Passion of the Christ Movie Review--Perfect for Non Catholics

[Jim_Massery]

Thursday evening was one of the best nights I’ve had in a while, in terms of Spiritual enrichment.

First, my youngest son, wife and I, attended Holy Thursday Mass, the one where the Priest gets down on his knees and washes the feet of parish disciples.

For Christians who’ve never experienced this, please consider adding it to your inventory of “must do” Lenten works next year.

The next thing we did was spend $2.99 on Amazon to download the movie The Passion of the Christ, starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth.

He was beyond good.

I remember well how “spun-up mad” the left-wing media became over this movie.

Considering who they bow to, it’s no surprise.

Just like the contorted evil character in the flick who played Satan, the left wanted the world to have nothing to do with a sacrificial lamb whose blood could reconcile the world to God.

That’s a politically incorrect ideology…which means to me, it must be good.

Every accusation possible was thrown at this production, including how anti-Semitic it was, because of producer Mel Gibson, who was rejected by all the major movie companies and forced to produce this independently.

Lucky for him, he made out far better.

Supposedly, Christians who watched this movie would want to go out and injure Jews after they saw it.

So far, it’s been about 8 years since it came out–no injuries yet.

(Edited off topic remarks)

This movie is especially good for dads to watch.

For moms, well, it’s not easy to sit through, unless of course you happen to be in the nursing field, where the sight of blood is common.

For kids, I say not younger than 11 or 12.

All the main characters, including Mary the Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Pontius Pilate and his wife, add significantly to the drama that epitomizes who we are as believers.

For non-believers, please watch this movie, especially if you’re not sure who Jesus really is.

It will clear things up a bit about why we Christians are so proud of what He’s accomplished.

Love can be an act, but courage can flesh-out the fakers.

 

[ASimon]

I enjoyed “The Passion” quite a bit. A very well-made movie all-around, I thought.

But to be fair, much of the controversy surrounding the film during its initial release was rather cynically drummed up by Gibson under the radar.

 

[utah_rose]

I had a very good Lenten weekend also. I’m unable to go the the Holy Thursday Mass and yesterday’s weather was bad, so I taped EWTN’s broadcast of the Pope’s Holy Thursday Mass, and also today’s Holy Saturday vigil. I’m a senior and the vigil at our local parishes are way too late and long, but I do like it. I also watched “The Passion of Christ” (I purchased the DVD on Good Friday). I think I’m going to make this an annual event, the movie is so good and each time I watch it I see something else in it.

This time I noticed that Mary was clothed very much like a Carmelite nun—did anyone notice this before? And I also think that this was the best “Jesus” ever. I read that Jim C who played the part went to Mass each day during the filming.

And not all the controversy was kicked up by Mel Gibson. I used to watch “South Park” although some of their shows crossed the line. They had an episode about this movie and it definitely was the last time I watched this series, because the movie was mocked, and they did try and portray the move as anti-Semitic.

 

[Love_God_Too]

As far as I’m concerned, Mel’s personal mistakes and frailties with regard to his sensitivity to the Jewish community, pale in comparison to President Obama’s deliberate pro-Palestinian policies.

That’s another matter, but just remember, Obama is a former Muslim…the burden of proof is still on him to prove it’s his past, not his present.

Love can be an act, but courage can flesh-out the fakers.

WOW I’m just speechless as to just how non-Christian and judgmental just about everything you said here is. Thou shall not bear false witness. Judge not less you be judged… God save us from us

 

[Jim_Massery]

Thanks for your Christ-like comment…I guess that means we both know people who need prayer.

 

[elmoire]

Why everyone trying to blame Obama when a lot of today’s problems are caused by the Zionist Jews who have become so powerful through the central bank where they are able to play both side high level republicans and democrats against one another. As well as keep other religious groups and ethnic groups in a constant disarray while enslaving nation after nation economically. They run Hollywood and did nothing but discredit Mel Gibson since this movie came out.

