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Summary: There Was Only One Problem...
Review: The only problem I had with this movie is that it didn't continue on into the books following Left Behind. I felt that the movie was so good that I ended the movie wanting to see more. I felt that the cast did a wonderful job of portraying the characters, and most of all I feel that the writers of the screenplay did an excellent job keeping with the book. Many times the writers tend to let us down going from book to movie, but everyone is to be commended for the way they stuck to the book. If you haven't read the series I suggest that you buy this movie or read the series it is well worth you time. Good work to all involved it the movie it was great.
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Summary: The book too big for the screen.
Review: Having read all 7 of the books currently in the "Left Behind" series I knew that bringing even just one of the books to the screen was going to be a huge task.On a scale of 1 to 10 this movie get a 6 in covering the content of the book. However, it gets only a 2 in covering the message of the book and a 0 for presenting the Gospel. For those who have not read the book it would be hard to tie the individual scenes together to discover the plot progression or the "why" behind the events taking place. For those who haven't read the Bible and are not thinking in terms of the rapture... they would be (and are) 'left behind' by the movie. I think the screenplay writer was so familiar with the content of the book he simply forgot to put vital information into the script. Case in point, in the introduction of Rayford and Chloe the two of them could have discussed the rapture as part of their discussion about "mom's strange beliefs." This would have given the audience a chance to understand the significance of the vanishings as well as Rayford's reaction to what he knew when he was the "empty cloths" all over the place. As for the acting... Kirk Cameron was surprisingly good in his roll (I couldn't imagine anyone doing a better job at being "Buck"). Chelsea Noble was too on the ball and intelligent to be the "Hattie" of the book but did a good job in making her "Hattie" a deep character. Brad Johnson was too young to be a believable senior 747 captain and his acting was a bit stiff. Gordon Currie... good pick for the anti-Christ! He played the deceiver very well. The others all did an average job in their rolls. However, some of the "extras" in the crowd scenes are fun to watch! The special effects were very good for the budget allowed and the sets were fairly realistic (except the 747 with a cockpit crew of only 2). Overall, this is a good movie to borrow from a friend. Or, you could be that friend and get a copy to lend out. As for being a box office smash... well if the producers go back and get some of the scenes off the cutting room floor they might be able to hold the interest of those who are not hooked on the book and already bought the video.
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Summary: gordon currie and kirk cameron make this live for christ
Review: THE MOVIE IS SOMETHING I WAS A LITTLE RETICENT TO SEE MADE.MOST BOOKS ARE BETTER THAN THE MOVIE AND I WAS AFRAID OF BEING DISAPPOINTED....I WASNT....KIRK CAMERON WAS PERFECTLY CAST AS ONE OF MY FAVORITE HEROES IN LITERATURE TODAY. HIS PORTRAYAL OF BUCK WAS EMOTIONAL AND REAL AND REMINDS ME OF MY DAILY STRUGGLE IN A WORLD AGAINST MY VERY EXISTENCE. GORDON CURRIE WAS A VIVID AND EXACT PICTURE OF WHAT I THINK THE ANTICHRIST WILL BE A YOUNG GORGEOUS VIBRANT INTELLIGENT MAN WHO IS ABLE TO PULL THE WOOL OVER ALL EXCEPT THOSE WHO ARE BELEVERS IN JESUS. BRAVO TO CLOUD TEN FOR MAKING THIS FINE FILM. PLEASE CONTINUE AND LET ME SAY MY WHOLE FAMILY WILL BE IN THE THEATER IN FEBRUARY 2001.
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Summary: Better than I expected.
Review: Let me start off by saying I have never read any of the books& nor am I a fanatical follower trying to boost any favorable reviews for this disc. I bought this as a gift for my wife with no intentions of even watching it. But I did give it a chance. I was instantly turned off by the full-screen ratio. However two minutes into it, I was really hooked. It does comes across as more of a slick t.v pilot than a theatrical release. At the end though, I was ready for another installment. With all the legal red-tape involving the authors, I don't know how likely future movies will be. However if they make'em, I'll buy'em. Also, a note to Cloud Ten: there's nothing wrong with making a HIGH QUALITY "straight-to-video" movie series. So if Feb.2nd doesn't meet your expectations. Don't throw in the towel!
