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Quote from: standnawe on Sun Jun 12, 2005 - 21:31:13
The Passion is a movie I think hits bottom . Way too violent , written by Roman Catholics , seems they enjoy bloodshed.  Wow! why would someone want to see it???

The idea that the Passion of the Christ was an exaggeration of how violent the suffering and death of Jesus really was is just one more example of how we have sanitized the cross. Criticize Roman Catholics all you want for the violent imagery of the crucifix, but I think in many ways it shows that they have a greater appreciation for and understanding of the brutality and agony of good Friday. Any New Testament scholar worth their salt will tell you that the reality was probaly even much worse than what we saw in the Passion of the Christ.

Quote from: VerbumReale on Tue May 29, 2007 - 15:21:57

Quote from: standnawe on Sun Jun 12, 2005 - 21:31:13
The Passion is a movie I think hits bottom . Way too violent , written by Roman Catholics , seems they enjoy bloodshed.  Wow! why would someone want to see it???

The idea that the Passion of the Christ was an exaggeration of how violent the suffering and death of Jesus really was is just one more example of how we have sanitized the cross. Criticize Roman Catholics all you want for the violent imagery of the crucifix, but I think in many ways it shows that they have a greater appreciation for and understanding of the brutality and agony of good Friday. Any New Testament scholar worth their salt will tell you that the reality was probaly even much worse than what we saw in the Passion of the Christ.

I think it has to do with the "chickification" of America.  There is a lot of violence in God's Word, some of it commanded by God or carried out by God.  The Bible is rated NC-17.

Now as to the topic at hand. I would have to say both of the Charlie's Angels movies, Blair Witch Project, Down to Earth, Billy Madison, Little Nicky and all of the Deuce Bigalow movies.

And although I haven't seen it I am sure Delta Farce would make it on this list if I did.

Quote from: VerbumReale on Tue May 29, 2007 - 15:37:23
Now as to the topic at hand. I would have to say both of the Charlie's Angels movies, Blair Witch Project, Down to Earth, Billy Madison, Little Nicky and all of the Deuce Bigalow movies.

And although I haven't seen it I am sure Delta Farce would make it on this list if I did.

I like the Deuce Bigelow movies.  I won't say they are good.  They are so bad that they make me laugh very hard.  Kinda like Pee Week's Big Adventure.

Quote from: Gary on Tue May 29, 2007 - 15:31:51

Quote from: VerbumReale on Tue May 29, 2007 - 15:21:57

Quote from: standnawe on Sun Jun 12, 2005 - 21:31:13
The Passion is a movie I think hits bottom . Way too violent , written by Roman Catholics , seems they enjoy bloodshed.  Wow! why would someone want to see it???

The idea that the Passion of the Christ was an exaggeration of how violent the suffering and death of Jesus really was is just one more example of how we have sanitized the cross. Criticize Roman Catholics all you want for the violent imagery of the crucifix, but I think in many ways it shows that they have a greater appreciation for and understanding of the brutality and agony of good Friday. Any New Testament scholar worth their salt will tell you that the reality was probaly even much worse than what we saw in the Passion of the Christ.

I think it has to do with the "chickification" of America.  There is a lot of violence in God's Word, some of it commanded by God or carried out by God.  The Bible is rated NC-17.

I think that does have a lot do with it. I see it more as the political correctifying of our culture, but whatever you want to call it, I agree with you.

Quote from: VerbumReale on Tue May 29, 2007 - 15:40:11

Quote from: Gary on Tue May 29, 2007 - 15:31:51

Quote from: VerbumReale on Tue May 29, 2007 - 15:21:57

Quote from: standnawe on Sun Jun 12, 2005 - 21:31:13
The Passion is a movie I think hits bottom . Way too violent , written by Roman Catholics , seems they enjoy bloodshed.  Wow! why would someone want to see it???

The idea that the Passion of the Christ was an exaggeration of how violent the suffering and death of Jesus really was is just one more example of how we have sanitized the cross. Criticize Roman Catholics all you want for the violent imagery of the crucifix, but I think in many ways it shows that they have a greater appreciation for and understanding of the brutality and agony of good Friday. Any New Testament scholar worth their salt will tell you that the reality was probaly even much worse than what we saw in the Passion of the Christ.

I think it has to do with the "chickification" of America.  There is a lot of violence in God's Word, some of it commanded by God or carried out by God.  The Bible is rated NC-17.

I think that does have a lot do with it. I see it more as the political correctifying of our culture, but whatever you want to call it, I agree with you.

I just borrowed a term ala Limbaugh.

Worst movies?  Any by Michael Moore.  I haven't seen them, but I've heard enough about them to know they are not worth the price of admission.   

