Left Behind: The Collection (Left Behind / Left Behind II: Tribulation Force / Left Behind: World at War)

*** This review may contain spoilers ***I hate to compare films to their literary counterparts. It's difficult, even unfair sometimes but it's awfully hard not to especially if the books are phenomenal successes or classics or even just a book that is one of your personal favorites. For me...the Left Behind Series of books (12 of them in total) were drop dead amazing. I was riveted for the year it took me to read them. I am now a huge fan of the series and I couldn't help but see the films. I had a lot to go on being such a fan of the books but I also know that the books AND the films are not for everyone!!! First of all..non Christians are going to be overtly critical, especially if they go into it expected a science fiction, End Of Days type movie event. This film is based on something that millions BELIEVE is truth so you have to take that into consideration. First of all for me personally I was blown away by Left Behind.Director Vic Sarin is no stranger to film making. He has worked in films for the last 4 decades at least. He has done pretty much everything so he is definitely a veteran film maker. I don't know if he had any contact with the original book by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye but his casting choices were dead on for the most part and I stand by that. Kirk Cameron is the exception but I won't say he's bad. In fact he's quite good in the lead role of Cameron "Buck" Williams. Granted he's not quite as gritty, or street smart as his book counterpart but he's decent and considering that Cameron is more than directly responsible for the creation of this film at all. Relative newcomer Janaya Stephens plays a strong headed and take charge Chloe Steele and does a good job. The real brilliant casting is in the role of leading man Captain Rayford Steele who was such a huge hero in the book. Brad Johnson puts a face to that role and does a great job doing that. I don't even credit his acting necessarily but his look nails Rayford's personality and his acting is alright too. The other person is the anti-Christ himself Nicolae Carpathia played by Gordon Currie, a character actor who's been around for a long time. He is brilliant as both the charismatic caring leader and the dark, evil being he is to become.The story is very closely linked to the book and they did a good job of transferring book to screen and leaving the most important details in tact and only changing small details. I have heard complaints about this not being an original concept with typical government conspiracy and hit men and yadda yadda yadda well...first off NEWSFLASH nothing is an original concept anymore, it doesn't stop people from seeing it. In fact it seems that more than half the films released now are not only not original but direct rehashes of original films or series. I happen to think Left Behind: The Movie puts a new spin on the Christian theory and does it excellently. The budget is low but still managed to pull off some intense action scenes, there are definite moments when the acting borderlines on campy but they are all not mainstream big actors and actresses and they do their best to make it real. The plot is actually quite complex and intriguing when you really watch. The whole concept of the anti-Christ killing his parents which was brought up in films like The Omen and End Of Days is changed completely to have Carpathia murdering his parent "figures", the men who created him politically. The final scene in the film is disturbing and memorable with a powerful performance by both Cameron and Currie.The average person I can understand giving this a poor score...I could even understand someone being bored with it. It has it's moments. I think for me it's just a personal thing that I loved it and I loved the books and I hope they continue making the films. What I don't like is people nit picking it and saying how crappy it is simply because of it's basis in Christian faith. Grow up!! and open your mind, even if you don't believe it, you might be entertained. It's worth seeing and I know it's a cult classic so I'm not the the only one!! 8.5/10 (For most probably a 5/10 but I still encourage reading the book and watching the movie...it's got a lot to offer)

Product was excellent quality and was what I expected when I ordered

Great movies about the future.

I knew what I was buying when I bought it. I have read all of the 16 or so Left Behind Book series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins and wanted to see the movies. The movies, (although a lot is left out from what the books can provide, obviously,) were true to the books and done wonderfully so that with some exception, the whole family can watch and learn about 'end times' in a way that isn't too frightening but yet, educational and pretty true to the writer's educated interpretation of the Bible's account. Kirk Cameron is the lead character, Buck Williams, a journalist who is propelled into an end times thriller together with his chosen circle of friends, he negotiates meaning and attempts to predict the next phase of this particular time frame. He further begins a war with the anti-Christ with some edge of your seat guessing what will happen next. A good three movies where one will take over where the last one left off. I recommend that parents watch it first to determine if it is appropriate viewing for their particular children only so that sensitive children are not frightened and those too young will not be able to understand the message anyway.

