Date: 3/2/2004 9:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 45630
It's not a children's movie period. It is not intended for children so I don't see the need to take children to see it. Besides which that movie is very long. It would take a miracle to keep them sitting in that seat for all of that time. Hang on the movie is about a guy who did miracles. I see things are all falling into place.  |
Date: 3/2/2004 9:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 55582
i think that kids 12 and over should see it my 12 year old cousion saw it with me when i went to go see it  |
Date: 3/2/2004 10:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 30477
It seems to me that the film was intended solely for adults, and that someone not yet mature in their Christianity, like a twelve-year-old, would not be able to enjoy the same religious experience as would an adult. For that reason, I think it's invalid to justify showing such a graphic movie to a child by calling it a religious experience, but I suppose it's ultimately up to the parent's discretion, anyway.  |
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Date: 3/2/2004 10:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 45630
Head jeff's floating it isn't up to the parent if it has a M15+ rating on it.lol. |
Date: 3/2/2004 10:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 43807
i just saw this movie,just got out, i feel soo nauseated. I dont think kids should half of the people i talked to afterward told me they felt sick to.  |
Date: 3/2/2004 10:11:00 PM
From Authorid: 30051
I was going to bring my son to see it. His Dad saw it and advised against it. I saw it today and I am so glad I didn't take him to see it. That movie was SO powerful. My eyes burn from crying. I have NEVER been so moved by anything in my whole life. No kids should not see it..Until they undestand why that happened.  |
Date: 3/2/2004 10:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 62146
It is very graphic. a middle age woman faited seeing it.twelve and theirteen might be alright but then once they 13 they have the choice to decide their religion. it should be their choice no matter what age they are.  |
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Date: 3/2/2004 10:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 62146
but of cores if they are under the agof 13 no way. they can't see it. |
Date: 3/2/2004 10:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
Would a parent let their child, or want their child to watch gore and violence? Regardless od representation, the thought here should be about "movies", not faith or religion, Mel Gibson has a church, how he instructs his children in faith is pretty much given, how he instructs the masses is our descision, if I had children under age, NO, they would not see this film, and historically, whatever was the trend of delivering execution in that timeline, it shouldn't be a film for a child. Many of his productions are bloody, gory and shocking, and I wonder how many his own children have veiwed?  |
Date: 3/3/2004 12:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 62552
Well I guess that if you were a a serious Christian then it shouldn't bother you. My friend only went and saw it BECAUSE of the violence, anyway. She's an athiest. >>Bageera<<  |
Date: 3/3/2004 5:07:00 AM
From Authorid: 18527
It's Rated R  |
Date: 3/3/2004 7:27:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
I agree with you guys = kids shouldn't be seeing be seeing this movie. Cosmic - I think even twelve and thirteen is too young - unless parents take their children aside, and talk to them before and after the movie about what they saw, then the child is being witness to something that they shouldn't be....You're right Brenda - I wouldn't let my kid see this movie just like I wouldn't let himw see "Die Hard."  |
Date: 3/3/2004 7:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 23075
they are NOT letting ANY children in to see it where I live...they are actually checking everyones ID to make sure they are 18 or older  |
Date: 3/3/2004 9:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 11240
Hey, did children SEE the ACTUAL Crucifixtion of Christ? I'd be willing to bet there were kids there. Should kids see the movie? That is totally and wholly the FUNCTION of their parents to decide. God Bless.  |
Date: 3/3/2004 11:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 16671
OH please, parents allow their children to see movies such as wizard of oz, which has a house falling on a witch. They allow them to play all these video games that are filled with violence, they even let them watch all these jason verse freddy movies that are filled with killing and blood and gore. I havent seen the movie, but if it is like the bible,there is only one scene that is violent. How about documentries seen in school, such as the diary of anne frank, or true life footage of the wars we have had, or the holocost, things that are part of history, the kids are being shown. Are you going to start banning books as well?  |
Date: 3/3/2004 12:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 51285
I'm a young teen too. it's no big for me...i'm into horror movies, slashers if you will, so the blood and violence wouldnt get to me. it just depends what context its in.  |
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Date: 3/3/2004 1:03:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
FB - Actually, most of the movie is filled with some of the most violent images ever put on screen. I still haven't seen a video game where the protagonist's skin gets lashed off nor where blood is completely splattered endlessly in our faces. To compare The Wizard of Oz to The Passion of the Christ is the like comparing apples to oranges. But ultimately, you're right Deb, it's up to the parents to decide. There's a reason a movie is rated the way it is rated. |
