After the rapture and the revealing of the identity of the antichrist, a group of converts form the tribulation force, a secret society with the sole purpose of converting nonbelievers to christianity. Watch nicolas cage in the left behind trailer vulture. Who would have ever thought that a movie featuring nicolas cage could possibly become one of the worst movies of all time. Nicolas cage is in negotiations to topline left behind, a mainstream reboot of the christianthemed movie trilogy that will mark the first film from stoney lake entertainment, a.
With nicolas cage, lea thompson, cassi thomson, chad michael murray. Some fans also expressed concern that an actual rapture could take place before the films 2014 release. The most important event in the history of mankind is happening right now. Oct 02, 2014 left behind is not a christian movie, says christianity today. Oct 03, 2014 a small group of survivors are left behind after millions of people suddenly vanish and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Left behind fans question nicolas cages faith, wonder. Faithbased movies go mainstream with nicolas cage in left. Left behind is a terrible movie, bad in almost every way, not even qualifying as sobaditsgood material. Based on the novel of the same name written by tim lahaye and jerry b. Mar 20, 2016 the filming began in 2015 and the movie left behind 2 is all set to hit the theatres in 2016.
Contrary to popular belief, the movie actually has great acting and decent special effects. Stoney lake entertainment up to this point the film is a study of a family and its problems, and where faith fits in. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis ford coppola and dancerchoreographer joy vogelsang. Parents need to know that left behind is the biggerbudget reboot of 2000s indie hit left behind. There is a verse in the bible about the lord coming down. Yea verily, like unto a plague of locusts, left behind hath begat a further scourge of devastation upon nicolas cages onceproud filmography.
How politicians and leaders on both the left and right fail to. If you want a goooood endoftheworld movie, with nicholas cage, try knowing instead. Like the original left behind starring kirk cameron, the movie emotionally presents what occurs on the day of a pretribulation rapture. A movie about the rapture starring nicolas cage should be wackier than left behind. Nicolas cage stars in the rapture film left behind. Nicolas cage, chad murray, lea thompson, nicky whelan, jordin sparks, cassi thomson, vic armstrong, paul lalonde, stoney lake entertainment. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. The movie about the rapture, in which all of the worlds good people are whisked away to heaven, leaving the rest behind. Nicolas cage flies through the rapture in godawful left behind. Jul 12, 2017 left behind, the muchanticipated film about the beginning of the end of the world, is exactly what you think it is. Oct 03, 2014 left behind is a terrible movie, bad in almost every way, not even qualifying as sobaditsgood material. Nicolas cage in talks to star in left behind reboot. Left behind 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Oct 09, 2014 left behind bears some of the hallmarks of a madefortv religious movie, including a bland, schmaltzy, and often totally inappropriate score it ends with a contemporary gospelsounding cover. It is about people who have been called up at the time of jesus return. Theres some general chaos, shouting, pushing, shoving, and looting, as well as a plane crash scene. Rent left behind 2014 starring nicolas cage and chad michael murray on dvd and bluray. The academy award winner has given countless successful movies including birdy 1996, racing with the moon 1996. As the nephew of filmmaker performerp85868francis ford coppolafrancisfordcoppola, cage altered his last name to avoid. The goal of this movie was to not be preachy, says paul. This sometimes choppy cinematic reboot kirk cameron starred in a previous series of films that launched in 2000 features nicolas cage, cassi thomson, chad. He is of italian father and polish, german, and english mother descent. Left behind stars nicolas cage as a pilot the new york times.
Faithbased movies go mainstream with nicolas cage in. It should have more smoldering panic bursting into. Bob carlisles after all rayfords song, larues fly chloes song, michael w. Left behind action, drama, adventure full length movie nicolas cage movie.
Nicolas cage, chad murray, lea thompson, nicky whelan, jordin sparks, cassi thomson. Sep 30, 2014 nicolas cage, who stars in the highlyanticipated remake of the raptureinspired left behind, revealed the reasons behind his involvement with the film this week. The 50yearold actor has starred in films ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to action and science fiction films, including ghost rider and city of angels. I read the book series and have watched the three other left behind movies with kirk cameron.
