Review of The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) by Alex K — 11 Sep 2015

My Favorite Martin Scorsese Film Is 1990's Goodfellas.

This review of The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) was written by Alex K on 11 Sep 2015.

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

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By Simon D (1,648) on 03 Sep 2015

Pretty good film, it's Jesus of Nazareth with a twist. A bit too long probably…

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By Hilary Mantel (33) for The Spectator (1,162) on 08 Aug 2018

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By Robert B (2,055) on 07 Oct 2015

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By Jason M (2,623) on 19 Jan 2017

I liked it. Very interesting take on the story. Just as valid as the more popular version of Jesus life…

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By Tommy H (334) on 05 Apr 2015

I think it's a really well done film in every way, but a great deal of its impact has to come from believing Jesus was the son of God…

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By Jayakrishnan R (1,070) on 23 Mar 2015

83% Saw this on 22/3/15 One requires unbelievable patience to sit through and understand this epic effort from Scorsese…

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By James M (2,946) on 09 Jan 2019

The first two-thirds of the film is a screening of a more banal - and, therefore, more understandable - of the traditional Jesus story…

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By Gregskywalker (1) on 10 Jan 2016

I'm particularly fond of this movie because it tells a story through music & images as it does through dialogue…

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By Tommaso C (69) on 19 Jan 2015

mezzi spoiler ahead Mai e poi mai mi sarei aspettato un plot twist con contro-plot-twist del genere, giuro che fossi stato al cinema avrei…

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By Nickthecritick (243) on 04 Nov 2021

This film, even if I don't go mad for this genre, is perhaps one of the most original films among those that see Jesus as the protagonist…

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