Based on 181552 votes and 876 reviews.
I thought the depiction of the scourging was everything I believed it to be as a young person growing up with the teachings. It was gruesome but not unbelievable. Those who have spoken out against it are trying to hide the truth. And oh by the way, for those who don`t know, it was Roman soldiers that tortured Jesus not the Jews.
For someone who knows their Bible very well, I can say that this movie does not represent Jesus in a truthful way. I understand Mel`s intentions but the vital message of Christ was simply distorted and the wrong things were glorified.Also, way too many ridiculous " slow-motions ".
I think that it was a very reviting film. We must realize that jesus payed for our sin`s past, present, and future. All we have to do is ask for forgivness. God`s tear at the end of the movie really shows how I felt.
An in depth look at the last hours of Christ`s life. Not afraid to show the violence as it really was. When they say he was flogged, they show what the really mean, not the typical movie version of a few stripes on someone`s back. Not for children, as rendition too shocking and real.
good
Amazing portrayal of the last hours on Earth of our Lord and Saviour. It makes me wonder why anyone would die such a horrible death for such a sinner like myself.
if you think this movie is bad then you have no idea what you are talking about. i`ve been waiting for a director like mel gibson to finally release a film like this because everyone deserves to know the truth. jesus is my life and we all forget what he`s done for us. it wasn`t too gory or way over the top or didn`t have a plot or anything. it was perfect. the message was clear. think about what he did for you. and the least you can do is love him for that. thank you mel. thank you jesus for dying on the cross for my sins.
I saw this movie in theaters and it made me rethnk all of my values. I should be asking myself WWJD? this movie has changed my life bigtime!
I think I missed the real message in all the gore.
Way over the top! No human body could ever withstand that much punishment and still stay concious (not to mention carry a 100+ lb cross!). The unrealistic nature of the punishment and goriness really took away from the real focus of the story. It tried to focus too much on making people feel contempt for those that condemed Jesus rather than the the actual point of His death. YES POEPLE, HIS DEATH DID HAVE MEANING!! To learn more, please consult your local Catholic Church.