The Passion of the Christ

[rla128]

Looks like one amazing film coming from Mel Gibson. The trailer for it is now on Ain't It Cool News, along with a little article of sorts.

Read up... http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=15633

And here is the direct link to the trailer: http://www.aintitcool.com/ThePassion.mov

For a list of actors and such... http://us.imdb.com/Title?0335345

[ February 25, 2004, 06:09 PM: Message edited by: rla128 ]

[Pliedes]

So, I just read a bit more about this film, which comes out today. Apparently the entire thing is in the original languages, so the whole thing is in Latin, Arabic, and Hebrew, with English subtitles. Seems really annoying but cool at the same time...

[Ugly Bastard]

I'm not sure I have ever anticipated seeing a movie in the theatres as much as I am anticipating 'The Passion of the Christ'.

I just read Roger Ebert's review on the movie, here are a few things he said:

This is the most violent film I have ever seen.

This is coming from a man who has seen just about every semi-mainstream movie ever made.

If it had been anyone other than Jesus up on that cross, I have a feeling that NC-17 would have been automatic.

He also eluded to the fact that he thinks he the movie should be rated NC-17, because it is way too graphic for younger viewers. He said that the film is not for younger viewers, but "it works perfectly for those who can endure it." Just the thought that some people won't even be able to endure this movie is pretty shocking.

-Ugly Bastard

[Pliedes]

Wow, I'm really excited now...

[Nathan]

Seems like itll be a really good movie. The only thing is I dont think ill really like the subtitles. I suppose it was a good idea to get the "true effect" and such, but all its going to do is distract my eyes from the movie to the bottom of the screen. Im going to miss alot of the stuff that is going on, and its going to feel more like the bible then a movie based on the bible. Maybe thats the idea... I duno.

[ February 25, 2004, 05:49 PM: Message edited by: Nathan ]

[rla128]

Huh, people are finally responding to this?

Well, I plan on seeing this film tomorrow. I'll let you know.

[VOL]

I have heard that it is violent as well. There was a minister on television who said that he wouldn't let his kids under 10 go and see it. This movie has everyone up in arms, and I am anticipating this movie. Controversy and American religion have always gone hand in hand.

[f3lix]

With all the groups going to see this movie, it wouldn't surprise me to see it in the top 5 grossing movies of all time, since its viewer base is so large.

[rla128]

It is quite interesting how so many people are knocking this movie, saying it doesn't get anything accomplished, when SO many theaters are sold out for like the week.

[Nathan]

There probably showing the movie over in Israel and what not too eh? Since its in the languages that were spoken over there? I dont know too much about it, I might be way off.

I have tickets to a show at 10:20 tonight, I'll tell you guys if it gets the DJ FC seal of approval.

[AcTivE]

I got this off another message board--

ere are basically 2 major graphically violent scenes. The first is when Jesus is "Flogged" prior to his crucifixion, and the actual nailing to the cross...

Firstly, Jesus is whipped with wooden staffs...but the worst is yet to come as Jesus is then repeatedly whipped with a metal claw tipped whip which rips chunks of flesh out of his back and front,..at times exposing his ribs.

Secondly, the nailing to the cross is basically self explanatory...The worst part is when the guard dislocates Jesus' arm to reach the nail hole....EHHH i felt that one.

[VOL]

Originally posted by rla128:
It is quite interesting how so many people are knocking this movie, saying it doesn't get anything accomplished, when SO many theaters are sold out for like the week.

Because it's one of the best publicity stunts ever. Spread the word that it may cause anti-semitism and it causes controversy, and we know controversy leads to publicity. It will be one of the best grossing movies of all time. And it will most likely be good, minus all the times you have to read the subtitles.

[AcTivE]

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0335345/board/nest/6614283

Lot's of pretty good reviews. I don't think I'm gonna go see it at the theatre, I'd probably cry the whole time.

http://www.sharereactor.com, will probably be out in a few days.

[BrassMonkees]

I got back from the matinee showing about an hour ago...I was moved.

You all know that I am a Christian. I went into this movie very excited about it, not just because it was about Christ, but because I heard some amazing reviews about it. I also wanted to see what all the hype was about.

