[concerned about politics]

Of course the Exorcist (I, II, III), Jason (I, II, III, IV....), Halloween (I, II, III, IV, V....), and the Chain Saw Massacre are nice and clean American films. They're a "Must see."

[M1911A1]

I searched through some reviews by the aforementioned critics who are hammering "Passion", and was less than amazed to find that most liked the over the top violence of "Kill Bill" (Corliss called it "balletic carnography").

In fairness, Denby found "Kill Bill" tiresome, but lauded the brutality of "Saving Private Ryan", although he thought the "patriotic" beginning and ending (the scenes of the older Ryan at the cemetary) should have been left out.

It is funny as all get out to watch these critics discover a revulsion to violence. Perhaps watching "Passion" has made converts out of them.

[tal hajus]

Don't forget "The Evil Dead" part I. That was a real bloodfest.

[CathyRyan]

But, But, But, that was real... </sarcasm>