The Passion Of the Christ

Sam Kenobi · **Sun Feb 22, 2004 6:15 pm**

amen

Theresa · **Sun Feb 22, 2004 9:01 pm**

I think we are all quite aware of who Jesus is at this point, so no more nitpicking, ok? I mean, the crucifixion story isn't exactly late breaking news.

Los · **Mon Feb 23, 2004 1:32 am**

Sam Kenobi · **Tue Feb 24, 2004 1:29 pm**

I learned today that a lot of what Gibson was trying to do with his movie was make a larger version of the Passion Plays that happen somepleaces in Europe and over here in New Mexico. People actually audition for parts, whoever gets the role of Jesus agrees to be whipped, crowned with thors and carry the cross, where he is hung (by ropes, not nails). The plays carry over the same amount of time the real Christ's Passion was. Gibson wanted to give this to the world, since so few could actually see it.

Puck · The Texan Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 5596

they get truly whipped?

if so thats kinda creepy

Sam Kenobi · **Tue Feb 24, 2004 7:39 pm**

aye. well.. you know... they're actors... and probably... I don't know, really devout Christians or something.... yeah, it is a bit creepy, but lots of people are

ILoveHarry · Admiral Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 7909 Location: Houston

Speaking for the theatrical comunity... There are tricks of the trade that can make a wipping look real. With the perfect combination of Lighting, sound, perfect acting, props, makeup, and control, these things can be done.

THeatre majic is a lot like movie majic.. just... well a bit harder due to the fact that you can't edit plays:)

Sam Kenobi · **Tue Feb 24, 2004 11:24 pm**

Naw, girl... this isn't like The Thorn or anything. I've seen it all done on stage... the Passion anyway, with the whippings and deaths and such. very realistic, yeah. But these ones ain't on a stage. It's actually outside, in the real world. Plus, it's mostly European... so I mean... who can blame 'em for being crazy like that?

Leo Wyatt · **Wed Feb 25, 2004 1:02 pm**

God has a plan for Mel Gibson and he should not be ashamed of making the film. I don't think it would hurt his career of something he believes in.

IntrepidIsMe · **Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:30 pm**

The priest today at mass at the school was denouncing the film, saying it was the Jews! It was us who killed Jesus! I was tsssss-ed at him

Sam Kenobi · **Wed Feb 25, 2004 6:48 pm**

^ yeah, that's a big controversy surrounding the movie. I can't reall say, I haven't studied the Bible as much as I probably should, but I'm under the impression that the Bible actually says it was the Jews. Not like... I don't know, it should be held against or anything, it's history after all. But yeah

^^ I don't think it will end Gibson's career either. Plus, if it did, it wouldn't really do anything to him, he's already to "in" in Hollywood, etc.

Anyone seen it yet? I have tickets for tomorrow night at 10:30

Leo Wyatt · **Fri Feb 27, 2004 9:26 am**

I agree with you, we was the ones that killed jesus. But he loved us so much he died for our sins. i know jesus is my best friend. no i am not going to preach lol.

I may not be perfect but at least i know I can look up and say a prayer and he will answer. may not be when I want it but in good time.
I can not wait to see the movie.

Sam Kenobi · **Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:12 pm**

IntrepidIsMe · **Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:28 pm**

Well, I don't think it was ever meant to be spiritual, it was supposed to show the passion of christ. In most movies or documentaries or whatever you're watching they smooth it over, not truely showing the suffering he went through. This movie should be a good wake up call about who killed Jesus and what they put him through.

Sam Kenobi · **Fri Feb 27, 2004 7:50 pm**

uh, I don't think anyone meant it to be a "wake up call" to anyone. whoever "killed" Christ already knows it. and it's not like it's their fault anymore. sure, it showed the passion of Christ, but that time was also very spiritual. There were flashbacks in the movie to things like the Sermon on the Mount, the Last Supper, but I just felt there was no real "Jesus" in any of it. well, maybe not... I mean... Aall I'm really saying was that it didn't spiritually move me like I thought seeing the passion of Christ "first hand" would. thats all

IntrepidIsMe · **Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:11 pm**

I meant a wake up call in general, not that that was what the movie's point was. The church has been trying to smooth it over for years and years. It's good that somebody's had the guts to bother to show it.

Theresa · **Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:58 pm**

What's the world coming to? I agree with Aaron! *hides*

People forget what Jesus went through, or romanticize it. And yes, you can romanticize something like that. Even if you aren't a Christian, they've "proven" Jesus was a real man, and was crucified. (I have no source at this time, hence the " ") If you are a Christian, however, and see the brutality and violence done to an innocent man for you, then yeah, I'd imagine that would be extremely moving, spiritually and otherwise. Going to see it Tuesday, I believe.

IntrepidIsMe · **Sat Feb 28, 2004 12:53 pm**

Pah-Wraith · **Sun Feb 29, 2004 11:59 am**

vorrick · **Thu Mar 04, 2004 2:25 pm**

well its DEFENTLY not going to wreck him its at the top of the box offce.

Captain Skyline · Vice Admiral Joined: 09 Aug 2001 Posts: 6646 Location: UK

It will be interesting to see this..It is classifed an 18 here, im 17 but ill try and get in.

Monkey · **Sun Mar 28, 2004 12:41 am**

i think he did an okay job on the movie but there were quite a few errors
like at the start of the movie Jesus did'ent talk to satan but it was a good movie over all