Jim caviezel says mel gibsons sequel to passion of the. The passion of the christ is a 2004 american biblical drama film produced, cowritten and directed by mel gibson and starring jim caviezel as jesus of nazareth, maia morgenstern as the virgin mary, and monica bellucci as mary magdalene. This movie was a very touchy subject and left many with many mixed feelings. Directed by mel gibson, the decision was taken to make this movie as historically accurate as possible in terms of the languages spoken, the clothes worn, and the architecture of the buildings.
It depicts the passion of jesus largely according to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john. The publication of the article coincided with the release of the passion of the christ in france. Deja plusieurs mois avant sa sortie, ce film faisait couler beaucoup d encre. It depicts the passion of jesus largely according to the new testament gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john. The movie, which came out 16 years ago on february 25, 2004, was a massive hit. I really dont know how to feel or what to say with this movie. Feb 01, 2014 directed by mel gibson and starring jim caviezel as jesus christ. The passion of the christ 2004 directed by mel gibson. Mar 23, 2020 actor jim caviezel recently provided an update on mel gibsons sequel for the passion of the christ. The film, the gospels and the claims of history webb, robert l. Sequel to the passion of the christ will be biggest film in. Mel gibson captures what the pope writes in mother of the redeemer in a way that alone merits the film the title catholic. As christians around the globe prepare to celebrate easter on sunday, some will choose to rewatch mel gibsons film the passion of the christ during holy week.
Mel gibsons 2004 movie the passion of the christ was a blockbuster success. Mel colmcille gerard gibson ao born january 3, 1956 is an american actor and filmmaker. Culture film features the blood, the outrage and the passion of the christ. Mel gibsons sequel to the passion of the christ will shock the audience, its leading actor jim caviezel has claimed caviezel, who played jesus christ in the 2004 film, confirmed in an.
He not only revealed the real injuries suffered when he portrayed jesus, but he also criticized hollywoods aversion to showing jesus on screen, and also provided an update on the status of the sequel. A sequel to mel gibsons 2004 film the passion of the christ about the crucifixion of jesus is reportedly in the works and will be the biggest movie ever created, an actor told usa today. Jan 31, 2018 a sequel to mel gibsons 2004 film the passion of the christ about the crucifixion of jesus is reportedly in the works and will be the biggest movie ever created, an actor told usa today. It is, of course, a film dramatization of the crucifixion of jesus and of the events immediately leading up to it.
Mel gibsons the passion of the christ 2005 mary goes to. Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of jesus of nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in jerusalem. Mel gibson s retelling of the passion of jesus christ was a huge success. Jan 31, 2018 mel gibson s sequel to the passion of the christ will shock the audience, its leading actor jim caviezel has claimed caviezel, who played jesus christ in the 2004 film, confirmed in an. The passion of the christ is a movie that explores the last few days of jesus life. The passion of the christ star jim caviezel says director mel gibsons sequel to the blockbuster film is moving forward and that he will once again play jesus. Directed by mel gibson and starring jim caviezel as jesus christ. He is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as max rockatansky in the first three films of the postapocalyptic action series mad max and as martin riggs in the buddy cop film series lethal weapon. But to the journalists and hosts on abc, cbs and nbc, it was a project to approach. Recently jim caviezel did an interview with fox news where he gave an update about the progress regarding the sequel to mel gibsons the passion of christ in which caviezel played jesus christ. Mel gibsons the passion of the christ 2005 mary goes to jesus. Mel gibsons passion of the christ tv movie 2004 imdb. Mel gibson has revealed that the passion of the christ sequel will follow jesus through the resurrection. Scena, tratta dal film the passion di mel gibson, girata nei sassi di matera.
Will 2020 finally bring us the passion of the christ 2. Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of jesus of. Gibsons icon productions and the films distributor, newmarket films, took the passion recut to the motion picture association of america hoping for a pg rating. Mel gibson is making a sequel to his 2004 megablockbuster the passion of the christ, and jim caviezel, who played jesus in that film, will reprise his role.
Jan 31, 2018 mel gibson is making a sequel to his 2004 megablockbuster the passion of the christ, and jim caviezel, who played jesus in that film, will reprise his role. Mel gibsons controversial passion of the christ to get. In my own opinion, i appreciated how mel gibson directed this film. Actor mel gibson arrives at the uk premiere of daddys home 2 at vue west end on november 16, 2017 in london. When it was released in 2004, the retelling of jesuss death was. But with actor jim caviezel agreeing to reprise his role as jesus, and making promises that the sequel will be the biggest film in history, it keeps us all in a perpetual state of hope. I have toned down some of the more brutal scenes without removing them or compromising the impact of the film. Apr 14, 2020 mel gibson s retelling of the passion of jesus christ was a huge success. My friends had one question for me after i saw mel gibsons the passion of the christ.
It has been 15 years since mel gibson directed one of the most indepth and graphically shocking movies about the death of jesus. Apr 16, 2011 crocifissione e morte di gesu film the passion di mel gibson. The passion of the christ a mel gibson film in bluray 1080p or hd 720p or sd 360p with english or afrikaans subtitels. It was, one of the most profitable rrated films in history.
