It looks like people are in the closet about watching Mel Gibson movies now. Instead of being seen watching Apocalypto, people would prefer to enjoy it as a rental where no one may accuse them of supporting Mel Gibson and his hate speech. We get the scoop from IMDB:
Apocalypto, Mel Gibson’s controversial — and violent — account of the fall of the Mayan civilization, debuted at the top of the home video sales and rental charts last week, replacing Pan’s Labyrinth, the previous champ. Home Media Retailing magazine said that the Gibson film generated an estimated $6 million from rentals, while Labyrinth was close behind with $5.6 million, bringing its two-week gross to $12 million. Epic Movie debuted at No. 3 on the rental chart with $5.4 million, while Clint Eastwood’s Letters from Iwo Jima bowed at No. 4 with $4.4 million.
Apocalypto is on my must see rental list as well. I did not get a chance to see the film in theaters, but have heard that the action is excellent. I am also a fan of apocalyptic movies so on paper it looks like something I should enjoy. Then again the other day I saw The Queen and loved it, on paper I was sure I would hate it. Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason to what tickles your fancy
