Ok, Well done, Mel. I was impressed. Honestly, I didn’t quite get how it’s such a bloody movie, because it’s not. But, I was impressed, that in the first minutes, the script pointedly noted that Jesus was a rabbi, and thus Jewish. I saw quite a bit of emotional and ethical conflict in several of the figures. Pontius was up in the air, and he really didn’t want to kill an innocent man. Had several ethical issues that he was trying to deal with, and the obvious political card was cast. I can see how some might contend the anti-semitism angle, but it seemed kind of obvious to me that that stone was cast towards the high priest. When Jesus was brought in for original questioning, it was made quite obvious that not everyone on the council was for the accusations. Later, it was blantently obvious that it was all politics, as the HP decided to pull the “He commands his followers to not pay tribute to Caesar.” Though, if my memory of scripture is correct, Jesus commanded to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, while throwing Roman coinage on the ground. That’s the only major contradiction I could see. Artistically, two opposable thumbs up. Spiritually sound, though I think it was mostly a documentary vs. a spiritually inspired movie. I really didn’t grab on the spiritual part, though, it was done well enough that I could feel and sympathize with each figure.
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Freakchylde's 
I agree with you that it is a very well done movie. I can understand how some people can find the images disturbing. I have to say though that it is probably the gory-est “Jesus” movie made to date.
I also must comment on your impressive knowledge of Scripture. I was born and raised Roman Catholic; I have since gravitated towards Zen Buddhism although I still highly value the guidelines set by my former upbringing (a lot their messages are remarkable similar). I believe that the exact words are “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s…”
If you wish, you are welcome to read my review on this movie. I would gladly appreciate hearing what you have to say.
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I’ll read it, can’t right now. 🙂
Another thing I liked, at the point of crucifixion, they kinda got it right. They managed to reconcile the fact that nails through the hands won’t hold anyone up by also tying their arms up. Which is quite possible as a restraining tactic.
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Good eye! I agree. They tried hands vs. wrist impalement on cadavers and the former only holds anyone up if there was supplement support. Tying up the hands helps prevent the nails from ripping the hands when they break the kneecaps.
The other reason why the body was supported was also because of the foot-piece that was attached to the cross prior to nailing.
The detail in this movie is very impressive indeed.
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