In this case this is THE Passion, relating to the trial, torture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, portrayed here and in the Christian faith, as the son of God. Another thing is that the film is frightening, partially because of the cruelty on display and partially because the message seems so blurred.Ī 'passion' in the sense of this film, is the persecution and death of a martyr or prophet. All this made moreso in that none of the violence is done for a comic effect, even if some of the characters come off as one-dimensional.

It is now the high water mark for on-screen violence. This is bloodier than FACES OF DEATH, gorier than KILL BILL and more brutal than SCRAPBOOK. In fact, it is the most violent theatrically released film I have ever seen, and it didn't get any easier to take on a second viewing. On a second point, I can almost guarantee the film is more violent than any horror film you are likely to see. None of them are horror, but they are of enough interest to warrant mention on this site. I have reviewed some films of interest which do not fit into horror but they're here anyway - SCARLET DIVA, GANGS OF NEW YORK, EROTIC SURVIVOR, THE HULK, MONSTER, and ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 are just a few of these films. For one thing, I try to mix things up a bit. I suppose I should start by saying why in the world I'm putting a review for this film on a website that specializes in horror films. That said, THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST is still a bit of a failure, but one so complex, it demands explanation. Also, the acting is superb by just about everyone, none of whom are speaking in a language they are fluent in or indeed that has been spoken for a couple thousand years. The composition and sets are absolutely gorgeous, which contrasts with the brutality on screen. THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST is a beautifully shot film.

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