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Jewish Buffalo News Movie Critic rated this 1/2 out of 5 stars.

posted 2 years ago by davebuffalo (3099)
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Out of 20 years reading his reviews, it's the lowest score I ever saw him give
a movie. Biased much?

His name is Jeff Simon, in case you wonder how I know his religion!

[–] onemanarmy82 (1764) 2 years ago

I’m surprised at the half. What is your point at putting his religion, OP?

[–] davebuffalo (3099) 2 years ago

Um, maybe that it was a slightly biased review since Jews don’t believe the story of Jesus? He should have recused himself from the assignment.

[–] onemanarmy82 (1764) 2 years ago

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[–] [deleted] 2 years ago

1/2 star is ridiculous. The cinematography alone is worth a star or two. The film's score (which was Oscar nominated) was very well done and Jim Caviezel's performance is excellent.

[–] Phids (326) 2 years ago

When the film came out, Mel Gibson came under attack in the press and elsewhere for alleged "Antisemitism". I think it was quite clear there this film became a clashing point for the right-left culture wars, so a cinematic portrayal of the most important story in Christianity was the target of the left's ire.