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Politics : Should God be replaced?

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To: Solon who wrote (16684)	3/13/2004 8:40:30 AM
From: redfish	Read Replies (1) of 28931

I thought that was a good review, one of the few where the reviewer doesn't let his views on the theology of it interfere with his appraisal of the film as a film. I think the most important line in the early part of the film was "No man can carry such a burden," given that Jesus' carrying of the burden comprises 70% of the movie. "He is not a follower of Jesus and may not even be a Jew. I like to see him as the film’s token atheist, though I am sure that Gibson did not intend him that way." In the movie a roman refers to Simon as a jew (the only other person identified as a jew, except for Jesus). I imagine Mel inserted that part to counter charges that he was portraying jewish people in an overly negative manner. "With each stumble, Mary is torn by grief and pity, by the heart-wrenching concern of a mother for her son. This may be the most emotionally affecting element of the entire film, and should genuinely move the viewer to tears." He got that right, those scenes were heartbreaking. If Maia Morgenstern isn't nominated for an Oscar, there is no justice in the world.

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