The Passion of the Christ (2004)
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A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.
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The fact that there is precious little English spoken here can come across as a little off-putting at the start. Until, that is, you remember that this is a story that has been told several times - not least in the bible, and so actually the language of the dialogue doesn't really matter so much. Once I was over that, I was rather impressed by the standard of production presented here by Mel Gibson. Jim Caviezel has a wonderful vulnerability and potency in his portrayal of the last day spent by Jesus before his crucifixion. The cinematography is very good, as is the glorious attention to detail with the costumes and settings rich and authentic to behold. The last half hour demonstrates a degree of brutality that is very difficult to watch but somehow that, too, enhances the plausibility of this speculative depiction of events. The supporting cast of relatively unknown talent work well to generate a sense of the inevitability of the proceedings and John Debney's score is rousing and effective too. It does play a little bit fast and loose with the text of the bible, and the very graphic nature of the lives (and loves!) of some of the characters - and their flaws - is provocative and challenges the more traditional (i.e. Cecil B. de Mille) interpretations of this ultimate example of man's inhumanity to man. It is far too long, though. It really does take it's time to get going - perhaps expending a little too much effort on scenario development for subjects that most of us already know (regardless of our own personal faith). At times the direction is also a little bit heavy-handed. It forces us to accept the conclusions drawn by the screenplay, rather than allow us much scope to evaluate, even judge, the unfolding events for ourselves. That said, Gibson has not delivered anything elegiac here, he successfully offers us something illustrating the warts and all existence of biblical-time, Roman occupied, Judea and it is well worth a watch.
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Release Date:
2004-02-25
Run Time:
127 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
The Passion of the Christ
The fact that there is precious little English spoken here can come across as a little off-putting at the start. Until, that is, you remember that this is a story that has been told several times - not least in the bible, and so actually the language of the dialogue doesn't really matter so much. Once I was over that, I was rather impressed by the standard of production presented here by Mel Gibson. Jim Caviezel has a wonderful vulnerability and potency in his portrayal of the last day spent by Jesus before his crucifixion. The cinematography is very good, as is the glorious attention to detail with the costumes and settings rich and authentic to behold. The last half hour demonstrates a degree of brutality that is very difficult to watch but somehow that, too, enhances the plausibility of this speculative depiction of events. The supporting cast of relatively unknown talent work well to generate a sense of the inevitability of the proceedings and John Debney's score is rousing and effective too. It does play a little bit fast and loose with the text of the bible, and the very graphic nature of the lives (and loves!) of some of the characters - and their flaws - is provocative and challenges the more traditional (i.e. Cecil B. de Mille) interpretations of this ultimate example of man's inhumanity to man. It is far too long, though. It really does take it's time to get going - perhaps expending a little too much effort on scenario development for subjects that most of us already know (regardless of our own personal faith). At times the direction is also a little bit heavy-handed. It forces us to accept the conclusions drawn by the screenplay, rather than allow us much scope to evaluate, even judge, the unfolding events for ourselves. That said, Gibson has not delivered anything elegiac here, he successfully offers us something illustrating the warts and all existence of biblical-time, Roman occupied, Judea and it is well worth a watch.
**_The Suffering of The Christ_**
Helmed by Mel Gibson, “The Passion of the Christ” (2004) details the excruciating last 12 hours of the life of Jesus (Yeshua) Christ as detailed in the Bible, as well as various devotional writings. Jim Caviezel stars in the eponymous role and it’s hard to imagine a more fitting person in the part. Also notable are Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene, Hristo Naumov Shopov as Pontius Pilate and Jarreth Merz as Simon of Cyrene.
Obviously, this isn’t a fun movie. You have to be braced for it, as it’s shocking in a reverent way. This explains why one critic denounced it as "a two-hour-and-six-minute snuff movie." Nevertheless, it artistically brings to life that particular turning point in history and gives the viewer a great visual of what went down. Christ’s death appeased God’s just wrath in a substitutionary sense and opened the door to immortality and eternal life, as noted in Romans 6:23 and 2 Timothy 1:10.
Research the evidence and decide for yourself whether this is historical fact or just myth.
The film was shot entirely in Italy.
