Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

TrueJoshNight Truly Dreadful Film

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

rattsbreath "Socrates taught forty years, Plato fifty, and Aristotle forty. Jesus' public ministry lasted less than three years, yet the influence of His life far outweighs the combined 130 years of the three greatest philosophers of all antiquity."

DerekB I'll preface this review by saying that I'm not a religious man myself, but I plan to review this film with an open mind and look at it for what it is.We all know the story of how Jesus lived and died, but to see it portrayed in live action is a completely different experience. That said, if you have a weak stomach, this isn't the movie for you as it doesn't shy away from showing horrific scenes of torture.The acting, sound design, and special effects are all top-notch, which leads to an incredibly immersive experience. The only problem with this is that the presentation can sometimes detract from the storytelling despite how well it would have otherwise been.Regardless of one or two hiccups that would be somewhat of a spoiler to mention, I would recommend The Passion of the Christ to those who think they can handle it regardless of their religion or lack there of.

cinemajesty Movie Review: "The Passion of The Christ" (2004)Director Mel Gibson gives the the "New Testament" a perspective of ultra-violence, only late director Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) could have imagined in his life-time, where actor Jim Caviezel as historic, eventually fictitious figure of Jesus of Nazareth, must endure "The Impossible" of carrying a wooden cross in size of an contemporary automobile to a mountain top only to be crucified under "Roman Justice" in the year 33 AD, when supporting actress with beautiful, yet desperate face, Monica Bellucci begs and cries for mercy as legendary biblical prostitute "Maria Magdalene", the director pulls every strings of graphic violent visual to arrest the audience for two hours throughout - nevertheless to believe it or not - as "The Passion of the Christ" becomes full-frontal Hollywood hardcore entertainment.Copyright 2018 Felix Alexander Dausend (Cinemajesty Entertainments LLC)

CinemaClown A powerfully moving, emotionally scarring & extremely harrowing portrait of the final hours of Jesus Christ's life, The Passion of the Christ is definitely not for the easily distressed. Counted amongst the most controversial works since its release, it is also one of the most graphically violent films ever made.The Passion of the Christ depicts the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The story begins with him being betrayed by one of his disciples that leads to his arrest, following which he's brought to trial where he's accused of blasphemy, and is eventually sentenced to death that's carried out by crucifixion.Directed by Mel Gibson, his creative eye for storytelling is no doubt impressive but the excessive barbarism on display here makes it an endlessly disturbing sit that's nearly impossible to forget. Leaving no stone unturned, Gibson delivers a biblical drama that isn't just brutal, merciless & unforgiving but also profoundly affecting.The storytelling is mostly through the visuals, and the decision to use era-specific, foreign languages instead of English gives the film an added sense of authenticity. Production design team puts up appropriate set pieces, bringing Jerusalem to life in splendid detail. And apart from its dialed-up cruelty & other little elements, it's quite faithful to its source of inspiration.Employing the camera in a controlled fashion, Cinematography makes effective use of slow-mo, close-ups & wisely chosen angles in order to provide maximum impact. Editing unfolds its 127 minutes runtime at a steady pace and though it's slow at first, it catches up real soon. And John Debney contributes with a fitting score that's able to evoke the right emotions.Coming to the performances, The Passion of the Christ features a fine cast in Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Monica Bellucci, Hristo Zhivkov & others. Caviezel is thoroughly compelling in what's a physically demanding & emotionally draining input while Morgenstern is even better as Mary Magdalene, expressing the inner agony of a mother in a very precise & perceptible manner.On an overall scale, The Passion of the Christ is destined to polarise its audience but its visceral power & emotional impact cannot be denied. It's worth stressing again that this is going to be a very upsetting & distressing cinematic experience for every viewer, religious or not, and isn't recommended to those who are easily triggered. For me, The Passion of the Christ is one of the best films of its year and certainly one of Mel Gibson's finest. A unique & unforgettable experience.