Craftsman Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 Is anyone here going to see that Mel Gison film bout Christs last hours? Cheers
Volourn Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 When it come sout on video/DVD/pay movie channels. I don't go to the theatre anymore - haven't for like 3 or so years now. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
The Ayatollah Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 In the name of Allah the Compassionate and the Merciful, Yes, I will go so see this excellent film by the Mr. Gibson, even though I do not speak a shred of Latin [it is a barbarian tongue]. It is one of the few films that portray how evil the race that bred Zion can be at times. Allah Akhbar!
Sammael Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 The movie is controversial enough that I'll probably go and see it when (and if) it shows up over here. There are no doors in Jefferson that are "special game locked" doors. There are no characters in that game that you can kill that will result in the game ending prematurely.
Nightblade Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 This is a must-see movie. I only hope it will have subtitles, as I don't speak arameic. Gibson has actually considered showing it WITHOUT subt. Nuts.
Majek Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 The movie is controversial enough that I'll probably go and see it when (and if) it shows up over here. yeah there is a big IF here too . If it comes i'll probalby see it. 1.13 killed off Ja2.
~Di Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 No. Not if you paid me. Not if you crucified me.
moriveth Posted February 22, 2004 Posted February 22, 2004 No. Not if you paid me. Not if you crucified me. It does sound rather disgusting, but then again, I also saw Irreversible voluntarily. (Not a recommended course of action.) I'm curious, but wouldn't want my money to go anyone involved in the movie.
crakkie Posted February 22, 2004 Posted February 22, 2004 I heard the flogging scene goes on for more than 10 minutes. And it probably will come to a city near you... it's playing on ~2800 screens (almost as much as The Last Samurai and Master and Commander) the jeebus phreaks are going nuts, I'm sure here's one, she thinks god made this movie Oh Jimmy, you were so funny. Don't let me down. From habit he lifts his watch; it shows him its blank face. Zero hour, Snowman thinks. Time to go.
Nightblade Posted February 22, 2004 Posted February 22, 2004 Well I'm not going to see it because I'm a Jeebus freak, but I want to see what has upset prominent jewish leaders so much. Have to see what all the fuzz is about, being a student of Comparative Religion and all..
Plucker Posted February 23, 2004 Posted February 23, 2004 I'm going to see it, and I can't get why the violence is disturbing everybody. If you saw Kill Bill, or the Scarface reissue, or damn near any other movie in the last few years, you should be immune to sights of bloodshed & cruelty. I'm real curious to see what the buzz is about, plus I've never heard Aramaic.
Rhombus Posted February 23, 2004 Posted February 23, 2004 I hope it comes to sweden soon... What do you want?..
Vladek Posted February 23, 2004 Posted February 23, 2004 Did you hear what mel gibson's dad said about the holocaust? http://uk.news.yahoo.com/040218/323/emcr8.html Maybe thats another reason why some people think it might be a little offensive. still might be a gud watch eh!
Kinbote Posted February 23, 2004 Posted February 23, 2004 That's an excellent point, Vladek. People are getting so upset about The Passion because you shouldn't blame all the Jews for something a small minority of them did some 2000 years ago (not that, from what I've read, the movie implies any such thing). But these same people feel its perfectly acceptable to blame Gibson for his father's evil opinions. That's called having your cake and eating it.
crakkie Posted February 23, 2004 Posted February 23, 2004 I've read that in the movie, Pilate doesn't want to kill Jesus, but Jewish clerics convince him to. Several times, I've read this. Yes, the Jewish priests did want him dead. So did the Romans. He was advocating politicaly dangerous things. No one knows how the decision to have him crucified was reached. "The Passion" has decided to blame it on the Jewish clergy. Those friendly Roman fellas wouldn't have crucified some guy just for proclaiming himself the son of god and king of the jews. Oh, wait, they crucified people for stealing bread... EDIT : and in response to the original topic, yes I'm probably going to go see it. If it pulls in enough dough, Mel might make a sequel. Jesus 2 : Easter's Over, Baby Oh Jimmy, you were so funny. Don't let me down. From habit he lifts his watch; it shows him its blank face. Zero hour, Snowman thinks. Time to go.
Aurora Posted February 23, 2004 Posted February 23, 2004 That's an excellent point, Vladek. People are getting so upset about The Passion because you shouldn't blame all the Jews for something a small minority of them did some 2000 years ago (not that, from what I've read, the movie implies any such thing). But these same people feel its perfectly acceptable to blame Gibson for his father's evil opinions. That's called having your cake and eating it. I have no desire to blame Gibson for his father's opinions, and find it upsetting that some people think it's okay to do so. I blame him slightly for not condemning those "opinions" and just saying "oh, dad's kinda silly to say the Holocaust never happened." I blame him more for being a stupid **** (scroll down to the Playboy interview). I am following my fish. A temporary home for stranded ML'ers
Volourn Posted February 23, 2004 Posted February 23, 2004 LOL Good for Mel. Now I know why I love his movies. B) DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Vladek Posted February 24, 2004 Posted February 24, 2004 Well i mean if its as historically acurate as possible then i don't see how it is offensive to jews, if thats how it happened, cos in a way you can see where they're coming from, if someone claims to be sent by god now days people shun them, look at Waco, i'm not saying those nutta's were right but its the same kinda situation, what if 2000 years from now people believe that their way was the right way? People should just accept that others have different views to them that may or may not be right. I just find it odd sometimes how some people are really defensive, i mean if someone takes the piss out of me cos i'm English or cos i'm white then i really don't mind, i find it funny how people from the US seem to think we all drink sipping tea in our county estates
St Paddy Posted February 24, 2004 Posted February 24, 2004 No. ditto, those films are always rubbish.
St Paddy Posted February 24, 2004 Posted February 24, 2004 Wow, that's.. Well,... I mean my God. It sounds to me that (especially in the part dealing wih women) he's trying to justify some of the "quirks" of the Catholic Church to himself. It's all fine and dandy to preach tradition but when it becomes a serious problem to the advancement of the church, you need to question it. Now I'd really like to meet him. Just to talk, see if he really comes across as he does in the interview. If so, I'd give him a good punch in the face, maybe it'll knock something back into place. <_<
neriana Posted February 24, 2004 Posted February 24, 2004 Mel used to be addicted to drugs. Now he's turned to wacky religious fundamentalism to solve his personality problems. Same old thing. No, I will not be going to see "The Passion". Beyond how dumb and anti-Semitic it looks to be, I'm sure it would offend my historical sensibilities terribly. In fact, since it shows nails being hammered into hands on crosses, it loses me right there. That's what people in the Middle Ages, who had lost all knowledge of human anatomy, thought the Romans did. Nails went through the WRIST, not the hand.
Plucker Posted February 24, 2004 Posted February 24, 2004 I don't see how The Passion is anti-Semitic. Jesus, himself, was a Jew. Am I missing something here?
Crusader Posted February 24, 2004 Posted February 24, 2004 maybe.... if i have the cash..... Why is the movie a big issue nowadays in the eyes of Vatican city
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