Beautifully shot and perfectly paced, the film's enjoyability is lessened by the intensity of the some of the violence. I get the feeling Gibson really really enjoys depicting violence for his own enjoyment and nothing else. Once you get past all that, the film is an interesting adventure film that transports the viewer back into a world that's never really been explored in film.
...and who knew a half hour chase scene only on foot could be so thrilling?
3½ rolling heads out of 5
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I got the same feeling with regards the violence. It was porn for Mel.
I was initially more excited about seeing a film in a language I’d not encountered before than I was with the plot but it surprised me by being engaging and very well made. Same score.
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