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I just went and bought Passion of the Christ and watched it. I'm a bit confused though, when does he get a lightsaber?
Now it's official. Everyone in the world has seen Passion
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the film "The Passion of the Christ," with participants sharing their impressions, misunderstandings, and humorous takes on the movie's content and themes. The conversation touches on its religious nature, comparisons to other films, and personal preferences regarding viewing choices.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express confusion about the film's content, with one humorously suggesting it involves lightsabers and time travel.
- Others compare "The Passion of the Christ" to "King of Kings," noting differing perspectives on the portrayal of Jesus.
- A participant mentions avoiding the film due to its religious nature but considers watching it after a humorous reinterpretation of its themes.
- Several participants joke about the film's title, suggesting it could be misinterpreted as something other than a religious film.
- One participant expresses a strong aversion to the film, criticizing Mel Gibson's influence and expressing skepticism about the film's reception among viewers.
- There are humorous exchanges about the Bible being a novel related to the film, with participants joking about their familiarity with it.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the film's value or content, with multiple competing views expressed regarding its religious implications and overall quality.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the film's themes and content, indicating a lack of familiarity with the source material and its interpretations.
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Readers interested in film discussions, particularly those involving religious themes, humor, and cultural critiques may find this exchange engaging.
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Lightsaber?! I think it's time I rented it.
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It's in a different language than the one I speak, but I think I got the gist of it. There's this young jedi but none of the other jedi will let him play in their jedi games. and they tease him all the time, but he's part Klingon so no matter what they do to him he can take it. Then he gets a magic wooden helmet and a giant sword made out of oak and when he puts on the helmet he jacks into the matrix. Then the other jedi's decide to become his friend but he's stuck in the matrix, so they write him a note to tell him when he wakes up and they nail the note to the oak sword, then so he doesn't lose it they nail the sword to him too. But he isn't really in the matrix, he's traveling through time and comes out in the future without his clothes on, just like a terminator. And he says I'll be back and walks off stage to get some clothes.
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I've never seen it. I don't think King of Kings staring Jeffrey Hunter who was the original captain of the Enterprise (before Captain Kirk on Star Trek) can be beat.
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lol, these must be totally different movies then because in Passion he can be beat. And he is. over and over and over.for two hours straight.Evo said:
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LOL! I haven't seen it yet, but your description gives me a whole different perspective for watching it. I was somewhat avoiding it due to it's religious nature, but since you've now shown me how truly secular it is, that it's really just science fiction, maybe I'll have to watch it. 
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i love you guys
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In the movie Jesus says "Love thy enemy"
What did we ever do to you?
What did we ever do to you?
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Moonbear said:
It's religious?!
I didn't realize that.- #10
tribdog
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I just took my copy of Passion down to Bookmans and traded it in. I got the first two seasons of South Park instead. I like that Jesus better.
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tribdog said:
Sweet move, dude. I would have gotten Family Guy, personally.
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I have not seen that film. Were I to actually leave my house to see a film, I would want to see something more timely and upbeat, maybe Apocalypse Now, the uncut version, or The Deer Hunter, perhaps Full Metal Jacket.
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As a student of non-theological determinism trying to follow the guidelines set forth by Newton and Laplace, I didn't see it. Also, I will not eat green eggs and ham.
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Chrono said:It's religious?!
Yeah, with a name like "The Passion", you'd think it was a B-grade porn-flick.
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All that B&B and no potatoes...Gokul43201 said:Yeah, with a name like "The Passion", you'd think it was a B-grade porn-flick.
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Make that B&D (typing while blind)
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I was going to watch it. I was going to read the book. I'm too lazy and don't care. I mean, what's he ever done for me? 
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jimmy p said:I was going to watch it. I was going to read the book. I'm too lazy and don't care. I mean, what's he ever done for me?
I didn't know they made a novel out of the movie already.
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lol, it's called the Bible
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...and the last horse crosses the finish line...
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I tripped coming out of the gate. I'm catching up.
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tribdog said:
Dude, I'm slow when it comes to that stuff. I've never read it.
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lol, yeah you're slow when it comes to THAT kind of stuff. sharp as a tack with any other kind of stuff right?
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Mel Gibson is on screwed up individual.
I haven't seen The Passion and I don't intend to.
So many people preach from seeing that, but Mel Gibson has twisted many things within the sciptures of the bible.
I'm an atheist, but it does get to me that people just lap any crap up from stars.
He is a severe nut job and because he's a star people haven't intervened and sent him to a mental asylum.
I haven't seen The Passion and I don't intend to.
So many people preach from seeing that, but Mel Gibson has twisted many things within the sciptures of the bible.
I'm an atheist, but it does get to me that people just lap any crap up from stars.
He is a severe nut job and because he's a star people haven't intervened and sent him to a mental asylum.
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tribdog said:
Exactly. Well, it really depends on what the other stuff is.