Madman Mel’s Mayan adventure may be wildly inaccurate, but it’s also pretty spectacular, reminiscent of Children Of Men in the heart- pounding relentless chase stakes. And I was pleased to note that the film goes a long way towards confirming my long held suspicions about Mel’s tortuous Catholic guilt and closeted sexual proclivities- once again, we’re treated to the sight of near- naked men undergoing graphic torture, paying the price for some unnamed and unchosen crime. In fact, there’s more exposed male flesh in this film than any other in recent memory- the women, by contrast, seem almost demure. It’s the subject matter, defenders will cry, he’s only reflecting the fashions of the day. Seems like an awful big coincidence to me.
by Tom Huddleston | Source: 35mm print
15 Jan 2007 6:38 AM | Submit Comment