Wow... What a MOVIE!

[Dragons & Balls]

We went to see [Passion of the Christ today.
What a movie!!!!
It was the most realistic movie I have ever seen. It was a very hard movie to watch. Mel didn't leave one thing out of this picture. I don't think there was a dry eye in the theatre (including us). It was one of the most amazing movies... We loved the movie Lord of the Rings, but this movie really made it seem like ur in it. Has anyone else seen it yet? What did u all think about it?

Gino and LaRea

[BoidKeeper]

OH boy. Not sure how we will be able to discuss a religouse movie with out discussing religon but we'll try and see how it goes.
I haven't gone yet but I want to. I heard it is all sub titles, how was that?
Trevor

[Dragons & Balls]

The thing about this movie it didn't seem like it had anything to do with religion. For anyone to say its all about religion better go see the film before they say things about it.
When we first say the sub titles, we were not sure if we were going to like if and be able to follow it. It actually put us in the middle of the movie... I don't know how but it added to the movie.
We aren't trying to upset anyone, we saw it and just couldn't believe how amazing the movie was.

Gino and LaRea:-)

[JeffT]

I was watching CNN today and they said the movie will most likely prompt a lot of fighting between jews and cath/christians in Eurpope.

But I would like to see it for myself, lol it would kind of be my hour and a half education of jesus and what went on seeing as I never really went to church.

[Removed_2815]

How funny is it that the actor playing Jesus (Jim Caviezel) was struck by lightning while on set during the filming of The Passion of the Christ? I take that as being a bad review, but I'll have to see for myself.....
Ryan
Lightning (http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/24/gibson.passion/)

[Wuntu Menny]

I'd suggest dropping the subject right now before someone gets offended. This is clearly a matter of religion in the worst way.

WM

[marisa]

Someone ALWAYS gets offended. :(

What I'd like to see in theaters is a movie called "Relax"

Marisa

[Dragons & Balls]

Thank you Marisa,well said.This is just a review on a GREAT movie.If people want to say this is about religion without watching the move,then go ahead.I don't mean to offend anyone.I simply wanted people to know that it is a well made movie,and don't judge it as a RELIGIOUS movie without seeing it.

P.S. If anything this movie is about judging one another,which someone has already done in a PM too myself.

[Sunrunner]

Its a movie :) one I hope to see soon, Thanks for letting us know how it was.
Just wondering who you are even to suggest it wuntu.
Didnt know movie subjects were banned here.

[Dozer]

Moive subjects aren't banned... Religious topics are... this movie sparked huge problems in the political world and I'm sure this will get deleted or locked, but realistically, its just a movie, I dont understand whats the deal about it all. JeffT, you mention jews arguing vs. producers. This is because some jews believe that the movie is anti semitist. Its a movie, all religions and nationalities get punked in movies. Lest face it. Big deal.

Mike

[mykee]

Wuntu; chill out no one has offended anyone. The movie looks great, and I look forward to seeing it. I'm terribly curious to see how Mel made this movie about the topic in question fairly non-religious and more a personal piece.

[marisa]

I think its amazing that he put up 25 million of his own cash on the line to make this movie happen.

Marisa

[Shane Tesser]

I was sent a pm on this thread....as of right now, i don't see any infractions of the TOS here. As long as this is kept to a movie review and we don't step outside that boundary...this thread stays imo.

I also want to see this movie, ive heard so much about it, i guess its just got my attention now. Ive heard the acting setting etc is very interesting. I had no idea it was subtitles, i love movies like that...im a fan of foreign films so this will be interesting. Im curious as to Mel Gibson's interpretation of this venture....so thumbs up so far i see...sounds like this is something to do this weekend.

[Wuntu Menny]

I believe Travolta went to great financial lengths to make his epic Battlefield Earth to honor his dear departed saviour too. An equally believable plot IMO.

Sorry kids, I'm seething with rage right now. Chill out...I think not. The only thing offending me more than the fact that the film was made is the fact that its found its way here. Unfortunately, Shane's right. I searched the TOS chapter and verse and couldn't find the specifics I was looking for. No apologies though, you all know that this is pure religious propoganda.

Should things escalate, I've got a smoker of an essay composed that's guaranteed to get me banned from this site forever.

[Matt_K]

Originally posted by Wuntu Menny
No apologies though, you all know that this is pure religious propoganda.