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Date: 3/3/2004 1:05:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
And no FB, I'm not suggesting we ban books. The government already has. (See: Lady Chatterly's Lover, Brave New World, Harry Potter, etc, etc.) |
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Date: 3/3/2004 1:07:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
Actually some of those books have been banned by the goverment. Harry Potter, however, was banned by school and parents' grops alike because of "suggestions of witchcraft." Let's not get into THAT can of worms. |
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Date: 3/3/2004 3:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 16671
Mike, when did harry potter get banned? And I've not heard of these others getting banned? Now, I do not like harry potter, due to the amount of witchcraft in it, but I certainly dont go for banning books. Because once they start where would they end? OK, i just seen your other comment. No lets not get into that can of worms, as I do agree with schools taking some books out simply because the parents really are not able to watch what their child is reading and many parents do not want their children reading harry potter. My grandson has read it, and he is a christian, but then I was able to explain things to him when he had questions. Did I like him reading it? No, but ya know kids, if ya tell them they cant read something then that is what they will strive to read. He is almost twelve, and I'd rather have them read something, get it out of their system and explain then them doing it behind my back. |
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Date: 3/3/2004 3:55:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
"Lady Chatterly's Lover" was banned because it was "pornographic." "Brave New World" was banned because it was "anti-government." As for the "Harry Potter" series, the debates will forever continue about witchcraft and such. And you're right about if you tell kids one thing, they'll do the other. Just like the media and people endlessly discussing the controversy surrounding "The Passion..." will no doubt interest kids to see the film. |
Date: 3/3/2004 5:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 22080
oh my god, i was watching movies 3 times worse than that at 4! and im normal, more mature than half the kids my age that are sheltered  |
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Date: 3/3/2004 5:34:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
Hmm, Jestr, I'd be interested to know which movies. |
Date: 3/4/2004 6:49:00 AM
From Authorid: 59876
by the time i was 12 and 13 i was watching whatever i wanted with the exception of pornography. maturity is a factor.  |
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Date: 3/4/2004 2:58:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
EXCUSE me. |
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Date: 3/6/2004 9:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 30051
I just have to add if you have NOT seen the movie, You really don't have much ground to stand on. |
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Date: 3/7/2004 11:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 59876
excuse me what? |
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Date: 3/7/2004 11:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 59876
i plan to shelter my son as much as necessary without smothering him. let's be realistic though, sometimes reality is worse than what you might see on television with the exception of the news, which i didn't really watch. other than that, there wasn't anything on television that was going to be more shocking or more traumatizing than what was going on at home. my dad was nuts and we never knew when he might go over the edge. with the exception of news, documentries, etc, television is just fiction brought to life. sometimes it is a great excape. most kids watch too much t.v. anyway. i find books are better. |
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Date: 3/8/2004 9:02:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
You can put down your finger Cory...I did see it, and even posted a review of it. Do I need to be Christian or Catholic to "get it"? |
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Date: 3/8/2004 9:04:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
Yes, reality is usually worse than the movies and television. But since this movie is based on supposed reality, it's a very gray area where to draw the line. |
Date: 3/8/2004 9:15:00 AM
From Authorid: 30051
My finger?? I was not refering to you anyhow. I was talking about FB,,she said she had not seen it yet..I got a finger for you |
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Date: 3/8/2004 10:32:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29387
Lol my bad...you can put your finger down now lol... |
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Date: 3/8/2004 11:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 16671
Coryann, I never said anything about NOT seeing the movie, so why the hostility? |
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Date: 3/9/2004 10:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 30051
FB..I was not trying to come across hostile..But you DID say "I havent seen the movie, but if it is like the bible,there is only one scene that is violent." I'm just saying if you have not seen it you don't really understand the impact it could have on a child. I was all for my son seeing it..UNTIL I saw it. |
