Probably one of the most magnificent works of Christian art we've had in some time ... particularly given the rank ugliness of most churches, the desacralization of sanctuaries, and the "modern art" ritual deformation and vivisection of the human being.
All I could think of as I thought of the critics' faux outrage was "meathook art", lik that flayed cow exhibit that made the rounds. And they give it grants.
One heads up even three or four viewings probably wouldn't have allowed me to notice: Jesus responds to Pilate in Latin. Nice touch, I thought.
I actually caught that, odd considering I know neither language. I will probably see it probably three times in the theatre, something I've never done before, the third time on Holy Thursday. Hopefully by then I'll be able to ignore the subtitles altogether.
Blessings!