Left Behind - The Movie

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Summary: I enjoyed it
Review: I enjoyed this movie. It was pretty good with trying to live up to the Bible. It enticed me to read the whole book series and I can't wait to read the rest of the unpublished books. If they produce the rest of the books in movie form, I will be first in line to see how they reproduce the amazing scenes from the series' portrayel of the last days.

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Summary: For fans of the book series
Review: I rated this one four stars, maybe three and a half is a little more accurate. I saw a funny review of it on ign.com under their "movies you shouldn't watch sober" column a few months back. Okay, that's a little overboard I think. Indeed, this is not a bad movie. It takes a literal view of biblical content about the end of the world, a lot of which can be found in Revelation and some in Daniel, and I'm sure there is some in other books as well. The point is, as movie adaptations go, this certainly isn't the best around. There are a fewminor little details here and there they left out, mostly for creative reasons no doubt. Some things that work on paper just don't cut it on film, and so liberties must be taken. If you are a fan of the series of books, give this a try. Could this be the start of a legitimate christian film industry, in the way the christian music industry has grown? Well, we can only hope.

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Summary: Love the books...hate the movie
Review: I have read, practically without stopping, all of the books and was profoundly disappointed in the movie. Frankly, I turned it off after watching about 30 minutes. It simply did not capture my interest or imagination at all. I thought the camera work was terrible and, with the exception of Kirk Cameron, I thought the acting was worse. I can't wait for the next book, and hope there will not be a next movie.

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Summary: FANTASTIC!! MUST SEE
Review: I definite must have for your dvd collection! Well produced and acted. For the most part true to scriptures. Will leave you thinking about it for weeks after seeing it. When was the last time you did that after a movie?

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Summary: Good Movie
Review: The movie version of Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins' book is a pretty close representation of the book. As with all movies that were originally books, some of the material is edited out for the viewing audiences in respect for time. Overall, thought it's a great movies.

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Summary: Think before you speak
Review: I read with interest, many of the reviews. Some were cruel, some were quite vindictive, still others were very confusing. There were even some that mentioned the wrong actors. I think, however, those who took care in their words had a sense of who God really is and why this movie was made.

I have read all the books thus far, and while I found some to be quite rushed in tone, I found their foundation to facts were based on biblical events. Hence my decision to venture the movie. After viewing the movie I was left a bit disappointed, not because it didn't stay true to the book, but because many of the events were rushed and many more were left out. The first movie should have taken the time the book did in development of the characters. It was confusing to see characters become very familiar with each other only after just meeting. Buck did not get Hattie her position in the Carpathian empire until much later after the disapperance. At the end of the movie, Buck returns to Chicago to the church where he first met Bruce not to the house as was previously suggested by another reviewer. The first book ended with Buck and the rest of the Tribulation Force meeting at the airport,walking through the terminal, thus preparing for the biggest battle yet to come. Suspenseful! I only wish the movie had such an ending, then the desire for a sequel would be much greater. Maybe next time. Kirk Cameron, a true believer, was quite believable as the mild-mannered reporter, Buck. His wife, Chelsea, made the perfect Hattie and Brad Johnson as Rayford Steele was compelling.

Yes the movie leaves you incomplete if you have read the books, but it is a beginning and hopefully a catalycst to provoking thought about the future. I hope that you will buy, rent, or borrow the video (dvd), it's 90 minutes well spent if it makes you pick up your bible and discover the truth. Don't be converted by man's review of a simple movie, let God convict your heart. God Bless each of you!

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Summary: Leave This Movie Behind
Review: God has allowed us the greatest gift of all, the freedom of choice. I urge you to choose not to get this movie. After seeing this movie (as well as reading the novel), my friend and myself were struck by how loose the plot of the movie followed that of the book. If you need some examples of how loose it was...Chloe was at school when the dissapearances happened, correct? Also, did Buck and Rayford meet on the plane when rapture happened? How about the emotionally charged scene with Bruce and Rayford's acceptance of God, did that happen? Even though it may have (loosely) held the same meaning, I think that the people who praise this movie as a film must look at the character development AND the (quick) progression of the storyline. Those who say that this is a good film are deceiving themselves. If you need any further information, contact: [e-mail]

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Summary: Great Movie with a Great Message!!!
Review: I know this movie did not have the budget and special effects like Hollywood based movies but I know this Christian-based movie organization has Hollywood's attention now! The story line is Awesome with a Powerful message of what will come to pass. The soundtrack is great and will touch your heart. I love it!!

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Summary: Be sure to "Leave this one behind!"
Review: This movie, is a profound disappointment and blunder. I forced myself to watch this movie from start to finish. I'm totally bewildered that this bush league throw together and fumble adaptation of the visual imagery of the book of Revelation didn't all end up on the editors cutting room floor. The authors dropped the proverbial ball here and dropped it big time! There is little to no creativity here! The characters are poorly developed - The females are your run of the mill Peaches and Cream complected Damsel(s) in Distress" type of dames who are about as shallow as the high tide mark during low tide. As for the Men. Suffice it to say that the men are Beefy, Chisel Faced, Fearless He-men who look like they belong featured as side kicks to Spider Man in a comic book. Sorry but real men don't look this good. Not in real life they don't. Viewer be warned of this trash and the great chance that you will walk away from this feeling insulted and a bit guilty for spending a good amount of time watching such a movie. This is one Movie that is better off "Left behind!" Scott Killion

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Summary: The Best End Times Movie
Review: When I first wrote a review of Left Behind, I gave it five stars. I think I kind of overreacted. There have been many movies(like Flubber) that have threatened to take away Jurassic Park's number one spot on my favorites list, but none have stayed. Left Behind is no exception. It isn't even in the top ten.

However, it is still everything that I described it as in my first review- but the ending is screwed up. That's pretty much the only thing I don't like about the movie. Everything else is pretty good. Left Behind is still the best end times movie ever, but I don't want to give a five star rating to just any movie. That is why I have lowered the score. I'm sorry if I mislead you.