Oh dear. Does a certain movie mean we can’t make fun of Mel Gibson anymore?

If I were to play a free-association game using the image of Mel Gibson, the words and phrases that most readily come to mind are: “Crackpot,” “Braveheart,” “Cute bum.” And “Aaaaaaagh his poor wife has had, like, a million kids!”

After today, I’d be lying to myself if I didn’t add the word “brilliant.”

“The Passion of the Christ” is not for everyone. It’s not easily digestible, especially if you’re gore-intolerant. It’s certainly not perfect. It’s heavy-handed at times, and occasionally slips into melodrama.

But it’s still amazing. Read More »