I really doubt whether Mel Gibson really cares what Hollywood thinks of him at this point. He didn't make this film so that he could win an Oscar. When the "beautiful" people's time is up, their celebrity won't save them, but Mel's reward will be much greater than a little golden statue.
If he did he would have never made this film in the first place.
That being said, I didn't care that much for The Passion.
gasp!
I thought it was a boring gorefest. It could have been a great film if he concentrated more on Jesus' life (as he did a little bit with the use of flashbacks) and less on his final hours. The flashback scenes were the only truly entertaining parts of the film (yes, I expect movies to entertain). Two hours of Jesus getting beaten too a pulp was just too much --though the final scene was beautifully moving.
Braveheart was a much better film and deserved the Oscar recognition it received although I feel that The Passion is being snubbed more for politics and less because it is not a great film.
Incidentally, I lost all respects for the Academy Awards after Kevin Costner's PC-drenched Dances With Wolves beat out Scorsese's magisterial Goodfellas for top honors in 1991.
"I really doubt whether Mel Gibson really cares what Hollywood thinks of him at this point. He didn't make this film so that he could win an Oscar. When the "beautiful" people's time is up, their celebrity won't save them, but Mel's reward will be much greater than a little golden statue."
I wonder what would happen if we started now in our boycott of the Oscars and the movie industry in general.
Can God be bribed?
I think they're scared what Mel would say if he were to win! Same with Michael Moore! But anyone, I don't think Mel gives a hoot. Honestly.
AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!