Mel gibson is an american actor, singer, director, and producer, who made his acting debut on the australian television drama series the sullivans 19761983. The passion of the christ, me and mel gibson the fact is, yall have me to thank for one of the most amazing scenes in mel gibsons film the passion of the christ. Mel gibsons the passion of the christ 2005 mary goes. I guess i feel the same way with this movie as i do with american psycho. Jim caviezel, the actor who played jesus in the first film, confirmed to usa today that he would be reprising his role in the sequel. Actor jim caviezel recently provided an update on mel gibsons sequel for the passion of the christ. It also draws on pious accounts such as the friday of sorrows. Hacksaw ridge 2016 braveheart 1995 braveheart 1995 golden globes, usa. Mel gibsons retelling of the passion of jesus christ was a huge success. Feb 14, 20 scena, tratta dal film the passion di mel gibson, girata nei sassi di matera. Apr 11, 2020 as christians around the globe prepare to celebrate easter on sunday, some will choose to rewatch mel gibsons film the passion of the christ during holy week. Director mel gibsons zeal is unmistakable, but the passion of the christ will leave many viewers emotionally drained rather than spiritually uplifted.
I dont think it is accurate to say, i liked this film. Mel gibson s passion has given us a once in a lifetime movie experience. It stars jim casieval and is directed by mel gibson. The passion of the christ is a vivid depiction of the last 12 hours of jesus christs life with james caviezel and monica bellucci advertise with us this site is not an official site for the passion of the christ and is independent of icon distribution, inc. Mel gibson has revealed that the passion of the christ sequel will.
Actor jim caviezel recently provided an update on mel gibson s sequel for the passion of the christ. The film caused people all over the world to connect with jesus, and to become interested in his death. Jim caviezel, the actor who starred as jesus of nazareth in director mel gibsons the passion of the christ, predicted that the longgestating sequel will be. James caviezel, the actor who portrayed jesus christ in the film, the passion of the christ, revealed the painful, behindthescenes mistake that made it into the final cut of the hit 2004 movie. Sequel to the passion of the christ will be biggest film. Mar 23, 2020 jim caviezel, the actor who starred as jesus of nazareth in director mel gibsons the passion of the christ, predicted that the longgestating sequel will be even bigger than the recordsetting 2004 film. Mel gibsons sequel to the passion has been long awaited and almost forgotten. The graphics are exquisite and mel gibson is to be.
During the interview with fox news contributor and fox nation host raymond arroyo, caviezel disclosed that gibson is currently on his fifth draft of the script making sure its perfect. Gibson is working on a sequel to the controversial 2004 film he directed, cowrote. Mel columcille gerard gibson was born january 3, 1956 in peekskill, new york, usa, as the sixth of eleven children of hutton gibson, a railroad brakeman, and anne patricia reilly gibson who died in december of 1990. The passion recut is the same film in spirit, gibson said. His attention to detail is uncanny and shows great care and enthusiasm for his research and that of his team. A sequel to the passion of the christ 2004 focuses on the events that occurred 3 days between the crucifixion of jesus christ and his resurrection. Jan 28, 2019 mel gibsons 2004 movie the passion of the christ was a blockbuster success. Recently, screenwriter randall wallace confirmed a passion of the christ sequel was in the works. Jim caviezel provides update on mel gibsons sequel to the. While a student at the national institute of dramatic art in sydney, he was given an uncredited role in i never promised you a rose garden and subsequently appeared as a leading actor in the micro budget surf drama summer city both. Diane sawyer interviews mel gibson about his controversial film the passion of the christ. Mel gibsons passion of the christ sequel will be the. Its rating was due to the graphic and realistic nature of jesus torture and crucifixion.
His mother was irish, from county longford, while his americanborn father is of mostly irish descent. Director mel gibson discusses the sequel, titled ressurection, and why theyre taking their time. Hacksaw ridge 2016 best performance by an actor in a motion picture comedy or musical. And he said the new passion of the christ will be the biggest film in history. Director mel gibson s zeal is unmistakable, but the passion of the christ will leave many viewers emotionally drained rather than spiritually uplifted. All the culture wars and disputes about the role of religion in public life have come to the surface in the debate surrounding this film. Mar 25, 2020 catholic, jim caviezel, mel gibson, passion of the christ, passion of the christ. On mel gibsons the passion of the christ anthropoetics. The blood, the outrage and the passion of the christ. Aug 25, 2004 jesus and mel gibsons passion of the christ. Mel gibsons passion of the christ sequel is still happening. The passion of the christ matera prima parte youtube. Mel gibsons sequel to the passion of the christ will face. Jan 31, 2018 the passion of the christ star jim caviezel says director mel gibson s sequel to the blockbuster film is moving forward and that he will once again play jesus.
Trailer, movie, film, mel gibson and icon productions of jesus christs crucifixion in passion starring james caviezel and monica bellucci. But to the journalists and hosts on abc, cbs and nbc, it was a project to approach with skepticism. One of the best, if not the best, passion films i have ever seen. The graphics are exquisite and mel gibson is to be congratulated for his own passion at getting the story right. Caviezel sat down with fox news to talk about the original film. The protocols of mel gibson the protocols of mel gibson. Mel gibson shares plans for passion of the christ 2. Crocifissione e morte di gesu film the passion di mel gibson. If we recognize that the passion is related to the church, then we also recognize that it is related to the reality of the eucharistic conversion. When the passion was in theatres i went with my friend and his church to go watch it. Mel gibsons passion of christ sequel to be biggest. Jun 07, 20 mel gibson s the passion of the christ 2005 mary goes to jesus. Among christians, evangelicals have embraced the movie even as moderates and liberals have been more critical.
Mel gibsons the passion of the christ has stirred up more than its share of controversy. Mel gibson discusses passion of the christ sequel film. Jim caviezel did confirmed that he will again play jesus christ in mel gibson s sequel passion of the christ. With jim caviezel, monica bellucci, maia morgenstern, christo jivkov.