Greggy Gloom Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/09/09/adl-responds-mel-gibson-maccabee-film/ The Anti-Defamation League has officially responded to the news that Mel Gibson and Warner Bros. are cooperating to make a film based on the life of Judah Maccabee, the Jewish religious hero whose revolt against the Seleucid Empire is celebrated each Hannukah. In an official statement, the ADL?s national director Abraham H. Foxman says: We would have hoped that Warner Bros. could have found someone better than Mel Gibson to direct or perhaps even star in a film on the life of the Jewish historical icon Judah Maccabee. As a hero of the Jewish people and a universal hero in the struggle for religious liberty, Judah Maccabee deserves better. It would be a travesty to have the story of the Maccabees told by one who has no respect and sensitivity for other people?s religious views. Not only has Mel Gibson shown outward antagonism toward Jews and Judaism in his public statements and actions, but his previous attempt to bring biblical history to life on the screen was marred by anti-Semitism. Rather than listen to respected religious leaders, both Christian and Jewish, who voiced concerns then about the insensitive elements of his depiction of the last hours and crucifixion of Jesus, Gibson showed contempt for those voices and refused to make changes that might have helped turn his passion of hate into a passion of love. While we do not argue with Mel Gibson?s right to make this film, we still strongly believe that Warner Bros. should reconsider Gibson?s involvement in this project. Oh, this is gonna be good. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 probably a part of "rebuilding his image". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuhgeddaboudit Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 To gain his pride back? A way of apologizing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggy Gloom Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 If he ends up sticking to the project, it will be a good film, no doubt. He is a terrific director. I truly hope he will be able to resurrect his career, but I just don't see this as an appropriate trial balloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I still don't see how Passion was anti-Semitic. The Jews played a large role in getting the guy crucified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluephoria Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 This is a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I still don't see how Passion was anti-Semitic. The Jews played a large role in getting the guy crucified. Because people need to complain about everything. They havent even seen the movie, yet they are against it. There are plenty of people that were worse than Mel that the Jews don't seem to have a problem with. Walt Disney was a huge Anti-Semetic, yet they still pay to go to his theme parks, watch his movies and never say anything about him. Mel Gibson will probably make this a great film too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I liked Apocalypto a lot. Never saw Passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I liked Apocalypto a lot. Never saw Passion I still want to see this. Passion was a decent movie, it was just hard to pay attention to what was going on in the movie and try to read the yellow captions that blended into the movie too easily and were up there for too short of a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Apocalypto was really freakin violent lol. Still had a good story though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I still want to see this. Passion was a decent movie, it was just hard to pay attention to what was going on in the movie and try to read the yellow captions that blended into the movie too easily and were up there for too short of a time. I think we all know the story LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 yeah there were captions in Apocalypto as well because all the dialogue was in Mayan, I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I think we all know the story LOL. Yes, but its distracting trying to read and watch a movie at the same time, especially when the captions match the background and flow too quickly. By the middle of the movie, I just kind of watched and didnt bother trying to read the captions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Apocolypto was long, but IMO brilliant. Never seen passion, don't really care to either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Mel Gibson is one hell of a director and film maker, no one can take that away from him no matter how many racist rants he makes. ESPECIALLY historical, hero driven epics is what he is best at. So from that angle he's a great choice, but then ofc because of his rants and anti semitic remarks i can see why ppl are upset. Braveheart is one of the best movies of all time and Apocalypto is IMO the most underrated movie of all time. It's brilliant and most ppl haven't even seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Mel Gibson is one hell of a director and film maker, no one can take that away from him no matter how many racist rants he makes. ESPECIALLY historical, hero driven epics is what he is best at. So from that angle he's a great choice, but then ofc because of his rants and anti semitic remarks i can see why ppl are upset. Braveheart is one of the best movies of all time and Apocalypto is IMO the most underrated movie of all time. It's brilliant and most ppl haven't even seen it. ^This. Guy managed to turn WIlliam Wallace into a hero. Wallace was more of a plundering rapist land pirate than hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 is Gibson supposed to be playing Macabbee or just directing the movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Walt Disney was a huge Anti-Semetic, yet they still pay to go to his theme parks, watch his movies and never say anything about him. This was never really proven and there's circumstancial evidence at best. More: http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1623/was-walt-disney-a-fascist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 This was never really proven and there's circumstancial evidence at best. More: http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1623/was-walt-disney-a-fascist There were some audio tapes of him saying anti-semetic things. I heard it on the radio one day, I dont know where to find them though. Same with Nixon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizz GAWD Lav No Cap FrFr Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I liked Apocalypto a lot. Never saw Passion I really liked Apocalypto, it was a pretty unique film in a day and age where said films don't get approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I still don't see how Passion was anti-Semitic. The Jews played a large role in getting the guy crucified. "the jews are responsible for all the wars in the world." -Mel Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 yeah the large Jewish populations of Korea and Vietnam caused those wars as well lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 if we as jews didnt boycott their restaraunts because last time we got takeout they didnt seal the food properly, none of that wouldve happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggy Gloom Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 I also hope they get the guy's name right. It's Judas Maccabeus not the Americanized Judah Maccabee. I can hear some Brooklyn Jew trying to pronounce the latter, and it's not pretty. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 "the jews are responsible for all the wars in the world." -Mel Gibson So tell me again how the MOVIE Passion was anti Semetic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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