[carlo3b]

Our local theater suddenly announced a sneak preview at midnight last night because they are a sellout for the next 5 days..and my boys and I decided that we couldn't wait.. so we went, and we were not alone..

Thanks to Mel Gibson's masterpiece "The Passion of the Christ" my faith has been reborn. How could anyone that actually sees this movie walk out thinking of anything other than the world change in a better way because Christ died on the cross.

Mel Gibson succeeded in putting me in that moment in time.. Breathtaking, moving, frightening, lifealtering, and a total affirmation of my faith...

[Soaring Feather]

Good News bump.

[Mo1]

Thanks for the review .. I'm hoping to see it soon

[cspackler]

Thanks, Carlo, I'd love to hear more about what you thought. Also, how your children did with it. We are going with our Church group next weekend.

[harrowup]

My wife and two of her friends reserved tickets for Thursday because today was sold out when they tried on Sunday last.

Can anyone remember whether there was so much anti-Semite nonsense when Give Us Barabbas was on TV in 1961?

Until I saw ...Barabbas I always blamed Pontius Pilate, and then after I saw Barabbas I still blamed the Eyetalians

That's a joke, carlo.

What are you giving up for Lent? Mac & Cheese on Friday?

[netmilsmom]

Carlo, thank you so much.
Honestly, when I watched some of the violence on the teasers on tv, I was a little relieved that I did not have a ticket. Then a heard a local lady on the radio this morning who said she is mixed with her emotions about going to see this today. She said she is excited and scared. "I have been preparing myself to see someone I love tortured and killed for 2 hours."

I now know that I must see it. I must put myself through this to understand what He did for me. Actually, I am scared myself. I turn away from injections on tv!

[TatieBug]

Thank you...can't wait! Was supposed to go last night if someone couldn't use their ticket at the Irvine Spectrum...unfortunately didn't get one. Will go to the theater asap.

[dansangel]

Thanks to Mel Gibson's masterpiece "The Passion of the Christ" my faith has been reborn

We will never be the same after having viewed it last night with our church. .45MAN put it this way on the Finest thread:

Good morning to all. As you have read we viewd the Passion last night.. I am thinking slowly today because I am still digesting what I saw. The movie was brutal, it was beautiful, it brought to the surface every emotion that I can think of. It has made me ashamed that I have not been more of a Christian to the people around me. Today I am not the same person that I was yesterday and I hope that I will have the faith to stay that way the rest of my life. I cried. I don't know how a human could not, watching what went Christ went through and what Mary went through as his mother. I thank Mel Gibson for such a gift to all Christians.

God Bless.

I can't say it any better. My faith has been made stronger.

(((((((Carlo))))))))

[Lee'sGhost]

How old are your boys? How did they react?

[X-Servative]

I totally agree with your assessment. I saw the film last night and it has helped me truly realize my faith. After watching what Jesus endured, there is only one explanation as to why His disciples would risk the same torture by spreading the word…He is the Son of God. This film is proof that a picture paints a thousand words.

Note about violence: Yes the violence is intense at times; however, I was expecting a lot worse. Much of the violence plays out in your mind, as you hear all the sounds and see the aftermath of the abuse Jesus took, which is brutal, to say the least. And yes, some of the scenes are graphic, but the impact is not that you see every lashing, but rather, the bloody pulp they made of Christ.

[prairiebreeze]

Carlo, I'm relieved to see people finally posting about this movie because since I saw the pre-screening in January, I haven't had anybody to talk to about it. (Hubby hasn't seen it yet.)

Guess what? This movie continues to "percolate" within us. It's been a month and in some ways for me, it's even more awesome. And I've decided to see it again. There's so much to get my mind around in this film, I ......will see it again.

Thanks for the thread and I will continue to read with great interest the opinions of those who actually see the movie. Those that don't see it and yet criticize, or those who only want to argue in non-constructive manners, I will continue to ignore.
Prairie

[Grammy]

We also saw the movie last night. Our church bought 1000 tickets that sold out in 5 days.
The movie was totally awesome. We sat speechless at the end, and could hardly discuss it for an hour.
It is brutal, yes, but not gratuitously or excessively. It is also the most passionate love story, and the most beautifully filmed movie I have seen in ages. I will be seeing it again. But not today.
Two words for Mel Gibson.
Thank You.

[Spunky]

carlo, you said you went with your boys. How old are they?

I have heard it probably isn't a good idea to take children under 13 because even though they have been brought up with the teachings that Christ died on the cross for us to actually see that horrible, horrible death could be traumatizing to young children.

So I would like to know the ages of your boys and what their reaction was.

[reformed_dem]

I was planning on seeing it this morning (or hoping to - first showing 9:00 am), but when I mentioned it to hubby, he said, "what, you're going without me?" Now that surprised me. I didn't think he would want to see it. We're both catholic, but he's not particularly religious, we go to Mass together, but sometimes I think it's more for my benefit than his. So, I'm waiting to see it, but who knows when we'll be able to get tickets. Guess I'll have to buy from Fandango.

[Maigrey]

Carlo---

Your simple statement affirms my desire to see it.

I wish those of a dark heart would open their eyes, minds, and heart to understand and accept this wondrous gift.

[NRA2BFree]

Thanks to Mel Gibson's masterpiece "The Passion of the Christ" my faith has been reborn. How could anyone that actually sees this movie walk out thinking of anything other than the world change in a better way because Christ died on the cross.

Mel Gibson succeeded in putting me in that moment in time.. Breathtaking, moving, frightening, faltering, and a total affirmation of my faith...

Good morning Carlo! Thank you for the ping to this wonderful thread about our dear Lord. I can't wait to see this movie. What you have just said about your Faith being reborn is really a testimony as to how powerful this movie is. It will undoubtedly bring many to Christ who have never known Him as their Savior. Be Blessed my FRiend. :) Kristy

[Diver Dave]

The Thread title says it all - "Live Thread"
Though He was crucified and put to death, Jesus is ALIVE!

[hosepipe]

[ Mel Gibson succeeded in putting me in that moment in time.. Breathtaking, moving, frightening, lifealtering, and a total affirmation of my faith... ]

at the sidebar:.. What most people I know miss about this event is that the Jews picking Barabbas as the one to be released that year instead of Jesus IS that Barabbas means transliterated "Son of the Father".... as the final insult... i.e. crucifiying the real one and releaseing a known criminal with that name.. a real "DIS" to the messiah..

And judgeing by what some Jews are doing these days.. not a lot has changed with some, however I know many Jews that are also christians and many that are JINO's.. whats changed.... not a hell of a lot.. I would say... This movie has the POWER to separate them into groups, which is not an easy task. Because of that,
THIS MOVIE IS DYNAMITE STRAPPED TO THE SPIRIT and SOUL...
(Mel did a good thing and should be rewarded)

[BlueAngel]

Thanks, Carlo. My husband and I are going to see "The Passion" tomorrow at 4 pm and I'm really looking forward to it.

[RJayneJ]

[P.O.E.]

Thanks for the ping. Saw the film this evening and posted my review on the reaction thread over in Religion.