Jerusalem Countdown ReviewChristian movies have come a LONG way in the past 5-10 years since I've attended the Christian Festival way back in Salem NH theaters (which is now a Babies R Us). Gone are the days of a movie made for TV vcr being projected on the big screen. Gone are the lousy cheesy poor quality soundtracks and questionable acting. These modern day Christian films are now filled with action, special effects, high quality sound track, high quality big screen viewing, and features well known favorite actors. The goal of these movies have not changed, the message is still same spreading the good news of the Gospel and the loving salvation message of Jesus Christ. This exceptional movie is no exception!
Without giving the plot away too much. Jerusalem Countdown is an "end times" story (which I believe we are currently living in) which involves a plot of "terrorists" who plan to setoff nuclear bombs at strategic locations in the US in order to neutralize the govt. and economy so other countries can attack Israel. The movie features a pair of detectives (experienced actor David A.R. White and ??) who use their FBI detective skills to stop this.
One of my favorite female Christian artists Jaci Velasquez ("God so loved the World..") had a small part in the movie as well as Randy Travis, Lee Majors, and Stacy Keach.
There are some slow points in the movie and some parts that need better clarification but overall the movie has action, explosions, gun fights, a surprising twist, and an interesting rapture scene at the end that will have you talking for quite some time.
At the end of the movie as usual President and Director of Christian Film Festivals Mr. Tom Saab gave an excellent short Christian message strait to the point. This is always an eyeopener! The boys and I talked about the rapture, salvation, etc. all the way home.
Old Christian movies from the 1980s that my wife had from her parents were what changed my way of thinking of my life, this world, my political views and ulitmate and most importantly provided salvation. I highly recommend these movies to everyone.
The Merrimack Christian Film Festival is going on through and including Easter! ALL MOVIES ARE FREE!!! The popcorn is NOT!
