Mel Gibson tackles addiction, recovery and the controversies over new film

ABC News ^ | 16 February 2004

[Blood of Tyrants]

When asked who killed Jesus, Gibson said, "The big answer is, we all did. I'll be the first in the culpability stakes here."

Someone can make some money here if they come out with T-shirts that say, "I killed Jesus..." on the front and "...with my sin." on the back.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Mel, gets it.

[FormerACLUmember]

Mel Gibson possesses a soul in the process of redemning itself. He rises above the stench of Hollywood like a phoenix.

[Texas2step]

Want to let out a Passion ping?

[Brian Allen]

He is -- it is -- as it was.

Blessings -- Brian

[Brian Allen]

<< When asked who killed Jesus, Gibson said, "The big answer is, we all did. I'll be the first in the culpability stakes here." >>

Mr Gibson's hand appears in the film.

Holding the nails driven into The Christ's hands and feet.

Mr Gibson gets it.

[Sloth]

Religious leaders and critics are debating whether the film's dramatization of Jesus' crucifixion is excessively violent

Yeah, because in reality, lashings followed by crucifixion were a relatively peaceful affair,involving minor discomfort and minimal bleeding. Why is Mel trying to porray it as such a bad thing?

[SauronOfMordor]

I think the movie is going to make Hollywood sit up and take notice, financially, if Fandango's stats are an indicator: "The result has created a "Lord of the Rings"-sized surge in advance sales. Online ticket agent Fandango reported that in the first week in February, "The Passion" accounted for 50 percent of sales. That figure hovered at 70 percent the following week"

I have a feeling that Passion is going to make back its production and distribution costs in the first week of release.

[SauronOfMordor]

BTW, the more advance ticket sales happen, the more likely that theater owners are going to put it on their biggest screen on opening day.

[catonsville]

Mel added 20 million more for distribution, publicity and other items. Total cost about 50 million dollars.

He is opening on a non-holiday Wednesday, NOT the usual Friday, a risky move as he needs a huge outcome the first few days the film is out. He should get it. It is a media event.

R rating, and theaters are actually going to look at proof of age and turn people away. When was the last time you saw THAT at a local multiplex.

Groups are the answer. Under 17 teenagers are so used to violence this will not upset most of them. Getting to view the film is more of a problem.

Later with the DVD, The Pay showings that will probably be an annual affair around Easter, the other tie-ins and the world wide distribution. Mel should do okay.

My only worry is that certain groups may use the film as a pretense to harm Jews and their institutions. And I do NOT mean people who have seen the movie and believe as Gibson does.

[kstewskis]

Asked whether it was the Jews who killed Jesus, Gibson noted Jesus, "was a child of Israel, among other children of Israel. There were Jews and Romans in Israel. There were no Norwegians there.

No moose either. Wonder if they served cheese?

(...running and ducking...)

[kstewskis]

Thanks for the heads up Brian!

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[AAABEST]

OOps! Sorry.

Title was different!

[Possenti]

Less than an hour to go. VCR on standby...

[Flora McDonald]

Got the ping and followed it here.

We've already got tickets to see "The Passion" here in Richmond on Ash Wednesday and can't wait. God bless Mel Gibson.

[Canadian Outrage]

Praise God. May the Lord truly bless Mel for his honesty and humility. I certainly plan to see the movie.!!

[Canadian Outrage]

Hi Brian!! Keeping well??

[Canadian Outrage]

And YES, Mel certainly does "get it"!! He's been to the cross.

[harbingr]

'The Agony of Love' - Study of The Crucifixion...On-line radio by Chuck Missler

...What happened to Christ while he hung on the cross? How can one who is immortal die?