Last Days in the Desert

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Last Days in the Desert

PG-13

Released May 13, 2016

1h 39m

Drama

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As he wanders in the desert, Jesus Christ (Ewan McGregor) tangles with Satan (also McGregor) for the souls of a nomad (Ciarán Hinds) and his family.

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Last Days in the Desert offers enough stately grandeur and spiritual exploration to offset an occasionally ambiguous narrative.

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

Last Days in the Desert drags a little too long, but is interesting in its consideration of Jesus as a man, not only a religious figure.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 2, 2016

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Steven D. Greydanus

Crux

A promising exercise in a style of film-making I'd like to see more of, but it's a promise somewhat unfulfilled.

Rated: C+

May 27, 2016

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Last Days in the Desert is a Jesus story that plays well for the nonfaithful who nevertheless appreciate the example of Jesus and his teachings.

Rated: 3/5

May 19, 2016

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

I found it fascinating that the filmmakers chose to use the same actor for both Jesus and the Devil.

Aug 27, 2021

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Last Days in the Desert is surely one of the most visually astounding yet unremarkable portraits of the historical personality.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 30, 2020

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Joel Mayward

Cinemayward

The Christian evangelical subculture will likely find the film too esoteric, too extra-biblical, and too challenging ... The indie art-house audience will likely find the film too spiritual, too biblical, too Christian. As such, I loved it.

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 30, 2018

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Aaron P

One of my top five favorite films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/24

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Paulami A

A powerful storytelling! Conversations between Jesus & Satan, Jesus & others felt like theatre performance. Ewan McGregor has been one of the actors known for being fluid & effortless, with this he takes a giant leap. And I am not a Christian!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/04/23

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Audience Member

Great film and Jesus is very real & should all listen to his word for eternal life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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I liked a lot this non-preachy portrayal of Jesus in his 40 days in the desert. It shows him as a human person without superpowers, he doesn't revive nor perform miracles; that is left to the audience interpretation. But if he doesn't have miracles, can Jesus still be good? His role is the one of an observer rather than mesiah. He gives advice but leaves the choice of wheter taking it, or up to the person that is listening. His temptation is helping, rather than leaving the humanity run it's course. I'm not a religious person, I don't believe in god. But like Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Planet of the Apes, Back to the Future, or any good story. But I take to hearth the moral of the story. It interestingly feels like a spiritual sequel to other Ewan McGregor characters like Obi-wan Kenobi from the Star Wars prequels (an exile struggling with choosing not to help) and Doctor Sleep (he gives peace to the dying people).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

Stunning! Que hermosa versión de una de las historias más contadas

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02/23/23

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Audience Member

Best schizophrenic Jesus ever.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Synopsis

As he wanders in the desert, Jesus Christ (Ewan McGregor) tangles with Satan (also McGregor) for the souls of a nomad (Ciarán Hinds) and his family.

Director: Rodrigo Garcia
Producer: Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn, Wicks Walker
Screenwriter: Rodrigo Garcia
Distributor: Broad Green Pictures
Production Co: Mockingbird Pictures, Division Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Disturbing Images|Brief Partial Nudity)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 13, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 2, 2016
Runtime: 1h 39m

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