The Passion of the Christ (Rated R)

Mel Gibson's controversial movie hit The Passion of the Christ is breaking DVD records in America after surpassing sales of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

The film has reportedly sold nearly nine million copies during its first week in stores.  And one of those nine million was I.

The Passion of the Christ begins our story of Jesus is betrayed by his good buddy Judas and ends with his resurrection after they removed the rock from the cave.

Now most might not get the stories in the stories unless you've at least attended some catacusm classes or skimmed the Bible.  Such as the betrayal, the last supper, the Mary Magdalene story, the blood soaked shrouded, the carrying the cross, palm being placed down in his path, who was crucified with him, the temple coming down, and those who did or could do nothing to stop him from his destiny.

In the beginning of the movie and pretty much of the middle I felt anger towards those who sent these plans into motion and it wasn't even for the background of the people who refused to help Jesus.  It was more that they could have just let him go if they wanted too.

For the most part of this faced paced movie-it felt shorter that the 126 minutes-to me it felt more like a drama reenactment (that you see on crime shows) and a confirmation about what I have read and was taught about Jesus at that time.

It was not until they placed the first spike in his palm that I began to get teary eyed and really become emotionally involved.

There are no extras on my DVD-$19.99 price and there are some flashbacks, but that helps ease your eyes from the entire whipping and blood from the movie.  There are subtitles for those who don't know (Aramaic/Latin/Hebrew) and as you read them they don't distract from what is appearing on the screen.

A sure rental and if you need a movie to remember Jesus' love even in the face of such gruesomeness then pick it up for your collection.  Just remember for more on the love and life of Jesus-I'd suggest you'd read the book.  It's called 'The Bible' for those who want to search for it on Amazon.com.