Few movies have inspired as much controversy as the Mel Gibson’s 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ.” At 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Club will be showing the film in the Gallagher room.
The screening is open to everyone. There is no admission price, but donations are appreciated.
The movie depicts the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ’s life, starting with him in the Garden of Gethsemane all the way through the crucifixion to glimpses of his resurrection.
The “Passion of the Christ” earned $26.6 million on opening day and $125.2 million in its first five days in theatres. The movie cost $25 million to make.
The movie’s stars are James Caviezel playing Jesus, Monica Bellucci playing Mary Magdalen, and Maia Morgenstern as Jesus’ mother.
The movie was filmed and produced in Italy and most scenes were shot at Cinecitta Studios in Rome.
The popular critique of the movie is that the crucifixion scenes are too graphic and uncomfortable for audiences to sit through. When it was released there were also charges that the film was anti-Semitic.
Fans of the film argue that a crucifixion is supposed to be horrific and should be portraued realistically. Another argument is that many people go to horror movies that are much more graphic and disturbing.
The movie is in Latin with English subtitles. This gives the movie a more realistic feel.
Several Bucks students who  have seen the movie before gave their opinions on the film.
Marcial Ramos, a liberal arts major, said, “I think it’s important, because it shows what Jesus did to save us from our sins.”
Kayla Monti, a criminal justice major, said, “I think people should come see it, because it could change your life.”
A.J. Velichko said, “It’s one thing to hear it, but to see it is totally mind-blowing.”
Amy Gallagher, an arts major, said, “If people came to see [the movie] they would get a whole new perspective on what Christians believe. It will change your perspective and hopefully your life. The movie makes the story of Jesus heartbreaking and therefore so much more redeeming.”