Posted on 12/08/2006 4:56:23 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
I have no comment on anything except that of the leftist myth - that "white men spoiled a pristine native world"
When I first watched the movie I was confused who the hero was. Gibson could have done a better job developing the support for the hero.
Watch the film again, and assume the high priest and king knew what was going to happen. Made perfect sense to me.
The film reviewer on Fox & Friends, Bill McCuddy, said he's not going to see it and recommends that others don't either because of the violence.
Why?
You saw it? Was it good?
No I didn't see it. I took my mother to 'The Nativity Story,' which she wanted to see.
I meant was The Nativity Story good?
Was the fact that it was in a foreign language with subtitles distracting?
The Nativity Story is a simple movie about events leading up to and including the birth of Jesus. If Christians can find the time to go to the movies, it will remind them of what Christmas is all about.
I assumed the same thing. Hmmm.
Was the acting done well.....the filming? I would be really disappointed to see an amateur movie. I hope it was done very well. I rarely go out to see a movie. I prefer to watch them on DVD while working out.
This is not a movie review, it is a bloody personal attack on Mel Gibson.
I saw the movie, and it was so bloody I often had to look away. But it was an accurate portrayal of the demonic, bloodthirsty Mayan culture, while still preserving the humanity of the native peoples who were not absorbed into that soul-robbing religion.
Humans remain violent, and always will. Civilization does not erase that tendency, it often facilitates it with purpose and authority.
The only thing that tames humanity is love. It brings out the best in us. Love conquers fear and often overcomes seemingly impossible physical circumstances to be triumphant.
But love has an enemy, and it will cause each of us to make choices throughout life to demonstrate which side we are on. Whether we like it or not, the "right side" can involve as much violence as the "wrong" one. But that violence is for victory and then peace, while the violence of the other side is neverending. Unless someone fights back.
Here are a variety of opinions.
'Holy Bore: The New Movie ‘Nativity Story’ Has No New Blessings to Offer'
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1746875/posts
I am not a fan of subtitles. In the very beginning it was distracting for me (not for my husband) but then I got used to it.
The outcast leper girl was the prophet whose words came true in the movie .... being ostracized, even for uncleanness, does not mean you are wrong. Ask John the Baptist.
Very good movie.
We are still talking about the film. It left a strong impact. Many predicted that a film on this topic would flop. Yet apparently it was No. 1 on Friday.
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