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A double bill of films depicting the passion of Jesus Christ. In The Power of the Resurrection, Richard Kiley stars as Peter the Apostle, who was witness to the last days of Christ. In the silent film...( read more 
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MCT:August 24, 2008This is a very powerful movie. The realistic touch given to the biblical story made it that much more emotional.
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MCT:August 24, 2008
Jesus died for me.....he suffered for me....he endured everything for me......this movie was all that and then some......had me in tears.......yet Jesus rose again.....Amen...Hallelujah
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MCT:August 17, 2008Great (and real) adaptation of the original bible story of Jesus. Reflect the pain that the people inflict Jesus...
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MCT:August 17, 2008
K lemme just say this you can hate this movie or love it truth is everyone and their mom went to see it this was brilliantlly advertised and no badly done. Plus the gore helped too.
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MCT:August 16, 2008
It's a powerful film, even though it is nothing but snuff, I might have to re-watch this one for a better opinion.
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MCT:August 15, 2008A self-important message movie whose message is buried underneath a series of sadistic torture sequences and overblown mythologizing. What a waste of Jim Caviezel's talents.
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MCT:August 15, 2008
Ouch, ouch, and double triple ouch. (What is it about Mel's movies that executes torture scenes so vividly?!) This movie is definitely not for the faint of heart or the humanist. Damn those guys take the term sadism to a whole new level; Talk about Assholes. That aside, the movie was told out very well and in a very emotionally intense manner, with parts of flashbacks set in specific moments to ride the emotions out. It's probably one of the directing styles of Gibson that I truly admire. I'm not christian so I'm not gonna go into the whole accuracy debate, but I really feel for Jesus and how he fell into the mercy of those barbaric morons. You'd think he'd die under those kinda torture but nah it's a movie so we're left with the benefit of the doubt. Satan was gorgeous, and I love how the air of mystery played out all over his face and eyes. Loved the opening sequence too, it's beautiful. :} Watch the movie only if you could stomach some pain or if you're sadistic yourself. As for me, I'm not watching this ever again. I'm not a believer of having blood lead the way into a perfect movie.
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MCT:August 15, 2008Maybe I've seen too many horror movies or too many Quentin Tarantino films, but I didn't find this movie overly gruesome as some have warned. Was it too gruesome for a child or a squeamish female? Well probably....
But anyways, what I loved most about this movie was how it was shot. It was amazingly and beautifully made. The cinematography was fantastic. Mel Gibson really impressed me here in his debut.
Most of us know the storyline... so in that sense, I was pretty bored. Overall, I found this to be an ok film... it's wonderful looking and Jim Caviezel was great as Jesus (especially how he was able to portray his suffering yet forgiving demeanor while being nailed to the cross)... but it's nothing I would watch again. -
MCT:August 15, 2008
There are so many ancillary issues surrounding the release of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ that they threaten to dwarf the 127-minute movie that lies at the maelstrom's epicenter. (The controversy, whether real, concocted, or some combination of the two, has provided an unprecedented level of free publicity.) So let me cut to the chase before backing up and looking at some of these appendage elements. The Passion of the Christ is a gripping, powerful motion picture - arguably the most forceful depiction of Jesus' death ever to be committed to film. It leaves an indelible imprint on the psyche; viewers of this movie may never look at a crucifix in quite the same way.
The most potentially damaging charge to have been leveled against this film is that it is anti-Semitic. Many (although not all) of those at the forefront of this accusation have not seen the movie. (Ironically, this is the same kind of negative wave that results when Christian groups attack a movie for being anti-Christian - like Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ or the Pythons' The Life of Brian.) Here, the controversy is unwarranted. Although the high priest Caiphas is depicted as a villainous individual, determined to bring about Jesus' death, he is not shown in any way to represent the entire nation of Jews. In fact, Caiphas has plenty of competition for the role of villain - the Roman centurions who beat and brutalize Jesus are presented in an even grimmer light.
The film also does not come across as a valentine to Evangelical Christians. This is proof, if any is needed, that it is possible to craft a fine motion picture that falls cleanly within the bounds of mainstream religious doctrine. In essence, The Passion of the Christ represents a vivid, stylized journey through the 14 Stations of the Cross - a trip made by many devout Catholics every Good Friday. Most of the film's text is taken from the four gospels (supplemented by the visions of two nuns - the 17th century Mary of Agreda and the 18th century Anne Catherine Emmerich), but at no time did I feel as if Gibson was preaching. That's the common trap that The Passion of the Christ avoids.
