By his wounds, we were healed.

Starring: Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov, Francesco De Vito, Mattia Sbragia, Luca Lionello, Hristo Shopov, Fabio Sartor

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Forgive them, Father. They know not what they do." - Jesus

Why watch this? Director Mel Gibson makes sure you feel each lash of the whip as Jesus endures his final trial on earth.

Plot Summary: This painful film depicts the final twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life, beginning with his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, Jesus is arrested and taken before the Jewish leaders and then Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor. Despite Pilate's attempts to release him, Jesus is condemned to death and subjected to severe beatings before being crucified on Calvary.

Dad's Preview: This powerful film rendition of Christ's last days and crucifixion will leave a painful impression on viewers. It juxtaposes tender beauty and unbearable brutality. It also shows Gibson's deft hand at visceral direction. James Caviezel is unforgettable as The Christ. Warning: the scourging of Jesus is very violent and hard to watch.

Icon Productions; Newmarket Films