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3.5/4
The Last Great FIlm of Christ
Unknown - wrote on 04/21/14
Plain ignorance is the only reason for the controversy surrounding the original release of this film. Those who slandered it had not actually seen the finished product. Stupidity of certain individuals aside, I watched 'The Last Temptation of Christ' with an open mind. I found it to be the most thoughtful and emotional representation of Jesus Christ ever put on film. A reworking of the biblical text shows Jesus to posses human qualities. He questions his own existence and purpose. The central conflict involves his personal journey to discover the answer to whether he is the true messiah, or just a man. Ultimately, he overcomes his temptations and owns up to the crucifixion. It's a dramatically involving experience that instills some relatable feelings toward the Jesus character. Something no other version of the story has ever had. My favorite biblically derived film, by far.
