It seems that people have given this film bad ratings because they didn't like all the violence. That's the only explanation I can come up with since I saw nothing wrong with any aspects of this film. It is a very realistic and haunting depiction of Christ's final hours. I was very impressed with the cast and crew who were apart of this film, and I believe that they really put everything they had into it. However, I think it is a little silly to consider the violence as downfall of the film, considering what it's purpose is. It seems that a lot of people have a hard time understanding Mel Gibson's motivation. I however have had no misunderstandings regarding what he has done or why he did it. The crucifixion is the center point of the Christian faith and the reason is that it shows just how deep God's love goes, and what he is willing to do for us. It takes someone deeply devoted to loving others to pray from someone's forgiveness after they have tortured and mocked you so extensively. Many have a hard time grasping the fact that it is possible to care for someone that much. That is what this film is about, and without the brutality this point couldn't be made. If I remember correctly there was some pretty disturbing images during Schindler's List but I would like to know who would want to confront Steven Spielberg and tell him that he is wrong for showing such brutal violence. These movies are made to shock you and make you cringe, so that we can thoroughly understand something of great significance that we couldn't be there to experience for ourselves. In closing, if you take into the account the purpose for which this film was made then you cannot deny that this is nothing short of a masterpiece. Just because it isn't what you want it to be does not make it a bad film, some people need to understand that.
Review of The Passion of the Christ
