This rendition of Christ's life is unique in many ways - as most people have heard from the incessant media coverage. Besides being centered on Jesus' last 12 hours (plus 12 brief flashback segments interspersed), the depiction emphasizes the clash between good and evil, sacraments and the courage in the face of suffering more than I expected (from the dozens of film clips I had seen on TV). Very bloody 9-minute scourging scene and emotionally high-pitched throughout yet presented with amazing artistry and contrasts. While I found it slow in some places and too black and white, in trying to show the extent of Christ's suffering, Mel Gibson succeeded brilliantly. Truly one of a kind and a much to be admired oeuvre.
Review of The Passion of the Christ
