'Left Behind' Authors Give Movie Remake Thumbs Up
May 28, 2014 22:48:38 GMT -5
Post by Berean on May 28, 2014 22:48:38 GMT -5
Yeah, they're happy with it - the movie is no doubt as lousy and unscriptural as the books (which they dragged on in a series for as long as possible to maximize their profit), but the undiscerning sheeple will lap it up and they're just seeing more dollar signs. If the trailer is any indication, IMHO it's pretty cheesy....
'Left Behind' Authors Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye Give 2014 Movie Remake Starring Nicolas Cage 'Two Thumbs Up'
By Nicola Menzie , Christian Post Reporter
February 4, 2014|12:35 pm
Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, authors of the mega-hit Left Behind book series, recently got a sneak peek of the upcoming movie remake of the same name starring Hollywood A-lister Nicolas Cage.
Jenkins and LaHaye, along with their families, were treated to a preview of the "Left Behind" movie remake on Friday, and according to online accounts, were pleased with the early cut of the film.
"Everyone in the room was thrilled with the movie, which was very exciting," according to an update on the official "Left Behind Movie" Facebook page.
Jenkins, whose latest release is I, Saul, shared that both he and LaHaye gave the "Left Behind" remake "two enthusiastic thumbs up."
A billboard for the 2014 "Left Behind" movie starring Nicolas Cage is seen on display in New York City.
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The top-selling Left Behind 16-part book series, a box set of which is the second best-selling item in the Biblical Fiction section on Amazon, resulted in three movies, two of which were released only on video and DVD. "Left Behind: The Movie," released in theaters in 2000 after premiering on DVD, was headlined by Kirk Cameron and overwhelmingly panned by critics although it was welcomed by Christian audiences.
The end-times story, centered on the rapture of Christians before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, gets a new treatment in the 2014 remake, with Cage (National Treasure, Con Air, Leaving Las Vegas) in the lead role as pilot Rayford Steele. The "Left Behind" film is set in the aftermath of millions of people vanishing from the earth. As the filmmakers explain:
"All that remains are their clothes and belongings … and an overwhelming sense of terror. The vanishings cause unmanned vehicles to crash and burn. Emergency forces everywhere are devastated. Gridlock, riots and looting overrun the cities. And there is no one to help or provide answers. In an instant, the earth has been plunged into darkness."
"Left Behind" is scheduled to be in theaters June 20. The film was directed by Vic Armstrong, produced by Stoney Lake Entertainment and written by Paul Lalonde and John Patus. In addition to Cage, other stars in the film include: Chad Michael Murray (Cameron "Buck" Williams), Lea Thompson (Irene Steele), Nicky Whelan (Hattie Durham) and Cassi Thomson (Chloe Steele). Jordin Sparks, Quinton Aaron and Lolo Jones make appearances.
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'Left Behind' Authors Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye Give 2014 Movie Remake Starring Nicolas Cage 'Two Thumbs Up'
By Nicola Menzie , Christian Post Reporter
February 4, 2014|12:35 pm
Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, authors of the mega-hit Left Behind book series, recently got a sneak peek of the upcoming movie remake of the same name starring Hollywood A-lister Nicolas Cage.
Jenkins and LaHaye, along with their families, were treated to a preview of the "Left Behind" movie remake on Friday, and according to online accounts, were pleased with the early cut of the film.
"Everyone in the room was thrilled with the movie, which was very exciting," according to an update on the official "Left Behind Movie" Facebook page.
Jenkins, whose latest release is I, Saul, shared that both he and LaHaye gave the "Left Behind" remake "two enthusiastic thumbs up."
A billboard for the 2014 "Left Behind" movie starring Nicolas Cage is seen on display in New York City.
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'Left Behind' Fans Question Nicolas Cage's Faith, Wonder About Actual Rapture Before Film's Release
Lolo Jones, Jordin Sparks and 'The Blind Side' Star Quinton Aaron Join Nicolas Cage in 'Left Behind'
The top-selling Left Behind 16-part book series, a box set of which is the second best-selling item in the Biblical Fiction section on Amazon, resulted in three movies, two of which were released only on video and DVD. "Left Behind: The Movie," released in theaters in 2000 after premiering on DVD, was headlined by Kirk Cameron and overwhelmingly panned by critics although it was welcomed by Christian audiences.
The end-times story, centered on the rapture of Christians before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, gets a new treatment in the 2014 remake, with Cage (National Treasure, Con Air, Leaving Las Vegas) in the lead role as pilot Rayford Steele. The "Left Behind" film is set in the aftermath of millions of people vanishing from the earth. As the filmmakers explain:
"All that remains are their clothes and belongings … and an overwhelming sense of terror. The vanishings cause unmanned vehicles to crash and burn. Emergency forces everywhere are devastated. Gridlock, riots and looting overrun the cities. And there is no one to help or provide answers. In an instant, the earth has been plunged into darkness."
"Left Behind" is scheduled to be in theaters June 20. The film was directed by Vic Armstrong, produced by Stoney Lake Entertainment and written by Paul Lalonde and John Patus. In addition to Cage, other stars in the film include: Chad Michael Murray (Cameron "Buck" Williams), Lea Thompson (Irene Steele), Nicky Whelan (Hattie Durham) and Cassi Thomson (Chloe Steele). Jordin Sparks, Quinton Aaron and Lolo Jones make appearances.
A brief preview of the rapture film was released last week. Watch the video below.
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