I saw The Passion of the Christ last night. I have to agree with something Glenn Beck said after viewing the film. It's unreviewable. Yet, there is so much to say. I hope you will endure my babbling to find something worthwhile in the words to come.
By now, you have heard about this movie. I have been writing about it for nearly 9 months now as the opening day has drawn closer. One entry on my blog has over 330 coments. Clearly, this is one of the most talked-about movies of the past decade.
While religious bigots have attempted to prevent this movie from being presented true to Mel Gibson's vision, and Hollywood has predicted that the movie would flop, in the first five days it has broken numerous records, drawing over $125,000,000 in box office receipts. May I point out my prediction from my January 30th entry?
I can't wait to see The Passion of Christ. I think it may be the most accurate portrayal of Christ's last day that has ever been filmed. February 25th is the day. I am going to make a prediction. This film will be a huge hit, beyond anyone's expectations.
Enough patting myself on the back. Mel Gibson deserves tons of kudos for having the courage of his convictions to follow through on this project despite the wackos in Hollywood. He is now an incredibly wealthy man and will be able to make whatever pictures he wants with or without their bigotry. Thank you Katzenberg and Geffen for showing your true racist colors. You need Mel Gibson more than he needs you. Justice is served.
I said earlier that this film was unreviewable. Sure, we can discuss the acting, the screenplay, the cinematography, all of which were done in professional Hollywood style. But the very substance of the film makes it impossible rate in an impartial manner. At hand is the very centerpoint of history, the One around whom our whole civilization, and even our very lives, are built.
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was a true historical event. It happened two thousand years ago, but time has not erased His life and sacrifice from our memory. No, in fact He remains the most controversial and polarizing figure in all the world. Numerous books have been written attempting to debunk what some call the "myth" of Christ, but each one of these has an agenda. It is interesting to note that many so-called scholars seeking to debunk the veracity of Christ and His claims have ended up becoming Christians themselves. C.S. Lewis is the perfect example of a brilliant scholar who attempted to disprove Christianity and ended up becoming one its staunchest defenders.
After we got home from the movie last night, Mary and I found a program on the History channel with a roundtable discussion of whether the story presented in The Passion was based on historical facts or not. At the roundtable were a couple professors from traditional Universities and a Jewish movie critic. There was not a theologian in the room. We looked at each other in disgust and instantly changed the channel knowing that there was nothing of value to be discerned from viewing the program.
Step back in time 4 hours. We arrived at the theater around 6 pm. Our church had bought out the entire showing of 500 seats. Never in my wildest dreams did I picture a scene where church members would be lined up to the back of the theater in order to watch an R-Rated movie!
The buzz was incredible. We viewed people leaving the theater from a previous screening. You could see on their faces that they had just experienced something very solemn. Everyone in line was talking about the film, Mel Gibson, Jesus, and whether or not it would be appropriate to munch popcorn during the screening. ;-)
We got our seats around 6:30 pm. The lights went down at 7 pm and I prepared myself to see the very worst of mans' inhumanity to man.
A synopsis of the film in as few words as possible so that I may get to my opinion.
Other main characters included Mary, the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Peter, John and James, Caiaphas and the Jewish Priests, and the Roman Centurions who took part in leading Jesus to His execution.
The movie was brutal. Never before has there been such a vivid portrayal of what Jesus Christ suffered willingly in order to pay the penalty for our sin, yours and mine. As the Jewish Scriptures predicted, He stood silent like a sheep before the slaughter, knowing full well that this was His purpose. He came to die.
He sweats drops of blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, where the weight of what layed before Him was so heavy He could barely fathom it. His flesh is ripped from His body with cat o' nine tails which have shards of pottery and broken glass tied to the end of each strand. He is punched in the face, the stomach, the back, the legs and everywhere else, again and again as the abuse gets worse and worse. He falls to the ground carrying the cross as the heavy wooden beam falls on Him, crushing him beneath it. And He endures the stakes driven through His hands and feat, hanging on the Roman instrument of death, all the while pleading for His Father to "forgive them, for they know not what they do".
It is a brutal film and very difficult to watch. But I do not believe it was excessive. In fact, I do not believe it is possible to show what actually happened for two reasons.
1) The reality was even worse. Read this Forensic study on the Passion of Christ to better understand what He went through that final day.
