Whoa. Just came back. I'm very glad I saw it, although I guess I didn't think it was much different from several other films I've seen of the Crucifixion. I did think it was very well done, easy to follow, especially if you're not too familiar with people/facts. All I can say is that even if you're not Christian, there are still many different levels of the film to identify with or analyze.
My one rant for the day is this: I sat next to a 45 year old man and his wife who LAUGHED for the entire movie. LAUGHED. To me, laughing at the Passion is like laughing at Schindler's List. You just don't do it- it's disrespectful. Actually, you know what? Fuck it- it's disrespectful to laugh at ANY movie in which the people around you are crying/somber....it's just common decency to STFU. It was like they came to ruin the movie for everyone else- we're talking, laughter over EVERYTHING. They show a basket of bread, the guy dissolves in laughter. There are clouds moving in the sky and he and his wife are CTFU. I couldn't believe it...so finally (with ten minutes left) I asked him to try to stop because it was really distracting. He apologized- I only wish I would have done it sooner.
What a jackass.
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