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      The Passion of the Christ

      R Released Feb 25, 2004 2 hr. 6 min. Drama List
      49% 281 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 09 Buy Now

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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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      Noah P Beautiful depiction of historical reality Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review connor d I'm not religious by any stretch of the imagination, however to deny Mel Gibson's talent behind the camera is to deny reality. The passion is not only an unflinchingly realistic look at the last twelve hours of Jesus' life, but a realistic look at the brutality of the Middle Ages. The movie feels real and grounded. Jim cavizial gives a powerhouse performance and the score is phenomenal. This is how I imagine Christopher Nolan would make a Jesus movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Oscar S Great movie, may be too intense, but great depiction of history Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/24 Full Review ANY1aBLUE What do you want from a movie that tells you what you should expect to see from the start?! I find it bizarre that reviewers are criticising the violence and gore of this film, when it simply depicts exactly what I'd imagine the scourging and crucification of a human being to look like. It had to display it to get the message across from the director - killing is a messy, visceral disgusting process and to complicate that, it was done in this instance to a wholly innocent man in the name, yet again, of this thing called religion. So, don't pontificate about the violence as that is precisely as it would have been like. There is absolutely no doubt it is brilliantly acted, filmed and portrayed whether or not you choose to view it from a religious standpoint or not. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/08/24 Full Review Jeff W While this film does have graphic depictions of violence that may make it hard for some to watch, it's depictions of violence are no more violent than some of the most beloved war films. That being said, if you can separate this film from the controversy it generates, there's something to be gained to every person who watches it, religious or not. Personally, I find this movie to be extremely powerful, thought provoking, and moving. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/05/24 Full Review Jacob W I'm not a fan of brutal movies, but this was meant to be brutal, because this shows what they did to Jesus. This movie has a historical context and they should show his death like this. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Extremely violent, and powerful; for mature teens. Rated: 3/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis 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.
      Director
      Mel Gibson
      Executive Producer
      Enzo Sisti
      Screenwriter
      Benedict Fitzgerald, Mel Gibson
      Distributor
      Newmarket Film Group
      Production Co
      Icon Entertainment International
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Aramaic
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 25, 2004, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 25, 2015
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $371.4M
      Sound Mix
      DTS, SDDS, Dolby SRD, Surround
      Aspect Ratio
      Digital 2.39:1
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