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This movie does a remarkable job of narrating the last hours of Christ�s life. In my opinion, it is not anti-Semitic. It is rather unfortunate that concerning this rendition, the harsh criticisms of the Anti Defamation League and the American Rabbinate has continuously assaulted the public. Their actions represent nothing more than a storm in a teacup. If anything Abraham Foxman has unwittingly helped Mel Gibson to market this movie. What would have otherwise passed as another average religious production has shattered the competition grabbing a whopping $117 million after 5 days of its release. By that figure, this movie has now become the biggest religiously inspired production of all times.
I would seriously recommend this movie to anyone irrespective of religion. You see, for me this movie is as much a tool of evangelism as it is an avenue to foster a deeper understanding of the prevailing circumstances of Christ�s day for the consumption of Christians especially in the light of possible discussions or debates on many thematic events that transpired at this time like the Last supper, the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, the mob trial etc. It would be very entertaining if you have read the gospels beforehand. The physical battle between the forces of good and evil is portrayed vividly, but woven ever so subtly into the plot is the greater spiritual battle between the hosts of darkness and the Source of all light.
This movie is really graphic and not for the faint of heart. Some people have asked if they should take their young ones with them to see the movie. My reply is that if you are Christian parent and you have narrated the story of Christ�s death and the meaning of and reason for his crucifixion, then you can take them. It is not like there is not a whole lot of senseless violence in schools, TV games and on television already. If you are not a Christian parent then perhaps, you ought to inquire from the child as to whether he/she wants to tag along.
Now, as a matter of principle, I cannot leave the reader without pointing out though that a little embellishment which a serious-minded search might reveal should be appropriately understood to have the sole purpose of painting a clearer picture or sending a message. One of such embellishments (not supported by scripture and which could possibly be hijacked by vengeful critics whether they be Jews or not) is the scenario where Mary (His mother) was depicted remembering a lighthearted mother-son chitchat with Jesus about a very high table that Jesus reportedly built (remember that He was a carpenter) for some nameless rich man. Afterwards, with motherly affection and zeal, she gets Jesus to wash His hands after a hard day�s work in preparation for a meal she had prepared�but not before Jesus playfully tosses some of the water in her face after He had washed, plants an affectionate smooch on her hair and proceeds with her to dinner. This brief moment served to remind the watcher how deeply traumatized Mary would have been as she beheld her son being falsely accused, tortured and then marked for death by a shameful crucifixion!
You know what? I won�t say more�go and see the movie already!
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"La passion del Cristo" de Mel Gibson arrasa no solo en la taquilla en la primera semana de suestreno, sino que tambien ha forzado tanto a los jerarcas reliogiosos y politicos a emitir sus opionones sobre la cinta.
La cinta ha provocado enthusiasmo en los cristianos ya que por primera vez se ve en la pantalla grande una version "mas fiel" a los acontecimientos descritos en la Biblia.
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