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The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
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Ignore all the controversy and see this moving adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis's novel for what it is — a challenging essay on the life of Jesus had he ignored his divine destiny and chosen to pursue human aims instead. Certainly neither blasphemous nor offensive, Martin Scorsese's film re-creates the biblical milieu in a highly evocative manner and the all-star performances are welcome modern reinterpretations of scripture stereotypes. It's slightly too long, and Scorsese does pull some punches in deference to the subject matter, but these are minor criticisms; one should take any opportunity to cut through the contention and reappraise this sincere work. AJ
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Running time
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156min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Religious Drama
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Paul Schrader, from the novel The Last Temptation by Nikos Kazantzakis
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Theatrical distributor
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U.I.P. (UK)
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UK cinema certificate
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18
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| Academy 1988 |
Directing |
Martin Scorsese |
Nominee |
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