La Passión
Here's my critical non-objective view of the film:
There is no way for me to give an objective review of this movie. I have dealt with guts and blood and all kinds of stuff in a bunch of other movies. Sure, that scene in "Black Hawk Down" where the dude's femoral artery shoots up into his leg, or the scene in "Saving Private Ryan" where the guy is trying to scoop up his own bowels from the granules of the beach is gruesome and will make you squirm a bit, but this was different. This was much more real to me because I know that He died for me, personally. This is someone who knows me by name, and knows more about me than anyone else. This puts into images and cinemetography what my imagination didn't fill in and my mind became somewhat complacent with from reading or hearing the story. Although the movie focuses mainly on the last remaining hours of Christ's life, I think that Mel did a decent job integrating the aspects of His life through memories. Mel didn't focus on the resurrection much at all, but I don't think that's what he was trying to convey. There are always differing interpretations to the story, but overall, I think he did a great job, specifically with Satan's interaction with Judas and the Roman aspect of the situation. It was indeed a very powerful movie and I would recommend it fo shizzle. I thought the differing languages was cool as well as the costumes. The simplicity lent a truth to what it was really like back in that day. I think it was a strengthening movie for the faith because it makes you realize that He did it of his own accord, He could have ceased the actions at any time, but refused. I could never imagine having to go through what he did, all the while forgiving those who persecuted Him and loving those who condemned, tortured, flogged, whipped, spat, jeered and nailed Him to that tree.
The movie was two hours long, but I think Mel crammed a lot into that time, and definitley could have kept going with it. Gibson has said that he would definitely be interested in doing another 'religious' movie, but we'll see. I think it would be interesting to see him do a movie on the 40 days between the Resurrection and the Ascension, or the life previous to this time period.
I think it would be great if they could show this movie for free to show that it's not merely a money ploy, but is it enough that Mel Gibson spent $30 million of his own to produce and direct it? Perhaps not, but I think it's a start.
Overall, well done, and I think that Mel has balls to go out on a limb for his faith in this way. I applaud him for using his talents with the movie industry to share this message.
Sidenote, the theatre was packed, and there was a line from the ticket taker all the way to the escalator. The base of the escalator was blocked off and there was a line from there to the Lids store. Very long line. It's going to be interesting to see how many people will see this movie. Hopefully it will at least make people think. I would not suggest taking young children.
In contrast, I watched "Bruce Almighty" for the first time, today. It has another message: care about other people, dont be a pessimist, and don't blame God for everything. You have free will, do with it what you wish. It was funny, but I guess I was just on a huge Christian thing today. Not that that's bad, but it can be if you force things on people and the like. Anyway, hope this wasn't too whack and that you can read me on this one. Any questions, preguntarme.
Gotta fold laundry, tiene la paz.
There is no way for me to give an objective review of this movie. I have dealt with guts and blood and all kinds of stuff in a bunch of other movies. Sure, that scene in "Black Hawk Down" where the dude's femoral artery shoots up into his leg, or the scene in "Saving Private Ryan" where the guy is trying to scoop up his own bowels from the granules of the beach is gruesome and will make you squirm a bit, but this was different. This was much more real to me because I know that He died for me, personally. This is someone who knows me by name, and knows more about me than anyone else. This puts into images and cinemetography what my imagination didn't fill in and my mind became somewhat complacent with from reading or hearing the story. Although the movie focuses mainly on the last remaining hours of Christ's life, I think that Mel did a decent job integrating the aspects of His life through memories. Mel didn't focus on the resurrection much at all, but I don't think that's what he was trying to convey. There are always differing interpretations to the story, but overall, I think he did a great job, specifically with Satan's interaction with Judas and the Roman aspect of the situation. It was indeed a very powerful movie and I would recommend it fo shizzle. I thought the differing languages was cool as well as the costumes. The simplicity lent a truth to what it was really like back in that day. I think it was a strengthening movie for the faith because it makes you realize that He did it of his own accord, He could have ceased the actions at any time, but refused. I could never imagine having to go through what he did, all the while forgiving those who persecuted Him and loving those who condemned, tortured, flogged, whipped, spat, jeered and nailed Him to that tree.
The movie was two hours long, but I think Mel crammed a lot into that time, and definitley could have kept going with it. Gibson has said that he would definitely be interested in doing another 'religious' movie, but we'll see. I think it would be interesting to see him do a movie on the 40 days between the Resurrection and the Ascension, or the life previous to this time period.
I think it would be great if they could show this movie for free to show that it's not merely a money ploy, but is it enough that Mel Gibson spent $30 million of his own to produce and direct it? Perhaps not, but I think it's a start.
Overall, well done, and I think that Mel has balls to go out on a limb for his faith in this way. I applaud him for using his talents with the movie industry to share this message.
Sidenote, the theatre was packed, and there was a line from the ticket taker all the way to the escalator. The base of the escalator was blocked off and there was a line from there to the Lids store. Very long line. It's going to be interesting to see how many people will see this movie. Hopefully it will at least make people think. I would not suggest taking young children.
In contrast, I watched "Bruce Almighty" for the first time, today. It has another message: care about other people, dont be a pessimist, and don't blame God for everything. You have free will, do with it what you wish. It was funny, but I guess I was just on a huge Christian thing today. Not that that's bad, but it can be if you force things on people and the like. Anyway, hope this wasn't too whack and that you can read me on this one. Any questions, preguntarme.
Gotta fold laundry, tiene la paz.