Active's post was right, the two most violent scenes are his flogging and when you actually saw his hand being nailed to the cross. Plus one of the other men being executed got his eye pecked out by a crow. that was pretty sweet but not too graphic. They did a great job depicting the suffering Christ went through during his flogging. They also did a cool job showing the blood and water come out of Jesus' side after he got speared.

Satan also had an interesting look to her. The evil spirits were pretty cool too.

Pretty much, i'm terrible at reviews. Maybe someone else should do a review of it and i'll just add a few things. Either way, I plan on seeing this movie again and I definetly think you should go check 'er out.

also, after the showing reporters and photographers were standing outside waiting for us to come out...kinda weird, but i might be in the paper tommorrow so thats cool

[Percipere'Chan]

Originally posted by BrassMonkees:
Satan also had an interesting look to her.

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*Makes slow secretive Nod to Sir Francis Bacon

[Damn Bitches]

[Fruitacious B]

I'm also eager to see this movie. Just because I may not share the beliefs doesn't mean that i don't want to see this one. This movie had already grossed 5 million dollars just from presale tickets. This will be one of if not the top grossing films of all time.

[Nathan]

Originally posted by Fruitacious B:
This will be one of if not the top grossing films of all time.

What is the top grossing film of all time anyways? Is that what spiderman did last year, or no? If not id have to guess a star wars film, but I honestly have no clue.

[Fruitacious B]

If I'm not mistaken I believe it's Titanic, and the Return of the King took second place recently, and almost caught up with Titanic.

[Orgazmo]

Imdb always knows.

[Nathan]

Ya, I almost did say titantic. I wasn't far off w/ the spiderman or a star wars movie guesses either though.

[VOL]

*shakes fist at Orgazmo

I was in the process of posting the top movies. You are ever so quick and wise Grandmaster. I salute you.

[Percipere'Chan]

Wow. That was The Bollocks. UnSardonicly *nods to Orgasmo.

[BarryJive]

A review from the Onion AV club (one of the only reviews I trust because it isn't owned or hold any loyalties to any of the Hollywood movie studios)

Don't worry it doesn't give away the ending

The Passion Of The Christ
With all the fuss directed at Mel Gibson's The Passion Of The Christ, potential viewers might suspect he'd done something unprecedented, instead of adding cinematic bells and whistles to the centuries-old tradition of Passion plays, which portrayed Jesus' persecution and crucifixion in excruciating detail, inviting the faithful to contemplate each wound suffered because of their sins. With its focus on Christ's final hours, punishing attention to the brutality of His punishments, CGI effects, rapid-fire editing, and in-your-face sound design, The Passion more or less pretends that the years between the 14th century and our own don't matter. Had Michael Bay shared an era with Geoffrey Chaucer, he probably would have worked on this movie. In some respects, though, The Passion does succeed: Gibson wants to immerse his viewers in the full horror of Christ's suffering, and he does. Anyone with human skin should find it impossible not to respond to the unsparing violence. But how hard is that to pull off? Though the film is clearly an act of devotion, its narrow focus removes much of its effectiveness. Gibson never bothers to place his story in a religious or historical context, and while it's understandable to expect viewers to know a thing or two about Jesus going in, The Passion doesn't let its Jesus come to life as a character. As played by Jim Caviezel, he's all blood and guts (almost literally) and no spirit. In the few moments that flash back to his earlier life, Caviezel offers a callow interpretation, looking like too smug a savior. As for the charges of anti-Semitism that have dogged the film, they're overstated (which happens when people judge a work they haven't seen, and when creators only fan the flames of controversy), but they're also impossible to wave off. With little to frame it, The Passion becomes a story of bad guys putting a good guy—for believers, the good guy—up on a cross, and when the temple curtain tears at the moment of Christ's passing, Gibson keeps shaking the earth until the temple practically falls. That kind of overkill characterizes the entire film. No movie about Christ's crucifixion needs to be subtle, but cranking up the slow-motion lashings to the speed of life would probably shave off a healthy portion of The Passion's running time. Gibson makes sure that no blow remains unfelt, and his approach can't help but stir the body, but he never touches the soul. —Keith Phipps

[St. Anky]

I heard the cucifixion is way too drawn out. In the bible, its a line... in the movie, i hear its ten minutes.