The Passion

[megan792]

The Passion
what do you think about people who won't watch it.

i've gotten remarks like, i know what happens, from christians also.

 

[RJ1]

I don't think anything of it. It's a very violent movie. I can certainly understand why some people would not want to view it. Plus some people want to go to the movies to be entertained or for light hearted fun. With the world being so violent and ugly, I can understand not wanting to see more violence and paying to see it at that. This wasn't cartoonish type of violence. This was just plain brutal.

I went to see it and I found it to be a very moving movie experience. Other members of my family hated the film and still others refused to see it. I don't think anything of it. It's just a matter of personal taste.

 

[Ellesar]

I didn't see it in theaters, but I wanted to. My Christian friends who saw it said that it was good, also strangers said that it was good and that it was a moving experience. I want to see it.

 

[tqpix]

It's available to own on DVD and VHS starting this Tuesday; I just saw an ad on TV for it. I probably won't be getting it though.

 

[InnerPhyre]

My sister wouldn't watch it because she said she didn't want to put herself through it. It's no big deal if people don't want to watch it. It's a wonderful movie, but it's definitely not for everyone.

 

[Swil]

It is indeed a brilliant film - but it didn't have the personal impact for me that it did for others, despite it flooring me.

It was certainly the same sort of film as Braveheart, the last film Gibson directed. Now I love that sort of film, Gibson is brilliant at visceral drama, but in the case of the story of Jesus it only gave it an element of unreality instead of showing me something about the reality of Jesus' suffering.

It's certainly not a film for everyone, if you couldn't take the violence in Braveheart you certainly won't be able to handle The Passion.

 

[Constantine]

I have a athiest friend who wanted to go see it and laugh during it. I told whether he believed in it or not, Jesus still was crusified on the cross, but he wouldn't believe me. Stange, I just think most of them who won't watch it are just strange since it's very well done regardless if you believe in it or not.

 

[Swil]

How bizarre. Even if you don't believe Jesus was God in human form, him being crucified is a simple historical fact, with more evidence to it than Julius Ceaser existing or that Shakespeare was the one who wrote all those plays.

And yeah, if nothing else, it's certainly a powerful film.

 

[Machin Shin]

I agree with you, Ellesar. personally, I felt it was my duty to go see it, regardless of how grusome it was, and boy was it. had me cringing in some places, but not only was it an amazing film, it was also a real eye oppener for me

 

[JCMLR]

My uncle let us borrow the DVD while the Movie was in the theaters, but it wasn't as bad as everyone said, just when they started hitting him with a piece of wood with some nails on it.
and this movie is very different from the other Jesus movies I've ever seen.

 

[Ellesar]

I'm going to get the DVD when it comes out this Tuesday. I plan on watching it sometime soon. I know that it's gruesome, but I want to see it. I think that it will be an eye-opener for me too.

 

[Oblivious]

I'll start by saying that I think it's great that a Christian film was so successful.

But, I thought the film was waaaaaaay overated. It was just "okay" IMO.

 

[tweek821]

I don't think much of it because it is a very deep, convicting movie for some people and they cannot take it...as long as they understand that the sacrifice was for them.
I'd actually worry more about those people who see this movie and don't take anything away from it. I know one gril (kinda a Christian but she's working on it) and she saw it when it frist came out. The only remark she had was, "I dunno, I didn't feel very much..." I was like, "WHAT?!?" I don't understand how you could watch all that suffering, knowing it was for you, and not be somewhat moved.
Oh well.

 

[shaitiger]

One of the best movies I've seen in my life. I left the theatre speachless.

 

[hussbob]

This film brought me back to God. I had been struggling with my faith ever since my home town was bombed. (omagh, N.Ireland) Seeing this film made me realise exactly who and what I had turned my back on. Some parts I wanted to turn away but forced myself to watch it. The best thing was seieng some people who had really only goine to see what all the fuss was about. There was a group of 3 guys in front of me and they were trying to hide thier tears from each other without realising they were all crying.

Fantastic film!

Anyone who says it is not true ignore them.
Anyone who says it is against Jews is talking rubbish. There are many Jews represented in the film who do not like what is happening and do not want to see it happen. The rest are obviously being led by the jewish leaders and it also makes it clear that Satan is working in the crowd.
And anyone that says it wasw too violent is ignoring the fact that it would have probably been worse. They didn't simply say. " Here you go Jesus just hop on this cross for us. Be careful don't want to damage your face now do we. Thanks. "
Some really nice cuts between Jesus's entrance to the city and his journey to Calvary as well. Very good film from an artistic and christian POV.

 

[tweek821]

This film brought me back to God. I had been struggling with my faith ever since my home town was bombed. (omagh, N.Ireland) Seeing this film made me realise exactly who and what I had turned my back on. Some parts I wanted to turn away but forced myself to watch it. The best thing was seieng some people who had really only goine to see what all the fuss was about. There was a group of 3 guys in front of me and they were trying to hide thier tears from each other without realising they were all crying.

Fantastic film!

Anyone who says it is not true ignore them.
Anyone who says it is against Jews is talking rubbish. There are many Jews represented in the film who do not like what is happening and do not want to see it happen. The rest are obviously being led by the jewish leaders and it also makes it clear that Satan is working in the crowd.
And anyone that says it wasw too violent is ignoring the fact that it would have probably been worse. They didn't simply say. " Here you go Jesus just hop on this cross for us. Be careful don't want to damage your face now do we. Thanks. "
Some really nice cuts between Jesus's entrance to the city and his journey to Calvary as well. Very good film from an artistic and christian POV.

That's awesome, HUSSBOB, that the movie made such a great impact on your life! I feel ya about how it brought you back to God. It did the same for me.

 

[Lena75]

Never did see it in the theatre. Hubby bought it today. Might watch it tonight. My sisters say that the theatre where they were was very hushed afterward. The parking lot was silent.

 

[Cozmo]

The movie was incredible in the theatres. It really pained me to see "almost" exactly what he did and went through for us.

We bought the DVD shortly after midnight last night.



God bless!

 

[Lena75]

Saw the movie. Very interesting. Heard the Easter story all my life, just never really could visualize it. Do you know who helped Him? The one the soldier picked out of the crowd? We watched it after the kids were asleep, and I had the most peaceful sleep afterwards! Knowing He went through all that for not just me, but for the whole wide world. I wonder if there's to be a sequel? Like, He is Risen?

 

[CeCe]

I think people have to decide for themselves. Personally, I think the movie was excellent. I saw it in the theater when it first came out. And I headed straight to Best Buy yesterday.