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of Christ, and so explicitly, that all it can ultimately stir up is guilt and hatred. But then what else would it be? It's worth seeing just to be understood, because it's going to be a cultural seismic point. The merchandising that surrounded the film, particularly of a nail pendant (I saw this on Ebay) is saddening. But then, look at the Elvis industry... I guess they figure, "Jesus would want me to make money off him."

Gibson's BDSM fantasies are considered good Christian product. None of that airy-fairy salvation stuff. Gibson and his intended audience can only understand this, like Thomas, if a mark you can see is left.

I thought this film, good or bad, was destined to blow a crater into film history. The hype would have you believe this film is worthy of study or interest.

Is it good?

No, it is not. It's barely a film, a snuff film in fact, as has been observed by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. And it also has in common with porn that it's unsatisfying in every regard. For this to really be porn, I suppose it would have to be marginally exciting or engaging, so maybe not. It's hateful and idiotic, and if more people had known that, it'd never have been so successful. For the sake of Gibson's soul, I sincerely hope this was just a money-and-prestige-gaining exercise, because I can't imagine that Jesus feels flattered by terrible films.

Bad Mel. No biscuit.

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