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[Intheflorsh]

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplayl...ristian-apocalypse-movie-left-behind-20140129 (Clip in link)

In case you forgot, this remake/reboot is an adaptation of the apocalyptic Christian-themed books by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins, which are best known for being a hit with kind of folks who really like religious movies starring Kirk Cameron (he featured in the God-approved trilogy of movies). Somehow, the filmmakers of that original trilogy managed to snare Cage for this new take, presumably by promising him Superman memorabilia or something. Anyway, veteran stuntman Vic Armstrong (everything from "Raiders Of The Lost Ark" to "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit") is given the thankless task of directing this movie—about a group of survivors following the Rapture—and the results are Cage-ian.

"If she's going to run off with another man, why not Jesus?"

 

[Femmeworth]

The absolute perfect actor for this.

 

[Spider from Mars]

I want to watch Wild at Heart and pretend it takes place after the rapture. It makes sense.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

The absolute perfect actor for this.

Absolutely. There is no one I can imagine who would fit the role better.

 

[adj_noun]

Not the Beast! Not the Beast!

I can see it.

 

[NEOPARADIGM]

Oh. My. God.

 

[amnesiac]

Nice to see the best actor of all time get a great role.

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

I guess he got left behind in the cage...

 

[Jex]

I can picture the freakouts already.

 

[IsntChrisL]

I hope he has to solve a puzzle on the back of a Bible.

 

[Professor Chaos]

Nice to see the best actor of all time get a great role.

 

[Protein]

"I'm gonna show you God does exist... literally."

 

[kingofthedead45]

Lol. The link has so much salt in it. Dat cynicism.

 

[zma1013]

Can he see the future in this movie too?

 

[obin_gam]

I saw the trilogy during my religion course at uni. They were completely bonkers. Great flicks to watch with friends while drunk though

 

[studyguy]

The only exposure I have to Left Behind is the PC game that game with a copy of what I thought was the Bible, but apparently it's the book. It was an RTS and basically had you play as some random group of sinners left behind or something.... I can't remember.

 

[AlexMogil]

This postmodernist irony bullshit is going to kill us some day.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

That poster is bad. Like very bad. Is it fanmade?

 

[snacknuts]

Not the Beast! Not the Beast!

I can see it.

This is a quality post.

 

[Rich!]

wait

Vic Armstrong...is directing a film? I mean, he's a fucking amazing second unit director and stuntman, but I'm not sure how he'd fare as a main director (assuming this is his debut).

 

[obin_gam]

I hope they have kept the fire-breathing prophets.

This postmodernist irony bullshit is going to kill us some day.

 

[AlexMogil]

Exactly.

 

[Alucrid]

lol that first line in the trailer

 

[DieH@rd]

I am so watching this.

 

[vagabondarts]

I want to know what the Eucharist tastes like.... To yooouu

 

[Sorcerer]

I though 2013 was the year of Nic Cage making a serious comeback.

The Crood's

Frozen Ground

Joe

Why would he throw some cred away for this?

 

[obin_gam]

Hm... shouldnt we have a Nic Cage OT?

 

[flyinpiranha]

Awesome. Randomly read most of these books and always wanted to see Nicolas Cage star in them.

 

[temp]

Vic Armstrong, why????????


edit: He did that! He went under that truck! Now he do this.

 

[J-Roderton]

Will watch.

 

[Intheflorsh]

That poster is bad. Like very bad. Is it fanmade?

It's legit.

 

[kick51]

this gonna be good

I want to watch Wild at Heart and pretend it takes place after the rapture. It makes sense.

"This is a leatherbound Bible. It represents a symbol of my conformity and disbelief in personal freedom!"

 

[zma1013]

Knowing what I know about Cage, this kick-ass adaptation will be the next national treasure in movie history. People will drive angry and face-off to get tickets that will most likely be gone in 60 seconds when this movie comes out.

 

[Professor Chaos]

Hm... shouldnt we have a Nic Cage OT?

Absolutely.

 

[SJRB]

Is this supposed to be a comedy or something? That clip is weird. And why is the article so insanely salty? I don't get it.

 

[Platy]

Nic Cage in another apocalyptic movie with religious undertones ?

Can't wait

 

[Joni]

This will be the perfect movie!

 

[Yen]

No wonder that plane crashed if Cage is the same size as it.

 

[RobotNinjaHornets]

I don't think there's a more perfect film for Cage to star in.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

I thought I forgot about Left Behind, but hearing the news reminds me of how ubiquitous the series once was. Glad that Cage gets to ham this one up...I hope...

 

[Plywood]

lol that first line in the trailer

I... oh COME ON.

 

[CreepingFear]

Didn't Kirk Cameron star in a made for tv version of this?

Edit: I like Nic Cage, but I hope this bombs like Atlas Shrugged

 

[BobTheFork]

Didn't Kirk Cameron star in a made for tv version of this?

Edit: I like Nic Cage, but I hope this bombs like Atlas Shrugged

Several of them I think...right?

 

[flyinpiranha]

Didn't Kirk Cameron star in a made for tv version of this?

Edit: I like Nic Cage, but I hope this bombs like Atlas Shrugged

I liked those movies =(

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

This postmodernist irony bullshit is going to kill us some day.

I think most of the love for Cage is actually genuine. He's just so weird that it lends to a weird kind of appreciation.

 

[radios shipping overview]

This postmodernist irony bullshit is going to kill us some day.

Would you really want to approach writing an article on a subject like this with a straight face?

 

[Femmeworth]

This postmodernist irony bullshit is going to kill us some day.

Irony: the silent killer.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

The poster makes it look like it's a survival thriller where Cage's plane crashes in the desert and he's left alone to his own devices as he's the only survivor.

 

[speculawyer]

I take it that he is still paying back the IRS?

 

[DarkFlow]

Fun Fact, I once went to a crazy party at one of the authors houses in Colorado Springs. His son was a party animal, there was more booze and crazy women then I've ever seen in my life. Plus he had a cool basketball court.