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Summary: I've read the books and watched the movie
Review: Never, ever will you find a movie that is the carbon copy of it's book form. Left Behind is no different, There are some things that changed from the best selling novel. Having said that, I want to say this is a great movie. Don't watch it trying to pick all of their deviations from the book, just enjoy and watch. All of the actors did a great job. I was glad that the movie covers the first book and only the first book, It keeps everything in line, but this may make it feel like an abrupt ending for those who have not read the books.
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Summary: Very good!
Review: This was great. Many people will be upset because it doesn't follow exactly with the books. But if it did it would take like fifteen hours to get through the movie. They did a great job re-writing the script. It is still a wonderfull ministry tool and that is what it is for! I gave it four stars because I could have handled it being a little bit longer!
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Summary: Better than "Left Behind" the book!
Review: I have read the first two of the "Left Behind" series and they are pretty good. I own all seven already published and am awaiting the eighth to add to my collection. Also, I've purchased the books for other people and they love them. But I think the movie, the screenplay behind it, was far better than the books! I'll probably start giving copies of the movie to my friends who are interested in this subject. Some of the conversations in the book were too animated and awkward for my tastes. Like any movie, the screenplay reads a bit differently than the book, but I think they did the "story" justice here in the film. The action sequences are good, the characters are generally believable and the story doesn't lose focus. As webmaster for a Bible prophecy website, ..., and a Gospel website..., I am very familiar with pre-millennial Bible Prophecy, the Gog-Magog War of Ezekiel 38-39, the rise of the Man of Lawlessness and Christianity. The producers treated all of these subjects fairly well without being heavy-handed, preachy or corny. Nicolae Carpathia's ruthless actions at the United Nations was done far better than that written in the book. So I give it 4 stars. Kirk Cameron handles his role better than our expectations of him from his 1980's sitcoms. Kirk's wife, Chelsea Noble also does a fine job. Brad Johnson as Rayford Steele is excellent casting. Clarence Gilyard has come a long way since "Top Gun" as pastor Bruce Barnes (can you believe Gilyard is 45 years old?!?!). Colin Fox is a favorite of mine from the "Psi Factor" TV series; here he's Chaim Rosenweig and easily believable as the breakthrough scientist. Gordon Currie didn't win me over in the trailer but in the movie I came to accept his performance as the Antichrist, a true wolf in sheep's clothing. And the Jonathan Stonagal character was decently portrayed as a globalist, capitalist who utilizes world hunger and drought to his advantage. There are a few scenes that probably warranted another take or two, but I think generally you'll enjoy the film. If you like the book I think you'll love the movie. It certainly ranks as one of the best, if not the best, Christian prophecy movie we've seen so far. I expect it will do well in theaters February, 2001. But you don't have to wait; order it now!
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Summary: Held my attention!
Review: This was good. I know this didnt have major hollywood backing but for its budget its good. Still, 2 hours would have been nice and u could tell if a LOT of money was put into this it could have been a 5 star CLASSIC!
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Summary: Left Behind-The Best!
Review: I watched Left Behind The Movie this evening. It is a fantastic Christian movie. The best made yet. Very professional with good acting. Kirk Cameron is wonderful. It may not be Star Wars but it's not meant to be. It's based on the Christian belief of the "Rapture" where Believers are taken in the "twinkle of an eye" to Heaven. These characters were "left behind" and must deal with the world. The books are outstanding and the movie follows pretty closely. However, to be as precise as the book, we'd be watching a 6 hour movie...they were very faithful to the theme. Don't miss this whether you believe or not!
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Summary: Left Behind - Good Movie - 4 Stars - Man am I relieved!
Review: It almost hurt to put the DVD in the machine. I wanted so badly for the movie to be good. Even passable would have been ok. Why? Because the "Christian" themed movies that I have sampled in the past have mostly been disappointments. Can you say "Omega Code"? The Left Behind Movie was anything but a disappointment! Admittedly the film did have a small budget and a huge challenge in doing the book series justice as an adaptation. All things considered Cloud Ten did a great job. Am I cutting the film some critical slack because I badly want it to win? Sure, a little. But no more than most people would give to any budget challenged independent film. As for the "video-before-theatrical" release concept? Very gutsy. Then again the whole project was gutsy. Will I go and see it again in the theatre in February? Absolutely... I plan on bringing a ton of friends and I hope you do too!
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