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I thought it was a very well done and interesting program but way too much violence. There was so much fighting and slaying and what I felt was gratuitous violence but especially bad were the Good Friday scenes. Much more than I thought was necessary, nevertheless, a very excellent and moving production, even for a non-believer or non-Christian. Anyway, kudos to Mark Burnett and Roma Downey for bringing it to us. That had to have been quite an undertaking. (I especially liked how much the Devil looked like Obama. :o) Although they said it was completely unintentional, it was very uncanny.)
I noticed that The Ten Commandments was on again this year. I have seen that movie so many times I can recite much of the dialogue. And after so many years, a lot of it has become rather cheesy. Except for it’s length, this one would probably make a good replacement.
notably the passion and aftermath. I was happy to see they pretty much stuck with Biblical scripture. Christ’s cruxification was brutal so I have no problem with the graphic nature. The actors were quite good too.
very well done. In my mind, the violence was necessary to the story because that’s what happened in the time of Christ. This was not your typical Hollywood bible history story come to life. I think it helps us to understand the way of life in the Middle East that started centuries ago. It’s not that different from what is still happening now in the name of religion. That’s one of the reasons why I can’t understand how the US politicians think we can go in there and change what has been and will probably continue to be traditions that are totally out of our control. I did look away often due to the brutality, but that’s part of the reality of what transpired.
I also watched some of "The Passion of the Christ" that was broadcast on one of our local Christian TV stations. Mel Gibson depicted the last 12 hours of Christ’s life on earth even a bit more brutal than "The Bible". Watching both of these films was gut-wrenching and just held me spellbound…and the tears flowed thinking that human beings can do that to another human being.
Sorry…didn’t mean to ramble. As you can read, it was very emotional for me.
Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni, chalks up the controversy to nothing more than a sensational 24/7 news media.
I totally agree. After all, look who started it — that radical nut, and FORMER FOX News talk show host, Glenn Bek, an abomination his own damn self, went to Twitter to spark the controversy, which, of course, set fire to all Obama haters, and it took off. I, of course, thought it was just another way for that idiot, Beck, to make an ass of himself. The History channel, as well as Mark and Roma, released statements regarding the Obama-Satan controversy, which in part stated "the History channel has the highest respect for President Obama", then went on to praise the actor playing the part, stating he has done several biblical parts, and that History’s The Bible is meant to enlighten people on its rich stories and deep history." The actor who played Jesus did think the whole thing was funny.
in the Scourging at the Pillar and Crucifixion scenes than the ones depicted in The Bible, IMO. I remember the first time I watched The Passion of The Christ, I couldn’t stop crying, it was that emotional for me.
I vividly remember watching a matinee of The Passion of the Christ in a movie theater. What really struck me was when the movie ended, nobody moved a muscle; everybody was completely still. You could hear a pin drop. We were all just stunned, mesmorized. The only way I could describe this movie experience to people, is that I felt as if I was in the movie; as if I was watching everything going on while being right there as it was happening.
Upon leaving the theater, I just started crying (on my way back to work) and like you said, Patti, I too, couldn’t stop crying. I went back to work and couldn’t get back to reality as I was still with the movie, or the movie was still with me. I’ve never had such a surreal feeling in my life. It was, hands down, the most moving and emotional movie experience I ever had, and will ever have.
for Schindler’s List. Same thing happened when everybody just sat there, kind of stunned.
I read a lot of discussion on the internet, not only about the Devil looking like Obama, and John the Baptist with dreadlocks, but Jesus being of such fair skin. I’m not sure I can argue with that either way but the concensus was that he was made to look like the most popular picture of Jesus that’s been around for ages. It was strange for me to watch though because that actor looks EXACTLY like ex DH’s step son…exactly.
Yes, The Passion of Christ was very brutal also but it didn’t last as long. And Mel Gibson really took a lot of flak for that movie from both sides. But I thought it was a good movie too…very powerful.
One thing I liked about The Bible is how many things came to me in a clearer light from my Sunday School/Chatechism/Confirmation teachings. I sat there thinking, "Oh, now I understand better what went on." I was also glad that it didn’t just stop at the ressurection but went on to tell the fates of the apostles.
Personally, I don’t see what’s wrong with mentioning that because, you’ve got to admit, he DID look like him. Although not what I would have envisioned. And I know they denied any intentions there but didn’t they think his likeness would certainly bring forth some controversy?
But, Patti, you mentioned before (because I teased you about your remark) about how instead of using Hollywood types, they looked more like they probably would have back then. I found that to be very true, they were all very "real-looking" people. I wouldn’t have called any of them (except Jesus) as even attractive. That was certainly a different concept and one I would have never thought of as a casting director. And I’m not sure that was good or bad…but very different.
I’m anxious to see what awards this show is going to garner. After what the Hatfields and McCoys got, I’m sure this is going to sweep every Emmy it is nominated for. It’s nice to know that ol’ Mark Burnett can do something other than reality game shows.
didn’t end with the crucifixion. It reminded us of the struggles that the apostles/disciples endured long after Jesus had left the earth. I had forgotten about the fates of so many of them and was glad the movie continued on.
We’ve been recording and watching it with our 7 year old granddaughter so we can explain it to her and have a discussion. The night of John the Baptist getting beheaded she was sitting there yelling "kill him, kill him" and "off with his head". Don’t think she understood exactly what was going on and why but that did lead to a good discussion after.
In discussing this with her and also reading the passion story in a kids bible with her yesterday she surprised me last night when she told me she wanted to ask God and Jesus to live in her heart. Don’t know if she really understood what that meant but it did show that she was thinking about it a lot throughout the day.
I saw the Passion of Christ at the theater too and it was exactly the same. There was silence and everyone just left and we all were just shocked and moved by the show. I did not care so much for the Bible. The first two were just violence and I thought everyone looks so dirty it was like no one washed or combed their hair. I just kept thinking ok people still must have groomed themselves. I would not watch that one again.
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