Oct 31, 2000 left behind the movie is by far the better production from both the lalonde brothers and cloud ten companies, but it still lacks the quality flair of a movie making action or nonaction such as china cry, the hidden, jesus the movie that have been translated into numerous languages, and so many other christian films made by christians whom. Ten amazing christian rapture movies that culture left behind. A biblically inspired tale about dying and surviving. Left behind follows rayford steele nicolas cage who is piloting a. Oct 02, 2014 the film alternates between scenes taking place on the plane, with the left behind passengers understandably panicking, and chloe desperately attempting to find her brother amid the ensuing chaos. The remake of left behind hit theaters today and the film already has a bad reputation. I was 12 when the first left behind book was published, and like many conservative evangelical kids growing up in church who could recite the timeline of the tribulation at the drop of a hat. It lays out the dominant evangelical eschatology i. As it turns out, left behind has very little to do with the novel its based on.
Left behind the movie is by far the better production from both the lalonde brothers and cloud ten companies, but it still lacks the quality flair of a movie making action or nonaction such as china cry, the hidden, jesus the movie that have been translated into numerous languages, and so many other christian films made by christians whom. Its a fireandbrimstone sermon wrapped in the tissue of a bad disaster thrillera criticism thats dogged the book series since its earliest installments. Nov 15, 2017 left behind full movie end times last days final hour s. The movie focuses on the rapture, a belief by some that god will destroy earth because of humans sins. With nicolas cage, lea thompson, cassi thomson, chad michael murray. One need not be a godless heathen to find fault in left behinds messagedelivery system. Tribulation force 2002 direct to video left behind. The movie 2000 starring brad johnson and chelsea noble on dvd and bluray. This christian dvd set also includes a disc of bonus features with a special behind the scenes documentary, showing what it was like to film, edit, and produce these three movies.
A reboot starring nicolas cage, entitled simply left behind, was released in 2014 through cloud ten pictures. The true history behind the 1917 movie a story shared by director sam mendes grandfather, a veteran of the western front, inspired the new world war i film. Left behind do you remember seeing this song in left. With kirk cameron, brad johnson, janaya stephens, clarence gilyard jr the biblical prophecy of armegeddon begins when the rapture instantly takes all believers in christ from the earth. Discussion guide for left behind justforfun facts 1 what was the original flight plan of the 747 rayford steele flew when the rapture occurred, and where does the plane end up. Left behind film series is based on the left behind bestselling book series by tim lahaye and jerry b. I got to watch the movie, and its not the best religioustype movie ive ever seen, but its not bad. The primary conflict of the series is the members of the tribulation force against the global community and its leader nicolae carpathiathe antichrist. It involves the audience in the storyline of the people.
One of the terms of the settlement was that lahaye ended up with the movie rights to the books. But the soulless film i saw this past weekend broke my heart. For the original film first adaptation of the novel, see left behind. But this adaptation is so broad, cartoonish, and ineptly made that harping on its theological methods seems like overkill. A word about left behind iitribulation force the second movie in the series compared to the first left behind movie, left behind iitribulation force was like a breath of fresh air. I read the book series and have watched the three other left behind movies with kirk cameron. Another film, developed by tim lahaye s grandson, randy lahaye, titled vanished left behind. Cloud ten plans for bigger, better left behind remake. All three films were criticized for their low production quality.
A video intended to be watched by those left behind after the biblical rapture, explaining its bible prophecy. They chronicle the christian viewpoint of the end of the world. The films were produced by cloud ten pictures and directed by vic sarin left behind. The first book in lahayes series follows two protagonists. Christian materials worthy enough to be made into movies. Jul 12, 2017 left behind, the muchanticipated film about the beginning of the end of the world, is exactly what you think it is. I dont know what my expectations for this movie were, but they werent met. Paul lalonde, the writer and producer of the original set of movies made by lalondes cloud ten pictures, and john patus, who worked on the final entry, 2005s left behind. Its odd because the kirk cameron movies are full of bad acting and bad dialogue and the nick cage movie was full of repetitive scenery to the point of absolute boredom. People who didnt study culture of the decades would think that this movie is a cheese ball. Left behind follows rayford steele nicolas cage who. Ive never read the original left behind book and its been years since ive seen this kirk cameron movie, so i cant speak for how faithful the movie was.