GRADE: A
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The Passion of the Christ
Cast
... Jesus
... Maria
... Juan
... Pedro
... Magdalena
... Caifás
... Anás
... Judas
... Poncio Pilato
... Claudia Procles
... Abenader
... Joseph of Arimathea
... Nicodemus
... Mother in audience
... Old Temple Guard
... Whipping Guard
... Temple Guard
... Second Man
... Thomas
... Accuser
... Accuser
... Accuser
... Accuser
... Elder
... Elder
... Elder
... Elder
... Elder
... Elder
... Elder
... Eyepatch
... Grizzled Beard
... Roman Soldier
... Roman Soldier
... Roman Soldier
... Man in Audience
... Boy
... Boy
... Boy
... Boy
... Boy
... James
... Malchus
... King Herod Antipas
... Barabbas
... 2nd Temple Officer
... Brutish Roman
... Scornful Roman
... Scornful Roman
... Disma
... Gesmas
... Young Jesus
... Cassius
... Janus
... Seraphia
... Young Girl
... Simon of Cyrene
... Woman
... Woman
... Baby
... Satan
... Pilate's Servant
... Herod's Courtier
... Herod's Courtier
... Herod's Courtier
... Herod's Courtier
... Herod's Courtier
... Herod's Boy
... Herod's Court Woman
... Herod's Court Woman
... Herod's Court Woman
... Herod's Court Woman
... Herod's Court Woman
... Herod's Court Woman
... Herod's Servant
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... Producer
... Screenplay
... Screenplay
... Producer
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Original Music Composer
... Director of Photography
... Editor
... Editor
... Casting
... Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Costume Design
... Post Production Supervisor
... Sound mixer
... Music Editor
... Sound Editor
... Sound Designer
... Special Effects
... Video Assist Operator
... Foley Editor
... Compositors
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Art Department Coordinator
... Assistant Art Director
... Conceptual Design
... Greensman
... Painter
... Standby Painter
... First Assistant Camera
... Steadicam Operator
... Still Photographer
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Hairstylist
... Key Hair Stylist
... Makeup Artist
... Wigmaker
... Additional Music
... Armorer
... Digital Effects Supervisor
... Driver
... Makeup Effects
... Post Production Assistant
... Production Office Assistant
... Property Master
... Quality Control Supervisor
... Security
... Set Production Assistant
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunts
... Telecine Colorist
... Transportation Captain
... Transportation Coordinator
... Unit Production Manager
... Visual Effects Editor
... Script Supervisor
... Digital Intermediate
... Editorial Production Assistant
... Best Boy Electric
... Electrician
... Gaffer
... Lighting Technician
... Rigging Gaffer
... Location Manager
... Production Accountant
... Production Coordinator
... Boom Operator
... Music Supervisor
... Orchestrator
... Sound Effects Editor
... Sound Engineer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Digital Compositors
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Manager of Operations
... Translator
... Dolby Consultant
... Vocal Coach
... Unit Manager
... Set Dresser
... Key Grip
... Key Set Costumer
... First Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... ADR Supervisor
... Assistant Property Master
... Additional Still Photographer
... Grip
... Key Makeup Artist
... Set Costumer
... Prosthetic Makeup Artist
... Assistant Production Coordinator
... Casting Assistant
... Assistant Music Supervisor
... Assistant Sound Editor
... Conductor
... Musician
... Supervising Music Editor
... CG Animator
... Visual Effects Designer
... I/O Manager
... First Assistant Camera
... Thanks
... Thanks
... Thanks
... Thanks
... Thanks
... Thanks
... Actor's Assistant
... Additional Editing
... Additional Editing
... ADR Voice Casting
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Assistant Editor
... Assistant Editor
... Assistant Editor
... Assistant Editor
... Assistant Editor
... Best Boy Electric
... Cableman
... Cableman
... Camera Operator
... Casting Assistant
... CG Animator
... Conceptual Design
... Digital Compositors
... Digital Compositors
... Digital Compositors
... Digital Compositors
... Digital Compositors
... Digital Compositors
... Editor
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... First Assistant Camera
... First Assistant Camera
... First Assistant Camera
... First Assistant Director
... First Assistant Director
... First Assistant Editor
... First Assistant Sound Editor
... Foley
... Greensman
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Grip
... Hairstylist
... Hairstylist
... Hairstylist
... Hairstylist
... Hairstylist
... Key Grip
... Key Set Costumer
... Legal Services
... Legal Services
... Legal Services
... Location Manager
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Effects Designer
... Music Editor
... Musician
... Musician
... Musician
... Musician
... Musician
... Orchestrator
... Orchestrator
... Orchestrator
... Orchestrator
... Production Accountant
... Production Accountant
... Production Accountant
... Production Coordinator
... Production Coordinator
... Production Office Assistant
... Production Office Assistant
... Production Office Assistant
... Production Office Assistant
... Prosthetic Designer
... Publicist
... Schedule Coordinator
... Score Engineer
... Scoring Mixer
... Second Assistant Director
... Set Costumer
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Set Production Assistant
... Sound Effects Editor
... Sound Engineer
... Sound Mixer
... Sound Mixer
... Still Photographer
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Unit Manager
... VFX Director of Photography
... Visual Effects Editor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Wigmaker
... Makeup Artist
... Assistant Makeup Artist
... Second Second Assistant Director
... Second Unit Director
... Head Carpenter
... Storyboard Artist
... Swing
... ADR Mixer
... Foley Artist
... Foley Mixer
... Foley Supervisor
... Special Effects Technician
... Visual Effects Production Assistant
... Stunt Double
... Additional Grip
... Assistant Camera
... Best Boy Grip
... Camera Trainee
... Second Assistant Camera
... Digital Color Timer
... Digital Colorist
... Digital Intermediate Editor
... Digital Intermediate Producer
... Location Coordinator
... Music Producer
... Accountant
... Assistant Unit Manager
... Dialogue Coach
... Director of Operations
... Key Set Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Production Consultant
... Production Secretary
... Sound Recordist
... Dialogue Editor
... Camera Loader
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