Very early in the story line, Buck is kidnapped by Manuel, one of the gardener's helpers, who's major weakness was gambling. ... Buck loved his 'master', John Thorton who saved Buck's life from Hal, Buck's master, prior to this event. ...

• Word Count: 406
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The film open's in the Garden of Olives where Jesus went to pray after the last supper. ... Artistically, "Passion" is unbalanced for it shows so much agony and brutality while almost no portion of peace and love, which Christianity promotes, can be found. Yet the physical pain is so vividly and effectively illustrated that it moves me beyond any speech about peace and love. ... Thus, this is a movie about love, hope, faith, and forgiveness. ...

• Word Count: 710
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School