Reviews Written by M

An experience you will never forget

Pros: Cinematic genius, historically accurate, brilliant acting

Cons: Too intense for small children

Scripture states that the Christ was beaten beyond recognition, and the fact that Mel Gibson has depicted that in this film seems to be the thing about this movie that has turned the stomach of so many reviewers. Which is a shame since it is the violence done upon The Christ and the "Passion" he undergoes that is the heart, the theme of this film. Yes, the scene where Jesus is flogged is violent, bloody, brutal, heart-rending, frightening, disgusting, and it still doesn't depict fully the violence that was done. In this film Judas's suicide is depicted, but scripture tells us that after he died Judas's body fell to the ground and his intestines spilled on the ground. If Gibson was after gore he could have shown that, but he doesn't bother to show us that since the betrayer is not his focus, Jesus is. If you want to understand the Christian faith, either as a seeker, a believer, or just out of curiosity, you should seek out and study three sources: Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ," The Gospel of John, and the book "More than a Carpenter" by Josh McDowell. This movie is definitely ane eye-opener. ...