Left behind pre tribulation rapture full movie youtube. Left behind full movie end times last days final hour s. The song is called dancing in the sky by dani and lizzy and it makes us think of this quote from the first left behind book. I am so glad my husband and i decided to try and find the original after. I havent ever read any of the left behind books, but ive heard a lot about them. Oct 09, 2014 left behind bears some of the hallmarks of a made fortv religious movie, including a bland, schmaltzy, and often totally inappropriate score it ends with a contemporary gospelsounding cover. This book and others in the series give narrative form to a specific eschatological reading of the christian bible, particularly the book of revelation inspired by dispensationalism and premillennialism. A reporter left behind learns that the antichrist will soon take power.
Cloud ten plans for bigger, better left behind remake the. However, before the earth is destroyed god takes the true believers up to heaven to save them. Left behind is a 2000 canadianamerican religious science fiction thriller film directed by. Left behind is the best movie made so far in the apocalyptic genre and has been crafted with a very careful, deft touch. The film was based on the bestselling christian eschatological endtimes novel of the same name written by tim lahaye and jerry b. Rent the original left behind 1994 starring peter lalonde and zola levitt on dvd and bluray. Faithbased left behind books returning to big screen. Lahaye ended up suing cloud ten pictures who made the three movies and eventually they came to a settlement. Left behind is a 2000 canadianamerican religious science fiction thriller film directed by vic sarin and starring kirk cameron, brad johnson, gordon currie, and clarence gilyard. Jul, 2016 i was 12 when the first left behind book was published, and like many conservative evangelical kids growing up in church who could recite the timeline of the tribulation at the drop of a hat.
Mar 07, 2012 the original left behind forty years ago, a thief in the night had scores of people wondering if theyd survive the rapture. The left behind trilogy 3 dvd collection features the three original films, left behind, left behind ii. The series has been adapted into four films to date. The left behind series of movies, made by cloud ten pictures, are based on a series of bestselling novels. After this initial jolt, the film appears to become a futuristic global. But, this movie really entertained me, and was truly awesome.
Its been 40 years since the release of a film that wrecked havoc on the sleep of millions of souls in america and around the world, a film that combined religious themes with the chills of a horror film. I wouldnt dream of giving away the detailsmysterious ways, and allbut i will say that it involves the petite chloe driving a steamroller in the dead of night on a deserted stretch of highway thats under construction. I sincerely hope they get to make more films on this series however it would. Left behind trilogy 3 dvd collection christian movies. The left behind series of end times novels is one of the most successful literary franchises in modern christian publishing. The original left behind forty years ago, a thief in the night had scores of people wondering if theyd survive the rapture. Left behind bears some of the hallmarks of a made fortv religious movie, including a bland, schmaltzy, and often totally inappropriate score it ends with a contemporary gospelsounding cover. Im sure they gave a lot of gullible people and children many a terrible nightmare. Left behind, a rapture disaster movie opening friday, has all the subtlety of a sledgehammer and production values that verge on parody. Apr 29, 2008 left behind is the best movie made so far in the apocalyptic genre and has been crafted with a very careful, deft touch. After years of dispute over the rights of the movies, tim lahaye and jerry jenkins, authors of the popular books, have finally allowed cloud ten pictures a christian film company based in ontario and new york to make a hollywood version of the new york. The left behind trilogy kicked off in 2000 with the first movie in the series left behind. Left behind, the muchanticipated film about the beginning of the end of the world, is exactly what you think it is.