Should things escalate, I've got a smoker of an essay composed that's guaranteed to get me banned from this site forever.

From what i can see, so far people are just talking about how they would like to see the movie. No one has even brought the 'Religion' aspect into the thread, aside from yourself.. As for your last comment, you know, we don't have to wait until you give us your essay.. That is, if you want so badly to be banned.. :rolleyes:

[Wuntu Menny]

That's ok Matty, I'd rather give you a reason. Thanks for caring though!

[marisa]

Yeah I would get myself banned from a website because I don't like a movie people are talking about. LOL. Uh O.k. Makes sense.

Just pass by the thread man. We are talking about the movie, not our personal belief, all of us but you that is.

Marisa

[marisa]

Here is something interesting about the movie, related to the subtitle thing and languages used....

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/02/22/jesus.language.ap/index.html

They feel this will help revive or at least help people remember the Aramaic language. I think that's really cool. Old cultures/languages should nont be forgotten IMHO and I am glad he used it in the movie.

Marisa

[BoidKeeper]

Getting hit by lightning! If there was ever a hint throwen your way telling you not to do something that was it!
Trevor

[daver676]

Saw the trailer for it last night. Looks very interesting. Not sure if I'll enjoy reading subtitles the whole time though.... but I won't pass it up for that reason.

[djc3674]

Sorry kids, I'm seething with rage right now. Chill out...I think not. The only thing offending me more than the fact that the film was made is the fact that its found its way here. Unfortunately, Shane's right. I searched the TOS chapter and verse and couldn't find the specifics I was looking for. No apologies though, you all know that this is pure religious propoganda.

WTF??? Nobody gave any kind of religious opinion that should warrant your BS.

Pull the stick out of your A$$!!!!!

[Removed_2815]

Originally posted by Wuntu Menny
The only thing offending me more than the fact that the film was made is the fact that its found its way here.
Therein lies the source of your "rage". Now, I don't want to see anyone banned so you might be well advised to direct your rage to the parties responsible for the production of the movie. Picking fights with people here is not your best route....
Ryan

[Dragons & Balls]

The whole movie is in subtitles,but don't let that deter you from seeing it. I hope you guys enjoy the movie.

To make this an OFFICIAL movie review I will give it 5/5 Stars :)

[mykee]

Trevor; no kidding about that whole lightening thing, maybe if a swarm of toads fell from the sky for 6 days and nights he would have gotten the idea.

Wuntu; PLEASE post your essay, I would love to read it.....

[Siretsap]

I didn't see the movie yet. I am sure it's quite good to see and will go next week. The movie wasn't out yet and there were already people complaining about it... You want to see something that will make you think twice, watch the movie The experiment. It is really good.

Instead yesturday we went and saw the 50 first dates. Lol turned out to be quite good. Liked it actually.

[Neo]

crouching tiger hidden dragon was all subtitles but still rocked my world. this movie is gonna be awesome from what i hear

[Removed_2815]

Originally posted by BoidKeeper
Getting hit by lightning! If there was ever a hint throwen your way telling you not to do something that was it!
Trevor
I know eh, that's what I was alluding to.... It doesn't get any more obvious than that, that maybe making the movie was a bad idea. I guess you have to believe in that sort of stuff though for it to have any sway...
R

[Cruciform]

Unless CNN has untouched video showing the strikes, I'd be disinclined to take it as anything more than clever PR.

In the last year there have been several instances of "reputable" press organizations printing urban legends, outright lies, and other things.

Examples:
Reporter Jason Blair's made-up articles.

The 49 footer in the other threads.

The "guy who hired the prostitute and his daughter came to the door" story published by the BBC last year despite the fact that the origin was an urban legend email that has been going around for years. :)

Note that I'm not disputing religion, just don't find CNN the most reliable source.

[BAZ]

Yeah I wanna go see this movie too. I have a feeling that all these charges of anti-semitism are a load of rubbish. If people are anti-semetic they can use the Bible to "justify" their warped beliefs just as much as they can use this movie. But I don't believe the Bible is anti-semetic and I don't believe the makers of this movie are either. I think that some people these days are just too sensitive and too politically correct.

Looks like a good movie though so im gonna check it out.

