The Rapture (1991)
This is the story of a young woman (who lives in Los Angeles) with a very boring job. At night however, she and a male partner cruise the bars as swingers. After a time, she begins to believe that a conspiracy exists and decides that she must become a born-again Christian. The movie presents an interesting view of how even the most unlikely person might become born-again. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Michael Tolkin
Written By: Michael Tolkin
Starring: Will Patton, Patrick Bauchau, Mimi Rogers, Kane Hodder, David Duchovny, Rustam Branaman, Sam Vlahos, Scott Burkholder, Darwyn Carson, Vince Grant, Stephanie Menuez, Marvin Elkins
Country: USA
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1. 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (collaborative: moderated by kozan26 - 234 stars)
2. New York Times' The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made (collaborative: moderated by theficionado - 32 stars)
3. Female protagonist (collaborative: moderated by djross - 25 stars)
4. Edgar Wright 1000 Favorite Movies (Aug 2016) (collaborative: moderated by Aron Ericson - 17 stars)
5. Directorial debut (collaborative: moderated by djross - 16 stars)
6. Religion (collaborative: moderated by Pickpocket - 8 stars)
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INDYATMN | 89 85th |
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Not many films r about an individual's search 4 something as profound as meaning or purpose. And that's only the beginning of this film, which is what drew me in & kept me hooked from there. Unfortunately it sometimes feels like a long waiting game from that point, but the ending is as ballsy as ur ever going 2 c & well worth the wait, as it pulls the plug on the idea that God granted humans "free will" by following religious canon & Judgement Day 2 their cruel, narcissistic & petty conclusions
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glumpy_99 | 99 97th |
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Engrossing, hypnotic film which quite viciously challenges the notion of religious belief -- and the cling to/rejection of its dogmatism -- telling a story likely to be profoundly confronting regardless of which side of the argument you sit. If nothing else, it also provides an unexpectedly meaty showcase for Rogers; any of the minor flaws in the story-telling and other performances are more than compensated for by the recklessly daring spirit of the enterprise, leading to a perfect finale.
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backwardsuit | 86 92nd |
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Flawed but so mysterious and unique that it's easy to overlook the downsides. From early on I had no idea where it was going and several narrative turns caught me completely off guard. It attempts to tackle the idea of faith (as a Christian concept) in an engaging & even way. Daring, uncompromising and darkly hypnotic although not the most polished or well structured piece of storytelling. Interesting, enjoyable and quite without comparison.
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KasperL | 60 50th |
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The last part of the film becomes too literal for my taste. This is, nevertheless, an interesting film about the challenges that devout believers invariably face. It pitches Christianity and God as a mystery to be discovered, tracing the arc of Rogers' character from sceptic to firm believer. Worth checking out, even if you don't know (or care) about religion.
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| 1 | meerkat | 90 81st |
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Incredibly dark, difficult to watch, but an amazing film. This addresses fundamentalism, faithlessness, and someone's inability to love in a way I have not seen. The acting, screenplay, and directing are all phenomenal.
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hellsditch | 86 87th |
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Despite bearing a striking visual resemblance to Silk Stalkings, and with a pair of cringe-worthy performances from its two child actors, Tolkin pulls off quite a feat here with his tale of a troubled woman who bottoms out, becomes a Born Again, and is faced with an impossible decision on the eve of God's reckoning. Despite some goofy visuals and plot holes, the film strikes at the heart of what it means to have faith and to love a God who seems to play by rules that only he/she/it understands.
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miss jesus | 90 92nd |
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A VERY interesting view of Christianity. One of the most memorable endings of all time, at least for me.
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| 1 | Giuseppe | 78 73rd |
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Can you love God when you don't understand his plan? Can you love God even when you hate what he let you do?
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| Average Percentile 48.58% from 173 Ratings |  |