I saw the Passion of the Christ! (*REVIEW*)

February 24, 2004 | Sir Valentino

[Sir Valentino]

Last night I saw an advance screening of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, and I am still *OVERWHELMED*.

Words can hardly express the sheer *EMOTION* of the experience. I am not exaggerating when I call this the *GREATEST* film of all time. If you thought Braveheart was Mel Gibson's masterpiece, you have *SEVERELY* underestimated this man's talent! Braveheart is a wonderful movie, but the Passion of the Christ easily *OUTCLASSES* all films that came before it.

This is the work of a true *ARTIST*. A century from now, the history books will speak of Mel Gibson as a towering artist of equal stature with Michelangelo, Beethoven, and Shakespeare. If you think this praise is "over the top," that can only be because you have not *SEEN* The Passion of the Christ!

There are a lot of *LIES* being spread about this film. Do not believe them! There is no "anti-Semitism" anywhere in the film. Nobody is going to be driven to *HATE* by this meditation on Christ's *LOVE*.

In short, this film is *PERFECTION*. I would not change a single thing about it. It was almost too much to take as my tears poured down my cheek with each advancing frame of celluloid. But it was *SO* rewarding.

Yes, some of the imagery is *BRUTAL*, but it is essential to understanding Christ's sacrifice. In *NO* way do I consider it inappropriate for my daughter Tobi (age 6), and I will be taking her to see it this weekend.

Do yourself a *FAVOR*. See The Passion of the Christ!

But bring *TWO* boxes of Kleenex!

[Callahan]

I have tix to the 10pm Wednesday show. My fiancee couldn't wait until the weekend.

[ThreePuttinDude]

NEWSROOM SOURCES: NYT TO SLAM GIBSON'S 'PASSION' IN REVIEW TOMORROW: 'Gibson has constructed an unnerving and painful spectacle that is also, in the end, a depressing one... It is disheartening to see a film made with evident and abundant religious conviction that is at the same time so utterly lacking in grace.... What makes the movie so grim and ugly is Gibson's inability to think beyond the conventional logic of movie narrative'...


If the NYT slams it, then it has to be great, they aren't right on anything....

[general_re]

"You're like the drunken abusive grandfather I never had!"

[Focault's Pendulum]

I know I've been busy with work and not posting too much.....but what's with the ******?

[Paul Atreides]

I guess it is a form of emphasis.

[RoarkMan]

Glad to hear it! I want this movie to be a powerful affirmation of Christianity.

IMHO, six it a little young for the brutality Christ endured. At six it should all be about "Christ is Love" and Peace and flowers and stuff. It's just my opinion and that and a buck sixty-five will get you a grande-drip at Starbucks. Peace Out.

[PoisedWoman]

By His stripes we are healed.

Who said that? I'm not kidding, I don't know, though it's a familiar phrase. Don't think it's biblical, however.

[Focault's Pendulum]

I guess it is a form of emphasis.

Thanks for the clarification. those little itty bitty *'s were *ting to bother me.

[gusopol3]

Isaiah 53:5

[Bismark]

Isa 53:5 But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

[Jaysun]

I haven't seen "The Passion" yet, so this may change.....so far, the movie that holds the record for having the most influence over my life is "Cool As Ice" starring the legendary white rapper Vanilla Ice.

[marajade]

My favorite Mel Gibson movie is "Tim" with Piper Laurie.

[cyborg]

You started riding strangely painted street bikes too??

[Ditter]

I am looking forward to seeing it when the crowds thin out a bit.

[cyborg]

Yes. Sold out theaters does not sound like fun.

[LuigiBasco]

Thanks for the clarification. those little itty bitty *'s were *ting to bother me.

*Funny*

[nutmeg]

ping

[Ditter]

Our favorite movie night is Mon or Tues. Sometimes we have the whole theatre to ourselves. LOL

[2Jedismom]

Personally, I love Mel in the Mad Max movies. I don't take 'em too seriesly, though...

My boys love Chicken Run too...for obvious reasons...(see my profile.)