Brad Pitt compares Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ to 'L. Ron Hubbard propaganda'

He did, however, praise Apocalypto

Brad Pitt (Mark Davis/Getty Images)

Over a decade after initial release and people are still debating Mel Gibson’s controversial film about the life of Jesus, The Passion of The Christ.

Thanks to the release of Hacksaw Ridge, Gibson’s latest directorial effort, the actor’s film is once again a topic for discussion, with Brad Pitt the latest person to comment on the film.

While being interviewed by Man Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James for the New York Times Style Magazine (Via IndieWire), Pitt discussed how he would like to make a film about Pontius Pilate, one that “won’t be for the ‘Passion’ crowd.”

James replies by saying Gibson’s film drove him out of the church, to which Pitt says: “I felt like I was just watching an L. Ron Hubbard propaganda film.”

He later praises Gibson’s use of violence, saying he portrays it “extremely well,” while noting his 2006 film Apocalypto is a “great film.”

In the same interview, Pitt also spoke about Brexit, saying he “never thought that would happen,” and reveals he can’t come to terms with the idea of Trump being President of the United States.

Meanwhile, Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge received a ten-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival. the actor/director has also spoken about releasing a sequel to The Passion of The Christ, titled The Resurrection.