2) While the movie portrayed Christ's physical sufferings, we saw very little of His spiritual sufferings. This is key because it goes to the very heart of why each of us NEED a personal relationship with Christ. He didn't just die physically. HE DIED SPIRITUALLY! His burden in the Garden was not so much for the physical torture He would endure, but for the weight of the WORLD'S sin which He was also committed to shouldering. God can not look on sin, and while on the cross, Christ cried out, "My God, My God. Why have you forsaken me?", because at that moment, The Father turned His back on His one and only Son. Christ became the scapegoat and was spiritually cut off from His Father. He took all the condemnation that is yours and mine. He took the death penalty that is yours and mine. And He did it all for love. THAT is the full message of the gospel (which means "Good news").
While subtitled (brilliantly, I might add) and scarce on dialogue, the film stayed close to the actual account as revealed in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Mel took some dramatic license, but nothing detracted from the central message of the film.
Two characters worthy of additional mention were Simon of Cyrene and Satan.
Simon of Cyrene was an innocent bystander who was pulled from the crowd to help Jesus carry His cross. Carrying a cross was a sign of shame and disgrace. Simon said something to this effect. "Let it be known that I am an innocent man carrying the cross of a condemned man!" The stunning irony is that Simon was actually the condemned man carrying the cross of an innocent man. I am Simon. Each of us is Simon.
But the figure that I thought was portrayed perfectly was the character of Satan. Evil is everywhere. It is pervasive and seeks to do nothing more than destroy. From the Garden of Gethsemane, where Satan attempts to tell Christ that He will fail in His task, to the brutal assault on Judas which causes him to hang himself, to the ever present scowls of disapproval at the very breath of Jesus as he is scourged, beaten and crucified, I don't know that I have ever seen a better characterization of evil portrayed on the big screen.
Jim Caviezel as Jesus was extremely convincing. He went through a ridiculous amount of suffering in creating the role, and we're not just talking about the hours spent in makeup each day. He was incredibly uncomfortable most of the time, was accidently scourged once, and he was hit by lightning. But his personal passion for the role overshadowed the danger. He and others had to learn their lines in dead, ancient languages, and deliver them in context. It was truly an incredible site to behold. Apart from one centurion that reminded me of Randy Quaid's "Cousin Eddie" in National Lampoon's Vacation, I am unable to think of one actor who put in a poor performance. Each was believable and Mel's directing was impeccable.
As a film, the movie was a beautiful work of art. Yet, as a story, I felt it lacked a couple things. I wanted to see MORE of the conflict in the spirtual realm. I longed for more flashbacks displaying the love of Christ to His people. And I had hoped for a more dramatic resurrection scene at the end. But these are minor nitpickings. Gibson undertook a task that even those in the Christian movie industry have not been able to manage successfully. (See the movie Matthew for the best life of Christ motion picture available).
Many movie critics are decrying The Passion as too much pain and not enough passion. They don't get it. They do not understand the very point of what Christ went through. They do not grasp that the wisdom of this world is as foolishness to God, and vice-versa. They are the true "walking dead", unwilling to carry the cross for the condemned man, when they themselves are comdemned.
The lights went up at the end of the film and no one moved. I like to stay seated through most of the credits to think about wht I have just experienced and to watch other peoples' reactions. It was solemn moment, leading me to the conclusion that this was no ordinary movie. Indeed, the was an "experience".
However, the film stands as unreviewable because there is no reference point to compare it to. While best classified as a drama, it is infinitely more than a drama. It is a matter of eternal life and death.
But in my limited human mind, I still find it necessary to attempt to rate the movie based on our ridiculous standards.
So here is my final analysis on a scape of 1 to 10:
Acting - 10
Directing - 9
Cinematography - 10
Music - 10
Story - 8
Mel Gibson's "cajones" - 10
Jesus Christ - 10000000000000 ad infinitum...
For another point of view, Read Mary's Blog
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March 1, 2004 06:43 PM
Well said, Joel. Mind if I add a little of my own babble? I'll try to control myself...but I just can't say enough about this "important" movie.
