The Rapture

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Summary: Matthew, Chapter 25
Review: Aside from the many, many excellent attributes of this movie, this IS the film that gets the Second Coming of the LORD Jesus Christ right. The "Rapture" series, The Seventh Sign, The Omen, The Late Great Planet Earth, all fall terribly short and are NOT in agreement with the sound doctrine of the historical (from the First Century) Orthodox and Catholic church. The Church is clear that the LORD Jesus will, indeed, return one time on Judgment Day. [All of the prophetical time Scriptures used to support the supposed 7 year Great Tribulation have already been fulfilled in the establishment of the New Nation of Israel (1948) and in the Six Day War (1967)]

"Maranatha" He is coming SOON!

Are you ready?

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Summary: Have you seen the boy?
Review: Brilliant and disturbing pretty much nails it, and thank God it's *finally* coming out on DVD. I'll never forget that 'going postal' scene. Scary stuff. And Mimi Rogers is a *revelation*.

(Btw, the idea that fundies have rented this thinking it was going to be a G-rated hallelujah about Jeebus saving the righteous on the Last Day, delights me endlessly.)

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Summary: Are Americans really this stooopid?
Review: Brilliant film - highly recommended. But if you want some real entertainment, read some of the reviews for this film on Amazon: "[A] horribly confuseing and dowright blasphemous film." "A BIG TIME confused movieeeeeee, boring, messed up movie. Does not worth to spend time to watch it." Do these people really walk among us? What ever happened to natural selection?

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Summary: Not an angry review with many spelling errors
Review: Good to see that this film is still the subject of so much bitter debate, a decade and more after it appeared. Let me engage in some contradictions to say that this is a totally entertaining and totally disturbing movie to watch. You can look at it from several angles, but the doctrinally pure "rapture-believin'" Christian angle is probably not one of them. At very least it addresses the enduring problem of spiritual emptiness and the lure of "easy answer" end-times beliefs. As our world becomes more unhinged and uncertain the visibility of these societal phenomena only increases. Best of all we get to see David Duchovny before he fell in with a bad UFO crowd.

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Summary: Not an angry review with many spelling errors
Review: Good to see that this film is still the subject of so much bitter debate, a decade and more after it appeared. Let me engage in some contradictions to say that this is a totally entertaining and totally disturbing movie to watch. You can look at it from several angles, but the doctrinally pure "rapture-believin'" Christian angle is probably not one of them. At very least it addresses the enduring problem of spiritual emptiness and the lure of "easy answer" end-times beliefs. As our world becomes more unhinged and uncertain the visibility of these societal phenomena only increases. Best of all we get to see David Duchovny before he fell in with a bad UFO crowd.

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Summary: The Rapture- - - A hard movie to review.....
Review: How do I review this movie? Well lets start by saying that I overall liked The Rapture, but I still don't understand the whole concept either. The Movie deals with Mimi Rogers caracter Sharon, a telephone operator by day, swinger by night. After fealing (the emptyness) in her heart Sharon begins to look for something else, in her life, and that something happens to be a new kindled love with God. And then the movie really starts to shake things up. Sharon's husband is murdered by a disgruntled employee(this scene is really hard to watch), and then she thinks God is telling her to take her child out in to the desert and wait for the second coming of Christ. The movie ends with a real negative aspect on God and the Church, that I really don't understand, or mabey I don't want to understand. Whatever the case may be, The Rapture leaves you with a sence to depression, and hurt fellings for the caracters, and your self for years to come.

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Summary: Why is this movie not on DVD?
Review: One of the most powerful movies I have ever seen and to think Mimi Rogers didn't become a Big Star after this. She didnt even get a nomination but that tells you a lot about the Academy. Her performance outweighs anything Julia Roberts or Gweneth Paltrow has ever done.
This movie is not just about religion but being lost in a world that's not always kind.
Check it out.

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Summary: Christians, Please View! Tolkin Takes You Seriously!
Review: Several reviewers below knock this film's low budget (undeniable) and some committed Christian believers are shocked by Tolkin's protagonist's final word on "The Rapture." BUT SEE THIS AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF! Writer/director Tolkin does you the not insignificant favor of treating "The Rapture" as something REAL- he doesn't mock it or water down its significance. And for that you should be grateful. This is a film about IDEAS and not for those who can't think for themselves. It is, however, a film for adults, as early scenes show major characters adrift and leading abundantly "sinful" lives.

See this movie and discuss it with those you love. If you're an agnostic or atheist, it's a fascinating window into another world, with a first-class script and sterling performances. If you're a Christian, especially one who believes in "The Rapture," there's much here to both challenge and confirm your thinking. Don't look for a big Steven Spielberg ending-- the budget is too low for that. But the IDEAS found here are worth any amount of Hollywood flash.... An excellent film.

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Summary: QUESTIONS OF FAITH....
Review: Sharon (Mimi Rogers) is a phone operator who leads a hedonistic lifestyle of swinging sex. But she's empty and tired inside. She discovers a religious sect who follow the prophecies of a child ("...and a child shall lead them...") about the rapture, the second coming of Christ and judgement day. She is hesitant at first, but after a near suicide, she crosses over and becomes "saved". She marries an old boyfriend from her past (David Duchovney) and has a little girl. When tragedy strikes and she's troubled by an apparent vision, she steadfastly believes the rapture is here and takes to the desert with her child to await God. There, her faith will be put to the ultimate test. While some may find this film arty, far-fetched or even pretentious, I found it excellent and quite unlike anything I've ever seen. Rogers is marvelous as Sharon and believable as a modern woman who has questions about faith and God. Duchovney is also good as Randy who sticks by Sharon because he loves her. The film has shocking moments to be sure but it has a dream like quality which gives the subject matter an eerie edge. There are times when it even approaches spellbinding. For those who enjoy challenging films that leave you talking about it later, this is one to watch. Even if you don't like it, you'll think about it. "The Rapture" is not a religious film nor is it preachy. It takes no stand on anything really but it does leave you wondering about faith and what heaven is. The DVD has interviews with Rogers and others involved in the film. Recommended and very watchable.

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Summary: There is a limit of five stars, so that is all.
Review: This is a low budget movie, and still it is a phenomenal.
It is a great story, an important messagge, and an incredible and unexpectedly fast-paced movie.
I would rent it for sure, I bought it, and I wish they will do it in DVD, if they do I will buy it for sure.