[UpscaleBoas]

there are sevarl site that i post on...lately this topic has been coming up......about this movie

nowhere else have i see such Intelligent responces with out a a ton of people freaking out.....

its like i've always said poeple in this hobby/trade are smarter and more caring then anywhere else....

other sites right now are either being torn apart by subjects or post are nothing but attempts to oftened and anger someone

thanks you for making this a great place to be

[corr]

I can't wait to see it... I hope it's as good as the book...

:D

[Linds]

Originally posted by Wuntu Menny

Sorry kids, I'm seething with rage right now. Chill out...I think not. The only thing offending me more than the fact that the film was made is the fact that its found its way here.

I'm as much against the film as you, but movie discussions are permitted on the site as long as they adhere to the TOS, which albeit will be a tough one here, but so far so good. As long as it sticks to the actual movie, and not discussin the religious aspects of it, then there is nothing wrong. If you don't like it, nobody is forcing you to partake in it, or even read it for that matter, skip ahead to something else that would be better time spent for you, it's a big enough site with more than enough threads ;)

Originally posted by Cruciform
Unless CNN has untouched video showing the strikes, I'd be disinclined to take it as anything more than clever PR.


I didn't hear of the strike on CNN, but rather in an interview with the guy that played jesus on another channel during commercial or something. So unless he is lying that he himself was hit...

[BoidKeeper]

thanks you for making this a great place to be
No, it's post like yours that reminde the members of how they are behaving in the first place that help make this site great. People need to be reminded of the good things they are doing, not the bad.
Thank you,
Trevor

[Removed_2815]

Originally posted by BoidKeeper
No, it's post like yours that reminde the members of how they are behaving in the first place that help make this site great. People need to be reminded of the good things they are doing, not the bad.
Thank you,
Trevor
Exactly, I think that was the best thing to do to ensure that this post doesn't get out of hand (I am sure it won't). Good post UpscaleBoas :thumbsup:
Thanks,
Ryan

[Scales Zoo]

Good post Trevor and Ryan, it is posts like yours, about posts like Upscaleboas, about posts from ssnakess members that makes this site rock!

Ryan

[Sunrunner]

I am unclear why this movie would make anyone upset? have you all even seen it so far? Only one person here has that I have read about, so how can some of you say you are against the making of this film? as long as it is an acurate film wheres the problem?

[munchy]

Originally posted by Wuntu Menny
That's ok Matty, I'd rather give you a reason. Thanks for caring though! if youre willing to give up your posting privilages on this site due to a movie discussion, why dont you just leave? or stop being ridiculous and dry your eyes.:devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil:

[munchy]

Originally posted by Sunrunner
I am unclear why this movie would make anyone upset? have you all even seen it so far? Only one person here has that I have read about, so how can some of you say you are against the making of this film? as long as it is an acurate film wheres the problem?
i cant wait to see this film. looks very interesting. :)

[tHeGiNo]

I too would be interested on why people are against the movie. However if anyone plans on doing so, please do it in a PM as that would be related to religious and moral issues I would imagine.

[Cruciform]

Sirestap:

Is The Experiment available on DVD now? I really wanted to see it after seeing the preview.

[djc3674]

okay..thats it...I have to see this movie...I cannot believe what this movie is doing to people....check this out!

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Central/02/26/passion.death.reut/index.html

[sleddergirl]

I can't wait to see the movie.............looks great. I think the whole idea of people freaking out about it goes back to my anti-censorship opinions............if you don't think you'll like it, don't go see it..........seems simple to me. If I'm offended by some music (hypothetically.........nothing in the media really offends me) I just wouldn't buy the CD or change the station if it comes on the radio..........;)

Anyway, if it has subtitles, I will have to wait a few weeks to go and see it as I just found out that I need glasses..........:mad: I don't think its going to be fun to go from never having worn glasses before, to having to wear them all the time.....:rolleyes:

[djc3674]

you could always get contacts

[sleddergirl]

Thought about it, but the thought of picking a contact off my eyeball just doesn't appeal to me..............;)

[Dragons & Balls]

I would like to ask people is I deserved this nasty letter? All I was trying to do was make sure you guys were getting your money's worth.

I honestly can't believe that you have the audacity to start a thread pertaining to a film of this nature and believe the thread has nothing to do with religion!!!! Are you completely mad? What could possibly possess you to do this? Epiphany? Rapture? Demonic possession perhaps?

I've already filed a complaint with the adminstrators and you can expect the deletion ASAP. If you want to subscribe to some pathetic, desperate system of beliefs then suit yourself, but don't EVER think about waiving it in the faces of others capable of formulating opinions of their own.

