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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Knock over this little glass of water and I'll be a believer
Review: THE PROS OF THIS FILM:

Once relegated to a class of grade B movies that preached predictible sermons, Christian films are growing up.

In a good film the audience cares about the characters. In this film you do.

In good drama the audience isn't quite sure what will happen and sits on the edge of their seats until the end. This film also passes that test.

In good religious films I like to see a message that is not too heavy handed, but appeals to reason with at least a touch of dimension. This film does that. Others might argue with me, but I think it carries a conservative Christian message in a thoughful way.

In good sci-fi the author creates a coherent world. The authors do that with this film.

In the best sci-fi the world created is not exactly believable, but plausible enough to make the audience wonder if it could happen. This film comes close to that point.

This film also delivers the added bonus of using Larry Norman's song, "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" to create a nostalgic link with the old "Thief in the Night" series that frightened hundreds of people into religious faith back in the 70's.

This film is a good "sleeper", much better than I expected. I am glad I watched it and recommend it to anyone.

THE CONS OF THIS FILM:

Losely based on the biblical book of Revelation the story might be a little hard to follow for viewers who are not immersed in conservative Christian escatology. The film shows video clips from popular "end time" preachers that might not be recognizable to those outside of the host culture.

The photography is a little dark.

It is a little claustrophobic, which works better on the small screen than on the big screen.

Unfortunately its Christian background could cause it to be prejudged by many, thus potentially limiting the size of its audience.




Rating: 3 stars
Summary: The Epic battle of Good versus Evil
Review: This film deals with the issues of who will own you soul. It is more of a thoughtful movie with good suspense. I especially enjoyed the "virtual reality" aspects. If you are into computers or enjoy computer games, this part of the story will intrigue you.

Already in our world there is hatred for Christian moral beliefs. It is only natural that those who hate God will try to convince Christians that they are either insane or are not intellegent enough for society.

Parts of the movie imply retraining and some of the members of a church are imprisoned and killed. There is quite a bit of violence, but nothing in comparrison to most movies. I would not recommend this for children.

The main story is of a father searching for his daughter and wife who have dissapeared in the rapture. Through his contact with the underground Christians, he learns about God and why these people are willing to die for God. The Christians in the movie are set up and are said to be terrorists.

There are many movies in the series I hope to be watching them all eventually.

If you enjoy this movie, you might also enjoy reading Mind Seige or reading the Tim LaHaye novels.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: The Epic battle of Good versus Evil
Review: This film deals with the issues of who will own you soul. It is more of a thoughtful movie with good suspense. I especially enjoyed the "virtual reality" aspects. If you are into computers or enjoy computer games, this part of the story will intrigue you.

Already in our world there is hatred for Christian moral beliefs. It is only natural that those who hate God will try to convince Christians that they are either insane or are not intellegent enough for society.

Parts of the movie imply retraining and some of the members of a church are imprisoned and killed. There is quite a bit of violence, but nothing in comparrison to most movies. I would not recommend this for children.

The main story is of a father searching for his daughter and wife who have dissapeared in the rapture. Through his contact with the underground Christians, he learns about God and why these people are willing to die for God. The Christians in the movie are set up and are said to be terrorists.

There are many movies in the series I hope to be watching them all eventually.

If you enjoy this movie, you might also enjoy reading Mind Seige or reading the Tim LaHaye novels.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Frightening Glimpse of the Future?
Review: This film should appeal to non-Christians (if they watch it with an open mind) as well as Christians. It tells the story of a time in the not to distant future when the Antichrist reigns on the earth. Christians who refuse to worship him are brutally executed. The acting is excellent. The Antichrist's right-hand man, (played by David Roddis) is really menacing! The scenes of the abuse of Christians and the heroes desperate search for his wife and child, taken in the "rapture" are also harrowing. A previous reviewer showed his prejudice against Christians when he described their views as "twisted". Given the all too common hatred of the Christian faith it's not too farfetched to picture a day when mass persecution of believers (as depicted in the film) will be par for the course!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Absolutely Brilliant!... Best film since Left Behind!
Review: This film will have you screaming at the screen from beginning to end. The events of the Bible after the rapture begin to unwravel as the Day Of Wonders draws closer and the Antichrist takes his seat in the temple of God. Helen Hannah and her christian crew are joined by athest Thorough Stone after he loses his wife and child in the rapture. Night and day their at work undercover trying to descover what the Day Of Wonders is all about. As the storyline continues Helen's athiest brother helps out by working to crack the codes that block the information about the Day of Wonders but as the codes begin to unwravel, Mancuso's (the devil)intentions become more than clear. Trapped in a virtually reality world with no one but Mancuso in sight, every man and woman that enters the Day of Wonders is tempted by Mancuso and his temporary gifts into recieving the mark of the beast on their right hand.
This film will leave you clinging to the edge of your seat as the shocking realism of the devil and his lies comes into a new focus on your very TV screen. By the end of the credits you'll find youself scared, a little wiser, worried and desperate for a sequel. See 'Tribulation' Part 3 in the Apocalypse trilogy.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Chilling Look Into The End Times
Review: This film, the second in the "Apocalypse" trilogy, is a film that could kick butt if given full-theatrical release. This film takes a look at what might just occur within the next few years. Anyone with questions about the End times should buy this video. It will answer most of your questions, while filled with action, suspense, comedy, and Biblical prophecy.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Laughable, if it were not so sad
Review: This is a horrible movie. The special effects are only special in that they are lousy. The acting is atrocious. The characters run around like puppets on a wire... at times I had the feeling I was seeing "Thunderbirds" all over again. The difference is though, that Thunderbirds had a much better plot most of the time.

For non-religious people (like me), the movie is good for a few laughs. It gives a good insight into the twisted view some religious groups have of reality. On the other hand, it is actually a sad to see how the makers of this "movie" ridiculize their own belief by presenting it in such a dumbed-down fashion. Sometimes I thought I was seeing "Armageddon for Dummies" ... 6-year old dummies that is. The makers of "Revelation" did nobody a favor, believers and non-believers alike.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Life Changing!
Review: This is one movie that really has changed lives! It has also brought Cloud Ten Pictures to the forefront of the Christian film market. The writers have greatly answered most of the common questions and objections to God and the actors brought it to life with such power and emotion! One can not watch this movie without actually stopping to think "Is this possible"! With a bit of research, the answer is YES! A must have for any and every Christian library and home!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Chrisitan Film
Review: This is the continuation of the film Apocalypse.

It chronicles the continued persecution, slander, and execution/Martyrdom of Christians all over the world by the new One Nation Earth united world government and it's leader the Antichrist/ AKA Macaluso.

Macaluso has plans for a new Virtual Reality headset that will bring his message to billions and steal their souls.

A small band of underground Christians plot the destruction of this device and project before billions of people are robbed of their souls by the great deceiever.

This is a good film but is low bugdet. But the film's message and plot are what matter.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Poor Copycat
Review: This movie has a good cast in it; however, it was rather disappointing. It was too much like every other movie about the apocalypse. It was flat and did not project that certain charisma that makes you want to watch. Don't waste your time buying or renting this movie. If you want something of this genre, watch "Left Behind". You will get your money's worth.


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