[Enlightiator]

Oh for Pete's sake! I do hope that's sarcasm on your part, because if not, then you know nothing of the art of movie-making.

Of course it was sarcasm, with a very good point. Don't invoke the "art of movie making" as you put it, and then in then next breath claim "The film is faithful to the Gospel, particularly St. John" as the film reviewer did. I fully understand creative license, although I disagree that using it in telling the story of Jesus is biblical -and if you don't understand why, then you may need to read the last few passages of the bible. I did find this interview with Mel Gibson very impressive: http://www.christiancinema.com/catalog/newsdesk_info.php?newsdesk_id=20

I like Gibson, and he says some wonderful things in the interview I linked to. So if I can somehow stomach the typical catholic idolization of Mary as indicated in the posted movie review ("Kind of like how Mary's presence helped Jesus get through it, it seemed to me. The film is lovingly Marian. Mary is perfectly portrayed here." etc.etc.), I may even see the flick.

[Notwithstanding]

I detect jealousy in your comments.

Are you jealous that Jesus would logically love His mother in a special way?

Are you jealous that Mary would love her Son in a special way?

I think you are.

You should not covet.

[Ann Archy]

Mary is NOT idolized....you are ignorant if you think so....she is revered....BIG difference. Why the hatred of us revering Mary?? How in the world could that hurt you?