I saw The Passion of the Christ on opening day. I found this movie to be profoundly impacting. Before this movie, I believed that I understood pretty well what happened to Jesus. But I think my understanding was somewhat abstract. After viewing Mel Gibson's "Passion", I will never look at a crucifix the same way ever again. For the first time in my life (and I have to thank Mel Gibson for this) I actually cried for Jesus. I'm not proud of this, mind you. In fact, I'm ashamed to admit that. Jesus deserved my tears LONG before this film came about. But I didn't just cry because of the brutal scourging Jesus suffered...and how vividly it was depicted. The tears welled up from the bottom of my heart in the knowledge that He suffered through all of this........for ME. It's difficult to put into words just how amazing it is to me that a MOVIE could ever speak to me SO PERSONALLY. However, as you already said Joel, The Passion of the Christ is not just a movie. It IS an experience.
As for the graphic brutality of the scourging and crucifixion, as painful as it was to watch, I thought it was the very LEAST I could do for Jesus Christ to sit comfortably in my theater chair and not turn my head away for one single second of this film. I applaud and thank Mel Gibson for NOT glossing over the HORROR that Jesus endured for my sins. Because I needed to see it. How truly sad and PATHETIC it is that some warped, ignorant and LOST individuals in Hollywood (and elsewhere) somehow believe that it is now their place to viciously attack Mel Gibson. Well, I guess this is what they need to do in order to feel mighty and powerful....blacklisting Mel Gibson. Great attitude gang....you're a CLASSY bunch, lemme tell ya...BRAVO!! I guess they expected Mel to consult with them first before having the audacity to put this film out of his own accord. (not to mention FUNDING it himself)
I already very much appreciated Mel Gibson as one of my favorite actors. But now I have a deep respect for him as a Christian and as a man.
WAY TO GO MEL!!!!!!!!!!
March 1, 2004 09:27 PM
I was disappointed in the movie, but I wouldn't say that I disliked it. I think the movie makes an important contribution to being reminded of the sacrifice that Christ made. I agree that the movie was short on the spiritual suffering aspect. I also didn't care for Gibson's addition of the androgenous-looking person holding the baby. I would have preferred that he not take that particular license, particularly as he made repeated points that the movie was based soley on the Gospels.
One of my biggest complaints is that Gibson used a Western looking (non-Jewish looking) person to play Christ. I just don't think Jesus likely looked much like the character in the movie as played by Caveziel.
I don't consider Gibson to be anti-Semitic, but considering the history of how Passion plays often resulted in oppression of Jews, I don't think it is surprising that some Jews objected.
I went to see the movie at a time when church groups didn't go -- that is at 10:20 p.m. last night. I couldn't discern any visible reaction from most in the audience.
March 1, 2004 09:59 PM
Gibson is a Catholic, and a traditionalist at that. And, it is said that some of what appears in the movie was derived from a book called "The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ"
by Anne Catherine Emmerich, a German nun who claims to have had a vision of Christ's passion. This is a supposed eyewitness account. Since there is no Biblical support for such an account, I must dismiss it as I would other such accounts. Perhaps this is where the man with the nasty looking baby came from.
To me, the man/woman/thing was Satan. Evil incarnate. When the film was over, Mary asked, "What was up with the ugly baby thing?" My first thought was that it was a shadow of the anti-Christ to come. Satan, in his grand delusion thinking, "if God can have a Son, so shall I..."
I don't mind Gibson taking some license because I know the Scriptures backwards and forwards and can discern what does not belong. Others may not be able to. I hope people will ask many questions.
March 1, 2004 11:49 PM
Joel - very nice recap, if not a review, of the movie.
I saw it Saturday afternoon with my wife. I didn't think she would make it through the showing, but she toughed it out. I thought it was a masterful telling of one point, Gibson's stated point, "the enormity of the sacrifice". There's a lot in the movie to think about and even critique. But he drove that solitary point home with impact. Certainly impact on me as a Christian man.
As I said in my review on my little blog, "I saw a murder today". Just the sheer cinematic impact of portraying the deliberate torture and murder of a healthy, innocent man is more than we're routinely confronted with. Add who that man was, and it's one of the most important portrayals in screen history.
By the way, very nice site here.
March 2, 2004 08:41 AM
Hello
Id just like to say something about the movie if i may. I saw it for the 2nd time last night with my daughter. and i cried hysterically just like i did the first time i saw it. It touched me just as much if not more the 2nd time. This movie is an experience i think we all should have.
My husband didnt really believe in God or Christ, but since seeing this movie, he cant stop thinking about it. He just breaks down and cries and said he felt so ashamed of himself. i found it very hard to watch . I feel so heartbroken and so so grateful for what Jesus sacrificed.
