THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST

5/10

USA 2004 : The Holy GHOST* : 126 mins

When The Passion of the Christ was shown at the Vatican, the Pope was reported as having commented “It is as it was.” Within a couple of days, the quote – which had already become the most famous film ‘review’ in history – was abruptly denied. What his Holiness probably meant to say was “It is what it is.”

The Holy Ghost*

3rd April, 2004 (seen 22nd March : Odeon, Gate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

* Although The Passion of the Christ’s end-credits name ‘Mel Gibson’ as director, Mr Gibson has stated he believes ‘The Holy Ghost’ was in fact responsible and that he himself “was only directing traffic.” The individual who ‘wrote’ this review (Neil Young) also elects to credit a ‘higher’ source.

click here for Unwise Blood, Neil Young’s essay on The Passion of the Christ

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