Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist

Went with my mom because she wanted to see it. Terrible story, acting and pacing. It's weird that the positive reviews are about Christ instead of the movie at all and they even get the actors names completely wrong. I'd say the only good part is Neal McDonough who plays Johnathon, but that's only because he plays the same person in all movies he's in and it's entertaining to watch. This was even worse than the Kirk Cameron movie. Don't waste your time. Not even on streaming. Well since this review needs to be a certain amount of characters let me just say that I find it hilarious Keven Sorbo goes on TV and is completely antivax, but is so hard up for work in movies he got vaccinated to be in this. Either that or he's just full of it.

This film, which is based on the acclaimed books by Jerry Jenkins, was directed by Kevin Sorbo, who also starred in it. Neal McDonough, a renowned actor, also appears in this film. I was astounded by how fantastic this was when I saw it in the theater. It has a connection to the times we live in while yet being entertaining. The acting was excellent and everyone did a terrific job. Despite the fact that the other ones in the Left Behind series are good, this was my favorite. Because it was so amazing, I even started crying. The post-movie videos that were made to support individuals during these trying times were fantastic.

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This is not a movie you can just jump in and watch without having some background of what it is about. It's a mix of a documentary and a movie. If you are expecting a lot of action and drama, you will be disappointed. But if you are looking for solutions to tie up the present uncertain volatile world scenario with what the bible says this is a very informative piece and a lot of work has been put into it. This will put you on track to research and question what you have been fed by the mainstream media and politicians and make you better equipped to look for the right answers. I highly recommend this movie.

Touted as "Based on a true story that hasn't happened yet", this additional adaptation to Tim LaHaye's Left Behind series of books should be understood as a "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" as it again fleeces the sheep on behalf of poor Bible understanding. A main principle of Bible understanding or any understanding is that what is most strongly known must guide and inform what is less strongly known and that must guide what is then speculated. The idea that "millions of living people will be raptured" a thousand years before the end of the world, before the end of the Millennium (Thousand Year Reign over Earth by Jesus), and before the Tribulation contradicts the clear and most strongly known and understood Revelation 20 passage, which indicates that only those who have been executed for Jesus' sake will rule with Christ for the Millennium. I can understand how appealing, attractive, and comforting a "Rapture" before the Great Tribulation would be; and how motivating it might be for evangelism, as I was also taught it while spiritually young and immature. Unfortunately, this relatively young doctrinal teaching solidly contradicts foretelling-scripture, which can be very confusing for the spiritually immature. The idea of such "rapture" was not even known in Christianity until invented in 1909 by Cyrus I. Scofield. Bible scripture has no teaching of "rapture", even at 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17. The mistranslation to "rapture" of these advocates is of the word meaning "snatched-out", which was previously used in scripture to refer to the one who was "back-slidden", being corrected and therefore rescued, similar to being "snatched-out" of the flames of Hell. Earth and humanity's final destruction in Hell, as we clearly see in Revelation 20-24 doesn't occur until after the Millennium. Along with poor scriptural understanding of End-Times with the faulty idea of the "rapture", this movie suppresses correct understanding of scripture, and fails to recognize the standard technique of foretelling scripture's use of conjunctions, such as 1 Thessalonians 4:17's "then", which in foretelling prophesies indicate "a significant gap in time", "change of scene", or usually both of these. Although I was encouraged to be reminded to watch out for the Antichrist, this movie seems to do more to placate Believers to not study foretelling scripture more deeply. A good story isn't what is primarily necessary when truth is needed.

I'm near certain that the people who left negative reviews didn't actually see "Rise of the Antichrist." Instead, they were either fed talking points or are using this platform to spew invective against Christians in general. Basically, the movie posits a way in which the Tribulation can actually start. I stay away from "end times, because technically, we've been in the end times since Christ ascended from the Mount of Olives. Contrary to what one person wants you to believe, there is no racism. In fact, the movie makes a strong case for racial harmony and unity. "Rise of the Antichrist" takes current events and suggests how the ease with which people gave up freedoms and critical thinking could return with much more dire consequences. This is the way it COULD happen, not necessarily WILL happen. This is much better than many Christian movies, and you may even consider looking for it on a streaming platform. Do yourself a favor: see it. You'll have done more than at least half of the "reviewers " here.

What a waste. It was so bad. Don't bother. I read the books and this isn't anywhere near as good. Screenplay not true to the books. More like a documentary. Actually I think they needed to decide was it a movie or a documentary???? Writing horrible and the acting isn't great. Actually the acting was flat. Poor production What an utter disappointment It felt like a Kevin Sorbo vanity project that the producers wasted money on, and so I wish I had not wasted my money or time in going to see this film. In wouldn't recommend it to anyone Its not for children it will scare them, scare them.

As a believer in Jesus Christ and in the teaching of the rapture. I would love to give this movie a 10/10, however I can't just be biased, I have to give a review based on being a movie, so here it goes: The short review: Best adaptation of the book series yet. Fans of the books will really enjoy. People not familiar with the books will find it a little cumbersome to get into it right away. The long review: The screenplay was very true to the books (at least from what I remember form 20 years ago) The casting of characters is good and the actors all hold their roles very well for the most part. Pacing was an issue for me. Some parts felt like it was moving too quickly and others seemed to drag. At one point I remember becoming un-immersed in the movie and wondering how much longer we had. But right after that moment the pacing started flowing really well and I was engaged the rest of the way through. On the cinematography side there are scenes in an office that have a strange filter that feels like looking through a black stocking over the lens and it gives the shots a dark body outline. On the plus side there are some nice visual and audio effects used to highlight the corruption and spiritual forces when the Antichrist is present and speaking. I thought that was a great touch. The film also modernizes the story and related elements of the world that is being transformed since the "vanishing" to thing currently happening in our social, corporate and governmental frameworks. I found a lot of the commentary on those elements clever and appropriate. While not blown away, I am looking forward to the next movie in this series.

Oh my. I so wanted to give this movie at least 5 stars when i saw the preview. Not going to happen sorry to say. Look, like i have said before, i rate movies on what the movie is trying to do. I really don't know what this movie was trying to do. It was all over the place, messy, preachy, bad acting, horrible writing, and way too much propaganda even if it was true and needed to be said. It was just done completely wrong and misplaced. On top of all that, it preached to the choir. I imagined being unsaved watching this movie, and i felt NO emotional content to keep me attached. I actually felt embarrassed as a christian seeing how we are being portrayed in some of these christian movies. I'm grieved having to say this, but these kinds of movies give us a bad name and push people away more than grabbing their attention and wanting more information. So so sad. Many other people on this review board have already said things that I don't need to repeat but are true. Some reviews are just plain rude to the Christian faith and are totally ignorant of anything biblical even though they sound educated. Also like i have said before, i hate to leave bad reviews for christian movies. But i have to do what i have to do. Sorry, not sorry.

The original Left Behind novel was written in 1995 and the first movie released in 2000. 23 years later, Kevin Sorbo directs & stars in the remake which starts 6 months after the Rapture. What's great about this is that it's a modern version - with today's technology and reflecting the global elites and their great reset, one-world currency, and government domination. A very feasible storyline keeps the book's characters in play. It also stays true to Bible Prophecy. I highly recommend it. Make sure all your doubting friends and family see it. This novel changed my life in 1995 when I asked myself, "Will I get left behind?" Now the question is... Will YOU get left behind?