I have a feeling he wrote the optimistic review last week in an silly attempt to give himself credibility knowing he would eventually write a review slamming Gibson.
No, not Coren. He's an unashamedly devout Christian and very consistent in his beliefs (pro-life, pro-family, social conservative). He WAS very much anticipating this film and has been quite positive about it's coming for some time. I was really surprised when I first read this review...it was most certainly not the reaction I expected from him, and I'm convinced it's not the reaction he thought he'd have.
Having saw the film last night, I honestly have to say there's a lot in this review that I agree with, but I suspect reactions to it will be all over the map depending on the viewer's faith (or lack thereof) and the expectations they bring to the theatre. I may see it again.