[Integrityrocks]

I saw it. I also have read many books, studied theology at a seminary, and know my history of 2000 years ago very well. Most people just won't allow themselve to believe that this movie is 90% accurate. Their pride (Satan) won't let them go to a place inside themselves where this could possibly be remotely like it happened. Mel Gibson never tried to hide his "Catholic" leaning and the focus on Mary may be Catholic, but it is still the "truth." Something critics will stay in denial over. The book by Saint Emmerich is what inspired Mel to do this movie and trying to stay true to scripture at the same time, while giving details 2000 years worth of generations are ignorant of, is no easy task. Yes.. its hard to watch, but criticizing it, won't change a thing.

[Pyro7480]

Catherine Emmerich isn't a canonized saint yet, but I agree with you analysis.

[Cronos]

the focus on Mary may be Catholic

A mother's son is being flayed alive and tortured and executed. She knows he is innocent and does not deserve it. What else does a mother do but BE there for her son???