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Oct 29, 2008 · It must have driven Martin Scorsese crazy to read reviews of “The Last Temptation of Christ” in which critics appointed themselves arbiters of the manhood or godliness of Jesus Christ, and scarcely mentioned the direction, the writing, the acting, the images or Peter Gabriel’s harsh, mournful music.
Tweet. The last temptation Jesus (Willem Dafoe) faces is during his crucifixion -- the moment that defines his greatest sacrifice in Martin Scorsese's serious and devout film. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Christianity teaches that Jesus was both God and man.
Contrary to accusations of irreverence, The Last Temptation of Christ 's biggest sins are actually languid pacing and some tinny dialogue -- but Martin Scorsese's passion for the subject...
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Controversial epic with brutality, sex. Mature teens only. Read Common Sense Media's The Last Temptation of Christ review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Martin Scorsese
- Renee Schonfeld
- Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey
Despite what its critics say (most of whom haven't even seen the movie), "The Last Temptation of Christ" is one of the most deeply religious movies I have ever seen. What makes it so powerful is that it does not portray Jesus as an all-righteous, preachy figure; it portrays Him as a man.
The Last Temptation of Christ received positive reviews from critics and some religious leaders, and Scorsese received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director. Hershey's performance as Mary Magdalene earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.
Aug 12, 1988 · NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS'S radical, revisionist novel ''The Last Temptation of Christ'' redefines divinity through choice. It suggests that if Jesus accepted his destiny triumphantly, in full...