Quote from: trueblue on Tue May 29, 2007 - 15:57:42
Worst movies?  Any by Michael Moore.  I haven't seen them, but I've heard enough about them to know they are not worth the price of admission.  

I absolutely abhor Micheal Moore's politics, but he is very good at what he does. I will never see Fahrenheit 911, but I have seen "Roger and Me" and "Bowling For Columbine", while I certainly disagree with the politics (especially in Bowling For Columbine) you cannot argue that both of these movies (documentaries) are very well done.

Again I think anyone that calls his fellow Americans "Among the Dumbest Creatures on the Planet" needs to be sent into downtown Baghdad for a day. But purely looking at his documentaries, although slanted heavily towards his point of view, they are well done.

my humble 2 cents

Rick

Quote from: VerbumReale on Tue May 29, 2007 - 15:21:57

Quote from: standnawe on Sun Jun 12, 2005 - 21:31:13
The Passion is a movie I think hits bottom . Way too violent , written by Roman Catholics , seems they enjoy bloodshed.  Wow! why would someone want to see it???

The idea that the Passion of the Christ was an exaggeration of how violent the suffering and death of Jesus really was is just one more example of how we have sanitized the cross. Criticize Roman Catholics all you want for the violent imagery of the crucifix, but I think in many ways it shows that they have a greater appreciation for and understanding of the brutality and agony of good Friday. Any New Testament scholar worth their salt will tell you that the reality was probaly even much worse than what we saw in the Passion of the Christ.

The Passion is still the only R Rated movie among the top 25 grossing movies of all time. It is currently #11, it was #9 after its original theatre run but 2 movies have passed it since. Here is the link:

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/domestic.htm

While Hollywood tries to "brainwash" us with their R rated garbage, it takes an R rated film about Jesus death to make it into the top 25. You think Hollywood would learn and get on the band wagon, but no one there has any guts to go against the PC culture of our current films....

my humble 2 cents

Rick

Rented the movie Road to Perdition.....Yuck.  Turned it off just a little way in.  Main character is a hit man, a good father, but a hit man.  Couldn't find a story line.

This thread needs to be resurrected to include "The Day the Earth Stood Still" with Keanu Reaves.  I am having trouble forgiving all involved for what they did to my favorite childhood movie.

Quote from: James Rondon on Sun Jun 12, 2005 - 22:36:49
You're kidding... Right?

My son who was saved, but backslid saw it, and for 30 straight hours he cried...  He wept openly and bitterly... He called me over and over, and could not speak... He repented of his sins and has not looked back since. 

I think the devil hated that movie...   Even if my son was the only one who repented and returned to Christ.  I praise God for The Passion of The Christ". 

Quote from: marc on Sat May 16, 2009 - 22:38:10
This thread needs to be resurrected to include "The Day the Earth Stood Still" with Keanu Reaves.  I am having trouble forgiving all involved for what they did to my favorite childhood movie.

"Klaatu barada nikto."  Brother...   

QuoteThe Passion is a movie I think hits bottom . Way too violent , written by Roman Catholics , seems they enjoy bloodshed.  Wow! why would someone want to see it???

Absurd at best!!!

A group of us were treated by a couple who were mutual friends of all of us. We went out to dinner and then to see The Passion, not very long after it's initial release. It was about 10-15 of us, all ages, all Protestants and believers of varying degree of faith, some were not church goers and some were former Catholics...but I stray.

What I want to say is this..... my wife and I got our Cokes, Popcorn and candy and were poised to enjoy a great movie.....

....what we got instead and were not prepared for was the movie going experience of a lifetime, that being an exquisitely remarkable portrayal of that which Jesus endured for our sakes.

With popcorn put down, soda and candy put aside, our jaws dropped for the duration of the event and we were drawn into the events of the Passion in a way I am ashamed to say, we all should have been able to visualize and experience through a meditative reflective reading of Isaiah's prophecy regarding the suffering Messiah ( Isa 53 , Davids account in Psalm 22 and of course the New Testament accounts.

To say it was too bloody is to not know that a thorough reading of the bible would reveal that the real events were actually much much worse!

