Hey folks, Harry here... Saw this poster online today and it just took my breath away. This is a classic poster. Instantly captivating and powerful, much like the film itself. Oh, and while I'm here with this particular subject, I'd like to address an issue about the "appeal" and/or "acceptance" of THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST as a film outside of the "mid-America Christian Right" which it seems so many in the film commentary community seem to love to profess.
I am not a religious person of deep faith. I do not know if I believe at this point in my life is Jesus was in fact the son of God, or if he ever even existed. I think it is likely that he existed. I don't have problems with those with deep faith, so long as it isn't being forced upon others. However, I will say that I like the Jesus story... in particular, my favorite telling of this story is in THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. The lessons of grace and pacifism that the film is ultimately sharing... well that's the gold of the story. The way it shows how one man dealt with great injustice with the grace to not cry out for vengeance, now swear revenge, but rather... for forgiveness. Too bad so many of his so-called followers have yet to hear that final message, and with the film... perhaps more will.
I'm anxiously looking forward to seeing this on film and in its final form, but the mania about the film is most entertaining to watch. Ultimately, the title character does absolve all, whether the accept him or not, anyone with a good set of eyes and ears will see that.
