Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 Anyone else interested in seeing what all the fuss is about? Not really. I've heard about it every freakin Christmas for the past 21 years of my life in one of the most boring places you can go to (church), so forgive me if I can't get excited about this wouldn't it be more of an Easter thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 Considering it's only 2 hours I might eventually see it in the theatres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 wouldn't it be more of an Easter thing? Yes, it would be _more_ of an easter thing, but it's still a Christmas thing. Still doesn't take away that I relate the story of Jesus with mind-numbing boredom. I swear, if I saw that movie I'd feel a natural inclination to look up at the ceiling and count the lights. And that's fucking hard in a theatre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 just to see if it projects an accurate portrayal of the events. Is that even possible? Or do you mean "true to scripture", or "true to the kings james version"? Considering many historians believe that Jesus was put up on a stake rather than a cross, I can't see that this film would be an accurate portrayal. RRR: Not looking to start a religious debate, just finding it rather silly to look for an "accurate portrayal". It's a film, not a documentary. There is creative and artistic license inherited in the storytelling process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiny norman 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I have a feeling this movie may end up challenging Titanic for most watched movie of all time if the pre-screening sales are any indication. Gone With The Wind is the most watched movie of all time. Titanic is the highest earning, but that's due to inflation. As for this movie, I'm going to wait and hear reviews. I am agnostic, so I'm going to be pretty open-minded to it and the story of Christ. However, if reviews are saying that it is overly preachy then I may stay away. But undoubtedly, I am interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I rarely goto theaters anymore. I'm a pirate. Arr. I'll download it just like I've downloaded all the other new releases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thuganomics 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 just to see if it projects an accurate portrayal of the events. Is that even possible? Or do you mean "true to scripture", or "true to the kings james version"? Considering many historians believe that Jesus was put up on a stake rather than a cross, I can't see that this film would be an accurate portrayal. RRR: Not looking to start a religious debate, just finding it rather silly to look for an "accurate portrayal". It's a film, not a documentary. There is creative and artistic license inherited in the storytelling process. When a person from the Christian faith says an "accurate portrayal" we mean "true to scripture" as you put it. It's part of that whole infallibility of the Word that says so. It's kind of like the movie Dogma where Rufus points out that God doesn't like the term "Christian Mythology". To we who are faithful, it happened. Period. As you said, this isn't really the place for a religious debate, but I thought I'd put my 2 cents in about that. (Edited for bad punctuation...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I'm interested just cause the hype machine and contorversy has gotten to me. I'm not too interested in the story itself but I wanna see what Gibson does with the material and just how graphic the violence is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JumpinJackFlash Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I just hate it that they gave away the ending already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann2003 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I'm interested just cause the hype machine and contorversy has gotten to me. I'm not too interested in the story itself but I wanna see what Gibson does with the material and just how graphic the violence is. It's funny you should have that photo of Randy Savage in your sig, because that's kinda how bloody Jesus looks in the stills from the film I've seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann2003 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I just hate it that they gave away the ending already! Psst...in "Titanic", the boat sinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I just hate it that they gave away the ending already! Psst...in "Titanic", the boat sinks In Miracle, we beat the Soviets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANKLELOCK 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I am definately going to see it as it looks very good and , from the interviews ive seen, is very true to scripture. Jesus looks NASTY by the end of that film. And, according to Mel Gibson, that isn't even nearly as bad as Jesus really looked. He supposedly couldn't be recognized as human by the end of the countless beating, lashing, and crucifixion. And ill be interested in what Gibson does for the massive earthquake that supposedly happened when Jesus died and the Resurrection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 When a person from the Christian faith says an "accurate portrayal" we mean "true to scripture" as you put it. It's part of that whole infallibility of the Word that says so. Who can that God isn't involved in "The Passion of the Christ"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted February 22, 2004 Is it odd that Kevin Smith and Mel Gibson of all people likely created the two best Religious based Movies in the last two-three decades? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I had an interesting conversation about this movie with my parents. My Mom:"So is this a Mel Gibson film?" My Dad:"Yes." My Mom:"Did he write it?" My Dad:"No I think it was written by The Apostles (Starts Laughing)!!!" Thanks. Your family sucks. You just passed the line!!! Can someone get banned for saying something like that about someone else's family like that? That just fucking pisses me off rip me all you want but when you start saying shit about my family well FUCK YOU because that is just fucking rediculous you asshole!!! Thanks. Just for the record -- is this "joking around" or "serious"? Anyway, I won't be seeing this but I hope it makes Mel lots of money because I'm sick of the whiners coming out of the woodwork saying how offended they are... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted February 22, 2004 Spoiler I hear Jesus dies at the end of the movie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JangoFett4Hire 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 Crucifixion is the most pointless form of suicide. It's impossible to get that last nail in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANKLELOCK 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 Actually Frigid, He is alive at the end of this movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted February 22, 2004 Not interested in the slightest. A con man named Haysoos pisses off the wrong jews and he gets whacked old school style. Woopity dooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I think we understand you hate Jesus, Satanico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I think we understand you hate Jesus, Satanico. Well I can't hate an expert con man like Haysoos. It involves too much talent to hate them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 I can't go. People take this shit too damn seriously. I won't be able to control my laughter as Jesus gets put on the cross. And I won't be able to stop myself from chanting "You f*cked up" when he's carrying it. Absolute respect for the man called Sus, but I'd imagine he gets tired of all the crying about it. I mean, talk about embarassing for him. He's just up there, trying to play some cards and score some women in heaven with his "ever made it with the son of God?" line. And suddenly, this movie comes out and he's got all the women saying "I'm sorry, we can just hug" line and they keep letting him win dinky pots at poker with Buddha saying, "Dude, why didn't you tell us?" I mean, talk about ruining his week. Jesus just probably wants to scream "MOVE THE F**K ON!" so he can chill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted February 22, 2004 Quick Question Who gets more Tail? J.C or Buddha? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2004 Quick Question Who gets more Tail? J.C or Buddha? J.C man. He can pull that, "Oh don't worry, I can just forgive you for it and they'll be no sin. No one will ever know all the naughty things you did." Buddha also has his weight to deal with while Jesus has that six pack abs. Buddha gets his fair share but Jesus gets himself all the bitches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted February 23, 2004 My theory was that Buddha would get the action first as the fact was, He was SO much more charismatic then Jesus was...and Jesus had that awkward gangly beard thing that wasn't working for him Also, Factor in that since he was the SON OF GOD, He'd likely have insecurity issues and would be extremly picky about girls While Buddha would just about fuck anyone since he's so fat and all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Movie seems like it could be decent, but I am just not really interested in the subject matter. Needless to say I am sure I will eventually end up seeing it, probably a rental. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Buddha has that cool and intelligent vibe to him, so he'd draw in the intelligent college aged and older chicks. Also, Buddha is more open minded so older girls would find that attractive. JC has semi good looks and power over the impressionable, so he would draw in dumb and/or insecure HS and older girls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Man of Mystery 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Not my type of movie. My 8th grade religon teacher freaked me out enough about the crucifixion without a 40 minute(from what I've heard) scene seeing nails driven into a man's hands and feet. Yuck. I'd rather watch Life Of Brian again. Heck, I'd rather watch Legend Of Lemnear than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted February 23, 2004 40 minutes to drive the nails in? wtf...that's just overkill and reeks of digging for emotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
