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• On the opposite tack we see the peaceful order and nobility of the village tribe . . . - mr grits 21:43:04 01/06/07 (1)
  In Reply to: I've read commentary's that see it as Catholic... specifically pro life and anti-pagan/indigenous cultures. posted by sjb on January 6, 2007 at 08:43:45:

  before being victimized by the highly organized and regulated religion of the Mayan capitol. One could say the sacrificial machine could be the Catholic Church imposing itself upon the pure, untainted spirits of non-organized religion.

  
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  • Part of the complications depicted. nt - clarkjohnsen 14:57:32 01/08/07 (0)
    In Reply to: On the opposite tack we see the peaceful order and nobility of the village tribe . . . posted by mr grits on January 6, 2007 at 21:43:04:

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• Doesn't matter. It's fallen faster than a souffle at a disco. nt - tinear 10:34:02 01/06/07 (3)
  In Reply to: I've read commentary's that see it as Catholic... specifically pro life and anti-pagan/indigenous cultures. posted by sjb on January 6, 2007 at 08:43:45:

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  • And yet it is a box office success - Analog Scott 11:18:12 01/06/07 (2)
    In Reply to: Doesn't matter. It's fallen faster than a souffle at a disco. nt posted by tinear on January 6, 2007 at 10:34:02:

    Gibson will make many millions on it
    
    

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    • I don't know. It was a major blockbuster, in terms of hype, and that ain't cheap. Add to that - tinear 13:44:16 01/06/07 (1)
      In Reply to: And yet it is a box office success posted by Analog Scott on January 6, 2007 at 11:18:12:

      all the distribution costs... it has disappeared from screens in a couple of weeks, hardly a good sign. I doubt it'll recoup the massive outlay unless rental is massive around the globe.
      
      

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      • It cost $40 million and has made $44 million in 4 weeks. It's till in 2,000+ theaters and #14 at the B.O. - sjb 14:20:05 01/06/07 (0)
        In Reply to: I don't know. It was a major blockbuster, in terms of hype, and that ain't cheap. Add to that posted by tinear on January 6, 2007 at 13:44:16:

        Add in the international B.O. and rentals and Mel should make a pretty penny on this.
        

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