The violence in the film is as necessary as it is disconcerting. There's no question that Gibson is pushing the envelope, going as far as he can without emptying the auditorium. It's easy to be desensitized by extreme, graphic violence in a cartoon-like setting (like the Terminator movies, for example), but that's not what we're getting here. The torture of Jesus is presented in such a brutal, unflinching manner that it's almost impossible not to look away as chunks of flesh are ripped out by a scourge, and the bloody, mangled skin is shredded to appear like a grotesque parody of ground meat. This is tough stuff, capable of unsettling adults and potentially traumatizing young viewers. My advice for parents considering taking children is as follows: see the movie first, alone, then make a determination about whether it is appropriate for your offspring's sensibilities. (If they go, you'll have to attend with them, since it is rated R.) Do not assume that, just because the movie has a deeply religious message, it is appropriate for pre-teens.
For the most part, The Passion of the Christ follows Jesus (James Caviezel) during the final 12 hours of his life - from Gethsemane to Golgotha, with stops along the way for a hearing before Ciaphas (Mattia Sbragia) and the Sanhedrin, the scourging under the auspices of Pilate (Hristo Naumov Shopov), the court of Herod, Pilate's eventual condemnation, and the final, torturous journey with the cross, as Mary (Maia Morgenstern), Mary Magdalene (Monica Bellucci), and John of Zebedee (Hristo Jivkov) follow behind. There are occasional, brief flashbacks to the Last Supper, the Sermon on the Mount, and the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) interspersed throughout, but nearly all of the action unfolds chronologically. And, as one would expect, the movie ends on a note of hope: a short, understated shot of the resurrected Christ.
Because information about the so-called "historical Jesus" is so incomplete, it's impossible to argue for or against The Passion of the Christ's factual veracity. It is largely in line with the gospels, and ultimately represents Mel Gibson's vision of Jesus' long, lonely final hours. Unlike many of the past movie and/or television depictions of the Passion, this version remains firmly rooted in solid cinematic soil. The Passion of the Christ is a stylish film, with the cinematography of Caleb Deshanel drawing us into the story. Words, spoken in Aramaic and Latin (with subtitles), are almost inconsequential - this is a picture of acting and images, with Jim Caviezel's unforgettable performance dominating throughout. (Looking back on this film, if anyone recalls anything other than Caviezel's tortured Jesus, it will be the sad, haunted eyes of Monica Bellucci and Maia Morgenstern). Originally, Gibson indicated that he intended to release the movie without subtitles - a choice that was heavily criticized at the time. Now, having seen the movie, I believe it would have worked that way. At times, the words almost seem to get in the way. (Those familiar with the gospels will readily be able to recall what Jesus is saying at any given moment.)
Anyone viewing the film from a non-Christian perspective will discover much to appreciate, and one overriding theme comes across with crystal clarity: the inhumanity of human beings to others of their kind. There is such naked, unfettered cruelty in the way Jesus is treated that it makes one ponder the nature of man. And the dark reality is that worse torments have been visited upon others throughout history. Over the centuries, our civilizations and technology have evolved, but that aspect of our essential nature has not changed. Given the chance, we easily revert to the bestial barbarians who derived sadistic enjoyment from the torture of Jesus. It's a sickness that cannot be expunged.
Watching The Passion of the Christ is an immersive experience, at least after the first 30 minutes. It takes a little while for the movie to find its feet - some of the early scenes are awkwardly paced, with uneven performances by secondary actors. Once Jesus is first brought before Pilate, however, the film's grip inexorably tightens. The toughest scene to watch is the scourging - more difficult even that watching nails driven through Jesus' hands and feet, because Gibson allows it to go on for so long. What transpires after is not easier, but it at least will not exceed the threshold of those who have come this far.
In making The Passion of the Christ, Gibson set himself up to fail. His goal - to take one of the best-known stories in all of human history and transform it into something new, vital, and emotionally potent - was audacious to the point of foolhardiness. Yet, somehow, against all odds, he succeeded. (His explanation is simple: the Holy Spirit worked through him.) It is hard to imagine even the most cynical atheist being unmoved by Jesus' ordeal. Understanding Christian doctrine - that this suffering was necessary to save sinners from damnation - adds an additional layer of meaning to the narrative. You don't have to be a believer to "get it," just as you don't have to accept the existence of Sauron and Middle Earth to be captivated by The Lord of the Rings. Good movies work on their own terms, and that's what happens with The Passion of the Christ. -
MCT:August 13, 2008i still have not had the chance to watch this movie and from what i've heard about it. i would love to watch it. I want to see how they portry what jesus did to die for our sins. I love jesus for all my heart and i love how he died for me to save me. Oh and another film you should see if you havent is a short film called "MOST" it is about a father sacraficing his one and only son for thousands of ppl on board a train. Go and watch it cause God sacraficed his one and only son for billions of ppl on this planet.
