It portrayed what could be considered a more realistic and even more honest depiction of who the man Jesus was. There was nothing for Christians to get up in arms about with this film, when it still followed the scripture story, yet adds in some interesting conflict, confusion and denial Jesus had about the acceptance of the divine within him. He didn't succumb to his temptation by the end, and this controversial aspect was only a deluded death dream anyway.
I recall seeing this when first released and there were bible bashers picketing outside the cinema complex and during the screening, several mentally ill ones would jump up and down and wave their bible over their head and shout nonsensical rhetoric at the screen. They got thrown out.
Exorcist: Christ's power compels you. Cast out, unclean spirit.
Destinata:💩
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