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Quotes and Comments:
Drudge Report Matt Drudge
DRUDGE: This may be the last movie Mel Gibson makes. This is the ultimate film. It's magical. Best picture I have seen in quite some time,... (MSNBC, July 23, 2003 )
American Enterprise Institute
Michael Novak
President
It is the most powerful movie I have ever seen. (Weekly Standard, Aug 25, 2003 )
Cal Thomas
Syndicated Columnist
I doubt if a better film about Jesus could be made. (Tribune Media, Aug 5, 2003 )
The King’s Seminary
Jack W. Hayford
Chancellor
“The Passion” is a forthright, compassionate, evenhanded presentation of the historic facts of the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. I found it deeply moving, factually accurate and unprejudiced in its presentation.
Mel Gibson's 'Passion' Rocks Washington
James Hirsen NewsMax July 22, 2003
The movie, described as anti-Semitic by some, who have not seen the film, got solid support from solidly liberal MPAA President Jack Valenti.
"I don't see what the controversy is all about," Valenti was quoted as saying. "This is a compelling piece of art. I just called Kirk Douglas and told him that this is the movie to beat."
A FEW COMMENTS FROM ORDINARY VIEWERS:
“To see it is to experience it. To feel it is to understand it” J. Hoeppner
“ An emotionally powerful portrayal of the death of Christ. Riveting and gut-wrenching” R. Hill
“Incredibly moving.” H. Tombing
“I want everyone I know to see it” R. Aney
“He did it for me! And you!" A. Roy
“What moved me the most wasn’t only the reality of his death, but the reality of his words of life.” D. Cowan