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I saw "Apocalypto" this weekend and thought it was a magnificent film. The violence was an integral part of the storyline, and the story focused on the characters, who were trying to survive a raid on their village and being kidnapped and taken to a place of sacrifice.

Everything about this movie worked. I thoroughly enjoyed it. A tremendous achievement. Raves, raves, raves. I applaud Mel for making this film. The characters were distinctive and sympathetic. Great writing.

One gratuitous "f" word in the English translation was my only beef, used in the context that "his goose is cooked". It got a cheap laugh from the audience.