A Primeira Tentação de Cristo

Not the best film but by far not the worst. There was the odd laugh but there could have been more. The previous movie The Last Hangover was far better for laughs. It's a pity people take things like this so serious, that's what causes the problems and the hate in this world. See it for what it all is: a piece of film making, a made up story!

First of all, this is a lousy movie. But I suspect that most of the people here that are trashing it have not actually seen it. They are just being told by the bigots in their pulpits and in the right-wing publications they read that it is something they should rail against. These people deserve the same level of disrespect that they regularly direct at those whose lifestyle is different from their own.

I believe our creator gave us a sense of humor. Of course we each have different senses of that humor. If you have an open mind, go with the flow, and can except that no harm is meant in a somewhat sleazy depiction of these historical figures, then this is something that may allow a few chuckles to come out. It's a parody, if that bothers you, simply stay away.

The reviews so far have not been very informative - having been written either by Christians considering it blasphemous or by people rejecting Christianity and, therefore, enjoying it.. The truth, as I would like to show, lies in between.

As a Christian and also a Christian theologian, I say that there is nothing blasphemous in this movie. It's a satire and sometimes maybe a little bit over the top. If you enjoy "Life of Brian", you will also enjoy "The First Temptation of Christ".

It chronicles just a short instance in the life of Jesus - coming back from his 40 days in the desert before leaving for Galilee. It's a short movie that only lasts as long as a TV episode, 45 minutes.

What the movie achieves is pointing out those things that cannot be explained with reason, but only be believed, the things that the Bible doesn't give answers to and the like - and sometimes gives them its own answer that can be critical of current church practice.

As a Christian, if you're not already reflecting on your faith, this movie is a chance to do so. It doesn't take anything away from your faith.

I hope there will be a sequel! Jesus' story is not over yet.

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