Mel Doesn't Want to Kill Frank's Dog Anymore
Submitted by jim on Mon, 03/08/2004 - 11:15
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I'm increasingly reluctant to send any money Gibson's way. Of course, I have to see The Passion for myself, but maybe I'll borrow it from somebody someday, and then rent it if it turns out I was wrong. Something tells me he's not going to miss my $8.50 though.
I've decided to forgo the controversy surrounding The Passion of the Christ by not reading any articles or commentary, from both sides, regarding the film, but Frank Rich, eloquent as ever, is to be hailed for calling out both Gibson and the Hollywood movie making machine. They're both hypocrites.
I have two tickets to see the movie this Thursday. As much as I would like to see it, the film has attracted many within the Baptist community here who feel compelled to writhe and shake as if they're encountering the Rapture. I'd like to see it in a quiet movie theatre without the histrionics, but I don't think that's going to happen here.
If I do see it, I'll be sure to give you my feedback.
Please do! So far it's a conspicuously unreviewed film here on Listology. I can certainly appreciate wanting to avoid the writhers and the shakers though. I thought perhaps I'd check this one out in theaters, since I know my wife has no interest in it, but I'm going to pass. It still looks like Kill Bill Vol. 2 will be my next solo theater trip.