 

[IrishRush]

I bought the DVD of The Passion shortly after it was released and watch it every year on Good Friday. It brings me totally into the correct mindset for the Triduum, even though it’s the day after it starts.
Mel Gibson made concessions in this movie to appease people who called it anti-Semitic, even though he followed the Gospels with his script. He may have anti-Semitic feelings but he, like all of us, sins and begs forgiveness from God. It’s between him and God. It’s not for us to judge. All we can judge is whether or not we like his films.
Regarding the OP’s comment on how Satan was portrayed in the film, my personal feeling is that it was perfect. He’s there, trying to influence but in the background quite a bit, and then furious when Christ succeeds. And the actor who played the role did an incredible job without over-acting to bring out the evil. I don’t think it could have been done better. This is definitely one of those times when less is more.
Happy Easter eveybody!
Hallelujah! He is risen!!

 

[meltzerboy]

Why everyone trying to blame Obama when a lot of today’s problems are caused by the Zionist Jews who have become so powerful through the central bank where they are able to play both side high level republicans and democrats against one another. As well as keep other religious groups and ethnic groups in a constant disarray while enslaving nation after nation economically. They run Hollywood and did nothing but discredit Mel Gibson since this movie came out.

The only part of your post I agree with is your questioning why everyone is trying to blame Obama. However, the rest of the post sounds to me like another Jewish conspiracy hypothesis, or rather an amalgam of different ones: Jews run the banks and enslave nations economically; they run Hollywood; and they dominate politics. What else do you think Jews control?

 

[Balian]

I saw the film for the second last week when some friends invited me to watch it with them in their home. They watch it during Lent every year. Honestly, the film is very difficult to watch because it is so graphic and realistic. I knew of course what Christ endured but seeing it portrayed is so hard to watch. It reduced me to tears as it did the first time I watched it. I remembered thinking the same thing I thought the first time. Seeing how Christ was tortured made me want to hate the Jewish leaders of that time and the Romans yet I could not because what immediately came to mind when I thought that was Isiah 53:5-6;

“But he was wounded for our iniquities, he was bruised for our sins: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his bruises we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray, every one hath turned aside into his own way: and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”

In other words I had to face the fact that Christ was scourged, spit upon, beaten, reviled, and crucified for my sins and those of every other human being; past, present, and future. That kind of love in inconceivable. God didn’t have to do that for us but he did.

 

[elmoire]

I’m not blaming all Jews I’m referring to the extremist and I agree it was a good movie but facts are facts since then Mel Gibson has since been vilified by those who control Hollywood and has not since been treatedor given the proper respect a celebrity of his caliber deserved.

 

[meltzerboy]

I’m not blaming all Jews I’m referring to the extremist and I agree it was a good movie but facts are facts since then Mel Gibson has since been vilified by those who control Hollywood and has not since been treatedor given the proper respect a celebrity of his caliber deserved.

I haven’t seen the film, but I recognize Mel Gibson as a fine actor and very good director. I try to keep the politics of actors and directors apart from my appreciation of their talent. However, I am not aware that Jews control Hollywood presently: once upon a time, perhaps, since most of the Hollywood moguls, who made Hollywood, were Jewish. Modern Hollywood, though, is very different. But even if Jews did control Hollywood today, what does this have to do with your stating they also control the banks and dominate politics, pitting Republicans and Democrats against one another? The whole idea sounds like a tired Jewish conspiracy theme, cloaked in the form of Zionism, which is held to be uniformly extremist.

 

[elmoire]

Because that’s the plan to keep the world in a ball of confusion as they slowly trap world in economical slavery. Just look back as history keeps repeating itself. But most hardly have anytime to sit back and think because many are working just enough to get by and don’t have time to think. The media perpetuate every stereotype that breed hate among one another.

 

[meltzerboy]

Because that’s the plan to keep the world in a ball of confusion as they slowly trap world in economical slavery. Just look back as history keeps repeating itself. But most hardly have anytime to sit back and think because many are working just enough to get by and don’t have time to think. The media perpetuate every stereotype that breed hate among one another.

So you believe the Jews–even if not all–have a plan to “slowly trap (the) world in economical slavery”? And they are doing this via the media, which they control? I just want to make sure I understand your position, which I strongly disagree with. I repeat, it is the same old Jewish conspiracy theory: it was not true in the past and it is not true now. I am sorry you are so misinformed.

