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Mel Gibson Film '5th Largest Opening in History'
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| 2-26-04
| Carl Limbacher
Posted on 02/26/2004 6:27:58 PM PST by truthandlife
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To: VOA
I think it would be nice if the movie makes a lot of money, but really, that shouldn't be something to hang on for satisfaction. The movie itself is one thing...it's of the world, as are all the vicious critics, and the money is of the world. The message is what is important, and the message does not come from the world. Remember what Jesus said: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first." (John 15:18) I sure hope Mel Gibson remembers that. I think he does, though.
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posted on
02/26/2004 6:55:31 PM PST
by
wimpycat
("Black holes are where God divided by zero.")
To: truthandlife
Anybody know why the moderator has closed so many of the "Passion" links?
The FReeper viewer comments have been incredibly beautiful!
But often the links have been stopped by the moderator. Just curious.
To: commish
As I stood in line waiting to be allowed in the theater I thought, "Obviously the main stream media isn't having much of an influence on these people."
Also, when I bought tickets there was a sign that said "Parents should learn more about the movie before allowing their children to see it." I turned to a black couple behind me and said, "Parents should teach children more about the Gospels." They both agreed and as I walked away after buying my tickets I heard the lady order two adults and two children." hee hee
To: TomServo
And as I mentioned last night, many people go to church on Wednesday night for mid-week services, so they will probably be waiting till the weekend to go.
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posted on
02/26/2004 6:58:47 PM PST
by
dawn53
To: NewHampshireDuo
"We just got home from seeing it. But "seeing it" isn't the right word. Can't describe it. This is a film for the ages as is the topic."
I need to go back and see it again. The first time one is in shock.
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:00:41 PM PST
by
dinok
To: dawn53
I'm gonna try and go tomorrow afternoon...
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:01:29 PM PST
by
TomServo
("What a day. I invented Gainesburgers and I didn't even mean to!")
To: truthandlife
Mel Gibson went out on a limb for what he believed in. That scares the truly liberal crowd because they do not believe in anything, they have no faith nor understanding of the truth.
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:01:42 PM PST
by
teresat
To: commish
hmmm - opening on Ash Wednesday was just a fluke?
Personally, I see this movie/promotion as a masive marketing ploy to put Jesus believers/non-believers ~ Jewish/Jew Haters head to head - while bringing in millions of dollars to the producers/studio, while we fight it out.
I know I'm going against the grain here, but I have no intention of seeing this movie in the theater - it sounds to me like the taking of the most beautiful story ever told, and turning it into a "slasher/bloody/gore" horror flick movie - and the more comments it generates, the bigger the profit.
And Mel Gibson is almost giddy each time I see him on tv, promoting this. What is wrong with him?
I haven't seen the movie - perhaps it's fantastic. I just know that when something is hyped as much as this was - it's usually not worth it.
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:02:28 PM PST
by
SandyEgo
To: truthandlife
I will go back more than once to see this film.
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:02:43 PM PST
by
teresat
To: truthandlife
..the box-office figure was
astonishing for an extremely violent, R-rated, religious film in Aramaic and Latin with English subtitles.
He works in mysterious ways , his mysteries to unfold.
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:03:38 PM PST
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi Mac ... Support Our Troops! ... NO NO NO NO on Props 55-58)
To: SandyEgo
The movie was not just a marketing ploy it was beautiful. After suffering through countless numbers of Hollywierd movies there was nothing I have ever seen to compare with this. Mel Gibson is truly courageous...
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:05:12 PM PST
by
teresat
To: truthandlife
Did "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" open on an Ash Wednesday? No? What day of the week did it open on?
To: Taiwan Bocks
Anybody know why the moderator has closed so many of the "Passion" links? There were too many threads. They are trying to consolidate them.
To: truthandlife
I'll tell those detractors something: when I think of the Crucifixion, I think to myself about which side I would have been on. It is easy for those of us living 2000 years later to say which side we would be on, but it would be an entirely different matter back then. The last thing on my mind is collectively blaming the Jewish people.
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:10:06 PM PST
by
Paul Atreides
(Is it really so difficult to post the entire article?)
To: ohioWfan
very interesting
they're going to increase the number of screens this is shown on ...
just so very wonderful
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:10:08 PM PST
by
GretchenEE
(I swipe other people's .gif's.)
To: Taiwan Bocks
They are trying to work all of the freeper reviews and comments to the Main REVUE threads. There are over 100 seperate Passion threads now.
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:12:16 PM PST
by
commish
(Freedom Tastes Sweetest to Those Who Have Fought to Preserve It)
To: truthandlife
"This shows the power of public discourse with regard to religious topics and the effect a full-blown media blitz can have on the public." For all that, folks wouldn't go if they weren't interested. Begging to supplement: This shows the power of prayer and the hunger of the American public for truth, Jesus style. There have been tremendous spiritual forces set to quash this movie from its inception, and they had to be prayed out of the way. Prayed they were!
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:12:29 PM PST
by
GretchenEE
(I swipe other people's .gif's.)
To: SandyEgo
" ... while bringing in millions of dollars to the producers/studio ..."
The movie was entirely financed by Mel Gibson. So any monetary benefit would go to Gibson himself.
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:12:39 PM PST
by
marajade
To: SandyEgo
You're missing something that is truly special if you don't go to see it.
Forget about everything other than the story.
And perhaps the reason that Mel is "giddy" is that many devout Christians have ignored the savage attacks, and are clinging to something that is under constant assault as of late.
I too am usually very reserved in my faith, but I do believe if you choose not to go, you will miss something quite remarkable.
Opening of Ash Wednesday obviously coincides with Lent. Don't misunderstand the marketing ploy, but rather look upon it as a man's devotion to his faith.
God Bless!
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posted on
02/26/2004 7:14:20 PM PST
by
Northern Yankee
( Freedom needs a soldier...)
To: truthandlife
Most opening nights of movies are usually on a friday night which is a big movie night for alot of people....for Gibson to draw that many people on a wednesday is really spectacular!....Give em hell, mel !
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