XL: The Temptation of Christ

Personally I thought the conversation between Jesus and satan was very insightful and gave a better understanding of the scriptures and a reality of what he went through doing that time. I like to read the Word of God in layman's terms and this movie really helped to give a basic understanding of what Jesus went through and the deceptive ways of satan and and how he comes from man. He is a deceiver. I also thought the way Jesus dealt with it in this movie really brought it home for what we go through daily with the enemy. I found it to be very relatable..... And I really appreciate that! This movie may not reach all in a positive way but it definitely makes me want to study more and draw closer to the Lord.

From a Christian perspective, This movie has done its good work. The Director and the Script writers have brought some of their imaginations/insights into the plot which is not abusive or misleading.

For those people who are non-Christians and those who gave bad reviews, There is no action,violence and strong language in this movie.

What do you expect from a Christian movie?

It's a good recommendation for a Christian

First the good stuff. The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic. The cinematography was pretty good. The actors were average or above.

The average. Since this was made by a Christian based production company it leans more towards the lower budget side. I mean it's still not bad mind you. The editing needs to be fixed. The laughing Lucifer needs to go. Also the narrator needs to go. Get someone with a better voice.

The story has been told numerous times so nothing really new here. IMO people will view this movie more along the lines of a documentary style of Jesus's 40 days in the desert then an actual movie retelling of the bible. Atleast rent it and give it a shot. It's better then most Christian movies out there. I loved the soundtrack.

I watched this movie with my kids and they kept asking did Jesus really act like that? Why is he afraid? Why is he acting like that? And I totally agree with them, They portray Jesus as startled and slightly in fear and contemplative of being tempted. Not only that, it shows Jesus as being tempted throughout the 40 days when it says in Mathew that he prayed and fasted for 40 days and then the devil tempted Him and Jesus quickly put an end to it, Jesus was never actually "tempted" meaning the thought of bowing down to satan never appealed to Him because He knew who He was. Now this doesn't necessarily make Jesus seem like He's considering but it kinda does, it certainly doesn't portray Him as quickly quoting scripture and putting Satan in his place. Also it portrays Jesus as almost a normal boy in His youth, all I could think of was the boy actor just maybe wasn't able to act and speak? Not putting him down but I assume they just made the roll easy for the kid as he barely spoke. I get people want to add creativity and imagine what could have happened but please at least keep it in the boundaries of being biblically accurate.

Mr Vail,you did an awesome job depicting what Jesus would have encountered during his 40 days in the desert , his agony and temptation were brought to life. Absolutely worth watching and rememgering what the messiah went through. Please accept my warmest and sincere review as outstanding in every way-George Petroski.