30.10.07

infiltrating spaniards

i was reminded recently of Apocalypto, a film i hesitate to give the respect of proper capitalization and italicization. it's not just that it's terrible (which it is) or that Mel Gibson made it that bothers me. it's a whole slew of things. historical inaccuracies, physical impossibilities, poorly used technology, bad puppeteering.
the thing that bothers me most, though, is the ending. in which the arrival of the Spanish is implied as salvation for the 'good' mayan. here comes Jesus, Mary, and the Conquistadors, just to save the day...

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