whom I went to see the film plan to go back a second time.
I do not like gore and at spots just looked away. But this is what the Mayans were liked.