Left Behind

Name: Left Behind
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Released: October 3, 2014
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 12
Cast: Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray, Lea Thompson, Nicolas Cage

2014

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Overwhelming dislike based on 25 Critic Reviews

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Freestyle Releasing | Release Date: October 3, 2014 | PG-13

Starring: Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray, Lea Thompson, Nicolas Cage

Summary: In the blink of an eye, the biblical Rapture strikes the world. Millions of people disappear without a trace. All that remains are their clothes and belongings, and in an instant, terror and chaos spread around the world. Ray Steele (Nicolas Cage), an airline pilot, struggles to calm, and ultimately to save the lives of the passengers thatIn the blink of an eye, the biblical Rapture strikes the world. Millions of people disappear without a trace. All that remains are their clothes and belongings, and in an instant, terror and chaos spread around the world. Ray Steele (Nicolas Cage), an airline pilot, struggles to calm, and ultimately to save the lives of the passengers that remain on his flight, as the world below loses its ability to help his plane, and any other to safety. Running out of fuel, his equipment failing, his crew escalating into panic, Ray must guide the plane with the help of GWN reporter, Cameron “Buck” Williams (Chad Michael Murray) who takes over the role of co-pilot in the face of the crisis. For Buck Williams, being trapped at 30,000 feet with a plane full of terrified passengers means a struggle to understand the incomprehensible. On the ground, Ray’s daughter Chloe (Cassi Thomson) struggles to find her young brother and mother, both of whom may have disappeared in the Biblical event. Forcing herself through the chaos, Chloe must navigate a world filled with terror and despair. [Freestyle Releasing]… Expand

Director: Vic Armstrong

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 110 min

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Nathan Rabin

Oct 2, 2014

The film’s appeal is largely dependent on Cage; Left Behind is a batshit-crazy Cage cult classic of a radically new stripe. Read full review

McClatchy-Tribune News Service Roger Moore

Oct 2, 2014

It’s inoffensive, unless you take umbrage at the idea that the only people who know not to steal are True Believers and all that keeps society from an instant meltdown are the Faithful. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Oct 3, 2014

Christian readers and audiences are the base here, but it’s hard to imagine that this incarnation of the story will persuade anyone else to find the Lord unless they’re sitting in the theater praying for the dialogue or special effects to improve. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Oct 2, 2014

The director, Vic Armstrong — whose lengthy résumé hews primarily toward stunt work — displays no facility with actors and even less with pacing. Read full review

Steve Macfarlane

Oct 3, 2014

Left Behind is one of those films so deeply, fundamentally terrible that it feels unwittingly high-concept. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Oct 3, 2014

Left Behind is biblical in its silliness. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

Oct 2, 2014

This failed epic — really, an epic failure — would barely be noticed, were it not for former Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage taking on a “Sharknado”-quality remake of a Kirk Cameron movie. Read full review

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tvchicano07

Oct 5, 2014

This movie was a great adaptation of the book, and the mostly negative reviews have come from the criticism of the subject matter. I am disappointed with the reviews of Elizabeth W-mn. If this movie would have been about agnosticism the critics would have given it very positive reviews.This movie was a great adaptation of the book, and the mostly negative reviews have come from the criticism of the subject matter. I am disappointed with the reviews of Elizabeth W-mn. If this movie would have been about agnosticism the critics would have given it very positive reviews. Overall it was an engaging film.… Expand

6 of 49 users found this helpful643

DBPirate1129

Jan 11, 2015

I was expecting a more faithful adaption to the book but Left Behind mostly stays true to its source material. Contrary to popular belief, the movie actually has great acting and decent special effects. I already know the fates of all these characters but the movie can be so intense, II was expecting a more faithful adaption to the book but Left Behind mostly stays true to its source material. Contrary to popular belief, the movie actually has great acting and decent special effects. I already know the fates of all these characters but the movie can be so intense, I actually was scared for them!… Expand

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Trev29

Dec 27, 2014

This movie does not warrant the awful grade the critics gave it. This is no masterpiece, but it certainly isn't an atrocious film either. It is a decently entertaining film that is better suited on TV.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Nov 25, 2018

An offense to cinema and intelligente.
Nicolas Cage has not acted in a worse film than this!

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

Devonian

May 31, 2018

Bad writing, bad acting, bad direction...very un-special effects. Worst film I have ever seen and a total insult to christians and non-christians.

A BAD preachy movie...that should be erased from history.

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MikefromAngus

Dec 19, 2014

This movie is religious garbage! maybe the movies director and producers should of prayed more to god, so he would give them a guiding light and make a decent movie! LOL

2 of 5 users found this helpful23

ricky1121

Oct 8, 2014

This has to be one of the worst films of 2014 so far. The actors have the most horrible acting I've seen in years. The plot is so boring and you can easily figure out what will happen next. I do not recommend.

9 of 11 users found this helpful92

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