The First Temptation of Christ

A very unfunny film. Perhaps the humor was lots in the translation. But an unfunny bland film where Jesus is tempted by a gay companion he met while doing his spiritual preperation for becoming the messiah. He questions his mission that the Father has set for him., as he ponders another life path while bringing his boyfriend "Orlando" home for this 30th Brithday Party (Christmas).

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.

Very funny, porta dos fundos always doing some funny stuff.

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.

Sitting here, wishing I didn't have to read the subtitles, but this is killing me. Every family holiday party wrapped up in one!