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Left Behind - The Movie (Dejado Atras: La Pelicula) [VHS]

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I did not buy this movie in order to pick over the special effects (which, by the way, I have no complaints with)or complain that it couldn't compare in quality to all of Hollywood's big budget movies. This is a movie with a message and it comes across loud and clear to me. I've watched this movie almost daily since I got it and each time I see something that I didn't see before. When it hits the theater next Feb I plan on loading up the van with a bunch! And for those who complain that Christian movies don't compare with the ones that Hollywood generates, thank God! Because you spend more doesn't make it better.

I saw Left Behind last night, and I found myself watching it twice! This is by far the very BEST christian film I have ever seen! This is a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the begining till the end. I thought the book was good, but the Movie is GREAT! The movie differs slightly from the book storyline, but it really enhances the story. Great script! I am certain you'll enjoy this movie!

I only wish the DVD had the widescreen instead of full frame :0(

My wife began reading these books a year or so ago, and I knew they were good, but I simply never thought to read them myself. We aquired the Dramatic Audio edition of Left Behind and I was mesmerized. I have always been a student of prophecy and end time events, so I was of course very moved and excited. After completing the other 6 books currently released in a little over a month, I found myself totally committed to the characters and emotionally and spiritually connected to this story. I am so looking forward to this movie release, not because I feel the directors and producers will be artistically correct, or that the actors will put on an Oscar winning performance, but because the writers and people involved are anointed of God. Even if the acting is horrible, you still cannot keep from being moved by the Holy Spirit while watching. I went to a Left Behind convention here in Dallas on October 17th, and Kirk Cameron was there with his wife, and Clay Crosse, and Bob Carlisle, and Russ Lee, and Amy WIlliams, and Jake. And it was tremendous! They showed about 1/4 of the movie there, and it was simply great! Anyway, I am looking forward to this DVD, and may you know Christ more deeply from this experience.

I loved the Left Behind series of 12 books(avoid the 2 money gimmick prequels and the sequel),but the movie was so horrible I tried to watch it 3 times and NEVER made it through! I thought it was ridiculous that it always showed the clothes of those raptured neatly folded ,like fresh from the cleaners,LOL! The acting was pathetic as well. No way would I recommend this movie to anyone,and my daughter says the sequel"Tribulation Force" is just as bad! She could not make it all the way through either of these,herself.

i know you are going to read the other reviews and see some of them saying just beat me over the head with the Bible, but it's not that at all. if they truly read the books , then they should have expected the movie to be no different. their are bits and pieces left out of the book in the movie, but you can still follow it and understand the message it sends. even if you have not read the books you will still understand the movie. the actors in the movie do a wonderful job of portraying the characters in the book and in delivering the message behind the books, and the Bible. this movie is touching and spiritually moving at the same time, and i promise you that you will not be disappointed. i want lie and tell you the movie is action packed and fast paced, but neither is the first book. just like the book the movie is nothing but the starting bases for hopefully the rest of the books to follow. the movie has its moments of action, and others is the storyline, but like i said you will not be disappointed. the others of you who were disappointed i'm sorry, but please still get out and help promote this movie because it could help open up the doors for other movies of this series, and a little boost from hollywood if the movie does good. if you haven't seen the movie, go out and get it or go to a church that is showing the movie and watch it, you will love it.

Being a Christian, I am intrigued by the Left Behind series and it's fictional interpretation of Revelations. While the first Left Behind DVD was enjoyable, I found the lack of captioning and 5.1 or DTS sound options to be a minus. On the other hand, the script, acting, and the theme were a very good interpretation of the original book. To be able to interpret each book and put them into a movie format would most likely mean a film of about 5-6 hours per film. The screenplay was well condensed and did raise the all-important, soul searching questions that have plagued non- believers consciences since God created mankind.

I am not sure if the material will sell well at the theaters, but may do extremely well as a TV miniseries. No sex, no drinking or drug use is exactly the type of TV materials this country needs more of. I can't wait for the next release!!!

Having read all 7 of the books currently in the "Left Behind" series I knew that bringing even just one of the books to the screen was going to be a huge task.

