Mel Gibson's movie

[Guest alonenomore2]

Mel Gibson was interviewed on the Catholic channel,it was a terrific interview.He spoke with passion about "The Passion".Said he felt that the powers of darkness were coming against him on this movie.That his hope was for no one to leave the theatre unchanged.I personally can't wait to see it.I think whether there are sub-titles or not,we'll be able to follow it.

I need to see graphically what Christ Jesus gave for me.

:prayer

Glad to have found this board,btw.

God bless you.

[traveller]

That's correct! The movie is being made in the original languages of Hebrew, Latin and Aramaic,(no English), which was used during that time.

Seems that mostly Jews and Europeans will understand the script. Do you think many Jews will go see it? Maybe that's what the ADL is afraid of? Do you think that's what ole Mel had in mind? Seems that Mel is ministering to the Jews too! :blues:

Smasher, don't you think that the gospel should be taken to the jews?

[OneAccord]

I hope there are subtitles, I don't mind them, I love foreign films.

My worry would be if actors had to learn these languages on the fly as they were performing, and butcher them with bad accents. Also if the scriptwriters took the time to be sure the translations are done well, for those that have these languages as a native tongue.

It's like, imagine a Mexican film crew doing a movie about the Civil War and having to learn English to play their roles, and a scriptwriter that didn't understand all the nuances of the language, then subtitling it so it looks great in Mexico, but comical at best in America.

[Catsmeow]

If it's geared for a Mexican audience, then the nuances of their culture might be necessary ...since that's the intended audience.

It's so funny when you consider culture...culture is way more important than most people know... go to another country & they then realize culture is everything.

Ask anyone in missions........ You go to another country and culture is one of the most important things you can know.

You have to understand what behaviors are strickly forbidden and frowned on...For example, in Indonesia, public kissing between a man and woman, (incuding married) would be utterly shocking...You'd stop traffic! They don't even kiss at a wedding. It would be an insult to the bride's family.

It's quite common for two men to walk arm and arm (or women) . That's "brotherly" and normal.... There's no "gay" assumption...it's a brotherly gesture.

Culture is super important and should be accurate ....and I would imagine they have a team of scholars who would give completely accurate verbatim ...if they are striving for this kind of perfection in filmmaking.

Also, if the Lord's hand is on this...I'll bet it'll be a masterpiece.

[Guest idolsmasher]

Smasher, don't you think that the gospel should be taken to the jews?

I certainly do traveller, without Christ they perish. Unfortunately it is they who do not think the gospel should be preached to them. I doubt that many of them will see the movie, but some will, so that's good. Anyway, we should pray for Mel and this work to be seen and understood by as many people as possible of all races and religions and for it to impact and change their lives. The theatres that show it would be good places to hand out gospel literature and do a little harvesting, don't you think?

[nebula]

Smasher, don't you think that the gospel should be taken to the jews?

I certainly do traveller, without Christ they perish. Unfortunately it is they who do not think the gospel should be preached to them.

Neither do athiests, agnostics, Buddhists, Muslims, . . . .

[Guest Goldman01]

I don't know about you...but watching a foreign film and reading the subtitles, you tend to miss a little bit, because you're so focused into "reading" the movie as opposed to "watching" the movie! I agree with Mel...release it in theaters WITHOUT subtitles, and then when it comes to video...release it with subtitles. I don't want to miss anything because I was too busy reading and not paying attention to what was going on! (Although I already know what's going on!)

He's trying to PUT the moviegoer IN Jerusalem as if it were happening right then and there. It's as if he's trying to make it as realistic as possible! I understand completely what he's doing. I do however understand what others are saying...that it's hard to understand what's being said if you don't know the language. Especially for those who don't know the story!

Gotta hand it to Mel...he's determined to do what he knows is right in his heart. Not too many people would have the courage to stand up for what they believe in! My prayers are with him!

[Crusader4Christ]

I don't know about you...but watching a foreign film and reading the subtitles, you tend to miss a little bit, because you're so focused into "reading" the movie as opposed to "watching" the movie! I agree with Mel...release it in theaters WITHOUT subtitles, and then when it comes to video...release it with subtitles. I don't want to miss anything because I was too busy reading and not paying attention to what was going on! (Although I already know what's going on!)

He's trying to PUT the moviegoer IN Jerusalem as if it were happening right then and there. It's as if he's trying to make it as realistic as possible! I understand completely what he's doing. I do however understand what others are saying...that it's hard to understand what's being said if you don't know the language. Especially for those who don't know the story!

Gotta hand it to Mel...he's determined to do what he knows is right in his heart. Not too many people would have the courage to stand up for what they believe in! My prayers are with him!

Howdy Goldman1. Nice to meet ya! I see a keen interest for this here movie

"Passions". Also seems like it's sturrin' up some controversy.

God bless you GM1, and nice meetin' you.

[Guest Goldman01]

Hi C4C!

I don't know what's more controversial? This movie or the Gay Bishop!!! LOL!!! I guess it depends on who you ask! Have a great evening!

[Crusader4Christ]

Actually I think the bishop of that persuasion is more controversial than the

movie. But, that's just my opinion of course.

Thanks. I hope you also have a great evening ( night here).