Needless to say I have never watched the movie again....not because I did not enjoy it but because out of deep reverence for all that the Lord suffered for me, its hard for me to bear in the context of a movie because I tend to equate movies with recreation, entertainment or distraction.
This event was none of that and far more than a good story but rather the defining event of Gods interaction with mankind presented in a spectacularly brilliant and convincing manner.
As a side note, this movie helped me to appreciate the truth that God's people are in all denominations. In doing so it helped me to embrace my Catholic brothers and sisters to a greater degree than I did before seeing how God used Mel Gibson to do something never before achieved on film to the degree of this film. The few traditionally held Catholic inferences into the story line were very minor in the overall scheme of the movie and by most accounts very easy to overlook  

Aside from the human frailties of Mel Gibson, God definitely used him in a great way in seeing this project through to fruition and I thank God for it and commend Mr Gibson for defying all the odds against his lifelong dream

I do intend to watch it again at least one more time ...one day, but this time properly prayed up and prepared for the experience        

How many times can I vote for that last Indiana Jones movie?  That was just...sad....to see them take a classic concept and make it completely retarded.

As many as you want.  I'm currently watching "Temple of Doom"in mythology class and using it as a springboard to talk not only about Indian mythology (Shiva is mentioned, a statue of Hanuman makes an appearance, and Kali plays a major part) but to talk about western views of eastern mythology/religion and bring colonialism into the mix.  I hadn't realized how heavily influenced this was by Kipling, btw.  Anyway, this movie, supposedly the least of the first three and disowned by Speilberg, is (for all its racist overtones) one rollicking good movie.

And then there's "Crystal Skull".  As far as I'm concerned, this movie never existed.  I remember hearing for years about the search for the perfect script, and this is what they came up with?  Ugh.

We watched revolutionary Road .  It was slow and horrible.

I agree about Titanic. I didn't bother watching the last 20-30 minutes or so. I thought it was horrible.

Just a drive by.....Michael Moore doesn't make documentaries. He makes propaganda.

Of course, that's just my opinion and likely has no basis in reality.

Quote from: HRoberson on Tue Jun 23, 2009 - 23:51:52
Just a drive by.....Michael Moore doesn't make documentaries. He makes propaganda.

Of course, that's just my opinion and likely has no basis in reality.

I'm not a big Michael Moore fan, but I did like the movie "Canadian Bacon."

Quote from: marc on Thu May 28, 2009 - 07:50:15
As many as you want.  I'm currently watching "Temple of Doom"in mythology class and using it as a springboard to talk not only about Indian mythology (Shiva is mentioned, a statue of Hanuman makes an appearance, and Kali plays a major part) but to talk about western views of eastern mythology/religion and bring colonialism into the mix.  I hadn't realized how heavily influenced this was by Kipling, btw.  Anyway, this movie, supposedly the least of the first three and disowned by Speilberg, is (for all its racist overtones) one rollicking good movie.

And then there's "Crystal Skull".  As far as I'm concerned, this movie never existed.  I remember hearing for years about the search for the perfect script, and this is what they came up with?  Ugh.

I never liked Temple of Doom, but I rewatched all 3 of the old movies before going to the newest one.  It wasn't as horrible as I remembered.  The goofy gross-out foods scene is still one of the worst scenes in any movie ever, though.

But compared to Crystal Skull, Temple of Doom is like a beacon of light in the murky blackness.

Quote from: standnawe on Sun Jun 12, 2005 - 21:31:13
The Passion is a movie I think hits bottom . Way too violent , written by Roman Catholics , seems they enjoy bloodshed.  Wow! why would someone want to see it???

You do realize the story of the Passion is violent and does involve bloodshed. That is the story. Christ's blood is shed. That's the whole point of it ... unless you're Protestant?

O Brother, Where Art Thou?is the worst movie ever made period! Boring and horrible!


Funny thing is my husband actually liked it. lol 

Quote from: poohgirl on Mon Sep 14, 2009 - 20:08:07
O Brother, Where Art Thou?is the worst movie ever made period! Boring and horrible!


Funny thing is my husband actually liked it. lol 

My husband loved that movie!  I "hated" it....watched it as a rental so I just found something better to do!

The absolute worst movies I've seen are:  Jim Carrey's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004), "Joe Dirt" starring David Spade, and "Jackass 2" (I have NO idea WHY we went to see that one.....we walked out of the theater within 10 to 15 minutes!---So we didn't actually "see" it.  Thank Goodness!)

We also did not like "Reveloutionary Road"....it was real "downer".

Happy Movie Hunting!

Quote from: poohgirl on Mon Sep 14, 2009 - 20:08:07
O Brother, Where Art Thou?is the worst movie ever made period! Boring and horrible!


Funny thing is my husband actually liked it. lol 

Probably in my top 20 of all time.  I've watched it over and over.

Quote from: poohgirl on Mon Sep 14, 2009 - 20:08:07
O Brother, Where Art Thou?is the worst movie ever made period! Boring and horrible!


Funny thing is my husband actually liked it. lol 

I agree ...its a really bad movie

The worst? How about the Big Lebowski?

