Why will you/won't you see The Passion?

[stormbind]

I think it would be really hard for a christian actor to feel comfortable playing the part of Jesus.

 

[De Lorimier]

Jesus demands creative control over next movie!
http://www.theonion.com/news/

 

[Sarevok]

it probably would be unnerving indeed.

 

[privatehudson]

Originally posted by Hundegesicht

Would you mind saying why this is so? I have no great love of the Church of England myself but your statement is as about as bigoted and irrational as saying "all Americans are fat, ugly, uneducated hillbillies." (not related, but an allegory Definitely there are people and rules in the church of England that must be "crap" (same for any organization) but I fail to see how that justifies your hatred of anything and everything even "supported by the Church of England."

Sheesh, man, open your mind some. You're the one who'll miss out most if what you allow yourself to experience is driven by you despising products simply because "so and so organization supported it." [/B]

Lighten up dude, it was a throw away remark Some people take remarks here way too seriously. Why should I spend a considerable amount of my currently limited money seeing a movie I have absolutely no interest in?

And I don't for your information "Hate the church of england". I do happen to think they're wrong in many respects though, and some of their reasoning for supporting this movie is faulty. Which btw you might have waited to hear before going on a complaining spree.

 

[Gothmog]

I may see it when it comes out on video, but it really doesn't interest me very much. I don't get to see many movies in the theatre due to my RL, so when I do go out I see something I am really interested in. Like Return of the King, heh.

 

[betazed]

I will see it only when it comes out on DVD. That's because I collect DVDs and buy them anyway even if I do not want to see the movie.

So after some time I end up seeing every movie.

 

[Leha]

I won't see it because there are millions of much much better movies I'm eager to see .

 

[Hundegesicht]

@ privatehudson

I'm not saying you should see it, just saying that you should not judge a movie you haven't seen simply because the COE endorsed it.

Lighten up dude, it was a throw away remark Some people take remarks here way too seriously.

I should take biased decisions and insults to a group of people that includes several of my friends lightly? I respect your right to be close-minded and say stupid, inflammatory things. But surely you didn't think that once said nobody would disagree? rolleyes:

and some of their reasoning for supporting this movie is faulty.

But you said that The Passion of the Christ sucked because the Church of England supported it, not the other way around. I actually agree with you somewhat on this point, but your statement wasn't "the Church of England sucks because it supports The Passion of the Christ" but "The Passion of the Christ sucks because the Church of England supports it." That is what I have the problem with.

 

[privatehudson]

I'm not saying you should see it, just saying that you should not judge a movie you haven't seen simply because the COE endorsed it.

In that case you should pay attention to the OTHER reasons I mentioned for a change rather than concentrate on a single remark I made.

I should take biased decisions and insults to a group of people that includes several of my friends lightly?

Given the tone I said it in yes. To do otherwise is just blowing it out of proportion to make it look like you have a point.

I respect your right to be close-minded and say stupid, inflammatory things.

That's quite laughable. I'd be insulted if you knew me. Since you don't I'll brush it off as "pot calling the kettle...."

But surely you didn't think that once said nobody would disagree? rolleyes:

I'm sure they would, why debate something if everyone agrees?

But you said that The Passion of the Christ sucked because the Church of England supported it, not the other way around. I actually agree with you somewhat on this point, but your statement wasn't "the Church of England sucks because it supports The Passion of the Christ" but "The Passion of the Christ sucks because the Church of England supports it." That is what I have the problem with.

I think you'll find it's easier to connect the two than your analysis claims As I said, you have not bothered to hear why I disagree with the Church's reasons for supporting it, nor do I suspect you'd bother to listen either given that you failed to notice the three other unconnected but still valid reasons for me not seeing the film.

 

[hbdragon88]

What about, "I will see/have seen the Passion because you were dragged to it?" That happened to me the first Friday of its release. Tickets were $5.50 and I had to go with my sister and my mom and my mom's friend. I really did not want to see it - I wasn't very interested in it.

 

[stratego]

Hey where is the option that says I will watch the movie because I'm an Italian, whose ancestry trace all the way back to ancient Rome. We were the ones that executed your lord, because we were the ones in power, but nobody blames us because its so much easier to pick on the Jews. It's good to be Italian. (I would choose that option)

 

[CurtSibling]

I don't want to see it because I do not value religion or recognise the existence of the main character.

 

[MrPresident]

Then just view it as just another fantasy film Curt. Unless, of course, you recognise the existence of Frodo. I want to see it because of all the violence that is reportedly in it. Simulated violence on a giant screen is my bag, baby.

 

[CurtSibling]

@MrPresident: much as I love Tolkien's visions, I accept that Arda is just an idealised fantasy, and it's denizens do not exist.

Besides: millions of people have not been murdered in the name of Frodo Baggins, have they?

 

[MrPresident]

You can't blame religion for the failings of man. Do you really contend that those millions who not have been killed for another reason? Religion was often used as an acceptable social shield for underhand behaviour.

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by MrPresident
You can't blame religion for the failings of man. Do you really contend that those millions who not have been killed for another reason? Religion was often used as an acceptable social shield for underhand behaviour.

I don't owe you any explanation for my stance.

You know history, what you suggest is like not blaming communism for the ills it caused.

Anyway - no more, this is too off topic.

 

[Ohkrana]

Where is the option 'I'll see the Passion because my Lady Friend is paying for it to ensure the pleasure of my company'?

On a side note I never thought much of Gibson's acting even less so lately with his lazy performances and he does the most appaling American accent in 'We Were Soldiers'.

But as far as I know I wont have the misfortune of seeing him in the film!!

I'm even less concerned with the supposed message of the film if it even has any. I'm still annoyed in commercials where they show him [Christ] getting nailed to the cross with a nail through his palm. As I remember from those archeological forensic docu drama's they were nailed through the wrist to support the weight of the body on the Cross. All those millions spent and they can't even get that right?

I'm only seeing it out of interest and the above reason.

 

[The Last Conformist]

Cynic supposition: They know perfectly well how you go about crucifying someone, but figure most viewers don't, so they'll give the audience what it expects.

 

[JonathanValjean]

I saw the Passion because I am a Christian, and wanted the events of Christ's death on the cross to become more real to me. They definitely are now, thanks to Mel Gibson's daring release of this picture to a mainstream audience. Thank you, Mr. Gibson!

 

[MrPresident]

Originally posted by CurtSibling
I don't owe you any explanation for my stance.

Then you will forgive my impertinence for asking.

Originally posted by CurtSibling
You know history, what you suggest is like not blaming communism for the ills it caused.

I hardly think it is fair to blame Marx for Stalin's reign of terror. And I especially think it is unfair to blame a man of peace and love (Jesus) for the actions of, say, the Spanish Inquisition (All together now. Our chief weapon is surprise, surprise and terror...).