It has been 14 years now, and this is my first review. After seeing it tonight in honor of Jesus' resurrection and Easter, I bump my rating from 8 to 9. I thought the film was far to brutal, and violent at first watch. I remember so many of my fellow church members were in utter shock. No one could speak. Many were bawling. It was almost as stunning to see the audience reaction, as it was to see the film. Thinking about it, and seeing it again makes me realize the brutality, and violence was a necessary cinematic theme. I mean Jesus was absorbing ALL of man's sins. The film was beautiful, and terrifying at the same time. That is quite an accomplishment by Gibson. Of course the beauty lies in the scenes between Jesus, and Mary, and Jesus and his disciples. The whole cast was excellent especially Morgenstern as Mary, and Caviezel as Jesus. As a Christian, I feel the film was wonderful, and quite devout. We need more Christian films like this, As a film lover, the film was excellent in nearly every respect

When I first saw this in the theatre. I took half a vacation day off work to see it. It is a masterpiece. Perfect in ever way. And the audience applauded at the end. There were some dumb dumbs outside the theatre telling us to boycott it. They got popcorn thrown at them. They were Lucky it was not rocks.

Fundamentalists will love this piece of fantasy. I was a Catholic like Mel Gibson, But I finally got over it. IF there were ANY historical record by ANY contemporary the this time period of a crucifixion of a person named Jesus I would still rate this as a blood and gore, over the top depiction. But sadly, it is pure fiction. Gibson made a ton of money with this manipulation of non existent events. I respect people's right to believe in whatever religion they want. We are spiritual beings but we don't have to swallow something that was made up. I would welcome ANY PROOF that this story was true. Any proof of that time period.

Outstanding cinematography, powerful storytelling and the most important of all, the script is closely accurate to the biblical story. Darren Aronofsky's Noah and Ridley Scott's Exodus, both movies failed because they had no biblical accuracy. No doubt, Mel Gibson made a lifetime achievement in Cinema with this film ... Even if you watch it only once in your life... it is a must see.