Id just like to say, i have been watching jewish people really criticize this movie , saying it makes them look bad. Id like to differ with them, the movie doesn't make them look bad, they make themselves look bad. Especially by being so arrogant and not giveing this movie a chance. I know people who refuse to see it.
Be that as it may, i pray God gives Mel gibson the strength he will need to go through all the attacks on him , and i thank him from the bottom of my heart for FINALLY makeing me realize what christ went through for me, all of us.
I was raised in chruch all my life, and i knew what he went through, but haveing it put there in your face, as brutal as it really was, REALLY makes you see what Jesus sacrificed for you in a whole different way. An eye opener you can say.
No sugar coating at all:)
Well God Bless, and thank you.
and thank you Mel Gibson
And Thank you Jesus:)
March 5, 2004 04:08 AM
Here is a different perspective. I will not be going to see this movie nor viewing it at a later date. Here are a number of my reasons. First, the scripture specifically links the preached Word of God being heard to the salvation of men, not the viewing of modern day passion plays. The scripture must be our guide and it describes Jesus only by saying his appearence was not like as one to draw men after him, ie attractive, charismatic, etc., so this portrayl by Caveviel creates in the viewers mind a false image of Jesus Christ who was of the seed of Abraham. To think that ones worship of God will not be affected by what we have stored in our visual memory banks is foolishness. C.S. Lewis gives an example of this in The Screw Tape Letters when Lewis depicts a demon trying to deceive the young Christian by getting him to pray to the "God in the corner of his room" ie the God of his imagination (which is idolatry) NOT the true and living God. Too many "Protestants" without thinking critically believe that this is somehow the next great evangelistic tool to win thousands of souls for Christ Jesus, when in fact this is a movie created by a traditional Roman Catholic man who bows before the authority of Papal Pronouncements. Ask yourself, is the depicted relationship between Jesus Christ and His mother in this movie an accurate biblical account? For the ecumenical crowd who somehow think Roman Catholics are brothers in arms, there is not much that will slow this man-made machine at this point, but those who have ears to hear look to the scriptures not to the silver screen.
March 5, 2004 07:43 AM
I saw the Passion on Ash Wednesday, the first showing in our area with my mother and daughter ages 82 and 35. We had decided it would be the religious experience we needed to celebrate the beginning of Lent. We arrived at the theater early so we could get tickets (we were sure they would be sold out) but were ssurprised that we were able to get seats. We purchased our popcorn and candy and traveled to the seats. The theater was pretty empty and we got choice seats front and center. Starting to munch on our goodies we watched as the theater filled to capacity within a half hour. There was a little chatter BUT when the movie started it was full attention to the screen for everyone. No noise, no crunching of popcorn, no candy paper rustling for two and one half hours. The only noise was the groans of the audience during the torturous journey of Christ and the sniffing of the crying audience. The theater was quiet after the credits rolled and we all somerbly left the theatre. My daughter drove home alone and I drove Mother home. We talked a little about how it followed the King James bible story but found it hard to really discuss the explicitness of the film. Mother did say she got a little sleepy but we decided it was because she knew how the story ended. My daughter-in-law, who was babysitting my daughters children, called me when I got home and asked me what I thought of the movie since my daughter was "too freaked out to talk about it" She is going to take her mother to see it because I told her it was too hard to describe.
Anyway, since then I have mulled over the representation and have found that it was an awakening to how it must have been and how Mary must've suffered as a mother to see this happen to her son even knowing it was in Gods hands. Yes, I was glad to see it..only this once!
