Great cinematography and action makes up for the greater than normal level of suspension of disbelief required to accept the plot of this movie. Jaguar Paw has to be the luckiest guy in the Mayan speaking world to be saved from death three times in the space of two days by once in a lifetime events
Can a straight adult male enjoy a movie featuring unicorns, falling stars, witches, magic candles, spells, and flying ships? If it also features pirates (arrrrr), dueling, chase scenes, fratricide and Claire Danes, then apparently the answer is yes. It's Princess Bride 2.0