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  • Actors: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Paul Greco, Steve Shill
  • Directors: Martin Scorsese
  • Writers: Nikos Kazantzakis, Paul Schrader
  • Producers: Barbara De Fina, Harry J. Ufland
  • Format: Anamorphic, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language German, French, Italian, Spanish, English
  • Subtitles: German, English, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Turkish, Hungarian, Portuguese, Bulgarian, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 14 April 2003
  • Run Time: 164 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00008XFAM
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 19,544 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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It isn't difficult to imagine why this 1988 retelling of the Crucifixion story was picketed so vociferously on its release in the US--this Jesus bears little resemblance to the classical Christ, who was not, upon careful review of the Gospels, ever reported to have had sex with Barbara Hershey. Heavily informed by Gnostic reinterpretations of the Passion, The Last Temptation of Christ (based rather strictly on Nikos Kazantzakis's novel of the same name) is surely worth seeing for the controversy and blasphemous content alone. But the "last temptation" of the title is nothing overtly naughty--rather, it's the seduction of the commonplace; the desire to forgo following a "calling" in exchange for domestic security. Willem Dafoe interprets Jesus as spacey, indecisive and none too charismatic (though maybe that's just Dafoe himself), but his Sermon on the Mount is radiant with visionary fire; a bit less successful is method actor Harvey Keitel, who gives the internally conflicted Judas a noticeable Brooklyn accent, and doesn't bring much imagination to a role that demands a revisionist's approach. Despite director Martin Scorsese's penchant for stupid camera tricks, much of the desert footage is simply breathtaking, even on small screen. Ultimately, Last Temptation is not much more historically illuminating than Monty Python's Life of Brian, but hey, if it's authenticity you're after, try Gibbon's. --Miles Bethany

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Open Minded, 13 Jun 2004
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Anyone interested in religion and frightened off by all the negative hype when this was released should see this film. The first time I watched it, out of curiousity, and although quite lengthy, (stick with it) the last hour blew me away!
As a fan of Keitel anyway, (he plays Judas) and DeFoe, their combined presence is ample to engross the movie fan, add David Bowie's understated pilate and Peter Gabriel's score, Barbara Hershey (say no more), this is a film to be reckoned with. For those with religious views, I'd like to say that I'm a confirmed Christian, and this film played a part in strengthening my faith.
It's a profound experience...
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Crispy and Spicy....., 12 Jun 2002
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This review is from: The Last Temptation Of Christ [DVD] [1988] (DVD)
A depiction of Christ's life including a vision of what his life might have been like had he not been crucified...(!)

As screenwriter Paul Schrader explains on the commentary track included on this disc, those who were horrified by "The Last Temptation of Christ" picked the wrong reasons. Most of the controversy focused on a scene in which Jesus and Mary Magdalene make love, but that, of course, only happens in the dying Christ's imagination, as Satan is tempting him with visions of the normal life he has given up. The real heresy in "Last Temptation" (which Schrader adapted from the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis) is its depiction of Judas as Jesus' most loving and loyal disciple, chosen for the difficult act of betrayal necessary to ensure human salvation. Nobody noticed, and so a film intended as a reverent, deeply serious exploration of faith was widely understood, for better or worse, as blasphemous.

The story explores the real life of our world...

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Last Temptation of Christ, 30 Jan 2004
This review is from: The Last Temptation Of Christ [DVD] [1988] (DVD)
I really enjoyed this film and I recommend it to Christians and Non-Christians. I was not offended, but rather intrigued. Jesus is tempted to live a normal life and being part human, it would be a natural thing to do However, he does his duty and chooses to go back to the cross. The last scenes were tremendous.
A well acted, directed and produced film.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scorsese's Passion
The Last Temptation of Christ is perhaps Scorsese's best film. True, it's rather tied to the story for the first fourth-fifths, but though it's an oft-overused claim hijacked by... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Trevor Willsmer

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but not a great movie
Not being a religious person, I was able to watch this film from a fairly neutral perspective. In doing so, I wasn't particularly impressed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LXIX

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent film
Very good film (for the music and cinematography alone), highly recommended for anyone willing to consider Christ as just a man, subject to the normal temptations of man... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sidney Carton

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor choice of cast! Great story!
I get what Martin Scorsese was trying to do with this film, but a very interesting film has been let down by a poor choice of actors and the acting itself. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Patrick H.

1.0 out of 5 stars Tedious
This film is probably the most tedious and self indulgent load of drivel I have ever seen. The characters are unbelievable and impossible to empathise with and i write as someone... Read more
Published 9 months ago by G. Rodrigues

1.0 out of 5 stars Good grief
The idea of the film I have to say is a remarkable one. An examination of Christ as a man, a human being who struggles to come to terms with being granted prophet hood. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Gogol

3.0 out of 5 stars Feed my lambs, but don't give them LSD
Having seen this I am puzzled why it provoked such an outcry, a little to the discredit of the Church. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Stephen

4.0 out of 5 stars Controversial for the wrong reasons?
Great cinematography, but it really needs to be seen on a big wide screen at the cinema I think personally. Read more
Published 19 months ago by B. Norman

5.0 out of 5 stars A thought-provoking masterpiece
I have just rewatched The Last Temptation of Christ on video and shall definitely be upgrading to DVD. I think this film stands the test of time very well indeed. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Essex Reviewer

4.0 out of 5 stars The Most Controversial Film of the 80's
The last year of Jesus Christ ( Played by William Defoe) becomes the messiah of the Jews and showing them his teaching of love and life, then persecuted then crucified, during his... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jay

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