 

[utah_rose]

This is the anti-Semitic stuff that began the Nazi party. Germany was very poor and it was very easy to place the blame on Jewish bankers or wealthy Jewish citizens. They were the scapegoat. Our economy isn’t doing too good either, but to blame it on the Jews is nonsense. Our present president isn’t Jewish and not even sympathetic to Israel. Our vice-president is Catholic. Our former speaker of the house. Nancy Pelosi is a so-called Catholic.

I believe too there are very few Jewish Congressman or Senators, and a handful certainly couldn’t control this nation. I would blame this all on the liberalism, atheism and secularism of our government, not on the Jews. In fact, Nancy Pelosi, and other so-called “Catholics” in the administration are far more detrimental.

These are divisive times, but Satan is the one who loves to cause division among people and among the Church. Just remember, Jesus was a Jew, and the Jewish people are still God’s chosen. God doesn’t lie. All of us are God’s children and brothers and sisters.

 

[Dave_Noonan]

Thursday evening was one of the best nights I’ve had in a while, in terms of Spiritual enrichment.

First, my youngest son, wife and I, attended Holy Thursday Mass, the one where the Priest gets down on his knees and washes the feet of parish disciples.

For Christians who’ve never experienced this, please consider adding it to your inventory of “must do” Lenten works next year.

The next thing we did was spend $2.99 on Amazon to download the movie The Passion of the Christ, starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth.

He was beyond good.

I remember well how “spun-up mad” the left-wing media became over this movie.

Considering who they bow to, it’s no surprise.

Just like the contorted evil character in the flick who played Satan, the left wanted the world to have nothing to do with a sacrificial lamb whose blood could reconcile the world to God.

That’s a politically incorrect ideology…which means to me, it must be good.

Every accusation possible was thrown at this production, including how anti-Semitic it was, because of producer Mel Gibson, who was rejected by all the major movie companies and forced to produce this independently.

Lucky for him, he made out far better.

Supposedly, Christians who watched this movie would want to go out and injure Jews after they saw it.

So far, it’s been about 8 years since it came out–no injuries yet.

As far as I’m concerned, Mel’s personal mistakes and frailties with regard to his sensitivity to the Jewish community, pale in comparison to President Obama’s deliberate pro-Palestinian policies.

That’s another matter, but just remember, Obama is a former Muslim…the burden of proof is still on him to prove it’s his past, not his present.

This movie is especially good for dads to watch.

For moms, well, it’s not easy to sit through, unless of course you happen to be in the nursing field, where the sight of blood is common.

For kids, I say not younger than 11 or 12.

All the main characters, including Mary the Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Pontius Pilate and his wife, add significantly to the drama that epitomizes who we are as believers.

For non-believers, please watch this movie, especially if you’re not sure who Jesus really is.

It will clear things up a bit about why we Christians are so proud of what He’s accomplished.

Love can be an act, but courage can flesh-out the fakers.

I did go see this move in the theater, simply because I felt like I should see it before making any judgments about it.

I will not see this movie again and here’s my personal reasoning. If someone told me that they had a video tape of one of my loved ones being tortured, and asked if I wanted to watch it, I would say “no.” Moreover, I would definitely not watch it over and over again.

 

[IrishRush]

I did go see this move in the theater, simply because I felt like I should see it before making any judgments about it.

I will not see this movie again and here’s my personal reasoning. If someone told me that they had a video tape of one of my loved ones being tortured, and asked if I wanted to watch it, I would say “no.” Moreover, I would definitely not watch it over and over again.

I understand your feeling on this but consider… Christ endured this for our sakes and if the viewing of this graphic portrayal puts his suffering in a clearer perspective, especially during the Triduum, how can you not watch it? I feel that if He could suffer through enduring it for me, I can suffer through watching it for Him. It makes the Eucharist stand out for me in a whole new light. I only watch it once per year, on Good Friday. And it stays with me for the whole year.
Just something to consider.
God bless!