Saw The Passion. Spaghetti Western meets/meats Braveheart. Too much gore, too little perspective. Many people die horrible deaths. Few offer a way of life. Even fewer involve resurrection.
The story of Jesus should be 30% before his death, 10% his crucifixion, and 60% afterward. The Passion is 10% before, 85% scourging and crucifixion, and 5% afterward.
2 of 5 stars -- wait till it comes to TV, and respect its R rating by putting the kids at the other end of the house and showing them Jesus Christ Superstar.