A Deacon's Comments on Mel Gibson's The Passion of The Christ

Catholic Exchange ^ | 1/16/04 | Keith A Fournier

[presidio9]

until the final scene in the empty tomb

Does this mean that Mel did not include "The Rest of The Story?"

[Aquinasfan]

He wrote a very touching article, didn't he?

The movie has received praise from all quarters, but this is the best written review that I have seen.

[Aquinasfan]

I pray frequently for their eyes to be opened. I just hope that this movie is an answered prayer.

I think it will be.

[Manic_Episode]

Paul Harvey rocks! A very moving testimonial indeed. We are within about a month or so of being able to experience this for ourselves. Way cool. This is what I'm talking about.

[all4one]

I believe that this film is being released in conjunction with Easter, maybe around Ash Wednesday.

I think that the nay-sayers who are putting out negative info. without even seeing this film, are doing so because Mel Gibson did this film as an independent endeavor. So the ususal corporate big-wigs will not be getting their $ from production, DVD, aftermarket etc.

I believe, just from what I have read from reputable sources; that this film and the buzz and word of mouth is going to be HUGE. I have sent the Paul Harvey review to everyone on my friends' contact list. I look forward to taking my family, including my children to see this film. I also think that the turn-out is going to turn Hollywood on its ear, and maybe they will get a clue what families want to see.

[patent]

Bump. Looking forward to seeing this one.

[philosofy123]

I guess free speech is dead!

Correction Christian free speech is dead, and have been dead for decades. You snooze, you lose! They have been indifferent to the orchestrated attacks against them, now, they can't even organize if they want to!

[scripter]

BTTT. I'll be purchasing the DVD as well as seeing the movie in a theatre.

[Rightly Biased]

BTTT
And a Place Holder.

[MaeWest]

I'm attending an invitation-only screening here in the area on Tuesday...

Cooooool. Please give us a report after you see it.

[ArrogantBustard]

Nitpick: It's Via Dolorosa ... the road of sorrows.

[Wright is right!]

Mr. Harvey didn't say whether the final release version is in Aramaic with English titles or if Gibson changed his plan and had it done in English. Anyone know?

Michael

[ArrogantBustard]

Release date is supposed to be February 25, 2004: Ash Wednesday.

[Theo]

My wife just told me that Gibson has a cameo in the movie. Apparently he plays the part of one of the guards who pounds a spike into Jesus' wrists/hands. Whew.

[Solson]

This is not only a touching article but a very POWERFUL article. When a viewing party of "Washingtonians" views this film and leaves somber, silent, and sobbing, imagine what it will to folks that are a bit more mainstream.

Wow! I cannot wait to see this movie.

[Rightly Biased]

Prarie,
You must give a report after you get to see this film. I am so excited about it. And a Freeper report will be candid and truthful and really tell us what we can expect.

RB

[all4one]

Thank you AB.....I may be first in line! I think that this may produce the type of buzz that will have people waiting in line to get tickets, at least I hope it will.

I am going to check with my parish to see if I can have something posted in the weekly church pamphlet, that will announce the date that this movie will be released.

[Jaded]

Is there a way to find out where it will open on Ash Wednesday?

[TigerTale]

The author of this piece is Keith A Fournier. The linked article says nothing about Paul Harvey.

[prairiebreeze]

Thanks folks. I've received report requests from other Freepers so I'll probably post a vanity in Chat....after I've processed the movie for a couple of days.

Prairie