If they are Christians then I guess it's not off for that age.
The Passion of the Christ
(2004, Rated R, Drama, Starring James Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Christo Jivkov)Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Would've been rated NC-17 if it wasn't about Jesus or from Mel Gibson
I agree with Ebert when he said that this movie DEFINITELY should be NC-17; it just proves that the MPAA (and America for the most part) is made up of prude religious-zealot Puritans!! The violence is just disgusting, even by Mel Gibson standards. This movie is more violent than Grindhouse!! I'll tell you one thing though, if it did get the NC-17 it deserved, that would've removed the NC-17 stigma overnight. It just disgusts me how many parents take 5-year old kids to violent R-rated movies.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Accurate historical epic masterpiece!
An excellent film that brings the Bible to life! Accurate and engaging, heart wrenching story of Jesus, His suffering and torture. My only wish was that the story continued to His glorious Resurrection and shown the world that this can have a happy ending!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Beautifull Movie
This is a great movie about how Jesus was crucified. it is a must-see for Christians. The problm is it is extremly brutal. It is the most violent movie I have ever seen. But still, it is a great movie.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
it's a movie for older kids too
i loved it, i cried alot. It's ok to be viewed by older kids, nothing disturbing it's about jesus christ. This movie isn't for adults only, jesus doesn't like himself be loved by adults Jesus must be loved by children and adults together. Jesus would be happy if children see him how he dies and suffer for them and us adults too.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Artistic Cinema at its finest.
When I went to see this movie I thought it would be a relatively sensitive depiction of the last 12 hours of Jesus' life, but...I almost cried during it. Some of the scenes are so horribly graphic and sad that I saw some people leave the theater in tears. Parents also need to know that some of the scenes involving Satan and Judas being taunted by the bizzare children are very disturbing and are almost guaranteed to cause nightmares in children. The whole movie is very thought provoking, and if you are planning to let your kids see it you MUST think first about how they would react to it. It would also be a good idea to talk to your kids about the cruxifiction and what led to it.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Wept for my sins
There really isn't a way to accurately describe the way this film affects me on a very deep level.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
WOW!
An amazingly powerful film!!!! Violence is more than most can stand. Very historically accurate.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
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- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
So strong
Meant for people who want to know about Christ.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
This is what it is all about
This is why Christians believe what they believe. Love has no bounds.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
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As someone who's not Christian, I went to see this with my Christian grandmother and my non-Christian husband -- my gramma was very moved and cried, and my husband almost fell asleep. The flogging scenes were very difficult for my gramma to watch (she said she didn't know Jesus went through all that). I was very touched by Mary's love for her son (I cried when she was remembering him as a child). As for the anti-Semetic comments, I don't feel that Mel Gibson took any liberties with that -- I believe that's really how the people would have acted then (and even now) if someone claimed to be the Messiah. I was disappointed with the ending, but overall it's a fantastic film that should be seen by all adults -- Christians will probably appriciate their Christ more, and non-Christians can perhaps see what all of the hype about Jesus is about. Children should definitely NOT see this -- it's more graphic than most horror films.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Most Powerful
I have never before witnessed such a moving and emotional movie. My entire life I have been presented a sanitized version of the crucifixion, it is shocking to finally understand the magnitude of Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
I saw nothing derogatory or anti-semmetic about the movie. What I did come away with was a strong message to love your neighbor as Jesus loved us. I also was presented a inkling of what the Virgin Mother experienced when she watched her son be tortured.
This is not a film for children - heed the ratings. But, I recommend every adult see this movie and live the message it sends. Love your neighbors.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Difficult to watch but you do not want to have missed it.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
confusing
This film will probably be confusing to those who have none to very little knowledge of the gospels. There are many "flashbacks" that relate to the gospels; with some knowledge, the viewer will be lost. Also Mel Gibson took some of the analogies from the Bible and made them fact: such as Christ will crush the head of satan. I believe that any parent who takes their child to this for an "awakening" should rethink their reasoning. This film is so brutal; the "flogging" is very graphic. In my opinion, the "flogging" was a bit much. The amount of beating that took place would have broken bones in the average person or made him bleed to death; Christ was human-he should have had broken bones with the beating "The Passion" portrays.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Stunning, Passionate Film
This movie was the best film I have seen since Return of the King and was a definite "spiritual awakener" for myself. The film focuses on the last 12 hours of Christ's life and the physical and spiritual sacrifices Christ had to make in order to save us from our sins. This film can be extremely emotional to any believer and moved me to tears at least three times. The violence is extremely realistic and graphic, and yet it needs to be there to impress upon us the enormity of the sacrifice Jesus made. Let it be known that Mel Gibson adds some "spiritual warfare" scenes to the story, which consist of Satan depicted as a very frightening and disturbing female. However, these additions only further the impact of the film and made me very aware of just how real and frightening Satan is. I definitely enjoyed this film, but would like people to keep in mind that it is meant for an older more mature audience.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
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- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Don't miss it
This movie may be violent. But I say that it is okay for people ten and up to watch it. I think it is good to kind of get a picture of what Christ did for us.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
NOT FOR EVERYONE!
