The movie is phenomenal. The flow is good, and not hindered at all by the subtitles. The acting was fantastic. I don't know where Mel got these people, but he did a good job with the talent. The scenery is also good. You feel as if you're in ancient Israel.
Now for the two important keys. Will it inspire anti-semitism? Nope. You'll be ticked at the Jews. Then you'll HATE the Romans mocking him. Then, when Jesus asks for forgiveness for all who have wronged him (forgive them for they know not what they do), you realize how pointless hate is. Very powerful stuff.
Second important point. Is it true to the gospel, and a powerful performance? Yes it is true to the gospel, and it is the most powerful movie I have ever seen. When the credits came on, nobody even moved a muscle. The whole theater sat there in silence. When people did start leaving, the only noise you heard was sobbing. Yup, that kind of movie. Two thumbs up, according to the Black Knight, a must see.