Left Behind - The Movie

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Summary: Warning! Don't be left behind!!
Review: The movie Left Behind is based on the phenominal novel series Left Behind. The movie and books are based on the end times as told in the Book of Revelation.

The possibility of the end times happening as portrayed in the movie and books are so close to scripture that it takes your breath away.

It's comforting to know that Christian actors such as Kirk Cameron are able to impact Hollywood with Christian movies like this one.

It's action packed at every turn and leaves you wanting more. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel.

If you're a believer, you leave the movie with an urgency to tell the world about the end times and the saving grace of Jesus. If you're a non-believer, you may just become one. For non-believers this movie will catch your interest in a non-threatening way. I recommend that you see it just because it's good drama and action. Who knows, you might just become a beliver and not be Left Behind! Movie release in theatres--Feb. 2, 2001

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Summary: Great movie!
Review: Left behind is a great movie for the Christian and non-Christian audience. No religious background is required. After watching this movie you will truly think about what being "left behind" really means.

You will want to watch this movie AGAIN and AGAIN!

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Summary: Awesome!
Review: The movie is a real eye opener. It really makes you think about things. I loved the movie!

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Summary: Let's make sure all our loved ones see this film.
Review: As a new Christian, I have had many thoughts on the subject, and if this movie doesn't make you think, or want to do something, then you have to wonder - where do you want to end up eternally?

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Summary: Life changing movie!
Review: This is the movie that the world has been waiting for! It is well worth the wait!

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Summary: Left Behind Review by Dennis Gold
Review: I found this movie to be more of a wake up call to the people of America; as well as the rest of the World. This movie is one thatyou or your riends don't want to miss, and one you will want your friends to see. It comes at a time in the history of our World that could not be more needed and informative. One could even say, your very soul and where you will spend eternity depends on it.

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Summary: A Must Watch
Review: Left Behind the series is the most awe inspiring series I have had the privelage of reading. When the movie came out I had to watch it. It is just a wonderful as the books. The message is so important that everyone needs to hear it. Please watch the video and tell everyone you know that they need to watch it and read the series. Then tell them that they need to find a church if they do not already have one. This is a must see movie and a must hear message.

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Summary: A breath of fresh air
Review: On the scale of one to ten, I rate this movie an 11. this is a must see as far as movies go. I would recomend this movie to every body. This is one of those kinds of movies that you want for you home collection.

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Summary: A Disservice To The Book Series.
Review: I have read all of the books in the Left Behind series to date (latest being "The Mark"). I can't say I had extremely high expectations for this movie. I usually never do on movies based on popular book series. Although I didn't expect the movie to adapt the book so terribly. The movie omitted a lot of details and focused the story on Kirk Cameron's character, Buck. Is this because he's a celebrity? Instead of starting out with Brad Johnson's character, Rayford, as it does in the actual novel. The scenes that were intense and dramatic in the book come off silly and unrehearsed in the movie.

I do realize though that it is difficult to bring a popular novel to the big screen without clashing with the reader's own thoughts. I just can't see any real consideration towards readers of the book. Nor can I see any supervision by the authors on this project even though they were supposed to have. The screenplay was very poorly developed and written.

The acting isn't the greatest but then again neither was the writing. In the book the characters aren't developed too deeply but the characters in the movie are horribly developed, more like not at all. The characters in the movie basically have mood and personality swings that are totally inexplicable. Kirk Cameron delivers a decent performance. As each of the actors have strong and weak points in their deliveries. The casting of the performers themselves seemed to disagree with the books description. The directing was all around weak as it could not fully capture the emotions. The special effects in the beginning seemed like they belonged in a video game.

The DVD features are decent as the "behind-the-scenes" and "Left Behind project" are interesting viewings. There isn't much after that. There are a couple music videos and some bios of the cast and crew. The DVD transfer is of below average quality. In a lot of scenes you can noticeably see the pixelation of the film. If you look closely you can see it throughout the entire movie.

I applaud the effort that was made to try to make this popular book series into a full fledged "Hollywood" movie. That is why I am criticizing it so hard. It lacks many qualities to do well in the "Hollywood" market. I do think a lot of it could have been saved with a better written script. If you do want to see this I suggest you either rent it or borrow a friend's copy. It isn't worth buying or seeing when it comes out in the theaters. Read the books, they are much better and well worth it.

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Summary: Great movie
Review: I recommend this video to any one. It is an action packed christian based video. Any one who needs to know the truth needs to watch Left Behind.