This movie is great for 12 up. As a christian beleiver, I saw it when I was 8. It was too much for me. I really think christians should see it at 12 or older, and non-christians too. (:
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Awesome
This is a simply breath taking movie, it shows children what the Lord did for us, although I would not recomend this to younger children who are very young.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
Simply amazing
Amazing movie. Jesus is a great role model for all of us. I thought that it was very violent, but gave a very powerful message. From seeing this movie, I got an idea of what it was like on that Good Friday 2,000 years ago.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
I AN GOING TO SEE THIS MOVIE WHEN I AM 10
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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Brutal, strong, passionate.
Most of the movie throughout is violent and depicted of the torturing of Jesus, but has a great message in it, I'd recommend it for christians and mature families to see it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
A movie for everybody
Not only is it a must-see for Christians, but it may also attract non-christians as well. Although it's R, you might feel comfortable letting your teen watch it. Just beware that this film has strong bloody scenes. In one scene, Jesus is whipped with a stick, and then flogged, tearing off pieces of flesh, including once in the face. Later Jesus is crucified and this scene is extremely bloody. If your teen doesn't have trouble with blood, they should be OK with this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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see see!
good movie it teaches a good message,
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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I think that it gives wonderful information that christ died for us
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Try not to die before you watch this movie, because it is a must see.
It doesn't matter what you say. I don't even care about the graphic violence. This is a film that every person in the human race should eventually see.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Hard to watch but an amazing film
wow, hard to watch cuz its true but a really goo film
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
this is probably just me, but...
violence doesnt bother me at all. language and sex is more offencive. so this movie for me is 14+ i saw it at 13 and wasnt bothered at all. earns the r rating, but barely.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
I Couldn't look away!
This movie is the Best!!!! I loved it! It was very sad I even cried! Can you believe people can be that mean!?!?!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
I love this movie!!!!!
In this movie, it was extremely interesting when jesus was being whipped, that mary saw satan walking behind the jewish elders on the opposite side of the courtyard. overall, I absolutely love this movie!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
"Passion" has a Purpose!
This movie has a powerful perspective of what truly happened during the last hours of Jesus Christ's life. The violence in the movie could be too disturbing for little one's eyes. Other than that, it is a truely emotional film that will change your life forever. Rent the DVD!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i cried, a heart breaking story
this movie was so sad but even though it was are every christian should see it. i meen who cares about the blood just see it if your a christian
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
The first movie where I cried.
This movie is amazing. Do not take your kids if they cant take blood, it has a lot of blood. It tells you how down to every detail what Jesus went through when he went to the cross. This movie is so tuching, a man in Texas had murdered his wife, and got away clean. He went to see this, and when it was over, he went to the police and confessed to everything he did. Prase the Lord, this is probobly one of the greatest movies of all time.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
great movie
wow this movie is so great but so violent I've played half life and it is nothing compared to this I cried watching it and I still do (and I don't cry often) this movie is for religious purposes or 17+ (I saw for religious purpouses) 10/5stars
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good for Christians...
To become a Christian or to find out what it means to be 1 watch this!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Ouch.
Extreme violence and scary images. Only for mature teens. This movie focuses on the death of Jesus, but why doesn't it focus more on his life and teachings?
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Literally Outstanding!
This movie blows you off the screen. I think children are supposed to see this no matter what. (This all depends on their maturity level!) OF COURSE, parents have to see this movie with them. The one problem that I had about this movie (thatsy I gave it a 4) was that the movie only concerned about the last final hrs. off Jesus's life. I think it would've done a little better if it was half and half. Both about his death and his miracles or something like that. (P.S. I do know that some cut-in scenes deal with Him and His disciples, but that does not count whatsoever.) Anyways... If you can stand sitting through a movie with blood, guts, and a religious plot, Go watch it (if under 13 watch with parents, if they don't want to, watch it by yourself! LOL thats wat I did.)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
great moving movie
This movie is good for anyone 8+ IF they can comprehend it and not go see it just because they want to se an R-rated movie or just because they want to see some harsh scenes but it's truly a great movie.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
HORRIBLE!!!!!
This movie sends the wrong message to everyone about what Christianity is. The plot line was HORRIBLE the message is HORRIBLE, and this stupid excuse for a movie makes fun of a religion, DON'T SEE IT!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
modern masterpiece
This movie has been often labled as graphic and anti-semetic. OK, it is graphic, but it had nothing agaist Jews. People want to pick this movie apart due to its gritty reality, and usually their best complaint is that it was anti-semetic. For anyone that believes in Christ, this movie really packs a punch. Its really a beautiful film if you can see past the violence and see the what Mel Gibson was really trying to deliver, the truth. Anyone of any age can see it. Hey, it happened. Long Live Mel Gibson.
