Favorite Christian Movies List - The Passion of the Christ
@just4him (306144)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
July 15, 2017 12:40pm CST
The first time I saw this movie was in the theater, and just like everyone before me, and those who viewed it with me, nobody moved until the credits were finished.
The Passion of the Christ is an awe inspiring movie that shows the cruelty of the Roman soldiers in the crucifixion of Jesus. Nobody likes to think about how badly beaten Jesus was. We know what scripture says, but we hurry to the best part - the resurrection. There was no hurrying to the resurrection with this movie. It really brings home what Jesus was willing to go through for our salvation.
The movie is in Arabic with subtitles in English, but I didn't mind that. I don't think anybody did who watched it with me.
This is a Mel Gibson film. Jim Caviezel played Jesus.
If you have not seen this film, I fully recommend it. Thanks for reading.
Picture is mine.
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@NJChicaa (115993)
• United States
15 Jul 17
My husband (then boyfriend) and I saw it in the theater and the place was packed!!! I don't know why I felt so compelled to see it as I'm not religious. I guess it was my Catholic school upbringing.
It was very well done. Not for the faint of heart. It definitely made an impression. It was heartbreaking to see Mary watching Jesus carry the cross. I don't think I'd want to watch it again though.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
15 Jul 17
I watched this movie, infact when the movie was released here, many Christians booked the theater, ..it was packed for few days
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
15 Jul 17
I have seen this one several times Valerie. It is a masterpiece.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Jul 17
Hollywood refused to finance this film so Gibson did it himself and reaped the bounty of a huge international success. Even after, Hollywood ignored there is a faith based audience willing to buy tickets.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
17 Jul 17
I've watched this on CD. I was moved by the portrayal and story of Jesus.
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@just4him (306144)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Jul 17
It is moving. It's a harsh portrayal of what he went through for us.
@Tampa_girl7 (48931)
• United States
17 Jul 17
We loved this movie and saw it on DVD. There was an option to have the subtitles read to you and we used it.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48931)
• United States
18 Jul 17
@just4him it's the only time that we have ever seen that option. It was wonderful. We both have poor vision.
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@just4him (306144)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Jul 17
@Tampa_girl7 I wish I had that option on all films I need to read because it can't go into English.
@MarshaMusselman (38652)
• Midland, Michigan
16 Jul 17
I saw the movie when it came out and we own the dvd now although I've not watched it in a few years. It is an excellent portrayal of what happened during that time.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
16 Jul 17
I never bawled so much in my life as when I saw that movie @just4him .
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
17 Jul 17
@just4him Oh yeah. From some of the other movies done about Christ, they don't really depict his suffering like this one does.
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@just4him (306144)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jul 17
I agree. It was the best at showing the brutality of it all. It makes salvation more meaningful.
@Kandae11 (53679)
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16 Jul 17
For the same reason mentioned by @ TheHorse - I read the reviews and decided this wasn't a show I would feel comfortable watching - because on the whole I never ever watch movies where people are seemingly being tortured, I am faint hearted . I read about the crucifixion and what Jesus suffered, but I won't want to watch it. There was a man in South America who got a heart attack while watching that show. The other thing is about Mel Gibson - in real life he is a very troubled soul . I have avoided watching some of his other movies too because he seems to go over the top with blood and gore.
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