Kirk camerons vulnerability, though unlike the buck of the book, makes the movie much more compelling. Rent the original left behind 1994 on dvd and bluray dvd. For irenes sake, if this was the rapture, ray hoped she was gone. Left behind is essentially a bad disaster movie, but i swear to god ive seen worse movies this year, and worse nicolas cage movies at that.
Behind was released with an unusual marketing strategy the film was made. In the first movie, the name of jesus was rarely mentioned, but in this second movie, the name of jesus is given its rightful place. Before you watch the new left behind, make sure you check out the original movie. A small group of survivors are left behind after millions of people suddenly vanish and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Do you remember seeing this song in left behind, in the scene when chloe is on top of the bridge talking to her mom. The movie 2000 direct to video then theatrical left behind ii. The film is intended to be the start of a new, contemporary film series drawing inspiration from the twilight saga film series, being marketed for a younger audience. In 2002 a second film was released staring bob carlisle, russ lee, bill corcoran, kirk cameron, and in 2005 the series was completed with left behind. Oct 31, 2017 the left behind series of end times novels is one of the most successful literary franchises in modern christian publishing. This christian dvd set also includes a disc of bonus features with a special behindthescenes documentary, showing what it was like to film, edit, and produce these three movies. Now, the word is that cloud ten wont be making any more left behind movies. The movie 2000 the biblical prophecy of armegeddon begins when the rapture instantly takes all believers in christ from the earth. The movie 2000 brad johnson and janaya stephens in left behind. The film alternates between scenes taking place on the plane, with the left behind passengers understandably panicking, and chloe desperately attempting to find her brother amid the ensuing chaos.
God only knows how they made a worse version of left behind. My dream has always been to enter the movie theater with a firstclass. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Left behind follows rayford steele nicolas cage who is piloting a commercial airliner just hours after the. The original left behind 2009 synopsis, characteristics. My dream has always been to enter the movie theater with a first class. A novel of the earths last days is a bestselling novel by tim lahaye and jerry b. I really enjoyed this movie, it tells of a period written in the bible of the rescue of gods children from a world where being a christian is becoming a crime, many families are divided because of there faith, some go to heaven and some are left behind, to work out what is happening on earth between good and evil, it deals with mans strength. After years of dispute over the rights of the movies, tim lahaye and jerry jenkins, authors of the popular books, have finally allowed cloud ten pictures a christian film company based in ontario and new york to make a hollywood version of the new york times bestseller series.
Its claimed that the films have been seen by some 300 million people around the world, many who were deeply affected by the thought that they themselves might be left behind when the rapture occurs. After millions of people on earth suddenly disappear, a pilot flying a plane stuck at 30,000 feet must find a way to ensure the passengers survival. Sep 30, 2014 before you watch the new left behind, make sure you check out the original movie. I cant in good faith tell you to see it, but id be. It doesnt dawn on most of those left behind until late in the movie that. Aug 15, 2008 a nineyear legal dispute between the producers of the left behind movies and tim lahaye, who coauthored the books, came to an end last week when a settlement was reached between both parties. Forty years ago, a thief in the night had scores of people wondering if theyd survive the rapture.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing left behind. Or is it all just a grand illusion, a trick played on the folks still standing. Cloud ten pictures plans on remaking the left behind movie series into a bigbudget, wide theatrical release. In left behind, millions of peoplemany of them children, the rest pure of heart and intentionsuddenly and simultaneously blip out of existence, piles of empty clothes marking the final spot of land they occupied. However, cameron wonders if theres more to rosenzweig than he first.
The left behind i wish id seen christ and pop culture. Produced by cloud ten productions, a christian filmmaking concern, left behind was released with an unusual marketing strategy the film was made available on home video in october 2000, with a. Anderson march 7, 2012 its been 40 years since the release. Left behind finally edges toward an enjoyable level of insanity as it reaches its conclusion. I wanted to say that the film is at least decently made and reflects the source materials thrills and spiritual themes. The original series of three films are left behind. Oct 03, 2014 left behind, a rapture disaster movie opening friday, has all the subtlety of a sledgehammer and production values that verge on parody.