[Apocalypto] is so deeply (American) at it's center, it's pointed core. I'm sure this is by Gibson design. He brings it directly to us. He wants to. He's drunk with the plan, the effort, knows where he wants to go, has permission and then goes there and stays until he is finished and we've had enough, had our fill. Father/son, son/son, son/wife, son/friend, friend/MIL, son/acquaintance, friend/wife, bully(s) merciless/without mercy/painted in grays with a fine brush, revenge/preemptive & pre-planned. (Son) needs it, the vengeance, but, we must have it and have it the way Gibson delivers it. He knew it, GD it. He knew.
& he gave it to us. All we had to do is ask.