Kidskycom
It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
Java_Joe
Tim Chey is a filmmaker who makes religious movies. In fact this is all he makes. In fact he keeps remaking the same move over and over again and the faithful cry eagerly for more unaware that they're being taken for a ride. The reason I say he makes the same movie over and over again is because the movies he makes are terrible. The acting is terrible. The writing is terrible. The directing is terrible. The cinematography is terrible. But all of that is excused because of the all important message of the movie which the faithful follow and they don't care about anything else. The message is "God". That's pretty much it. This movie follows four people, all of whom can't act although I wonder how much is their lack of talent and how much is Tim Chey's lack of actual directing? The "rapture" has taken place and all the faithful have been lifted bodily in to heaven and we're now in the tribulation period. There's one guy trying to go to Bora Bora. A Japanese journalist trying to find out where everybody went and the government is after him. Somebody is in South America looking for a relative and of course an "atheist" is stuck on a desert island because his plane went down. The movie is frankly garbage. For some reason a lot of the believers seem to think that this would be heavily pirated. Nobody wants this. It can't even get a wide release. Basic idea is this, if you're of the evangelical bent and don't care about the movie but only care about the message then this movie is for you. If you are anybody else, don't bother.
imdb-3918
I'm a Christian but a very critical and curious one - I really want to see entertainment produced by Christians from a Christian perspective that rises to the level of the best of today's best secular entertainment. This isn't it by a long shot. Also, I watched this on Amazon Prime - to counter the slandering idiot who claims that all negative comments are from illegal downloaders. This movie IS far better than the Left Behind series, and it does have excellent production values.Sadly, Final: The Rapture is pure amateur hour, like almost all of its Christian brethren. The only reason you're going to give this movie a 10 and a praising review is if you love the idea of the movie so much that you're going to ignore its blindingly obvious faults.Currently, and this film is no exception, almost all Christian end times movies are just plain bad in terms of plot, concept and writing. They aren't anywhere near the level of secular drama such as "House of Cards" or "The Walking Dead". Also, if you love this movie, you're probably completely immersed in the creed of "decision theology", one of the biggest cons to hit Christianity since the papacy. More below. In terms of movie making, this movie is amateurishly acted, with cartoonish stereotypes both of believers as well as non-believers. Almost everyone's emotional range in this movie is unnatural.The atheist professor is a played as a sneering a-hole that you'd never find so openly antagonistic in any normal educational context. He practically twirls a non existent mustache as he continually puts down his student, the newly Christian wife of the pro athlete guy. His students who gang up on the few Christians in his class are likewise too overacted and glib.The very best, deepest and most believable characterization in the movie is the dying Japanese reporter whose Christian friend convinces him that the rapture occurred. He is stalked by hit-men and hostile individuals throughout the movie to suppress his theory, and the idea that the Japanese government was suppressing the "truth" in cahoots with an international community was intriguing. His part was very well done and genuinely touching. Also, the Argentinian woman with amnesia ranks a close second, just for the feelings of chaos and pathos her performance and circumstances evoked. The professor's story arc was idiotic and so was the pro athlete's. I was hoping for a rogue wave or a shark to finish off the prof. The ridiculously costumed and ethnographically offensive cliché natives apparently did the job and made dinner out of him. Good riddance: all he did was whine that the generator radio wasn't working.Now, about the theology. The concept of "decision for Christ" which is presumed to lead to salvation is one foundation of the film's perspective. This "decision theology" as it's known is extremely common in our culture today both Christian and secular.The idea is that an individual goes to a revival or watches the 700 Club or Benny Hinn, a "pop" occurs in his head, and he dramatically falls down on his knees tearfully and gives up his beer and reruns of "Trailer Park Boys" in favor of being completely devoted to Christ.This is what many, many call "being saved", it's volitional and it's hard work and it demands effort. That's the idea.However - OPEN YOUR MIND. This is simply not biblical. Google the phrase "decision theology" - read some of the criticism, particularly from some Lutheran sites - and get an idea of what theologians have to say about the notion that you can "will" Christ into your heart. Not one place in the Bible does it speak of decisions for Christ leading to salvation. We're chosen, "drafted" if you will, entirely and absolutely in God's timing.In fact, there is continual debate about how many will actually be raptured. One specific hard figure that is Bible based and mentioned in conjunction with end times is 144,000. If you figure a world population of 7 billion, that would be one "truly saved" individual per 48.6 thousand human souls alive at that time.I believe that the central premise of this film that constantly gets stated: "we thought we were saved because we were Christian but we really weren't" - will really be ALMOST EVERYONE'S experience, per the 144,000 body of the saved figure. Almost everyone will experience the tribulation. Even if they are a faithful Christian believer. No need for overly maudlin "regrets" over missed altar calls and other such malarkey. I have faced evil people in my life and those who oppose real "mustard seed" faith. For one thing the evil is in the nature and the actions and the attitude, and is not spoken or visually evident per se. They don't twirl mustaches or put down Christ or God publicly. They may even be church leaders who constantly denigrate the truly faithful in subtle ways. Guys like the professor in the movie DO definitely exist, but a smart 130+ IQ man like this guy will simply be much more subtle and devious than shown - maybe not even willfully bad but acting against God anyway.The real rapture may be a very small scale, scattered, diffuse, and most likely disregarded event mainly involving "nobodies" who had critical but unknown roles in God's plan for earth and humanity up until their vanishing. Perhaps a car or two runs off the road when it happens when the drivers vanish. But that doesn't make for a cheesy movie with explosions and teary eyed "salvation testimony".
jackie_fraiser
Wonderful film. All of the negative reviews are coming from the little illegal downloaders who would rather steal than earn a living.Guarantee these illegal downloaders work at a 9 to 5 job. They do not own a business. They do not own a home. And they never will.God will avenge for sure. Read 1 Thess 4:6: "God will punish all men who take advantage of Believers in Christ."It was so refreshing to see a movie produced to genuinely address how to negotiate real, tough life challenges. The movie presented another option, rather than the 'traditional' destructive way movie producers usually glorify giving up on those who we have made a life commitment to. While this movie will totally blow the mind of someone who is unfamiliar with a Christian's perspective of the coming RAPTURE, it is first & foremost a reminder for Christians who have lost their way & negotiated major life decisions before that Great Day of the Lord.The cast were superb. Special mention for Jah Shams. It's very hard to believe this is his first movie! The quality was top standard & they avoided the cheesiness typical of this genre of movie making. Well done all & thank you for your inspiration. Once again, the claws will be out to trivialize the Christian perspective. If the same cast were praying to a crystal or the likes, certain significant critics would be raving about it with openness to tolerance. Say no more. The Cast & Crew of this movie are bigger than that anyway. Keep these great movies coming. People vote with their pockets.
Bigspooky99
So people voted this movie a 10 thinking that it would keep them on good terms with God? Let us begin with the writing, well that was actually the only positive surrounding this steaming mess. I wanted to place all blame on the director, but then realized that everyone involved with this movie is equally at fault. After viewing the dailies wouldn't someone on the set say something? Anything? There must have been a grip or a makeup artist or somebody else with movie experience that could have said something. Perhaps offered help. Seems like this is merely a cash grab with a built-in paying audience willing to overlook movie making standards. "Sheep," indeed.Gave this a 1 in effort to stabilize the ship.
