The Passion of the Christ

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In this version of Christ's crucifixion, based on the New Testament, Judas expedites the downfall of Jesus (Jim Caviezel) by handing him over to the Roman Empire's handpicked officials. To the horror of his mother, Mary (Maia Morgenstern), Magdalen (Monica Bellucci), whom he saved from damnation, and his disciples, Jesus is condemned to death. He is tortured as he drags a crucifix to nearby Calvary, where he is nailed to the cross. He dies, but not before a last act of grace.

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Director Mel Gibson's zeal is unmistakable, but The Passion of the Christ will leave many viewers emotionally drained rather than spiritually uplifted.

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Will Self

London Evening Standard

If I believed in life eternal with access to a heavenly multiplex I still wouldn't advise you to see this film, but, as things stand, if thou goest anywhere this week, be it to see an honest piece of graven imagery, not this religiose rubbish.

Jan 9, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Extremely violent, and powerful; for mature teens.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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

Mar 5, 2008

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

While the scenes we are witnessing are graphic and difficult to watch, there’s no denying the immersive experience that Passion brought to the screen. It’s as valid and visceral as any biblical story that’s ever been captured on film.

Jun 27, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Seanax.com

It is perhaps testament to the material that the film can be read both as a literal illustration of the story of Christ’s suffering at the hands of the Romans... an anti-authoritarian tract that questions the very assumptions of guilt and blame...

May 6, 2023

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Gibson has made a strange experimental film that he offers as an act of faith, but which seems more like an act of directorial hubris.

Rated: D

Sep 19, 2022

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Fabrícia F A vida de Jesus Cristo, a sua crucificação e morte, ressurreição e ascensão aos céus numa versão crua e objetiva, com elementos gráficos descrevendo as sagradas escrituras sobre a vinda do Messias ao mundo. Impactante, perfeito, inspirador. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Audience Member I know people are offended that some folks don’t like this film but everyone isn’t going to enjoy the same things. This film is not an exception. I feel it focused so much on the violence, it didn’t leave me on a positive note. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review kabronazo G Una hermosa película que muestra los últimos minutos de Jesús buena representación de su sufrimiento Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Mandy S I've recently become a Christian and this film hits differently from the first time I watched it it's heartbreaking to realise what Jesus went through for our sins. Mel Gibson directed this perfectly and the acting is sublime Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/15/24 Full Review Sauron A 90% of this film is just dialogue. The other 10% is just senseless violence. I watched it because my parents are religious while I am not, I am atheist...I really don't understand the point of this movie, is it to turn atheists into christians or to watch someone get beaten to death for "entertainment"?Overall a pointless movie that nothing is happening for a hour and half while the other 30 minutes or so is just senseless violence.3/10 Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/09/24 Full Review Valeria S Phenomenal and will never get tired of watching this film. The depiction is perfect! To this date Jim Caviezel is my favorite actor portraying Jesus Christ. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mel Gibson Director Jim Caviezel Jesus Monica Bellucci Mary Magdalene Maia Morgenstern Mary Claudia Gerini Claudia Procles, Pilate's Wife Sergio Rubini Dismas

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