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The Second Coming | Year: 2003 Classification: Television Directed: - Adrian Shergold Left nothing but fog in my brain and a hole in my wallet I'm a great fan of apocolyptic and futuristic drama -- everything from 1984, to Twilight Zone, to Mad Max -- and I know when the message is profound and communicated effectively, and when it's not. In this instance, a couple of special effects scenes that convince the world the second messiah has come, combined with a bit of dialogue about mankind's need to clean up our act lest the end come, adds up to nothing memorable except frustration and disappointed expectations. Those behind this item may have had something to say, but it got lost along the way and left only a highly idiosyncratic story line and dialogue which is likely better understood by the writer than by anyone else. I know many different kinds of critical thinking people, but can think of few of them who wouldn't be well advised to avoid this one. Very Thoughtful This is fantastic stuff. There aren't many pieces of drama that could tackle material like this and work and be challenging for people of a wide variety of religious beliefs -- but I believe it does. It doesn't come with any easy answers, and the questions it raises for you will stick with you for a very long time. An astounding movie! I saw this a long time ago on the Showcase Channel, having heard about it through the local TV-Guide-ish magazine. Man, was I blown away by the quality and beauty of this film. It's about a man who one day claims that he's the son of God and that he will be bringing the Second Coming. At first nobody believes him, but then as he starts performing miracles, people start realising that this might be the real deal. I won't ruin the ending ( it's your job to watch it! ;) ) but that part gets to me every time. It's a true piece of work, and a film that deserves much more loving. It's definitely worth your time. Buy The Second Coming at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Second Coming Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Second Coming This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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