"The Passion of the Christ" by Mel Gibson, tells the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, describing his arrest, trial, crucifixion and death. One of the most popular religious films of modern times, it therefore becomes susceptible to criticism. Although the film is based on the stories contained in the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, there are many exaggerations and unbiblical elements in the film. This is not unexpected, given that it is a film, but the graphic details of the film's brutality and anti-Semitic theme are the most publicly criticized elements of the film. The Passion highlights the brutality that Jesus endured to give himself for his people, but at the same time in the film it is the Jews who mourn his death. During several scenes of the Passion of the Christ, there are elements such as characters, themes and motifs that are not found in the gospels, but are in the film to add more dramatic elements. One of the most common arguments about The Passion is that it focuses on the intentional blaming of the Jews for the death of Jesus Christ. Throughout the film, and particularly in the scenes where he is held before Pontius Pilate and Caiaphus, Jesus is rebuked and accused of blasphemy by his own people, a concept that is not explicitly discussed in the Bible. However, it is obvious in the film and in the Bible that Jesus has no ill intentions or threats towards anyone, yet he becomes the enemy. The implicit reason for this is that the Jews rejected Jesus and God. But why are the ideas of love and freedom that Jesus promotes, in the film and in the Bible, so evil and unacceptable according to the people and the high priests? At the latest t...... middle of paper...... that the whole Earth experiences the consequences of his crucifixion and death. Furthermore, in the gospel of Luke, we note that one of the crucified thieves asks Jesus: "Remember me when you come into your kingdom", and Jesus accepts his recognition. In the film, the other thief laughs at this conversation, and a crow lands on his cross and gouges out his eyes. This is not detailed in the gospels, but is added in the film as a sign of karma. The slight differences between The Passion of the Christ and the gospel stories are made to create a more dramatic sensation for the viewer. The addition of devils and Satan to the story adds more emotion and highlights Jesus' dedication to his people. Overall, the differences between the stories serve to show a more creative depiction of the sacrifice and determination Jesus gave for his people.