Critical Review of "The Passion of the Christ"

This evening I had the pleasure to view Mel Gibson's highly controversial "The Passion of the Christ". The film is a highly detailed, very graphic account of the last twelve hours of Jesus Christ's life. The movie opens with Jesus praying in the Garden of Olives after the Last Supper. After resisting the temptations of Satan, He is then betrayed by one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot. Judas discloses Jesus' location to the Pharisees, who …

…that I would recommend to anyone willing to open their hearts, eyes, and minds to the reality of Jesus and everyone who isn't. Opening up to an emotional adventure millions of people have already experienced wholeheartedly. Regardless of personal opinion or religion, spending your thoughts on the movie is acceptable as long as you're right with God. Matthew 25:33 states: "And He shall set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on his left."