Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist

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.

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.

...because it incorporates all of the current events, archetypes of world leaders and technologies into the storyline.

I loved the updated Buck character and the redux of what the Eden Project was all about. It was also nice to see how apologetics was used throughout. There was a balance of action and depth.

The only reason I gave it a 9 instead of 10 is because a couple of the supporting characters were a little weak. Plus, (I watched it at home via Prime) whoever did the subtitles mislabeled several things. Some were important. This needs to be corrected.

I definitely hope that Sorbo continues with the series. I'll be purchasing it if he does!!!

It's hard to make a noise outside of Hollywood. That's why Kevin Sorbo deserves special respect for making an attempt to reflect on the dark dynamic of modern society through the lens of the Bible. Don't expect huge special effects or an intense plot. This move is for people who are asking questions about ethics, faith and meaning. It wouldn't satisfy either nihilistic atheists or those who are looking for "popcorn" for their minds. But for those who are trying to process what has been going on for the last 4 years with people in the West. This movie summarizes all stories of corruption, manipulation and government bullying in a very condensed plot, which sometimes may feel intense. But it seems like made on purpose. Just relax and don't take it all seriously, watch the arc of the main character who is looking for God.

If you read the negative comments, you will get a picture of the average writer. They do not like Kevin Sorbo, his politics, his religion or apparently even his existence. I seriously doubt any of the even watched the movie.

Is this movie "preaching to the choir?" Well, yeah. Of course it is. Isn't every movie with a point preaching to the choir? Unless you already agree with the message of the movie, you aren't going to be watching it. That goes for any movie on either side of any topic. I'm not going to go watch some leftist movie anymore than I would expect anyone other than a Christian to be watching this movie.

Yes, it does focus more on the political side of the Antichrist. That is going to be a main element of the End Times. Revelation speaks of a One World Government. Prophecy speaks of the political climate in the End Times. So why WOULDN'T this movie also delve into that aspect?

Some have called it, "too preachy." Again... It's a Christian movie. What else would you expect? Anyone who didn't expect a "preachy" movie going into it, must have thought they were going to be watching something else all together different.

I will also admit that the movie feels rushed. But... they were trying to fit a lot into two hours. I would have really preferred this been a TV series. THAT would have been awesome. But... it is what it is.

Anyone who has read any of my other reviews should already know what I hated about this movie... Even though this was not a "big budget hollywood production," apparently they took cues for the other guys... BUY A FREAKING LIGHT BULB!!! Every single scene is lit with on;y sunlight as illumination. In the TV producers' office, we see a shot that is angled upwards and not a single one of the florescent tubes are lit. The whole movie is filmed like this. I don't know where all of these people went to film school but for the love of God... please stop it! Light a scene, already!

One final thought... while I agree with the theology of the movie, I do not agree with the timeline. If you read Matthew 24, Jesus Himself tells his Disciples that the good and the evil will be taken together in the End Times. Any Rapture will not occur PER-Tribulation.

If you like the books on which this is based; if you want to see a wholesome movie; if you just like Kevin Sorbo... go watch this and ignore all the haters. Better yet... better get used to them. It'll only get worse...