I think many of the reviewers don't seem to comprehend that Mel Gibson's primary intent is to demonstrate the gravity of the sacrafice that Jesus made in order to forgive us for our failings.
Some of the reviews I read would have liked it if Gibson had focused more on the kinder aspects of Jesus's life. Yet those aspects are already well known and understood. This is about relaying to the audience the heavy price that was willingly paid because of the love Jesus had for us.
I hope to see this movie when it comes out and I hope to be inspired to want to see it more than once.
I think many of the reviewers don't seem to comprehend that Mel Gibson's primary intent is to demonstrate the gravity of the sacrifice that Jesus made in order to forgive us for our failings. I think many the reviewers don't WANT to comprehend the gravity of the sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf.
.. because they would have to acknowledge the dept of graditude we owe Jesus.
I wonder how many of these same reviewers would even acknowledge that we are sinners in need of a Savior?