The Passion of The Christ

Robert and I saw this the first weekend it came out. We had no preset expectations going in. Mel Gibson really did a lifetime achievment with this movie. It is amazing.

James Caviezel played Christ, and did a great job. This is one movie that is difficult to review, because it's so much more than this movie. I've heard and read so many things and other reviews about it - some say too violent, some say it's wrong because it causes people to hate Jews - none of those are right. The movie is as factually accurate as humanly possible (those who have read The Day Christ Died, as I have, as well as the Gospels will agree) and because it's so accurate, and really did happen, it just is nothing short of stunning.

My advice to anyone who sees this - don't judge it. Don't judge the acting, or the costuming, or the violence. Just wonder about the whole thing and ask yourself if there's a message here that you need to take away. This movie will stay with you for quite some time - as it should.

It gets a rating of 5 - a truly Great Movie.