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| ACTORS: | Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel |
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Martin Scorsese |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 12 August, 1988 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Criterion Collection |
| MPAA RATING: | R (Restricted) |
| FEATURES: | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby |
| TYPE: | Religion |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 715515010528 |
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Customer Reviews of The Last Temptation of Christ - Criterion Collection
Both Excells and Falls Short On Interpreting Christ This movie directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis, is both a cinemantic achivement and movie blunder within 2 hours and 43 minutes. Scorsese shows great directoral skills, while at the same time, falling short in his cast. Logically there is the question whether this "Jesus" portrayed in the novel and now on the film can save humankind in any respect.
The movie is breathtaking in much of its scenary and look. Big huge Hollywood sets are left out instead for a more authentic look. This is a plus and it makes one feel as if they are there instead of watching a play at the local theater. The casting is a bit distracting. Harvey Keitel is not a very good Judas. His accent is a big burden. David Bowie is even a worse Pilate. William Defoe on the other hand is tremendous in fulfilling his role as this reinterpreted Jesus. At times however, the actors are a little too much 20th century. After all, the stage is set at 2000 years ago.
The crucifying of Christ is one of the most passioned in film history and Martin probably would not have offended as many people if he had of left out certian scenes while Christ is being tempted by Satan. Though I am a consrevative Christian and have many problems with the film theologically, this scene is captivating and one has a deep sense of sympathy for the Jesus on the cross. Other scenes are also noteworthy. The temptation in the desert is well crafted.
The movie is a little too long. He could have taken off a good twenty minutes and we all would have gotten the point. Music by Peter Gabriel is outstanding for this movie and is probably one of the best surprises. The last closing score, It Is Accomplished is great sounds of victory over death.
From Protestor to Praiser...
Having been among the group of "believers" protesting this movie sight-unseen back in the 70's, I must repent and say that this has become one of my all-time favorites. Though it is true the film is not for the faint of faith, it will add a new dimension to the spiritual understanding of the true believer. Yes, the story is not 100% biblically accurate - but it never claims to be. So often we tend to think only of the God-side of Christ but the Bible makes it very clear that Jesus was human and suffered ALL manner of temptations. Scorsese's Jesus is a conflicted human who walks a delicate balance between humanity and divinity. If you think about it, wouldn't someone who believed he was the son of the Almighty God yet lived as a human being constantly have to struggle to believe in his own divinity? Wouldn't such a soul wonder at times if he were truly God Incarnate or simply a lunatic with a serious Messiah complex? And wouldn't his arch-enemy Satan use every tactic and opportunity to convince him of the latter? This is what this story is about. Jesus was God trapped in a human body with human emotions and human needs. He had to live every second of his life believing he was who he said he was. We all love life and Jesus would have loved his, too. Even the Bible says he begged God to let this cup pass from him - because it was the only life he knew. And, although its not recorded in the Bible, if anyone believes that he wasn't tempted sexually then they deny Jesus' human nature. It seems a bit superior to think that we would be tempted in this manner and not Christ. This movie is a masterpiece that depicts the kind of Christ I can believe in - one who was tempted in every way possible and yet lived a life without sin in order to fulfill the law and redeem mankind to God. SEE THIS MOVIE, AND BELIEVE!
Could have been wore
The first time I say this movie, it was on TV. It was on at like midnight, so I had to stay up very late to finnish it. It is important to remember that this film is an Artistic Representation. It is not meant to be take factually. I does indeed appear blasphamous if you are taking it in a historical context. So, don't take it that way. I admit, the whole poligamy/adultery thing was WAY TOO MUCH for me. The movie is quite laughable actually. Especially if you are a Christian and can put things in proper context. It does present a more human Jesus, but if that is what you want to see, I would highly recommend Jesus Christ Superstar. It is much better, and more entertaining. I felt that this movie somewhat dragged on and on. That could be because I was SO Tired. I can see why they put it on so late at night though. You need to see this movie at least once, just to say that you have seen it.