[gobucks]

This review captures every point, and then some, that I felt about this wonderful film. You won't regret reading his review if you like Mel's Passion.

[tiamat]

I LOVE Orson Scott Card......

[ex-Texan]

I saw Mel's "Passion" a second time today. It was even richer in symbolism and suggestive small details than I noticed at first. It is a film that sticks with you and leaves images in your mind. Mel Gibson is a genius that has been inspired by his prayers. He has a real vision. Cannot wait until the film come out on video.

[King Prout]

Outstanding review.
Once again, OSC has shown both his mastery and his humility.

[Paradox]

Dear Mr. OSC,

For heavens sake, you might as well switch from being a Democrat to a Republican (or at least an independent). You have correctly identified the problem with the Left, which has assumed control of your party. Join us, you will be welcomed here.

I love this guy..

[RoseofTexas]

OH MY GAWD, the letter to Mel is exactly what I was thinking...PLEASE MR. GIBSON, don't let HELLywood near it!! Please for goodness sake, don't let it be nominated for ANY award! I went to the early showing of the Passion and it was PACKED and the rest of the showings were SOLD OUT!! I saw BIG BURLY MEN crying, old folks in sheer silence, there wasn't a dry eye in the place. I for one will email Mr. Gibson to thank him first of all, and to CONCUR with the writer's feeling:
"Keep this film outside. Don't let them use it as a tool to show how open-minded they are, after the fact. Since this is one of the few perfect films ever made, and since it deals with a subject matter sacred to you and to most of its audience, there will never be four other films worthy of being listed with it in any category."

[AlbionGirl]

Passionate review, I really like it and thanks. Also, I think that Mel could receive no finer advise than the following:

And when award season rolls around next year, please withdraw The Passion of the Christ from consideration for any and all awards.

It would demean this great film to be listed as a competitor for a prize. We don't need to hear absurd and offensive statements like "The Passion of the Christ really has legs as a contender for the Golden Globe" or "The Passion of the Christ is a shoo-in for the best-makeup Oscar."

Hollywood shut you out on this one. Keep this film outside. Don't let them use it as a tool to show how open-minded they are, after the fact. Since this is one of the few perfect films ever made, and since it deals with a subject matter sacred to you and to most of its audience, there will never be four other films worthy of being listed with it in any category.

[Eala]

Superb commentary!! It's less "review" than one (I) just posted (it misses what was for me ultimately the most gripping aspect of this film) and definitely more "commentary," but it's commentary that needed to be said, and excellent! Thank you for posting this.

[jwalsh07]

It looks like you're going to make a profit on The Passion of the Christ. Please don't donate any part of the profits to charity.

Exactly right.

[ventana]

What a profound review. Thank you for posting this. V's wife.

[Dick Vomer]

After watching the Oscars last night..... I agree. Withdraw the film from that pile of manure. The only thing that will come of it will be further snide comments, open hostility and the fact that the #1 grossing movie of all time is NOT at the Oscar Awards Ceremony will be just juicy dripped irony at its best.

Just think ...... all other films will be asterisked with the "Didn't compete against the 'Passion of Christ'... the number 1 box office hit of all time. It will be like sitting in the living room with the family and a hippo... and everyone trying to carry on a normal conversation without mentioning the hippo....

[Richard Kimball]

bump for later

[irv]

In fact, to many Christians it sounds as though some rabbis thought they had the right to tell Christians which parts of the Christian scripture are acceptable to believe in.

This was exactly my reaction to one review, though I believe it was an alleged Christian who wrote that review.

[wardaddy]

Great essay.

[Cultural Jihad]

Thanks for posting this excellent review.

[Chu Gary]

I think there is one other important point. Gibson founded a new distribution outlet. I think the Distributors are some of the biggest proponents of pushing garbage thru the film industry to the public via their distribution companies. If Gibson now has not just another vehicle, but an effective one with good values, that's probably worth more than whatever he makes from this movie.

[Aquinasfan]

This review captures every point, and then some, that I felt about this wonderful film. You won't regret reading his review if you like Mel's Passion.

I didn't. Great review.

[TheBattman]

My own beliefs are even more removed from the violence. After all, tens of thousands of people suffered death by crucifixion; hundreds of thousands have been scourged and tortured cruelly. I don't believe that the manner of Jesus' death had anything to do with either the atonement or the resurrection. That's why we Mormons don't use the symbol of the cross on our churches -- to us, crucifixion was merely the method that the Romans used to execute those of whom they wanted to make a public example. Had the death been by lethal injection, the effect on our salvation would have been the same.

I had a feeling that he was a Mormon from his distance from "blood" in relation to Jesus' sacrifice. Mormons as well as some other "denominations" strive to take away the importance of the BLOOD in the sacrifice made. You see, The Old Testament sets the example for what is to come - the Law stated that BLOOD had to be spilled. Jesus represents the Perfect Lamb of sacrifice. For the remission (forgivenenss/attonement) of sins, blood must be shed.

Therefore the contention that the manner of Jesus' death was not important is quite wrong. He had to shed His blood. Why else is His blood mentioned so many times?

I will agree that the majority of this editorial is quite accurate.

[truthandlife]

'Passion' ping

[maro]

OSC bump

[diotima]

Wow, an actual REVIEW of the movie!