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Summary: Please just READ the series
Review: When I first saw the advertisement for this movie, I was absolutely thrilled. I have read every book in the series, and the parts the comercial showed seemed to follow the book. OH PLEASE! My sister-in-law bought the movie and brought it over, she was just as excited as I was to see it. After the first scene, I wanted to turn it off, but let it run straight thru to see if it got better. Never did. The acting for one is horrible. None of the actors had the personality portrayed in the books. So much of the plot was left out, or rewritten that I almost forgot that I had read the book. TOTALLY CONFUSING! To be honest, even if I hadn't of read the books, I still wouldn't have liked the movie. After seeing it, I probably wouldn't even want to read them. It's so boring. But trust me, once you start the books, you won't want to put them down!
Rating: 
Summary: Read the Book and don't bother with the Movie
Review: The books are awesome. They keep your attention and you can hardly wait to pick it up again. That is, if you can put it down. The movie was poorly directed. I could hardly sit through this movie at all. I had big hopes for this movie, but it didn't even live up to my worst fears.
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Summary: Yes, 1 Star; If You Really Want To Know Why, Read On...
Review: Christian fiction is a tricky endeavour at best. You've got to keep it within the bounderies of accepted dogma, yet make it interesting (and no matter what the pundits might say,
'The Cross and the Switchblade' stunk mainly due to it's unbeliveability).
The 'Left Behind' series of books do just that. I haven't read one yet where I didn't want to finish it. The pacing is as good as any other contemporary writers, and the lack of profanity and explicit imagery (which I previously thought were necessary to a good thriller) doesn't take away from it at all. Which is why it's so gut-wrenchingly sad to see the film adaptation come out like a bad USA cable movie. I suppose the industry will need to take some time to develop, but I really wish they wouldn't tout stuff like this as good examples of Christian filmmaking. And by the way, Kirk Cameron still cannot act. Nor should he be paid to. You need an actor who can say 'Nicolae' and make the audience wonder if they should even be there, it scares them so much. These are the end times: people ought to be, well, wetting themselves to the point that they want to rush straight to church and accept Christ. Instead, you come out wondering when the next book will come out and how you'll be avoiding the next film unless your buddy tells you it's all that and a bag of chips.
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Summary: Left Behind (VHS)
Review: As an avid reader of the Left Behind series I must say I was quite disappointed by the movie (VHS). THe Movie did not hold my attenion and left out or changed key points from the book. Because of this the movie ended wide open and members of my family who had not read the book all thought the movie incomplete.
Rating:
Summary: Dissappointing
Review: I have followed the Left Behind series since the first installment back in 1997. While they are not literary genius, they are fast-paced and enjoyable, regardless of your theology. The movie, however, was not enjoyable - except for maybe a moment or two. Overall it was campy. The acting was mediocre and the production was sloppy. The books are much better, as are the radio-dramatized versions available on cassette.
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Summary: A movie that everyone should see, and no one should believe
Review: This movie is horrible. How can anyone think that this even COULD happen, much less WILL happen. It was presented in such a campy way, that I doubt if even the actors believed it could happen. Rotten, bad, silly and dumb! Furthermore, the writer of the Left Behind series is a rude arrogant jerk. I have heard him on the radio and he is not a nice man.
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Summary: An above average adaptation of End Days potboiler.
Review: Although a tad rough around the production end edges, Left Behind: The Movie is a fairly strong adaptation. It is narratively tight and faithful to the feel of the source novel. Some of the casting did seem odd, especially comedic actor Kirk Cameron, who seems a bit uncomfortable as investigative reporter Buck Williams at times. Brad Johnson grew into the role of Rayford Steele quite nicely, although he seemed a tad young for the part. The offbeat surprise was Clarence Gilyard (Walker, Texas Ranger) as the left behind pastor. He gives his big scene a personal dramatic weight that the rest of the movie needed. If Cloud Nine and/or Namesake Productions choose to produce the next book in the series I hope and pray that Mr. Gilyard gets more screen time. The movie, like the source novel, spends less time on the spiritual/personal belief ramifications of a pre-tribulation rapture and more on the political/conspiracy story line. A more intimate look at these earth shattering events would have been nice, but that is a pretty minor quibble. The big one is how the movie ends just as the story seems to be getting started. Not at all surprising considering the source material was the first book in a projected TWELVE book series, but disappointing still (it's a good sign when you don't want a story to end). As with the novels, I enjoyed it enough to look forward to the next installment, should one be made. Recommended.
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Summary: Nice Attempt
Review: I was eagerly anticipating the release of this movie. I had not yet read the books, but thought I'd chance it and see the movie first. I thought it might be a refreshing, wholesome break for Christians into the big-budget film arena... Something that could grab the attention of believers and non-believers alike, and deliver a message without being too "preachy". I was wrong. The film is mediocre at best. The characters are shallow, and the acting leaves much to be desired. I was hoping for much, much more that what was delivered. I certainly hope the book series is better!
Rating: 
Summary: Read The Books
Review: This film was a good watch, but if you've already read the series, you will probably have the same reaction I did. The Books are better. If you have not read the series already, you may enjoy the film...but then, please go read the books as well. Kirk Cameron did an awesome job in this film (proving there is life after "Growing Pains"). Also, the guy who played Capt. Steele was a terrific job. If you're a fan of the book series already, this is a good addition, but I wouldn't buy it for more than ($) or you'll be disappointed. All in all, the books are better, but you may enjoy the film's condensed version of the story
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Summary: Read the book, forget the movie
Review: Movie left me feeling empty. Does injustice to the book. I was looking forward to watching it. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. If you are not a reader, listen to the unabridged tapes or CDs.
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