The Passion of the Christ - Page 2

Russ · 31-03-2004, 01:23

Have you seen it? If so what did you think?

Jerrek · 31-03-2004, 01:42

I saw it back in February. I thought it was a very emotional flick and certainly made me think long and deep.

Chris W · 06-04-2004, 12:51

Just read this article today.

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Egyptian film critic Mahmoud Darwish agreed. "The censors think the film is anti-Semitic, that's why they're treating it differently," he said in remarks published in Arab newspapers.

can anyone that has seen it tell me if it is really anti-semetic? And also i have heard reports that it is very violent... is there too much blood for my g/f to deal with?!

Russ · 06-04-2004, 13:03

No way is it anti-semitic. It shows what happened - you can't change history. Have there been an uprising against Jews since the film came out?

I no more blame the Jews of today for what happened than they would blame me for my ancestors' use of blacks for slavery.

And it is VERY gory - I very much doubt anyone could watch the film without turning away at least once. All the women I've spoken to who've seen it admit they cried through it - and most of the men too, myself included. It's not the kind of film which will entertain you - that's not what it's about.

Just some advice - if you take her to watch it, tell her to turn away as soon as you see 'the blackbird'. I won't go in to detail but it happens very quickly towards the end and is not pleasant at all.

Chris W · 06-04-2004, 13:07

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Originally Posted by Russ D

No way is it anti-semitic. It shows what happened - you can't change history. Have there been an uprising against Jews since the film came out?

I no more blame the Jews of today for what happened than they would blame me for my ancestors' use of blacks for slavery.

And it is VERY gory - I very much doubt anyone could watch the film without turning away at least once. All the women I've spoken to who've seen it admit they cried through it - and most of the men too, myself included. It's not the kind of film which will entertain you - that's not what it's about.

Thanks for that. I might have to leave the girlie at home while i see it then... she is squeemish at the best of times!

I kind of guessed that it wasn't anti semitic really, because i couldn't see it being allowed to be screened here it it was. Value the opinion of someone who has seen it though, so thanks!

Salu · 11-05-2004, 15:43

A very deeply moving film. Anyone with an ounce of spirituality should go and see it. In fact anyone should.