Passion of Christ
So I didn't so much want to see this movie as I felt that I should see it, and see it I did, sort of... I managed to get there a little late (missing the first 5 or 10 min) but I did get a free ticket from some nice strangers. Then just as Jesus is being raised on the cross the power decided to go out in the mall, thereby cutting the movie about 30 min short. This however did give me a free refund ticket for the ticket I didn't even pay for to begin with, which was a plus. Unfortuantly I don't think I could sit through the whole movie again. It wasn't a bad movie, just a little graphic. I'm not really gonna go into the story, cause most people know it, but it seemed pretty true I guess (I'm a catholic, so we don't really read the bible, that's what the preist are for). I can safely say that this isn't a family movie though. First it does have subtitles, which isn't too big a deal, and second it's quite gory. Jesus is basically dripping blood for about 2/3 of the film, and it covered with nasty cuts, bruises, and gashes. At one point I even had to look away as it was too much for me to handle, that's how extreme it was. However it did get the message across quite powerfully. I especially liked the portrayal of the Devil and how he seemed to just float along the background from time to time. Overall the movie was quite impressive looking and had the biblical feel to it. As for the blaming the Jews thing, I can see it, but it's just the way it goes. I mean they were scared and suspicious. I mean if a man came today claiming to be the son of God and the King of the Jews what do you think we'd all do? We probably wouldn't flog him and then nail him to a giant cross, but I'm guessing some psychiatric evaluation would take place, at which time he'd be sent off to some mental institution for heavy medication and therapy. But even though I don't think I could stomache sitting through the whole movie again I do reccommend that people go out and see it at least once, just don't eat a big meal before hand.
RATING: Worth a Full Price Ticket, Worth a Rental