The Passion of the Christ

Name: The Passion of the Christ
Genre: Drama, History
Released: February 25, 2004
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 47
Cast: James Caviezel, Monica Bellucci

2004

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Newmarket Films | Release Date: February 25, 2004 | Unrated

Starring: James Caviezel, Monica Bellucci

Summary: A depiction of the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus Christ as he is crucified in Jerusalem.

Director: Mel Gibson

Genre(s): Drama, History

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 127 min

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Roger Ebert

This is not a sermon or a homily, but a visualization of the central event in the Christian religion. Take it or leave it. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

A highly personal, provocative and in some ways riveting vision with an inspired performance by Jim Caviezel as Jesus. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

It's a strange kind of spiritual movie -- one that aims for the gut more often than the heart. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Controversial, yet undeniably powerful. Read full review

William Arnold

Did it move me? And the answer is no. I thought it has a certain ghoulish, voyeuristic fascination, but I found it strangely remote and uninvolving on both emotional and spiritual levels. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

What I do know is that I was gripped for a while by the strength of Mr. Gibson's filmmaking, only to be repelled and eventually excluded by his literalist insistence on excruciation. There is watching in horror, and there is watching in horror. Read full review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

If I were a Christian, I'd be appalled to have this primitive and pornographic bloodbath presume to speak for me. Read full review

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JaredB.

Dec 7, 2006

The Passion of the Christ was the most powerfully realistic rendering of the crucifixion I have ever seen. Absolutely amazing.

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ams1005

Apr 10, 2020

It was an amazing movie with much emotion and showing how cruel humanity is and how much Christ suffered to save humanity and forgive our sins. It takes a story into reality. Shows the truth of Good Friday for those that are religious. Though very powerful and had me in tears, some scenesIt was an amazing movie with much emotion and showing how cruel humanity is and how much Christ suffered to save humanity and forgive our sins. It takes a story into reality. Shows the truth of Good Friday for those that are religious. Though very powerful and had me in tears, some scenes make it unbearable to watch and is very sad throughout; but made me realize the sacrifices done. The outline was beautifully told.… Expand

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mbrownd

Jul 15, 2011

Im sorry but 47/100 on Critic Reviews? C'mon people! This was, and still remains, as a classic film about the true nature of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This film will not only bring you to tears, but put a smile on your face once you realize that one man put his own life on the lineIm sorry but 47/100 on Critic Reviews? C'mon people! This was, and still remains, as a classic film about the true nature of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This film will not only bring you to tears, but put a smile on your face once you realize that one man put his own life on the line for us. Christian or non-Christian, you need to see this film. Now.… Expand

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ChristinaP.

Apr 29, 2008

it was a very good movie,amazing direction,close to the real facts of what happened the last days of Christ on Earth.

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beingryanjude

Aug 28, 2014

Religion aside, what Mel Gibson was able to create with The Passion is extraordinary. One of the most violent, honest and brutal tellings of the crucifixion. Jim Caviezel's performance is beyond passionate.

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Redseb

May 25, 2015

The Passion of Christ is a Christian movie directed by Mel Gibson. The film depicts the last 12 hours of Jesus's life. Basically him carrying the cross. While the movie seemed to be focused too much on the blood and gore it was a good film none the less. The emotion and faith of the movieThe Passion of Christ is a Christian movie directed by Mel Gibson. The film depicts the last 12 hours of Jesus's life. Basically him carrying the cross. While the movie seemed to be focused too much on the blood and gore it was a good film none the less. The emotion and faith of the movie seemed to be drowned out by all of the blood and pain. One of the only clear moments of the movie was when Jesus (Jim Caviezel) had lost faith in his father. But he quickly regained his faith and was on his jolly way to continue being crucified. While I do believe that the actual crucifixion of Jesus must have been very gore filled, it had much more symbolism than what the film has portrayed. Perhaps Gibson used the blood and pain to keep the audience interested. Need less to say, I would have much more enjoyed a version of the movie that focused on Jesus's or his disciple's thoughts. At the end The Passion of Christ is an accurate representation of the last twelve hours of Jesus's life. But many important ideas and concepts have been silenced by all of the gore. I give this movie a 2.8/5. While it was interesting to watch, it was interesting to watch for the wrong reason. I came looking for a movie that would give me a better understanding of what the people who were at the crucifixion might have though, but instead I was greeted with gallons of blood.… Expand

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CamN.

Sep 9, 2005

I have said for years that Mel Gibson is a self-absorbed Alpha-male wannabe. Follow this pied piper to church and flagellate yourselves if you want. This film is worthless.

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