On a scale of 1 to 10 this movie get a 6 in covering the content of the book. However, it gets only a 2 in covering the message of the book and a 0 for presenting the Gospel. For those who have not read the book it would be hard to tie the individual scenes together to discover the plot progression or the "why" behind the events taking place. For those who haven't read the Bible and are not thinking in terms of the rapture... they would be (and are) 'left behind' by the movie.

I think the screenplay writers were so familiar with the content of the book they simply forgot to put vital information into the script. Case in point, in the introduction of Rayford and Chloe the two of them could have discussed the rapture as part of their discussion about "mom's strange beliefs." This would have given the audience a chance to understand the significance of the vanishings as well as Rayford's reaction to what he knew when he was the "empty cloths" all over the place. The only use of scripture to tie this whole story to the Bible was the brief quotation of some Old Testament passages while "Buck" was being patched-up in the church office. As for the acting... Kirk Cameron was surprisingly good in his roll (I couldn't imagine anyone doing a better job at being "Buck").

Chelsea Noble was too on the ball and intelligent to be the "Hattie" of the book but did a good job in making her "Hattie" a deep character. Brad Johnson was too young to be a believable senior 747 captain and his acting was a bit stiff. Gordon Currie... good pick for the anti-Christ! He played the deceiver very well. The others all did an average job in their rolls. However, some of the "extras" in the crowd scenes are fun to watch!

The special effects were very good for the budget allowed and the sets were fairly realistic (except the 747 with a cockpit crew of only 2).

Overall, this is a good movie to borrow from a friend. Or, you could be that friend and get a copy to lend out. As for being a box office smash... well if the producers go back and get some of the scenes off the cutting room floor they might be able to hold the interest of those who are not hooked on the book and already bought the video.

As an avid fan of the book series, I absolutely had to get my hands on this DVD. What I found was a modestly budgeted film with slightly above average acting. The movie itself isn't exactly that impressive. I rated it with five stars- not because it is loaded with special effects, superb acting, and a multi-billion dollar budget. It is a high quality movie, and has some great shots in it. I rated it so highly because I enjoyed it and firmly believe in what it stands for. I am so tired of all the violent, lustful, and evil acts portrayed in the movies today. A lot of courage and effort went into this movie, and for that, I applaud them. I hope that this film will send a message to Hollywood that people enjoy wholesome movies with quality content more than high budget films with no morality. I can only suggest that you give it a chance. It certainly is a stand out movie with a stand out message that needs to be heard.

Based on the best seller series, Left Behind is a sightful movie about the end days. The producers in cooperation with Tim Lahaye/Jerry B. Jenkins bring you a movie about hopes and fears. I've noticed from the start that this DVD will rock the world. As one of the best christian movie ever made, it reminds us that we have little time to act. It answers so many questions that people often ask.

I found the book to be very enticing and if the book is good, the movie is better, especially on DVD. This movie brings all the facts, all the revelations, and all the struggle in one action-filled adventure to eternity. If you're a christian, you will find this movie fulfilling and if you're not a christian, then watch it anyways because it makes you ask the big question, "Is God really there?"

You don't have to be a Christian to enjoy Left Behind. Nor do you have to even read the books as some have said. I'm a Non-Christian who has not read the books and I absoulutely loved this movie.

Left Behind is the story about mankind's last days on Earth and what causes it's destruction. Delicately touching upon biblical verses of Earth's final days, Left Behind takes us through a journey of those left behind after many people have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Amoung the cast is Kirk Cameron who plays Buck Williams, a journalist witnessing first hand these odd days and doubting with everyone else that they are happening.

While Left Behind certainly contains Christian and bibilical views, it is also certainly not attempting to convert non-Christians with it's material. It's a movie with a well writen story, and not intended for only Christian audiences, but for all.

The movie isn't perfect, nothing is. But with a story so interesting and that could possibly happen, Left Behind has all it needs in it's story and suberb acting by it's stars. Don't be put off by its above average special effects that you see near the beginning of the film, for they more than aducately do the job. Like I said, it isn't about special effects, it's about story.

I strongly encourage everyone to purchase this movie, watch it and then spread the word. The success of this film relys upon the word of mouth generated by those who see the film on video before it's release to theaters in February 2001. The more people that spread the word, the more screens it will open on. Left Behind is well worth your time, don't leave it behind.