The Passion of the Christ (DVD, 2004, Pan & Scan)

"Gibson's immersion in the blood of Christ is an act of faith filmed with a zealot's rapture." Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (03/18/2004) I have no alternative but to agree that Gibson is a dutiful director immersed in the blood of Christ. However, I find his pattern of being the star or director of in movies depicting torture & suffering through blood-letting of various kinds as heroic and/or martyring. Such a pattern in a person's professional repertoire seems sadomasochistic to me. Those who enjoy SM, especially being voyeurs of sadistic acts upon willing masochists, could find much sport in this show of blood beyond the pale.

His version & interpretation of the last 12 hours of the life of Gibson's own view of the grotesque Roman murder of Jesus of Nazareth is striking, remarkable & wreckless gory. His direction seems to focus upon torturing the Jewish religious leader with more focus on blaming the Jewish people than the brutal Romans who crafter not only this actual crucifixion but the "art" of crucifixion as a publicly terrorizing campaign through which to control society. It seems Gibson must have used much religious passion to create this motion picture, intending for it to be a tribute to his faith tradition.

I certainly wouldn't allow any child to view this graphic display of mortal violence. I will not ever watch it again. I feel quite similarly about all of the other blood-sport films Gibson either directs or acts in a lead role as the martyr masochist, who becomes a hero for willingly suffering bloody brutality. That genre of motion pictures is far too interested in the pleasure of inflicting mortal pain & bloody suffering, as well as, the glory of putting oneself in the shoes of a masochist who deliberately places themselves in the pathways of tortuous sadists.

This review contains my values right up front. Movie watching is a hobby I do for pleasure & entertainment, as well as education. I can't enjoy this type of Gibson's work. I find these movies so repulsively violent that I don't want to participate by being a viewer. Regardless of my personal values, it does seem that the creative art & passion that went into making this motion picture succeeds for the many who are more well suited to stomach it. Whether I agree with the director's style of expressing his won religious martyr's final history is irrelevant to the review. Gibson went all out to put on this show. That deserves to be viewed as good.

The Passion of the Christ is one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is like looking into the past and being there. It is spoken in a different language but you hardly notice while watching the history unfold. This movie brings a whole new light for me about the history of Jesus. What He went through and the pain he suffered. You also get a look into what Mary went through. It's hard not to cry during this movie. Mel Gibson did a wonderful job on this movie. The music score is also wonderful.

This is really a great movie fo watch to get an idea of what our Lord Jesus Christ went through to save us from sin. As you watch think to yourself,"Would I do that for people I didn't know?" Very powerful movie!!!!!

I thought this was a inspiring movie, watching what the Lord went through to save our souls. I would recommend this movie to others. The only thing is you have to read the whole movie, but it's well worth it.

Words cannot really describe this movie. It is emotionally wrenching, as it provides a very visual and detailed walk through the last days of Jesus' life. Before I saw this movie, I had a picture in my mind of what was happening in the Gospels, but I had not been touched so deeply until I actually saw the movie. This forces you to confront the truth about the awesome depth of Jesus' sacrifice as he was tortured and died on the cross for each one of us personally! I will watch this movie every Lenten season to remind myself of exactly how awesome God's love is for his people!

Yes, it is very graphic. I would not recommend this movie for children under the age of 12. However, I would highly recommend it for all mature Christian believers!

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Christ was really passionate about his love in GOD. and wanted his fellow countryman to understand,love and believe in their GOD also. He traveled around the country while gathering his twelve disciples around him as he went.
God had told him of what was to come but, CHRIST knew he was going to go to a better home with father in heaven.HE was to live in is FATHER'S KINDOM. and was ready for what ever was to come. HE prayed for GOD to give HIM strength to not fail HIS FATHER or HIS beliefs. The other Jew's were jelous of JUSUS and made plans to turn him over to the Romans for Scarifies. but the Romans refused leaving it to the Jews to pick between JESUS and Barbabas to be set free or to be sacrificed. the crowed picked piked Barabbas to be set free and JUSES to be sacrificed. This is a must see for ever Christian but not for the faint at heart for it does get a little graphic.

I use to have this movie then it disappeared. This is a important movie to me
something you just want to have in your liberty to remind me of what Christ did for me.

LIfe touchin!!!! I really enjoyed watchin it and it's changed me! I reccommend to all people of all ages. Some very gorey scences that some may not wanna watch.

