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The ratings are there to indicate the amount of offensive content, such as violence. The Passion is the first R rated movie in grossing at #9 overall, the next R rated movie is The Matrix Reloaded at #24. Obviously violence is not the key selling point for movies, but the quality of the film itself.John H. said:Bio:
The ratings are only a guide.
And ratings given are done so as not to interfere with the gross profits of the film. As with most anything it is all about the money.
John H.
brogers said:The ratings are there to indicate the amount of offensive content, such as violence. The Passion is the first R rated movie in grossing at #9 overall, the next R rated movie is The Matrix Reloaded at #24. Obviously violence is not the key selling point for movies, but the quality of the film itself.
3 of the top 5 grossing movies in the US are PG. Violent films like E.T. and Shrek 2.
Every MAJOR (Greece, Rome, etc.) kingdom that worship anything other than Jesus or his father is gone! When Jesus died there were like what 360 christans? Look at how many there are now. The people who worshiped Cronus and Zeus tormented Christians, now they are Christians. ForemanRules, I dont think theres a god, I know theres a God! Foreman come back after u study the Roman Empire from 500 B.C to 500 A.D.ForemanRules said:The passion was a huge film because most people are simple minded and still believe in Cronus, Zeus, Jesus, or whoever is the Deity on the millennium.
god hand said:Every MAJOR (Greece, Rome, etc.) kingdom that worship anything other than Jesus or his father is gone! When Jesus died there were like what 360 christans? Look at how many there are now. The people who worshiped Cronus and Zeus tormented Christians, now they are Christians. ForemanRules, I dont think theres a god, I know theres a God! Foreman come back after u study the Roman Empire from 500 B.C to 500 A.D.
ForemanRules said:Dream on, Cronus is about to make a big comeback!
name another major movie made about Christ. you cant. you say there is one, but dont name specifics. also mel went and donated money for a chuch to be built with some of the money. and if violence was such an issue for it being successful, why was there enough pressure for a re-release with the violence removed? people are interested in Christ. thats how it is.John H. said:Hi Brogers,
I can assure you I am not at all dellusional.
I stand by what I said. Movies about the Passion of Christ have been made before without the violence and did not sell nearly as well or were as "popular".
The pre-"publication" hype certainly did help sell the movie but the "ignorance" and "closed-mindedness" AND hysteria AND desperation of "religious" zealots and desperate people helped too because they are so lacking in their personal lives and so terrified of the unknown they are willing to accept or swallowing anything shoved their way or "shoved down their throats" as a panacea...
The movie would not have done nearly so well had it not been immersed in violence.
And what did Mel Gibson DO with the MILLIONS he made on the movie and at the expense of those that saw it - expense personal and real and imagined with and within each person...
You mention I should make a movie with violence - I have seen and experience more than I ever care to relate in war and I am not in the "business" of using others at their expense for my personal wealth - and that includes monetarily and personally. I DO NOT and NEVER WILL USE people. That does, however, seem to be to be the "going thing" in today's world and the current measure of "success"... I want no part of that crap.
And I am NOT that kind of person.
Take Care, John H.
well you got it half right.ForemanRules said:When I was 12 I believed in Santa and Jesus, then I grew up.
bio-chem said:name another major movie made about Christ. you cant. you say there is one, but dont name specifics. also mel went and donated money for a chuch to be built with some of the money. and if violence was such an issue for it being successful, why was there enough pressure for a re-release with the violence removed? people are interested in Christ. thats how it is.
john you idiot, i was quoting a movie. billy madison, i mean hell dude are you so wrapped up in your delusional furry that you completly miss a joke?John H. said:Bio:
What makes you think I would want "points" from you? Nothing could be further from the truth.
I stand by what I said because it is true. Period.
God and I have a very good relationship. "Religion" - I would take to the dump.
John H.
so believers in God are simple minded? what has your athiesm gotten you?ForemanRules said:The passion was a huge film because most people are simple minded and still believe in Cronus, Zeus, Jesus, or whoever is the Deity on the millennium.
bio-chem said:so believers in God are simple minded? what has your athiesm gotten you?
and i feel religion has given me all of the same things.ForemanRules said:It has taught me that life is beautiful and all types of people are worthwhile to know. It has freed me from the judge mental and hateful ways of almost all organized religions.
bio-chem said:john you idiot, i was quoting a movie. billy madison, i mean hell dude are you so wrapped up in your delusional furry that you completly miss a joke?
ForemanRules said:The Greatest Story Ever told
ForemanRules said:It has taught me that life is beautiful and all types of people are worthwhile to know. It has freed me from the judge mental and hateful ways of almost all organized religions.
christians didnt crucify Christ you idiot. christians are his followers. it was the Jews who crucified him under Roman authority. its interesting how well someone who doesnt know the facts can twist them.John H. said:Bio:
The only "joke" I have know a "christian" to "pull" was the one where they crucified Christ - remember it was the religious zealots and the politicians that murdered Him.
It is not ME that is "delusional" I can assure you.
John H.
John H what tha hell made u say some stupid shit like that?bio-chem said:christians didnt crucify Christ you idiot. christians are his followers. it was the Jews who crucified him under Roman authority. its interesting how well someone who doesnt know the facts can twist them.
U blame people hate on religion, but u clearly forgot about how much people can hate because of skin color, nationality, etc. If there was no religion the world would still be the same.ForemanRules said:It has taught me that life is beautiful and all types of people are worthwhile to know. It has freed me from the judge mental and hateful ways of almost all organized religions.
bio-chem said:christians didnt crucify Christ you idiot. christians are his followers. it was the Jews who crucified him under Roman authority. its interesting how well someone who doesnt know the facts can twist them.
god hand said:John H what tha hell made u say some stupid shit like that?
god hand said:U blame people hate on religion, but u clearly forgot about how much people can hate because of skin color, nationality, etc. If there was no religion the world would still be the same.
John H. said:Hi god hand,
Guys NEED to BE TRULY HAPPY.
Take Care, John H.
U make it sound like people would not hate each other if there was no religion? Thats damn stupid.John H. said:Hi god hand,
While I am sure Foreman can and does speak for himself I MUST say: "religion" more often than not is AT THE HEART of the hatred, bigotry, narrowmindedness, tunnel-vision, etc. Yes, people ALSO hate because of skin color, nationality, etc.
I wish I had the power because if I did I would want to eradicate abuse of ALL others, especially children, politics AND "religion" from the face of the earth. THINK ABOUT what this would would be like WITHOUT these things. How MUCH BETTER off everyone WOULD BE.
Take Care, John H.
god hand said:Hmmm....I wonder what makes u happy? A dick up the ass?![]()
god hand said:U make it sound like people would not hate each other if there was no religion? Thats damn stupid.
John H. said:Hi God hand,
Actually by eliminating "religion" it WOULD eliminate a LOT of hatred, bigotry, etc. I'd like to give it an honest try...
"Religion" IS the cause of a lot of it. And please do not get this confused. I am not saying eliminate God I am saying eliminate "religion"...
Take Care, John H.
god hand said:Yeah I know what tha fuc your saying. And yes your right, BUT! There would be no reason to do any good deeds. If I didnt believe in God, I would have killed many people by now and trust me, I'm not the only one. Thats y the world would be the same if not worse. Y would I fear my wrong doing or the pain I bring others, if I believed there was no judgment for my wrong doing? The only thing keeping a LOT of people from doing evil is there religion! If people didnt fear and believe in eternal damnation, they would be a lot worse! I'm talking about evil! I could easily grab a glock and robbed the corner store with no problem. And trust me John H, I'm NOT the only person like this!