The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Critics liked it. Christians did not. Isaac and Cameron step into the controversy this week, reviewing one of Martin Scorsese's early pictures that revolves around the christian struggle against sin in a fictitious gospel setting. The movie stars William Defoe as Jesus Christ, focusing on the painful temptations of pursing a holy, sinless life while being connected to God. It's cutting into some difficult territory (usually scrutinized as blasphemy), even with an early disclaimer stating that it's not a recreation of the gospel. The core of this spiritual consideration is from an adaptation…
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