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)
Country: USA
Directed By: Michael Tolkin
Written By: Michael Tolkin
Starring: Will Patton, Mimi Rogers, David Duchovny, Patrick Bauchau, Kane Hodder, Darwyn Carson, Marvin Elkins, Stephanie Menuez
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1. 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (public: moderated by kozan26 - 212 stars)
2. New York Times' The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made (public: moderated by theficionado - 29 stars)
3. Female protagonist (public: moderated by djross - 25 stars)
4. Directorial debut (public: moderated by djross - 17 stars)
5. Edgar Wright 1000 Favorite Movies (Aug 2016) (public: moderated by Aron Ericson - 13 stars)
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10. End of the world (public: moderated by djross - 1 star)
11. Roger Ebert's Top 10 Films of 1991 (public)
12. Nick Wechsler (producer) (public: moderated by Ag0stoMesmer)
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There are not so many unsung obscure little chefs-d'oeuvres in the cinema history, so if you stumbled upon this one, there is absolutely no reason to not watch it at least once.
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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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A subtle and enthralling portrayal of a zealot
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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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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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"The very title evokes slippery visions of both spirit and sex." - Keith Uhlich
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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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Rapture straddles the line between displaying fundamentalist born-again Christianity as something completely serious and something completely crazy. Ultimately this results what I believe is an unintentional ending: God exists, the rapture exists but God is an asshole and the protagonist knows it. Also it has David Duchovny with a bloody righteous mullet.
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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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Don't agree with the portrayal of Christianity, but it takes Christianity seriously. The film does a good job of keeping your attention.
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Strange, strange movie that never quite plays out the way you expect. Th middle sags a little, but the ending is really gripping. Despite what it may seem, it advances a very neutral position concerning religion and devotion. I really can't emphasize how strange this movie is.
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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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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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