March 5, 2004 11:22 AM
I saw the Passion a week ago. I am not a very religous person this movie definetly makes you think and raises a lot of questions in ones mind. I think Mel Gibson did an absolute magnificent job on this film. I believe the experience of seeing this film was something not to be forgotten. The silence in the theater as well as the silence when we all left the theater was an experience of its own. I have never experienced anything like this before. Hats off standing ovation to Mel Gibson for this experience because this is much more than just another holywood movie it is a real life changing experience. Not to say I have become born again christian or anything of the sort but it does raise a lot of questions in my mind and heart. I agree with the suffering that Mary went through as well with Jesus being her son I think this part appauled me with God for forcing her to endure such torment and heartbreak I understand the suffering fo Jesus was meant to be but why have Mary endure such events That is one point with God I will never agree with him causing. He is suppose to be perfect and unable to make a mistake well in my humble opinon I think he made a mistake by Mary's suffering which was just as terrible as Jesus. Lynne ( not meant to offend anyone just my observations and own thoughts)
March 5, 2004 11:36 AM
I have yet to see this movie, it has been sold out for awhile here, but as soon as I can I am going to see it. I have always liked Mel Gibson, but now I have a great new respect for him, for standing up for his convictions, putting his own money into the film production and speaking out as he has done on numerous talk show and news programs I have seen him on. This is a movie America needs right now, this country's morals and values and lack of Christianity (especially in our youth) is the main reason the awful things happen in this country, we have gotten so far away from following God, I think this movie will have a great impact on people and bring non-believers to the Lord. Satan uses the media and entertainment to lure his victims, now Jesus is fighting back and winning them back to where they belong--following Him. Way to go Mel Gibson!
March 5, 2004 12:43 PM
I saw the movie the Passion last night. I've heard and read commentary on both sides. I am a Christian. I love Jesus. I love the way he touches people's lives. I believe a central point of the movie, and to an extent the commentary, is that once Christ touches your life you are never the same again. And those who choose to follow Him have life.
March 5, 2004 10:26 PM
I went to see movie on the 29th with my daughter. Both of us were apprehensive as to what our reactions would be as we had been viewing alot about the movie on TV. Like everyone else has stated, the moment the movie started the theater was quiet. Throughout the movie the only sounds heard were gasps or sobs. I cried throughout the torture. My daughter sobbed uncontrollably as Mary followed her son thru the city.
I have tried to express my experience to friends who haven't seen the movie and my only comment is that it is something they have to experience themselves. Believers or not, this movie has a message for everyone. Especially those of us who feel we know our true beliefs. I came away with a deeper understanding of my beliefs and what the Lord is willing to do for me.
God bless Mel Gibson for his strength and determination to bring this wonderful event to the masses. We can only pray that the media learns from this international display of belief that God is not dead and has never been!!!!
Thank you for this opportunity to speak about an experience that will be with me forever.
March 5, 2004 11:10 PM
How can I stop getting e-mails from this site??
I do not wish to be a part of such a prejudiced site. I found the review and comments surrounding the Passion of Christ to be very offensive.
March 5, 2004 11:20 PM
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March 6, 2004 12:43 AM
I find it hard to describe my feelings and what I witnessed at the "Passion of Christ". I sat with my eyes gluded to the screen the entire time. No one talked during the movie and you could hear sobbing on and off through the whole time. At one point, a woman cried with such sorrow in her tears that it touched me as well. I cried most of the time while watching the movie and couldn't understand why anyone would take so much pleasure in torturing someone like they did to Jesus.
Although I do not knowingly understand Hebrew, I could follow the movie and what was said without reading the subtitles after a while. I found that quite strange. I found it puzzling that anyone could look at Jesus as a threat and couldn't uderstand why they thought Him to be so dangerous. I couldn't understand what they were so afraid of.
While watching the terrible suffering that Christ endured, I could feel his pain and sorrow. Every crack of the whip on his back, every wound inflicted by the penetration of the cat-of-nine tails on his flesh, the crown of thornes forced down on his brow until he bleed, the sting from the robe touching his open wounds. The tears came from my deep within my heart, soul and what my eyes were seeing. How could anyone survive this type of torture as long has he did is beyond my conprehension.
I do not think that the movie is to criticize or blame the Jews. I believe that it was a message. The fact that Christ rose from the dead should be proof enough to anyone that God lives. I belive there is a hidden message for everyone. A very harsh message that all of mankind needs to strighten up their acts before the final judgement. I think God's patience is growing very thin with us.
I am not one to preach and I really don't know all that there is to know about the scriptures or even go to church for that matter. (I find most churches to be hypocritical and judgmental.) I merely am stating my opinion that anyone who sees this movie will be changed; even if it influences your thoughts and actions for the better in some small way. It's a start.
March 7, 2004 10:04 AM
I just wanted to say I totally agree with Kristin Slape and the first Mary listed. Your comments really moved me...thank you. Mel Gibson has always been someone I enjoyed and whose movies I have loved. However, THIS movie and the huge impact it has had on me and my relationship to Jesus just makes me wish I could meet Mel Gibson, shake his hand and thank him personally. (Or for that matter, just give the guy a great big hug!) Because that is EXACTLY what this man deserves. Let me repeat what Kristin said one more time: Way to Go Mel Gibson!!!!
