The Last Temptation of Christ

Crown of Thorns.

Watch out pals! cause today's entry is about one of the many controversial films crazy film makers tend to do from time to time. It is well know to our human kind that one of the most revolting traditions we share come mostly from strong beliefs, and some of those beliefs become religions, and eventually brainwash towards millions of newborn human beings. So, today's entry is about The Last Temptation of Christ, the film adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis novel of the same name. Directed by Martin Scorsese, and played by William Dafoe in the Jesus lead role, this movie depicts an alternate reality on what could have become of Jesus if he chose not to sacrifice himself in the cross and live a regular guy life. The movie is a very interesting film that I believe would not be suitable for the religiously blinded minds out there, but if you're just a regular person who takes movies not so seriously, then it is a good weekend choice to share with friends and then comment with some interesting alcohol. 

a Toast to human sin!

Martin Scorsese took the controversial novel and turned into a most controversial film, apparently like no one had seen before according to 1988's standards (I disagree, there are hundreds of gross movies out there) However Scorsese did made the movie, he got the go to his project after agreeing with Universal Studios that his next film would be a more commercial product (Cape of Fear, the blockbuster) The Last Temptation of Christ has nothing to do with most of the cinematic depictions of Christ being shown as a perfect being, a one-dimensional person who is overly self confident and almost egotistical. I can now, no longer relate to those films (well, maybe I did being a kid). Martin Scorsese's take on Jesus Christ is totally different. It was banned by intolerant Christians who didn't even see it because they have conflicting viewpoints, which is one hell of a paradox. I use to say that Christ was described as a demi-god in the Bible because He is half-man and half-god, but I was told that He is really all-man and all-god. If the latter thesis is correct, than he most have all the perfections of god as well as all the faults of man. In the movie, Jesus is not perfect. He sins, or at least, He confesses sins. He is haunted by visions and sounds almost to where He goes on the brink of insanity. He is tempted by Satan over and over again into thinking that he is just a man. When He cures a person of blindness, He does not smile, he frowns in pain because for every man he cures, he knows it brings him closer to the cross. 

Satan can look like a nice girl.

Mary Magdalene at her best!

The characterization in this movie is excellent. This script work belongs to Paul Schrader at his best, although it was rewritten. The music is the best I've ever heard in a religious movie ,and that's saying a lot cause I so dislike Peter Gabriel's music. Scorsese's direction was absolutely superb. Willem Dafoe and Harvey Keitel were excellent as well. And the movie leads you to the most haunting portayal of the crucifixion in cinematic history.

I don't care about the cross, I'l l come back as the Green Goblin and kill you all!

Hey! I can see your house from uphere!

Have you heard about Ziggy Stardust, Jesus?

It is a must for any person to see, especially if you were outraged by the fact that Jesus is displayed as imperfect. You cannot do the film justice if you don't watch the whole film. You may be offended throughout the entire film, but it all comes together in the end and all is well. Seriously, I give the film five stars.  

Here's the movie trailer:

And as a bonus a video displaying some interviews and protests against the movie: