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Is Mel Gibson working on Apocalypto 2? Does the film deserve a sequel? What could it be about? Let’s discuss.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Mel Gibson\u2019s 2006 film Apocalypto was an undeniably ambitious project that also became remarkably divisive. Whether you loved it or hated it, one thing is certain \u2013 Apocalypto, much like Gibson himself, has aged into something of a misunderstood masterpiece that appealed primarily to a very particular audience. That audience is still left wondering if there will ever be an Apocalypto 2.<\/p>\n

Mel Gibson\u2019s Apocalypto<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now, nearly two decades after its original release, the movie remains torn between praise for its visuals and period accuracy and criticism for its disturbing and brutal content.<\/p>\n

With such a polarized response from critics and viewers alike, the possibility of revisiting that same world in a sequel seemed slim from the very beginning. And this is par for the course when it comes to Gibson as a filmmaker \u2013 throughout his decades-long career behind the camera, he has rarely returned to direct follow-ups to his movies.<\/p>\n

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From\u00a0Braveheart\u00a0to\u00a0Get the Gringo\u00a0and beyond, Gibson tends to take on passion projects that stand entirely alone, for better or worse. With the exception of\u00a0The Passion of the Christ, it\u2019s safe to say Gibson isn\u2019t big on sequels.<\/p>\n

So, as the years roll on, making a sequel to\u00a0Apocalypto\u00a0<\/em>seems more like an unlikely long shot than ever. But could there perhaps be an opportunity to reexamine Mayan culture in a new Mel Gibson Film?<\/p>\n

A Matter of Representation<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Back in 2006, our modern notion of \u201cdiversity\u201d appeared much different for films. Even then, a movie like\u00a0Apocalypto\u00a0<\/em>was nothing short of groundbreaking. Featuring an entirely native cast with no spoken English, the film presented an unparalleled picture of the Mayan culture.<\/p>\n

While some critics saw the movie as \u201cracist\u201d \u2013 mostly due to\u00a0Gibson\u2019s many blunders\u00a0\u2013 the truth is that there has never been a film that better captures the lifestyle of pre-colonial indigenous cultures in Central and South America quite like\u00a0Apocalypto.<\/p>\n

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Was it violent? Sure, but the violent ways of the Mayan Empire are a\u00a0well-known historical fact.<\/p>\n

An\u00a0Apocalypto 2<\/em>\u00a0would give viewers a privileged chance to reexamine history through the eyes of Mel Gibson. The filmmaker might have uttered some racially-charged comments in the past. Still, when we see films like\u00a0Apocalypto<\/em>, it\u2019s easy to see that Gibson\u2019s passion for history far outweighs any possible racial prejudice.<\/p>\n

Why Mel Gibson Should Make Apocalypto 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Apocalypto<\/em>\u2018s ending might be one of the best in a historical drama. These films are usually made to portray a pivotal historical event.\u00a0Apocalypto<\/em>, on the other hand, presents the \u201cprequel\u201d to said event\u2014the arrival of Spanish ships on Mayan shores.<\/p>\n

At the time of the film\u2019s release, some historians argued that\u00a0the film was colonialist, portraying the Maya as a civilization in dire need of saving. However, that\u2019s only a surface-level reading on what\u00a0Apocalypto\u2018s ending truly means. As we see the ships approaching the New World, we know what comes next. If the violence we saw in the rest of the film was shocking, then we, as people familiar with the Spanish conquest of the Americas, know that what\u2019s yet to come is the true apocalypse the movie promises.<\/p>\n

Mel Gibson (who is currently\u00a0working on\u00a0The Passion of the Christ 2) has never been vocal about an\u00a0Apocalypto 2, and it\u2019s easy to see why that might be.\u00a0Apocalypto\u00a0is a perfect story; the ending tells a story on its own, without the need to portray the actual conquest to tell us how violent things are going to get for the Mayans.<\/p>\n

In the unlikely scenario that\u00a0Apocalypto 2\u00a0<\/em>is ever made, Gibson might opt to avoid the film. As a result, a sequel might be the perfect way to dilute the original\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

If you have never seen the film or were dissuaded by comments about its \u201cnegative portrayal of natives\u201d or \u201chistorical inaccuracies,\u201d do yourself a favour and give it a chance. You\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised \u2013 as long as you can endure Mel Gibson\u2019s trademark ultraviolence.<\/p>\n

Tell us, would you like an\u00a0Apocalypto 2<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Cp3_AY0aJjg<\/p>\n