March 7, 2004 02:16 PM
Way to go, Jesus!
March 7, 2004 04:50 PM
Amen!
March 11, 2004 04:56 PM
Joel,
Nice review. I thought that all the subtitles
of scripture were powerful, and the truth rang
like liberty bells. The raven's chomping out the
thief's eyes was a chilling touch. I felt it spoke to the crowd at calvary and the audience, too.
Holy fear of God isn't a bad idea.
Some critics didn't pick up on the idea that Satan creeps around the crowd of people
tempting them into mob excitement and
to the point of agitating the people into that
kind of behavior. Satan seeks the ruin of
souls. The Jewish community claims here
that Mel was anti-semetic. They fail to see
the creepy affectivity of Satan's influence.
Joel, I have to give you credit for pointing out
Katzenberg and Geffen.
The long-lasting effects of the movie will take
some time realize.
Michele Peruzzi
March 22, 2004 08:55 PM
I have yet to see this movie but with great passion can't wait to, i have always loved Mel gibson's movies, but this reveals you to another side of him, it takes a man who is truly near to God to make a movie like this and also withstand all the controversy surrounding it, but i think people really need to see the reality of the crucifixtion, what jesus really went through, he shed his blood for us someone made a comment: "Satan uses the media and entertainment to lure his victims, now Jesus is fighting back and winning them back to where they belong--following Him. Way to go Mel Gibson!" I love this and it is so totally true, kudos to you Mel, in the times that we are living in now people need a wake up call!!!
March 26, 2004 05:53 PM
I saw the movie twice and cried just as much the second time as I did the first. The guilt I felt for the sacrifices our lord made for us, the humiliation and pain he suffered in silence has been a constant in my mind since. I grew up catholic but swayed away from the church as a young adult. I prayed only when I was desparate for a solution. Now, every morning I wake up I automatically tell god that I love him and thank him for the sacrifice of his only son for my sins. I honor and respect my lord above for allowing Mel Gibson to touch the face of god and portray this movie in which allowing us to experince just a fraction of the grace of our lord.
April 2, 2004 07:05 PM
I enjoyed the movies.. Lined up with the Word..
Except where satan was played by a women.. does anyone know why Mel chose a woman to play this part..
thank you
December 3, 2004 08:29 PM
I went and saw this movie the day it came out with my church. To say I was hesitant to see the movie is an understatement because I really don't enjoy movies that make me cry. Plus, I knew the inevitable was coming; the heavy guilt of not giving God my everything. Our whole church filed into the theater and I sat in the 6th row with my friends and a girl I didn't know sat next to me. Everyone was talking but as soon as the movie started you could tell this was like no other movie anyone had ever seen. The theater was sead silent. The first tear-jerking scene, for me at least, was when they tied Jesus up and pushed him off the bridge. Me and a few others had a few tears but nothing big because a second later a demon popped out and we were all to busy gasping and catching our breath. After that..everything was making people cry. I love how Mel didn't gloss anything up. I'm glad he made this movie in a fashion that pushed me and many others over the edge because it helped me see the all of what Jesus indured for our sins, yours and mine alike. To explain somethings(because I watched a documentary on the film that my mom TiVo`d) Mel chose a bald woman that looked kind of manly because he wanted to show that the devil has an appealing charm that lures people to him. Women have that same affect. If you really saw that woman without her hood on and look at her in a normal light you would see she is attractive. There is something about her that draws you to her but want to stay away because of what she did. I THINK the whole baby thing was to show us how the devil taunted Mary since she was the only one who saw it so to say,"Look how I can take care of my child while yours suffers. What kind of mother are you?" You know. Anyways, this movie had a big impact in my life for a while which I am sad about. I need to see that movie again. Lots of stuff stuck with me though, many images. It helps me think of communion in a different light and I just can't express what that movie did to me. I love it and am SO grateful that God gave Mel the...Ability? To make such a wonderful film. No film has ever gotten the last 12 hours down so well that it could paralyze a whole audience to the point of no one leaving even 20 minutes after the credits rolled in complete silence. At the end of the movie, that same girl that sat next to me whom I didn't know was hugging me and I was hugging her back. That movie is an experince that everyone should see! :]
October 12, 2005 12:25 AM
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