Last Days in the Desert

McGregor has so much potential and so much talent, but when he does stuff like this it is incredibly difficult for me to love him as an actor. Such a waste, Last Days Of The Desert almost felt like it was my last day. That's how boring it was. 10/100

A stinging critique of contemporary Christianity, the film shows us that the works and commitment of Jesus die with him, leaving behind a shallow, touristic, and dare I say, devil-ish group of followers.

Always when I think of Jesus it's the image of Ewan McGregor that I think of.... or perhaps not, as it is with Last Days in the Desert (2015).

But in that approach lurks failure, too, for there is much to argue about. Satan's view of God is naturally damning--fitting for the Prince of Lies, of course, but potentially damaging to those who absorb his mendacities without a firm grasp on their own faith. And while showcasing Jesus' humanity is thought-provoking, the film does so at the expense of His divinity: To concentrate on His death while completely ignoring His resurrection feels like more than an unfortunate oversight.