Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto out on DVD

By Patrick Luce May 2, 2007, 1:11 GMT

From Mel Gibson, director of THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST and the Academy Award®-winning BRAVEHEART (Best Director, Best Picture, 1995) comes the thrilling historical epic APOCALYPTO. This intense, nonstop action-adventure transports you to an ancient South American civilization, for an experience unlike anything you’ve ever known. In the twilight of the mysterious Mayan culture, young Jaguar Paw is captured and taken to the great Mayan city where he faces a ...more

Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto will arrive on DVD May 22nd for the suggested retail price of $29.99 and on Blu-ray for the suggested retail price of $34.99.

Synopsis:
From Mel Gibson, director of The Passion of the Christ and the Academy Award-winning Braveheart (Best Director, Best Picture, 1995), comes the thrilling historical epic Apocalypto. This intense, nonstop action-adventure transports you to an ancient South American civilization, for an experience unlike anything you’ve ever known.

In the twilight of the mysterious Mayan culture, young Jaguar Paw is captured and taken to the great Mayan city where he faces a harrowing end. Driven by the power of his love for his wife and son, he makes an adrenaline-soaked, heart-racing escape to rescue them and ultimately save his way of life. Filled with unrelenting action and stunning cinematography, Apocalypto is an “enthralling and unforgettable film experience.”

Bonus features include:
Becoming Mayan: Making Apocalypto
Deleted Scene with Optional Commentary by Director Mel Gibson and Co-Writer Farhad Safinia
Feature Commentary by Director Mel Gibson and Co-Writer Farhad Safinia

Here is a look at some production stills from the film:

Apocalypto is now available for pre-order at Amazon. It is available for pre-order at AmazonUK for a June 11th release. Visit the DVD database for more information.