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MCT:August 12, 2008
This movie reminds me why I love God so so so so so so much and why Jesus is the coolest Man who ever is.
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MCT:August 11, 2008
The Passion of the Christ tells the story about the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ. From director of Braveheart Mel Gibson directs this moving and powerful movie which turned out to be a really bloody and also voilent movie. all the other movies about Jesus, some of them are childrens film and are rated U or PG but not The Last Temptation of Christ which was directed by Martin Scorsese which is rated 15. The Passion of the Christ is rated 18 and for a good reason. the ending for this movie was very sad. this film makes us fell how Jesus went all through this. The Passion of the Christ is one of the greatest achievements of all time.
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MCT:August 7, 2008
Jesus loves us so much! but what we see here is nothing compared to what He actually experienced. All these because He loves us!
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MCT:July 31, 2008The extreme and fundamental religious background freaks me out - I don't want to argue about or against religion, Jesus or something - but in times where everything gets more and more violent because of religious matters, movies like this one are just plain wrong!
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MCT:July 30, 2008
I feel very full of sin when I watched this movies... I really grateful I have a Father, Saviour, Lord and King like Him in my life... Jesus bless you all...
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MCT:July 29, 2008
This review is for the Mel Gibson movie. In this, Gibson tells the story of Jeasus Christ as he is taken to the cross to be crucified. (It's in aramaic). On the way, he is brutllay whipped for 45 minutes because apparently Gibson is a sadist. Still, the story makes sense, even if there are some moments that aren't based on Scripture. Enough of it is that it's very good, but very mean at times. It's not for children.
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MCT:July 28, 2008
This movie almost brought me to tears but it made me sick to know jesus was treated that way. I LOVE JESUS AND GOD!!!
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MCT:July 26, 2008
This is a movie that I have only watched once. I can not bring myself to own this movie or watch this movie again. I cried more during this movie than any other movie I have ever watched. It truly reminds me that I'm so blessed and should be so thankful every day.
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MCT:July 26, 2008
I WANTED to see it but when i heard people were going into spirit in the aisles and dying afterwards and having heart-attacks i changed my mind lolz..
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MCT:July 24, 2008
Very well done, however, I felt that the graphic violence was overdone. Everyone in their right mind knows the shocking reality that happened to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I was upset and cried to see these images, vivid enough that I didn't need an actualization of the entire gore. I did hear about all the controversy, and unfortuately, I felt that I should watch it once, but I probably will never watch it again. Once was enough. I will always prefer to watch the Ten Commandments to this. But, the movie was done with the intent to dramatize and remind all that believe in him the pain and sufferring that was endured, and the mission was accomplished to the highest capacity.
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MCT:July 23, 2008
Good movie by Mel Gibson, but too much violence, we're not supposed to be affraid at the end but maybe have mercy.
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aftrsposted 146 days ago -
1 Corthians 15:55- Where O death is your victory, where o death is your sting. When Paul preached that He meant that for us to. Death has no victory over us unless we let death. We are the ones at the end screaming Jesus! Let it be that in everything yo, let the praises ring!
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really good movie-makes you really think and makes other people think as well
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My heart was built hard but it melted when i watched & reflected the way of the cross.. . no man can ever had the burden he accepted from the Father!
Jesus will always be my Hero, my Lord & my God.. . forever & ever.posted 247 days ago -
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Ths movie is simply what I would call a tradgedy won over. For without Him doing what He did we would not have heard victyory. But look at it in my way, was it really us who had the victory {really not} Godman did. He walked out stilll the same. As He is today. And He will be tomarrow. He never changes. But we a matter a fact do all the time.
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"oh yeah, beat that jew, beat him down good" - Mel Gibson must have had his dream come true with people beating down on a jew for 2 hours.
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I have watched this movie so many times and I would love to see it over and over again. this movie was a proof of God's love for His children and His faithfulness that He is willing to sacrifice His one and only son to died on the cross for the sins of every mankind. I am deeply touched by this movie, seeing what the Lord Jesus christ had to suffer because of his great love for me and for everybody else. and seeing this movie makes me look back again and makes me realized that i am not worthy of His love. I hope that some of you who wants to see this movie, I suggest that you grip the true meaning of the cross. that we are sinners who was redeemed by the blood of Jesus. As John 3:16 says, for God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish but have eternal life. I pray that you will enjoy watching this movie. may the Lord guard your heart always to do the right thing in your life that pleases Him. May God bless you all.
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