Left Behind – The DVD Collection (Left Behind / Left Behind II – Tribulation Force / Left Behind – World at War)Left Behind – The DVD Collection (Left Behind / Left Behind II – Tribulation Force / Left Behind – World at War)
This collection includes: Left Behind: The Movie; Left Behind II: Tribulation Force; Left Behind: World At War; and the bonus disc of The Original Left Behind Documentary, based on the Book by Peter & Paul Lalonde. These classic thrillers star: Kirk Cameron, Lou Gossett, Jr., Chelsea Noble, Brad Johnson, and Clarence Gilyard.Left Behind – The Movie
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Who knew that when he ordered the special, he d get the dish of his life? David Duchovny (‘the X-Files ) and Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) ignite sparks in this warm-hearted winner (JeffCraig, ‘sixty Second Preview ) about a widower and a waitress who meet and fall in love. Featuring an incredible all-star cast, this hilarious romantic comedy delivers a lot of laughs, tears and joysthat will make your spirits soar. It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob (Duchovny), a recently widowed archit
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Review by Theresa D. Pickin for Left Behind – The DVD Collection (Left Behind / Left Behind II – Tribulation Force / Left Behind – World at War)
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I am on the last (12th) book, “Glorious Appearing” after having devoured the Left Behind bound series. I had seen the first movie, “Left Behind” years before and enjoyed it, although it did leave you hanging. I purchased the books and read them and at the same time purchased the 3 DVD’s. I just finished watching all 3 movies. I was disappointed. The script somewhat followed the books, but then by World at War, it went off into its own world. The characters I grew to love in the books were almost one-dimensional in the movie. If you watch the special features you will see interviews with various celebrities about the movie. I wish they had made more of the story into the movie. Janaya (“Chloe”) mentioned how long everything took, but I was surprised, and had to reverse it to hear it again, to learn that it was only 6 weeks of filming. After seeing the 95 minute features I can believe it. This had so much potential, but dropped the ball. Although I must say, the actors were terrific! Everyone matched the descriptions and personalities in the books. Gordon Currie was incredible as the Antichrist! I caution you to read the books first, then watch the movies. If not, you will not appreciate the deeper meaning to them. You don’t even need to be religious really, just appreciate the remarkable insights. Thank you Kirk Cameron for helping to bring the story to life, except it should have been more alive.
Review by M. D. West for Left Behind – The DVD Collection (Left Behind / Left Behind II – Tribulation Force / Left Behind – World at War)
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This was a nice try, but it was a very cheap attempt. I know movies can never reproduce every scene in a book, and often have to change things to convey the feel of the story. But the feel of the movies is nowhere near as intense or emotional as the books. They were ok, but the books were way better.
Review by J. Young for Left Behind – The DVD Collection (Left Behind / Left Behind II – Tribulation Force / Left Behind – World at War)
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I read all the Left Behind books in a whirlwind. I found the movies just as exciting. I watched all three back to back. Very moving and genuine. Should bring everyone to their knees – praise God! I hope more Christian based movies are released.
Review by Seeker of God for Left Behind – The DVD Collection (Left Behind / Left Behind II – Tribulation Force / Left Behind – World at War)
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This is a very good collections of all three Left Behind DVDs and with the special DVD it is worth getting. It is good to get not only for the Christians you know but with the way the DVDs are made they are great for non-Christians as well. These can be used for evangelism and outreach to your friends. Worth buying and worth the price.
Review by A.L. for Left Behind – The DVD Collection (Left Behind / Left Behind II – Tribulation Force / Left Behind – World at War)
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When I recieved the DVD boxed set, it was supposed to have 3 different movies in a series. It contained the first movie, and two of the second movie, and no third movie…I am very disappointed.
Review by Reviewer for Return to Me
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Director and co-writer Bonnie Hunt delivers the goods in “Return To Me,” a touching story of two deserving people who are afforded a second chance at love and happiness. When we meet Grace (Minnie Driver), she is suffering with heart disease and awaiting a donor for a transplant. Architect-builder Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) is happily married to Elizabeth (Joely Richardson), they are deeply in love, and Hunt quickly establishes just how perfect their lives are together; so perfect, in fact, it becomes somewhat unsettling because you know that tragedy of some kind or other is imminent. When it comes, the transition is handled succinctly and with the skill of a seasoned professional. When Elizabeth dies, Grace receives her heart. A year later, Bob, still mourning the loss of his wife, meets Grace at the Irish-Italian restaurant owned by her grandfather (Carroll O’Connor), where she works as a waitress. Neither are aware of the intimate link they share to the heart that has given Grace her life. In the hands of a less savvy director, the story at this point could easily go astray and become mired in coincidence and cliche. Hunt never comes close to allowing this to happen, however, and instead hits every note squarely on the head so that the plot fairly resonates with precision and timing. A veteran character actress herself (she plays Grace’s closest friend, Meg, here), she seems to know instinctively just when to add the right light touch to offset the drama, then fleshes it all out with an array of great characters,especially Robert Loggia, as Angelo, the “Greatest Italian chef in Chicago,” and James Belushi as Meg’s husband, Joe. There are no wasted moments in this film; the story moves right along and takes you with it. The dialogue is often witty and always real; in a scene between Grace and Meg that takes place in the hospital (prior to their notification that a donor has been located), in which Grace can barely draw a breath, she looks up at Meg and says one word, “Rosebud.” After Elizabeth dies, when Bob finds himself alone at home and finally breaks down, Hunt gives the scene time to build and play out, so that it rings true instead of being glossed over and simply used as a tool to move the story along. When it happens we, as an audience, are also afforded that time to realize the suffering he’s experiencing, and it allows us to feel it as well. The scene in which Grace, Meg and Joe are at home awaiting a dinner guest (a former priest), is beyond hilarious. Highlighting an exceptional cast, David Duchovny and Minnie Driver are unforgettable as Bob and Grace; and the multi-talented Bonnie Hunt rises to a whole new level of artistic merit for giving us a truly memorable and heart-warming movie that is a joy to experience. Written by Hunt and Don Lake, “Return To Me” is a delight from beginning to end, the kind of film one waits for to come along. Hopefully, in the future Hunt will treat us to even more movies of this caliber.