Obviously I misjudged you.

[Syco]

I also want to see this movie, I don't know if I can make it through because of the violent, realistic aspect of it though; but since Mel was trying for an accurate account of the last 12 hours of Christ , I guess it had to be that way.

Sleddergirl- give the contacts a try! You won't regret it and you get used to putting them in and taking them out. It's completely different from having glasses, with glasses you don't have your peripheral (sp?) vision, with contacts it's just like having regular 20/20! They don't slide down your nose either! LOL!

[Lisa]

I think all the controversy is just free advertising. You know the saying, no such thing as bad publicity.

[scalawag]

Just got back from it. Best movie I've seen in a long time. Content as well as a movie for movie sake. If you want controversy, what do you think of the fact that a lot of the movie took place on SAND!!!

[Syco]

OMG! I hope no one got impacted! LOL!

[Lisa]

oh that reminds me, there's a brief apperance of a snake in the film.


I'm just gona wait for it to hit ppv

[meow_mix450]

lol ha ha syco, o.k is it me or i just havnt been out much, and have not been watching tv...i havnt heard a thing about this moive, untill i came on here, is there a site to this moive, when was it released?
This moive sounds intresting, when someone makes a moive like this about religion, they should know whats coming. Was anyone offend seeing bruce all mighty, i thought i was funny, but it had little stuff to do with religion, iddnt hear bad storys about that.
A women died seeing that moive......thats a first, never heard that before, i think thats a BS.IMO looking forward to see this moive

Meow

[Dozer]

Eh, I gotta wait two more days before I set out to watch it... counting down... cant wait...

[Syco]

meow-mix Here you go.
http://www.thepassionofthechrist.com

[Linds]

Originally posted by Sunrunner
I am unclear why this movie would make anyone upset? have you all even seen it so far? Only one person here has that I have read about, so how can some of you say you are against the making of this film? as long as it is an acurate film wheres the problem?

I don't think anyone can answer that question without violating the TOS, as it I cannot see anyone's reasons for disliking the film concept or the meanings behind it, as anything but religious...

[LISA127]

the movie looks to me like it would be great. im just afraid i would get too emotional....lol.

[Sunrunner]

well they can pm me last time i checked that wasnt against the rules of the TOS

[RaVeNo888o]

Originally posted by Scales Zoo
Good post Trevor and Ryan, it is posts like yours, about posts like Upscaleboas, about posts from ssnakess members that makes this site rock!

Ryan

haha good one :)

Originally posted by Dragons & Balls
I would like to ask people is I deserved this nasty letter? All I was trying to do was make sure you guys were getting your money's worth.

I honestly can't believe that you have the audacity to start a thread pertaining to a film of this nature and believe the thread has nothing to do with religion!!!! Are you completely mad? What could possibly possess you to do this? Epiphany? Rapture? Demonic possession perhaps?

I've already filed a complaint with the adminstrators and you can expect the deletion ASAP. If you want to subscribe to some pathetic, desperate system of beliefs then suit yourself, but don't EVER think about waiving it in the faces of others capable of formulating opinions of their own.

Obviously I misjudged you.

:eek: :eek: wow.. i think that i would be asking the same questions as to why this person would write such a letter...demonic possession perhaps?

I would love to see this movie, i was supposed to see it tonight actually but couldnt make it after work. I heard that it was pretty graphic, but one of the best movies that some people had seen, and thats coming from people aged 16-19.

[Sunrunner]

I did not get the whole epiphany, rapture, demonic possession thing either :P doesn't make a whole lot of sence, but ah well to each his/her own :)

[Cruciform]

I think the movie is a good representation of what people have always done to other people who live or think differently than them. They attack them ideologically or physically.

Whover wrote that letter to Dragons&Balls is a textbook example of intolerance and ignorance. They couldn't enter into reasonable dialog so they attacked and belittled instead.

Maybe they should evaluate their own beliefs before they attack those of others.

[shaggybill]

Good post, Criciform.

I like the part where he/she yells about how D&B can subscibe to some pathetic belief, but shouldnt waive it in the face of others.

Where exactly and who exactly is forcing him/her to watch this movie. If you dont want to go see it, dont. If you dont want to talk about it, dont come back to this thread. Now go away! :)

[Gary D.]

