Review of The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) by Camden F — 10 Feb 2008

Surprisingly, one of Scorsese's best. Willem Dafoe is amazing.

This review of The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) was written by Camden F on 10 Feb 2008.

The Last Temptation of Christ has generally received very positive reviews.

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