journalists are trying to figure out what Mr. Gibson is about
Well gee you don't suppose he's about telling a REAL GOOD STORY do you? And the fact that it really happened...well I'm going to call that a plus.
I will be very interested in how he treats that darn empty tomb, it's such an "inconvenient" thing.
Don't hold your breath for a tomb scene. The drama (and therefore Mel) is going to portray the 12 hours leading up to the cross. The resurrection , while being the true wonderment and miracle and purpose of the entire ordeal, will not make the screen. Remember, people came to see Lazarus, not Jesus. Spectacle and emotion draws people, including Mel. While many would offer to DIE for the sake of the Christ there are few who have "the passion" to present themselves as
living sacrifices to the Lord.
Mel's artistic concept of a great concert is one where everything resolves to the climax of an intense violin solo designed to bring crocodile tears... and....uh....lots..of...tiss..shoes.. Meanwhile the majority of instruments are left sitting in the pit oxidizing. Too bad. Could be,should be,would be GRAND to hear the fullness of the orchestra. Sooo, I wouldn't get too excited about anything Mel is doing.
I can name that song in two notes..... bahhh-wahhhh....