Re-Viewing The Passion: Mel Gibson's Film and Its Critics

by S. Brent Plate (Editor)

Record-setting ticket sales. Heated controversy. Sold-out viewings for church groups. And feuding critics. Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ has grossed over $400,000,000 in the US alone, and it is still going strong. In Re-Viewing the Passion , experts from diverse backgrounds explore the film, its success and its controversy. Exploring The Passion through lenses such as film, history, feminism, art and literature, and incorporating viewpoints from Catholicism, Judaism and Protestantism, this is a must-have guide for discussion groups, film buffs, and anyone interested in the issues surrounding the film. The Passion has provoked millions to ask questions of their faith, the faith of others, and the movie itself, and this book is the tool that can help them find the answers.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Chris Comis · Rating 2 out of 5]

The back cover says, "The Final Word on Mel Gibson's Controversial Film." Except that no one who contributed to this book was willing to speak the "final" word about anything. No one came right out to either praise or condemn it. You can tell though that the Mighty Mel managed to ruffle the feathers of pretty much all the contributors. The book ended up being more about the Passion of the Liberal Religious Elite, than about Mel’s Movie.