The Passion of the Christ

2004
R
2h 7m

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7.2/10

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Epic Period Drama Drama

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

Director
- Mel Gibson
Writers
- Benedict Fitzgerald
- Mel Gibson
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

255K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,141

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Director
- Mel Gibson
Writers
- Benedict Fitzgerald
- Mel Gibson
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 30 wins & 24 nominations total

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Trivia
Jim Caviezel experienced a shoulder separation when the 150lb cross dropped on his shoulder. The scene is still in the movie.

Goofs
Satan moves through the crowd while Jesus is being beaten. Jesus is the only one who is supposed to be able to see Satan. However, one man in the crowd follows Satan with his eyes as Satan moves past him.

Quotes
Jesus: Forgive them, Father. They know not what they do.

Crazy credits
The movie doesn't begin with credits, but only with a verse from the Bible: "He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; by His wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53; 700 B.C.

Alternate versions
In January 2005, Mel Gibson announced that a slightly (5-6 minutes) shorter version would be released to theaters in March 2005 (just in time for Easter), under the title "The Passion Recut". The new version features no new scenes, but trimming of the most graphic scenes, particularly the scourging.

Connections
Edited into The Arrivals (2008)

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Written and Performed by Göksel Baktagir (as Goksel Baktagir) and Yurdal Tokcan

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8/10

expertly made

Director Mel Gibson brings the last day of Jesus (Jim Caviezel) to the screen. It is after the last supper and Judas betrays Jesus to the authorities for 30 pieces of silver. Jesus is arrested, beaten, convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death. Roman Governor Pontius Pilate sends him to King Herod. Herod sees Jesus as a fool and releases him back to Pilate. Fearing a revolt, Pilate offers a choice to the crowd between Jesus and Barabbas.

This is a relatively literal interpretation of the passion play. Mel even uses Aramaic. It is expertly made and delivers the material. There is a vein of anti-semitic bend while Pilate is excused with more humanity. I don't think the film can force modern values on the 2000 year old text. For true believers, this is heaven. Every whip mark is felt. For non-believers, this is a good representation of the text.