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Remember, this is about the movie. Period.

Historical accuracy is n/a as Gibson takes a very jumbled and selective approach to it. I can list the inaccuracies if you like, but I'm sure you've already gleaned them from TLC. Historical inaccuracy is beside the point, however. The viewer shouldn't have to have prerequisite knowledge of *facts* to be moved via an artistic medium. Astute student of history or not, we can all understand manifestations of basic human motivation...the likes of which could have been crisply and unobtrusively illustrated. Mel did a poor job of that in many cases. I'll tell you a good case though...the role of Peter was very well done during his denial of Jesus. We were given a great reason to believe that Peter was capable of that...as he was caught off guard by an angry mob. Another bad case, however...Barabbas. Probably the biggest cliché in the movie. A frothing, filthy, rude, degenerate imbecile devoid of any vestige of humanity. That's what Mel believes it takes to tell the audience that he's "bad"...since we're idiots. He uses a sledge hammer to drive penny nails.

I've been more choked-up by local easter plays.

You'd think I'm insulting Jesus himself because I think Mel Gibson is a hack. Gimme a break.

Before you retort, please note that the "History Channel" is completely different from "The Learning Channel"! I was taught that before one can debate effectively, one must know the subject matter correctly and factually. Plus, you missed my point completely! Your opinion of the film is your right to hold as you see fit, and I would defend that right to the Nth degree. I just wanted to make clear the actual historical data on the Roman Army in its treatment of insurrection, cowardice in battle and revolution, perceived or factual. The treatment was brutal whatever the case and Mr. Gibson was right on "historically" in the inhuman way Jesus Christ was made to suffer prior to his death! End of story! If you cannot handle the truth or are repulsed by it, than why see the movie at all.