Review by edzaf for Return to Me
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“Return To Me” is a very likeable romantic comedy starring David Duchovny, breaking away from X-Files mold, and the always engaging Minnie Driver. While we wait for kismet to bring these two characters together, we are treated to a fine (and impressive) supporting cast of characters head by Carroll O’Connor, Robert Loggia, David Alan Grier, James Belushi, and writer-director Bonnie Hunt. There is little suspense that the two main characters will find each other and in the end find new life and love — but this is the movies after all!For DVD buyers and renters, the true gem is the audio commentary by Bonnie Hunt and co-writer Don Lake. This highly recommended bonus to the DVD version is at least worth another “star.” Hunt, who is one of the best interviewees on talk shows, engages in a informative and a very humorous dialogue with Lake throughout the movie. By all means, after watching the movie go back and watch the movie again with Hunt and Lake. Hunt’s dry humor will make you laugh out loud at times as she speaks of her bad make-up job in her first scene to the seemingly dozens of family members that she placed throughout the film. You will also get a real appreciation for the art of film-making. “Return To Me” was Hunt’s directorial debut and it is fascinating to listen to the care and meticulous detail that she placed into this film (music selections, editing, etc.). It is definitely one of the best audio-commentary tracks that I have heard to date and almost makes you even like the film more.
Review by Sallie A. Martin for Return to Me
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This is perhaps one of the most underrated movies I have ever seen.
David Duchovny and Minnie Driver star as Gracie Briggs and Bob Rueland, two people who are brought together with more than fate, but also a heart. When disaster and devastation hits Bob, he unselfishly donates his wife’s organs. Gracie is in desperate need for a heart after suffering for many years with heart disease. Her heart finally does come, at the most needed moment, and it is a special heart at that.
It takes over a year for Bob to get back in the dating scene, and that’s only with help from Charlie played by David-Alan Grier. When the date lands them in Gracies grandfather’s (Carroll O’Connor) restaurant, Gracie is their waitress, and it’s love at first sight, and their lives will be forever changed.
There is also great classic songs that sprinkle this movie with class and romance. Songs like “At Long Last Love” by Frank Sinatra and “Tenderly” by Jackie Gleason finish the movie off without any hitches only adding more detail. Bonnie Hunt and Don Lake take their first stab at writing, directing, and starring in Return To Me, and I must say it is one movie that reminds me the most of the classic romances of long ago.
Please note that if you like this film, Bonnie and Don are writing and directing a tv show on ABC this fall, called Life With Bonnie. Bonnie stars in this along with many of the stars from Return To Me. If her show is anything like the movie, then ABC will have a hit for sure!
Review by Elizabeth D. Villing for Return to Me
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I caught this movie last night, courtesy of MGM and Amazon, and am I grateful! It was (so many adjectives come to mind!) delightful.Duchovny proves he can be more than just Fox Mulder. Minnie Driver is always able to make me empathize (a sign of a great actor), and she succeeds as expected in this vehicle. Carroll O’Connor, Robert Loggia, and their cronies are a hoot! And, for me, James Belushi all but steals the show.This movie develops its characters very plausibly. The dialog is filled with humor and very little-to-no sappy dreck. (Ooh, I hate movies that resort to smarm!)The pacing is even (i.e. it doesn’t drag). There is a surpirising *lack* of violence and sex. Thanks especially to TPTB for sparing us a graphic fatality scene.Kudos to Bonnie Hunt on her directorial debut! I was’t in the theater a half hour before I realized I’d have to own this movie.My friend Darren rates movies in the you-couldn’t-pay-me-enough. Using his scale, this is a full price movie. In fact, this is a see it multiple times at full price movie!Did I mention that David D. looks *fine* in jeans?
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I wasn’t expecting Return To Me to be bad, but I originally thought the premise sounded a little sappy and the cast sounded a bit odd. I wasn’t sure about how the on-screen chemistry btw DD & Minnie Driver would work, and what plot could have David Allen Grier, James Belushi and Carrol O’Conner in the same movie? So, I didn’t go in expecting too much. I was really happy with the movie, though. It tugs at the heartstrings and it also makes you laugh a lot. The entire crowd at the screening I attended seemed to enjoy the movie.I highly recommend it as a great date movie. As DD has said in interviews, RTM is wonderful because it’s an old-fashioned love story. The soundtrack is wonderful too — lots of big band music which adds to the old-fashioned feel.It was also really nice to see David Duchovny in a much more light-hearted role. He had some great comedic moments and some great romantic moments.Carrol O’Conner, Robert Loggia and co. almost steal the movie with their hilarious banter. I can’t wait to see Return To Me on the big screen when it opens, and I will definitely be adding it to my video collection.