Quote from: marc on Tue Sep 15, 2009 - 09:22:39

Quote from: poohgirl on Mon Sep 14, 2009 - 20:08:07
O Brother, Where Art Thou?is the worst movie ever made period! Boring and horrible!


Funny thing is my husband actually liked it. lol 

Probably in my top 20 of all time.  I've watched it over and over.

Really? It must be a man thing, because the few that I know who liked the movie have been men.
I don't like stereotyping men this or women this, but in this case............

Quote from: poohgirl on Tue Sep 15, 2009 - 19:23:14

Quote from: marc on Tue Sep 15, 2009 - 09:22:39

Quote from: poohgirl on Mon Sep 14, 2009 - 20:08:07
O Brother, Where Art Thou?is the worst movie ever made period! Boring and horrible!


Funny thing is my husband actually liked it. lol 

Probably in my top 20 of all time.  I've watched it over and over.

Really? It must be a man thing, because the few that I know who liked the movie have been men.
I don't like stereotyping men this or women this, but in this case............

I have a gilfriend that is nuts for music - expensive sound systems, the works - she learned appreciation from an ex,  like fine wines ----and she is nuts for this movie!!
I'm not.

No one can possibly put O Brother in the bottom 15, unless they have never watched John Wayne or Nicolas Cage act, or have never seen Milo & Otis.

Quote from: Gary on Wed Sep 16, 2009 - 08:55:03
No one can possibly put O Brother in the bottom 15, unless they have never watched John Wayne or Nicolas Cage act, or have never seen Milo & Otis.

LOL    John Wayne?  Seen a couple of his movies on cable.  Nicolas Cage? Some of his movies are good, some are just weird.   National Treasure was great!

Never seen or heard of Milo & Otis.

Speaking of worst movies "Fools Gold" is another bad movie.

Quote from: Tandemlady on Tue Sep 15, 2009 - 08:17:08
My husband loved that movie!  I "hated" it....watched it as a rental so I just found something better to do!

The absolute worst movies I've seen are:  Jim Carrey's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004), "Joe Dirt" starring David Spade, and "Jackass 2" (I have NO idea WHY we went to see that one.....we walked out of the theater within 10 to 15 minutes!---So we didn't actually "see" it.  Thank Goodness!)

How can you hate Eternal Sunshine?  IMO one of the best concepts for a script ever.  The acting was fine.  The film seriously needed a better score, though.

Jackass movies...I don't get it either.

I didn't care for "O Brother," even though I generally like Clooney's stuff.  The scene in Ocean's 12? 13? 17? where Julia Roberts is impersonating Julia Roberts is classic.

A movie you hate isn't that bad.  It's the movie that you forgot you'd seen that's really bad.

Milo & Otis...oh yeah, I did see that.  I only remember that it had a pug in it.

Quote from: Gary on Wed Sep 16, 2009 - 08:55:03
No one can possibly put O Brother in the bottom 15, unless they have never watched John Wayne or Nicolas Cage act, or have never seen Milo & Otis.

John Wayne?  Nick Cage?  They both have good movies.  Being a bad actor doesn't necessarily mean your films are all horrible.

Keanu Reeves, even though he's arguably the worst actor in the history of ever, somehow manages to wind up in a large number of movies that are actually quite entertaining.

Having said that...  "A Scanner Darkly" is one of the worst movies ever made.  Whoever thought shooting a movie about drug use from the perspective of the guy whose brains are fried should be flogged.

Jarrod

Quote from: Wycliffes_Shillelagh on Tue Oct 20, 2009 - 20:34:46

Quote from: Gary on Wed Sep 16, 2009 - 08:55:03
No one can possibly put O Brother in the bottom 15, unless they have never watched John Wayne or Nicolas Cage act, or have never seen Milo & Otis.

John Wayne?  Nick Cage?  They both have good movies.  Being a bad actor doesn't necessarily mean your films are all horrible.

Keanu Reeves, even though he's arguably the worst actor in the history of ever, somehow manages to wind up in a large number of movies that are actually quite entertaining.

Having said that...  "A Scanner Darkly" is one of the worst movies ever made.  Whoever thought shooting a movie about drug use from the perspective of the guy whose brains are fried should be flogged.

Jarrod

I turned "A Scanner Darkly" off after a few minutes.

"Land of the Lost" with Will Ferrell.  I should have known better ... I'm NOT a Will Ferrell fan (except for "Elf").  While the character "Chaka" was kinda fun, there were just too many innuendos that were totally unrelated to the "plot".  Just a shame ... could have been a fun movie. 

And I completely loved "Milo & Otis" & hated "O Brother"!  Guess we're all made up a little differently, huh?