PSYCHOcatholic Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Well...my retreat went off without a hitch. It was a fantastic experience. Saturday night was the night that hit me the hardest. We talked about The Passion of Christ. Not the movie...but the way it really happened. Now, we later did talk of 3 movies...Of course The Passion...then Jesus Christ Superstar...then Jesus of Nazareth...later me and my youth minister talked of the Last Temptation of Christ. Now, these movies are said to be some of the greatest depictions of Jesus' last days. Now...what do you think? Jesus Christ Superstar...It was based on the story of Judas..he got top billing in this musical. I LOVE this movie/musical...the depiction is weird but good. It stresses the worries of the apostles as well. How much they wanted to be famous. The Passion of the Christ--A Strongly depicted movie, more physical then mental. I think that Mel Gibson did a great job! But, he needed to show more of Jesus' feelings as well as some of the other apostles. Jesus of Nazareth--Not a favorite of mine, bad acting, but, it got deep into the apostles feelings. I noticed after watching the movie the second time, the actor that played Bilbo Baggins..im lost on the name....he was in Jesus of Nazareth as the High Priest of the San Hedrin. I have nothing more to say of this movie. :sleepy: What do you think?...whats your favorite? If you have seen others...name em. And...what do you think was wrong with them? Many people have different beliefs..lets not get personal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Talk about a great depiction of the Christ!! The best film dealing with the life, eath and ressurection of the Lord with class, dignity and real down to earth understanding!! ...just my opinion of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCyberdemon Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 I like the family guy version the best. Where Jesus and Moses were on a hill with M16s mowing down the romans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOcatholic Posted August 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 Thats CD for ya guys! Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOcatholic Posted September 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Ok, i know im known to start alot of arguments*cough*F911*cough*, but i could really use your opinions on this. PLEASE....you dont really have to give an opinion either. I just would like your fav of those movies even. Ill be helpin teach a class on the Passion, so yeah. Thats why im doin this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I've always been fond of Godspell. Great songs..."Day by Day" is amazing. I still don't know how I felt about "The Passion". However, being a mother, I appreciated the way they showed Mary's feelings. The scene where Jesus was a little boy and she comforted him was so touching. It was heart wrenching to watch her face as Jesus was being led past her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt_Acid Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Watch Jesus Christ Superstar. It isn't really set in those times, it's like a mix of both times. It uses some modern stuff to help reinforce the story, so I guess it is a little artsy, but the music is really good and it makes you feel really sad. I wish they would continue the story, but it ends at the crucifixtion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 Undoubtedly, my favourite movie that dealt with the human side and the private thoughts of Jesus was the The Last Temptation of Christ. Truly, the thoughts of Jesus as He suffered on the cross has always intrigued me and TLToC is how I think He may have thought about the burden He carried and how easy it would have been for Him not to, but, it had to be, not for Him but for us. The movie is genius, it blows "The Passion" away, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCyberdemon Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 I've seen the passion once. I plan to never own it, and perfer not to watch it again. I am a catholic, so I'm not biased or anything. I just... don't know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Okay, nobody else is gonna say it so I am The Passion Sucked, in every aspect of a message and as a film (lighting, sound, etc etc) it was just a bad movie (I side with the 'South Park take on it, for anybody who's seen the episode 'The Passion of The Jew') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Post deleted by Scott In hopes to stop him from going blind (Hats off to MiamiSammy on that one) :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_jr_ Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Ok,Ok,...we heard you the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Ok,Ok,...we heard you the first time. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Oh, Crap I didn't get you guys for a second, but then I realized that I double posted, I'll get rid of that right away (you see the posts were broken up on seperate pages with my format) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosis Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Damn got here a bit late. As Scott said The Passion sucks ass. It's just a mindless Hollywood action movie. I haven't seen any of the other ones except the great Last Temptation and I'll go along Muzic trail here. The greatest thing about the movie is that it shows the human side of Christ: suffering from fear, rage, temptation and heck, he wasn't even sure it was God talking to him, but he overcame everything and became the great person we all know from the gospel. As a movie it has great photography, sountrack (Peter Gabriel), scenery and it has the great David Bowie. One of my all-time favorite movies. I give it two thumbs up and 5/5 stars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Yeah, I'm gonna side with Muzik as well, Last Temptation was not only the best 'Jesus flick' but it also stacks up well against all other films. Forget the Passion, rent 'The Last Temptation Of The Christ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_jr_ Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Jesus of Nazareth gets my vote. It's long, it's old, but for me, it's still the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 The Greatest Story Ever Told is another oldie but goodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Jesus of Nazareth gets my vote. It's long, it's old, but for me, it's still the best. Same here. I remember all the channels used to air that film during Holy Week, so it's not like I had much else to go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOcatholic Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 What i liked about Jesus of Nazareth...if you noticed. Mary Magdalen was more important than the Virgin Mary. Christs mother had a small but important role. But...Mary Magdalen was in love with Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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