The Passion of the Christ

WOW!

I really can't say anything else. WOW! That was truly an epic movie, as good as the Lord of the Rings movies (that's saying something!), though in a totally different way of course. Very graphic and bloody, but I suspect the real event was that way too. There is some artistic liberty, but it doesn't really take away from the message of the film. The matinee here was nearly empty - there are advantages to having Fridays off - but the night shows were sold out. I met a woman on the bus who was headed to Union City with her son because it was sold out.

It starts in the Garden of Gethsemane, and goes through His body being taken down from the cross. Then it fades out and there is a brief ressurection scene. I was greatful to see that. It completes the story.

James Caviezel is masterful in his performance of Jesus. The film is in Aramiac with subtitles, but so much takes places with image and music, so the actors' performance is paramount. The words take a back seat to that. It brought Jesus' sufferings to life. It brought the Bible to life.

Everybody...

See it! See it! See it!

And bring the tissues. I cried. To see the final hours of Jesus' life so close to the way it really happened...wow.

I do not understand love like Yours, Jesus. Thank You for becoming human, that You can truly understand us creatures. Thank You for Christmas and Easter and everything in between. Thank You for dying the death I deserved. Too see that today, in all its horror, really brings the whole thing home. Thank You, Lord.

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