I have been reading all of the comments about this movie and am at a loss for words because everything I wanted to say has been said already. I was VERY disappointed in this film, and being a religious person and also a Christian, I feel that this film missed the point. Did Mel Gibson think that we had to actually SEE his version of the crucifixion in order to believe?? And that's all there is to this movie - no plot, no acting, the musical score is just so-so ( to hear a GREAT score, watch BEN-HUR). There is only blood (lots of it) and suffering. Not enough of the wonderful teachings of Christ, the miracles he performed, his guidance of the Apostles, etc. There was no lead-up to explain why the temple priests hated him. And in my opinion, if Jesus really was beaten and scourged as bad as depicted in this film, He never would have made it to Calvary - he would have died at the scourging from blood loss. I believe His suffering was very great but Mel - come on - we know exaggeration when we see it. No, the film could have been so much better, if other points were presented more: Love your enemies - do good to those who hate you, and the most important one: Blessed is he who has Not seen, yet believes. Last of all, the Resurrection was so totally down-played. This was the most important thing to show that his suffering was not in vain - and all there was in the film was Jesus sitting in the cave, then gets up and leaves! What an attention-getter. Holy smokes! does anyone want my DVD of this film?????
Review of The Passion of the Christ
