Two small things stood out to me. One was the overly stoic portrayal of Mary. She was basically emotionless through the whole ordeal. I thought that was unrealistic. The other thing was a very small part of short scene where Jesus is laughing and talking to Mary about a table he was building. It was really interesting and different to see Jesus portrayed in such a human way. I think it's hard for us to see Him that way, but it makes it that much more real.
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. --Hebrews 4:15
I think its one of the opening scenes, Jesus showing his mother a table he had built. I liked that, too. The other scene I shudder to remember is Mary running to pick up a baby Jesus who has fallen while trying to run.
ReplyDeleteI have only watched it once. Craig has tried to get me to watch it again, & I may someday. I remember Mary seeming kind of in shock throughout the trial & crucifixion. A good one to watch that brings out the real human lives of Mary & Joseph is "The Nativity Story". The ostracism Mary faced as her pregnancy showed, the very difficult journey to Bethlehem (even pickpockets in the city), Joseph's feelings when he discovers his betrothed is pregnant, the fear that the Nazareth Jews lived in because of the tax collectors - you should try to watch it.