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Most compelling account of Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice…

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Synopsis: Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.

Studio: Icon Productions, 20th Century Fox

Release Date: 2004

Format: Theatrical, Optical, Streaming on Amazon Prime Video and others

Genre: Live Action – Historical, Biblical, Drama, Religious

Runtime: 2 hours, 7 minutes

Review: This extraordinary film, written and directed by Mel Gibson was an instant classic from the moment it was released. It has had almost as much impact and longevity as the subject it depicts. Actor Jim Caviezel, fully embodies the heavy weight of the character and his mission to fulfill the ultimate historical sacrifice. While the 1977 television miniseries, Jesus of Nazareth is a more inviting and compelling overall narrative of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Christ’s story, The Passion‘s focus, on his singular mission, is more compelling.

Have you watched The Passion of The Christ before? What did you think about the film, its cast, themes and how they handled this emotional depiction of Jesus final hours as man? Please offer you comments below. Consider becoming a member of the AppFlicks community as either an AppFlicker Critic, JoulePepper Contributor or AuteurX Creator via our Login page. Once you do, at the JoulePepper Contributor level, you can not only rate everything via our Icy OR Spicy JoulePeppers, you can also comment on anything, vote in JoulePoll Polls and author your very own JouleView Reviews & JouleStream Forums. Don’t forget to consume all the curated entertainment buzz: news, gossip, trailers and popular: play (gaming), watch (video tv series / films) & listen (music) feeds across AppFlicks.

I am looking forward to your JoulePepper rating of  The Passion of The Christ and I’d love to read your comments in the JouleView section, below, not just about the film, but its context to the body of prior works. This cinematic experience, in my opinion, is far and above, the highest quality depiction, to date, of Christ, on film. My only criticism of this stunning motion picture, however, is that it only covers “The Passion” – not the birth and life events prior to Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion and then and then his meaningful resurrection (the film shows it, but that’s all it does) and Jesus subsequent meeting with his disciples, mother and Mary Magdalen.

My feedback aside, it’s not about what I wanted to see, but what the director intend, their vision. This was to be a masterclass on Jesus final 12 hours. There had been talk of director Gibson filming the next 12-24 hours. That, I would like to see. Recently, watched actor Caviezel, portray Luke in a Bible-inspired film, titled, Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018). Would be a welcome reunion for each to collaborate to continue the greatest story ever told.

As for The Passion of the Christ, its style, the tone, use of spoken Hebrew and Latin, with English only provided via subtitles for authenticity and the methods used to tell the narrative, by use of flashbacks, set against the most graphic depictions of the horrific torment, that Christ took upon himself for those who would believe in him, is both captivating and emotionally stunning. How can one not give this, once in a lifetime film 5 JoulePeppers – it’s super Spicy!

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