james carreteMar 1st, 2005 - 15:14:08

i think the recut is a good thought. although i must admit that i feel it is a way to somehow hide from the truth. of course it does give younger and more elderly audiences a chance to focus more on the person of Jesus and not just the violence.

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WalterMar 2nd, 2005 - 14:32:29

I must agree with you, it will bring in more people to see this beautiful film. But I feel that with it's new editing, you'll still walk away with the same feelings and message, that is; Look at how he suffered for us, by us and with us. Even before the making of this film, we knew what Christ went through, it was violent, cruel and extreme. I feel that this is a great way of touching even more hearts, there nothing wrong with that. Take care..

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NICKMar 3rd, 2005 - 01:12:26

Well i think that the old 'THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST' was the better on becuase death is not pritty and that could really have happend to jesus in those days and im only 12 years old i i loved the passion. The movie is a passionet thing becuaes it tells what jesus did for us and the people say that its raciss to the jews but its not they just have to relize that i hope you read this all you peole!!!

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Jon B.Mar 3rd, 2005 - 04:39:57

I guarantee the Left-wing media will say it is a marketing tool for more money, ya they will make money but that is not why Mel Gibson did this recut. The first cut is probably going to be the better of the two, but I totally understand why they are doing this. Simply to reach other audiences that thought it was to bloody, like the Mormon Church for example. I’m not Mormon and I will never be, but all I have to say is if the Mormons have a problem with it this time, that will show you were their at spiritually (Period). This is not a personal attack on the Mormons by any means, but u half to wonder WHY? They didn't see the first cut. The media will cut this movie down again and again; look how the Oscar Awards turned out. Not one single award was given to this film, which is really sad. I don't think it will change a lot of people’s minds about the film (but I hope I’m wrong). I encourage everybody and every religion to see this film (and don't see it because I told u, see it because u want too!!!).I truly believe it is the one of the best movies of all time. Thanks for listening! 1 love and God Bless

P.S. Thank you Mel Gibson and Icon for this wonderful film.

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troyMar 4th, 2005 - 12:48:23

Hi i just wanted to say that even though Mel Gibson cut out the violence it still got an R rating and he was hoping they would give it a PG-13 that is why the movie is unrated so why take out any violence at all? Also if Mel Gibson didnt show the parts that people said where violent it wouldnt have made it so moving the way the first one was that is what made it moving showing what christ had to do to pay for our sins. I am glad though that there bringing it back out and i think that they will keep bringing it back out ever easter for a long time cause from what articles are saying it is in high demand that is the only reason there bringing it out cause alot of people requested it to be brought back on easter.

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Blake Porter - www.blakespeaks.comMar 4th, 2005 - 17:29:31

I agree with part of what james carrete said. What was originally shown on the screen was still not as bad as what Christ went through. For people to say they would not watch it because of its violence makes me scratch my head. Our Lord and Savior was nailed to a cross!!!
If it hurts to watch then you should be on the ground like I was wanting to yell, 'Stop hitting Him!' Feeling completely broken realizing just how man in the flesh does not deserve the gift that God gave us.

The original cut is as close as we can get. What are you scared of?

Blake

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RobMar 4th, 2005 - 18:14:02

I am a little disapointed, I had hoped the recut of 'The Passion' would contain an exstended message on 'The Resurrection' of The Christ and less the death of Jesus. I wonder if Mel has put any thought into this very important theme. We must come to realize that as horrible as the crucifixion was, the Resurrection is the point of it all.

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Nostrum72Mar 5th, 2005 - 00:05:53

I like the idea of a recut version. I saw the Passion at the movies and loved it and I own the DVD of the original version but I simply feel the excessive violance is just too unbarable to watch for entertainment purposes. I have yet to finish the DVD. I am a 32 year old male who has NOOOO problem with graphic violance in movies but I was able to understand the seriousness and sacrifice of Jesus's torture in the first 30 seconds and did not need to watch 10 minutes of beatings to get the point. I dont have to touch a hot stove to know it burns. I am looking forward to the re-release of this film and will go see it and re-purchase the DVD hwen it comes out.

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troyMar 5th, 2005 - 11:43:35

Hi i just wanted to tell Nostrum72 that i read that there not going to put the recut version on dvd cause there nver going to bring it out on video this is just for the theaters which seems kind of dumb to me but hey Mel Gibson decided not to bring it out on video. ANd also people should watch Ebert and Roper i think thats there names but watch them tommorow march 6 they are the ones who review the movies and they should have The Passion of the christ the recut version and they are going to tell if it was any good or not since Mel removed some of the blood and i heard he removed about 5 to 6 minutes of the viloence during when they where beating with the cat of nine tails. So everyone watch it tommorow it usually starts late well where i live it starts at 12 at night but it might start early where you are so check your tv guide.

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Silverring13Mar 6th, 2005 - 23:56:43

Ihave to say,that I see no reason for there to be any part of this film cut.Thefact is that if you have seen the first Passion,you will feel some how cheated or let down by this Passion.The movie is about Jesus suffering for our sins,not the entier life of the being.Any Christain knows that Jesus was beat down hard,so why would it be such a shock to see actors on film re tell the story.What gets me,is thefact that we seem to be able to accept real life crimes and such,but can not deal with a movie...something is wrong there.Ithink Mel toned it down a bit from how it was.He should have maed it even more bloody.Ialso think that the Jews should accept the fact that Jesus was a jew and they turned him over to the Romans,because they did not want to hear what he had to say about the way they were doing things,just as we would do today.We do not bash your faith,stop bashing ours.Jesus was a jew and rejected your ways...fact.Go see the movie,it would not have made all that money if it was not a great film from the start.If you and your children can watch Bang,shoot 'em up films,then you can watch the crucifixtion of God.

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