Jenkins, and starring nicolas cage, chad michael murray, cassi thomson, nicky whelan, and jordin sparks, the film was released to theaters on. Just months after the first installment of the left behind series starring nicolas cage hit the big screen last october, cloud ten pictures is. The best selling rapture novel left behind has been remade with nicolas cage as airline pilot ray steele and chad michael murray as international journalist buck williams. The first trailer for the left behind reboot is finally here. I already know the fates of all these characters but the movie can be so intense, i i was expecting a more faithful adaption to the book but left behind mostly stays true to its source material. Left behind is not a christian movie, says christianity today. With kirk cameron, brad johnson, clarence gilyard jr. Dec 31, 20 a left behind producer and writer recently took on questions from fans of the upcoming endtimes film and went on the defensive when he was asked if members of the cast, including lead actor nicolas cage, were believers. Left behind 2014 left behind is an apocalyptic actionthriller movie starring nicolas cage that is based on the new york times bestselling novel that brings biblical prophecy to life in modern times. Apr 09, 2015 just months after the first installment of the left behind series starring nicolas cage hit the big screen last october, cloud ten pictures is announcing a summer 2016 release of left behind 2. Critical christians left behind love for others by anthony damore some christians have been slamming actor nicolas cage over his movie left behind, a remake of the movie based on the successful book series by tim lahaye and jerry jenkins.
Jenkins literary rapturepalooza tosses nicolas cage into a. If you are not a fan of the book series, this will leave you puzzled at why there is no clear ending to what is basically just another airplane. A small group of survivors are left behind after millions of people suddenly vanish and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. A reboot starring nicolas cage, entitled simply left behind, was released in 2014 through cloud ten pictures. The series has been adapted into four films to date. Left behind, the muchanticipated film about the beginning of the end of the world, is exactly what you think it is. 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. Left behind 2 its only the beginning, says producer. Faithbased movies go mainstream with nicolas cage in left behind. The original series of three films are left behind. Nicolas cage in talks to star in left behind reboot variety. Jenkins, writers of the left behind book series that this pic is based on, set out to shape the rapture into something of a scifi thriller.
Apr 15, 2015 nicolas cage talks left behind duration. Left behind film series is based on the left behind bestselling book series by tim lahaye and jerry b. Nicolas cage as rayford steele chad michael murray as cameron buck williams. Left behind seriously could have used some divine intervention instead, the latest adaptation of tim lahaye and jerry b. Jenkins, and starring nicolas cage, chad michael murray, cassi thomson, nicky whelan, and jordin sparks, the film was released to theaters on october 3, 2014, and was universally panned by critics. Oct 03, 2000 the soundtrack to left behind features songs from ccm artists such as third day, joy williams, kathy troccoli, and fred hammond. Smiths never been unloved bruces song, and jakes believer bucks song relate to the key characters in the film, which is an adaptation of the bestselling book series.
If you are a fan of the left behind books, this will leave you puzzled at why there is barely any mention of god in this movie, and why it ends after basically the first few chapters of the book. Left behind is not a christian movie, says christianity. Contrary to popular belief, the movie actually has great. In left behind, nicolas cage plays an airline pilot whose biggest.
Nicolas cage in left behind 2014 nicolas cage and vic armstrong in left behind 2014 nicky whelan in left behind. Left behind the official page for the movie series based on the new york times bestselling novels. Nicolas is one of the most talented and respected actors in hollywood. The film is loosely based on the book series by the same name. Left behind is a 2014 american apocalyptic thriller film directed by vic armstrong and written by paul lalonde and john patus. It should have more smoldering panic bursting into fullblown freakouts. Sep 28, 2014 faithbased movies go mainstream with nicolas cage in left behind. Shelter full movie drama l jennifer connelly, anthony mackie.
Starring nicolas cage, this is a movie that will have the mind wondering whether there is a heaven or hell. He made his acting debut in the 1983 film rumble fish, but it was valley girl 1983 that successfully launched his career as an actor. For those who dont know what left behind is youre going to hell, its a very. Actor nicolas cage has always strived to make a name for himself based on his work, rather than on his lineage. Jenkins bestselling novel of the same name, left behind finds commercial airline pilot ray steele nicholas cage struggling to keep his passengers calm and his plane afloat after the biblical rapture strikes midflight. Left behind nicolas cage has rarely looked more miserable than in this dreadful update of an already dreadfully adapted faithbased property. Yea verily, like unto a plague of locusts, left behind hath begat a further scourge of devastation upon nicolas cage s onceproud filmography. Rent left behind 2014 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. This failed epic really, an epic failure would barely be noticed, were it not for former oscarwinner nicolas cage taking on a sharknadoquality remake of a kirk cameron movie.
Oct 02, 2014 nicolas cage, chad michael murray, cassi thomson, nicky whelan. Oct 19, 2012 nicolas cage is in negotiations to topline left behind, a mainstream reboot of the christianthemed movie trilogy that will mark the first film from stoney lake entertainment, a new production. I cant in good faith tell you to see it, but id be. Oct 03, 2014 and maybe thats why tim lahaye and jerry b. In the blink of an eye, the biblical rapture strikes the world. The films were produced by cloud ten pictures and directed by vic sarin left behind. If you are a fan of the left behind books, this will leave you puzzled at why there is barely any mention of god in this movie, and why it ends after basically the first few chapters.
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