The kicker is tha D&B didn't say that they subscribed to any religion, simply that it was a film worth seeing.

Statements like those are no less close minded and ignorant than any which would ban owning and keeping of reptiles. They are founded on the self serving and conceited notion that their views, ideas, and sensibilities are more important than another's.

Now that is something I find offensive.

Gary D.

[Dragons & Balls]

Thank you guys.....I appreciate all the support. I hope all of you who see the movie enjoy it as much as I did. If you don't, I DON'T give refunds.:)

[marisa]

Dragons & Balls you certaintly did NOT deserve to recieve a pm like that! It's too bad :(

But it goes to show you, that person is a bitter unhappy individual with nothing better to do especially since this thread is going swimmingly.

I have yet to see the movie still! Grrrrr.

Marisa

[Dark_Angel_25]

I am hoping to go see this movie this week... I am not a religious person by any means, but still am very interested in seeing it. I am hoping it will be and invoke all the emotions in me that I have heard it do to others who have seen it.

I also don't understand that PM to D&B. some people need to grow up open their eyes and realsie that life (and death) is not a bed of roses.... what's done is done and can'tbe undone...

[Gregg M]

People are way too touchy........ I cant believe how some people act sometimes........ It is just a movie review........ Get over it and get a life.......... This is not a bad topic or a bad movie........ It is just a movie.......... Who really cares......... People need to lighten up alittle......... If you dont like what you are reading dont read it...... Plain and simple.......

[TheRedDragon]

I sure wouldn't mind seeing that movie, it actually looks quite interesting. And, Gregg, VERY well said indeed. :) You know, I don't recall seeing anyone expressing their religious beliefs here, they're just expressing their thoughts on the movie itself. It's a movie guys! CHILL OUT! This is a prime example of the ignorance and intolerance that backs up sensorship laws! I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

[Oliverian]

Heh! I didn't even see where it said it was a PM. I thought you were being stupid DragonsandBalls.. Sorry about that!

But yea, I wasn't going to see it, but now with all the good reveiws it's getting I think I might.

-TammyR

[BOAS_N_PYTHONS]

DRAGONS AND BALLS:

I noticed this post and thought interesting to do the 5 page read and see its outcome. But basically you saw this movie as I did as well. For whatever personal interest being curiousity of media hype or film making of Mel Gibson, religious theories and so on. I saw it on Saturday.

I liked the movie based on many issues. The most important was I treated my parents to a Canada movie theatre experience to see a very well made movie that being they do not understand english or could even read the sub-titles but still understood the story and its deep meanings. I really like movies that visually hit you so hard and make you understand without all the verbal balogne. This was the 1st movie ever in like 100 movies I ever saw in cinemas that keep people on the edge of there seats, where the whole room was super quite other than hearing a few tears hear and there. And even more when it was over and people started heading out to their cars I heard not one person make a comment, joke, or even question about an scene in the movie. I was even more surprized on the wide range of people that were in this cinema with me ranging from teens to elders and just about any background I guess too.

I figure on average more people will go and see it now on the media hype, it seems the more negative something gets on the hype the better chances people will see it. This is great for Mel of course. The one thing I do believe that is part of all the media hype is the amount of violence and gore in it. If you have a weak stomach on that this may be not your best movie to watch. But the reality on it and how down to earth realistic it is can not be changed. Some of the hype being that amount of violence could never have happened but truthfully we all do not know, we weren' t there and there has been greater human history documentation on human on human destruction.

So I rate this movie on a scale 10 as a 10 being well made, very serious and realistic, good actors and well thought out. Its worth 2 hours of your time, and putting aside anything religious - it will open and bring you an understanding on human suffering worldwide.

I hope I did not offend anyone this is just a review on the movie.

Cya...

Tony.

[Cruciform]

I think anyone that would dispute that kind of violence could occur has never seen the aftermath of a "necklace party" in the middle east, stonings, or other methods of treating criminals (or women who acted outside their "role).

And for those who would use the movie as an excuse to persecute Jews, they should be given tours of Dachau, Treblinka, Auschwitz, and shown what the results of persecution can do.

It's kind of sad that in 2000 years society has only taken baby steps towards abolishing xenophobia.

[Optimus Prime]

I agree with Gregg M ppl are way to touchy! Even if you don't agree with the movie or christianity or what ever religion plz be mature enough to respect the belief's of others. I can't wait to see the movie it looks great!