Heartwrenching and soul-stirring rendition of Jesus Christ's final hours as God in the flesh and what He endured on behalf of all mankind.

I was just completely impressed with Mel Gibson's direction of this film.

Mel Gibson brought to the screen what is missing for many people-Christians and non-Christians alike-The true meaning of Easter and about the religion that most of the people in the U.S. say they have.
This will shock you if you think Easter is all eggs and bunnies and getting dressed up for a church service.
The price paid in blood is hard enough to watch in re-creation. The price paid spiritually is incomprehensible.
A must see especially before Easter.

I have watched very few movies that I truly enjoyed but when I first watched The Passion of the Christ I left in tears. This is one of the most wonderfully created movies of all time. The special effects are simply amazing as they truly bring the events of over 2000 years ago to life before your eyes.

I must warn you that this film is not recommended for the squeamish or faint hearted as the torture scenes where Christ was beaten almost to death and the flesh ripped from his body are very realistic and dramatic.

Also be aware of the subtitles in this film. The characters speak in the native languages of the persons they are portraying which adds a lot to the dramatical recreation of the events.

Sit back to watch this film and be carried 2000 years into the past in one of Mel Gibson's finest works ever.

I like the movie because the final hours of Jesus Christ is something that all Christians should never forget. I'm a Roman Catholic and I believe in Jesus Christ and accept him as my saviour. I decided to buy it because it was worth keeping it so I could show it to my grandchildren someday.

I bought the Passion of the Christ DVD because I saw this movie in a movie theater when it first came out, and it was so AMAZING that it is still fresh in my mind after all this time. I have seen other movies about the life of Jesus Christ, and they were good, but this one is truly the BEST. No wonder it received so much controversy that year (2004): the story is such a powerful one, and the details, art, acting, sounds, emotions that Mel Gibson packs into it, make it unforgettable. I would say that anyone who has not seen it, regardless of their religious preference, really ought to see it. In fact, I purchased this DVD solely to give to a friend who hasn't seen it yet.

I saw this movie at the theater and decided I would like a copy for myself. I enjoyed this film and its poignant moments. Mel Gibson's adaptation was very good and even though very graphic and bloody, it needs to be seen by all Christians. I cried a lot during my first viewing. But enjoyed the movie and Jim C's role portraying Christ.

This movie I want to have it to show to my kids when they grow up, to my grandkids... This is the true love! The one olnly Jesus can show!

You will FEEL the pain that Christ went through to save us from our sins. The only perfect person takes ALL the worlds sin on himself to SAVE us from HELL. It is so moving and powerful. Very well portrays the activities of that day and gives us an insight on the history of the world. It was a violent place to live-Christ suffered for US! Amazing.

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Wow, being a new Christian I found this movie amazing, Is is so overwhelming and It opened my eyes even more and made me realize why I love Jesus!!! This movie is a MUST see for anyone, if you are lost I believe this movie will open your eyes as well!

Few films in this age can give one cause to question the strengh, love and committment of their faith as this. Recommended to everyone to understand true faith and committment.

This movie is the most powerful movie of CHRISTs' crususfition i have ever seen, i don't think it could get more to the real thing. i went to the show the day it came out, when the people came out of the showing before us they were not to many dry eyes,i hope it srired a lot of hearts , and souls. this is the 3rd DVDwe have bought, one for our daughter/son, 1 4 a brother, now we are getting us another. the only thig that i could say i did not like, is you had to read it. i know a lot of people can't read. but if you have not seen this,Please get it and watch it don't miss any of it. if it don't move you in some way, let me know i would love to talk & pray with you.

I love it because it depict the last 12 hours of the life of our Savior Jesus Christ and that 99 percent of this film is scripturally accurate.

I love the movie and I gotta say this seller gave it to me at a very cheap price. Even if the outer case wasnt all that great and has a hole in the plastic. I still consider it a great price! Thank you!

I would have to say, that if you are of Christian faith, this is one DVD that needs to be in your movie library. A must have! It's a movie that needs to be seen at least once a year. Preferably at or just before Easter.

This is very simple. Get the movie, watch it, and understand. Try to remember that Jesus gave his Life, it was not taken. He did this for the love of ALL men. He wants ALL to be with Him in eternity. His question to you is simple. Will you give your life to ME?