NOW THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. BASED ON ACCURATE FACTS .;(ESPECIALLY OF WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE MIDDLE EAST TODAY). YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED. BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT IS YOUR CHOICE BUT GOD IS WINDING THIS EARTH DOWN;GETTING READY FOR THE RAPTURE ! IT COULD BE 5MINUTES OR 50 YEARS; NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE; BUT I SAY KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE MIDDLE EAST & THE REST OF THE WORLD. THESE 3 MOVIES WERE BASED ON THE 12 BOOK SERIES LEFT BEHIND BY TIM LAHAY & JERRY JENKINS. IT'S CHEAPER TO BUY THIS COLLECTION THAN GO TO THE MOVIES TODAY. YOU WILL NOT BE BOARED. I AM SO TIRED RIGHT NOW I COULD FALL OVER;BUT NOT BEFORE MENTIONING TO GET A COPY OF THE HOLY BIBLE; CHECK OUT THE OLD TESTAMENT. WHAT WENT ON IN THE O.T. IS HAPPENING NOW.; THEN READ THE NEW TESTAMENT. THE BOOK OF REVELATION IS A GOOD PLACE TO START. JUST REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU & DIED FOR YOUR SALVATION. YOU COULD PUT A BULLET IN MY BRAIN BEFORE I WOULD DENOUSE MY SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. DIANE ROSEMARY

Full of special effects and cameos by well-known actors. These are well financed films but not a Hollywood full budget movie either. So don't expect A-list actors. That said, they are solid, well done story lines that are based on Bible prophecy -- and a concept of what the end times might look like for those who are LEFT BEHIND after the Rapture (Disappearance) of Christians. I actually think it will be worse and even more chaos than is shown in the film.This is based on a very popular book series -- but of course will not follow it exactly. There are some great scenes by top Hollywood actors but not all the supporting cast are "great" mostly B quality acting. But a good movie, fast paced drama and action has good special effects.The violence is measured. Not too much of it.No sexual content.There are mature themes including shootings and death from poisoning.I do not recommend for young children.

It's a great idea of what things could be like when the rapture finally happens. Reading the bible gives us the real expectation and idea, but unfortunately people don't read it enough or understand it all. But that's ok, we are not to understand it all just to trust our Lord Jesus and believe He will save us from the wrath to come. We are to be watching and standing fast in our faith and looking up, because our redemption is drawing near. In the meantime we are to be discipling people and warning them of whats coming if you reject Jesus as your Lord and Savior. The Bible is truth and has all the answers for how we should be living. And Jesus is the only way to heaven, He even told us that. "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6)

No complaints at all. Good vondition

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Unfassbar spannend! Der dritte Teil steht hinter den ersten beiden deutlich zurück. Leider findet die Reihe in meinen Augen dadurch keinen würdigen Abschluss. Nichtsdestotrotz sind die ersten beiden Filme wirklich atemberaumend fesselnd. Es gibt leider keinen deutschen oder englischen Untertitel. Da aber alle Beteiligten deutlich sprechen, sind selbst die Charaktere mit Akzent gut zu verstehen.Trotz dieser kleinen Mängel kann ich die Filme nur empfehlen! Denn die Filme haben mich wirklich umgehauen! Die Geschichte ist teilweise schon gruselig realistisch. So kann man sich der ein oder andere Parallele zur jetzigen Zeit nicht entziehen. Schade, dass die Reihe so endet und dass Clarence Gilyard im dritten Teil nicht mehr mit dabei war.

Calidad de lo mejor, además incluyen doblaje en español latino junto al v.o. La versión de Zima en México tituladas "profecías del apocalipsis" solo incluyen audio en ingles con subtítulos junto a masters que son en calidad como de segunda generación y no de primera.