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The Passion Recut By David DiCerto Catholic News Service The slightly-less-violent revision is missing roughly six minutes of the movie's bloodiest scenes -- specifically the scourging and crucifixion sequences -- softening the film's graphic nature a bit without eviscerating its emotional and spiritual poignancy. Even with the cuts, however, the cumulative effect is still too intense for young children and those sensitive to violence, though perhaps some parents may now feel it appropriate for older adolescents. After screening "The Passion Recut," the Motion Picture Association of America felt that the original R rating should stand, so Gibson has decided to release the new version unrated. The film, with subtitles, includes gory scenes of torture and crucifixion, a suicide and some frightening images. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III -- adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. A full review of "The Passion of the Christ" can be found on the Web at: www.usccb.org/movies/index.htm, by clicking on "Archived Movie Reviews," or at: www.catholicnews.com/data/movies/04mv276.htm. - - - DiCerto is on the staff of the Office for Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. END Copyright (c) 2005 Catholic News Service/USCCB. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed. CNS · 3211 Fourth St NE · Washington DC 20017 · 202.541.3250 |
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