Steinesongo Too many fans seem to be blown away

Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Matylda Swan It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

RKOradio Background... As a watcher almost exclusively of films and documentaries, I was intrigued by the write up of this ninety minute expose of biblical prophecy. Although not normally the sort of thing I would watch with much attention (I usually have a book at the ready just in case), I found it engaging enough to watch until the end, take the time to background check some of the featured 'experts' and now to write this review. While I certainly would not fall into the camp of the enthusiastic '10* believers' (As one writer stated, "...I'm biased!"), I equally distance myself from the unhelpful cheap-shot 1* antagonists (who might find watching/reviewing films akin to Zoolander and Hangover to be more in their comfort zone). Leaning toward the agnostic spectrum of the believer / atheist divide, I keep a heavily-guarded open mind when anything challenges my precepts. For the most part, I have left rhetoric and superlatives out of my review and it is hoped readers will find my approach not too dry but a contrast to others.Overview... A list of prophetic claims are put to a self-confessed atheist / presenter to comment on after he is shown a dossier & pre-recorded 'expert' interviews and other filmed evidence to support the claims presented by the documentary makers. Roughly half the claimed prophecies are sited as fulfilled (or currently in the process) with the second half as unfulfilled, included with evidence to support the claim that their fulfilment looks imminent or at least possible in the near future.Review... Generally, this documentary is well made technically and artistically, which is more than I can say for a lot of TV films and docs made these days. I know this may be a moot point if the content has little substance but it does help the viewer subconsciously focus on the content rather than distracting flaws.FOR: The programme is entertainingly presented in bite-sized, coherent segments making it easy to follow. There is even a recap at the end of the prophecy claims covered. Location filming and interviews throughout Israel / Jerusalem help to engage the viewer and support some of the claims. Featured experts have panned out during my cursory background check. At least they are who they say they are, adding weight to their words. I could not find any connections between the experts and the prophetic claims so, it would appear, their recorded testimonies are not directly related to the claims, offering only fact and viewpoint specific to their area of expertise. Whether they are or are not sympathetic to the programmes purpose is not evident. One particular interviewee, Dr Siam Bhayro – validator of ancient document authenticity, came up in searches as particularly interesting with very impressive credentials and experience. And I just don't normally get impressed by qualifications. The evidence presented at the beginning of the programme regarding the dispersal of the Jews, their vehemently opposed reclamation of Israel against seemingly insurmountable odds and re-institution of language and currency is well documented and generally accepted as fact. As far as I am aware, for a displaced people, its unique culture and language to have survived over this period of time and then reclaim its nationhood is itself unique and remarkable, if not miraculous. AGAINST: The 'arguments against' viewpoint is not present. This may be the most important omission of the programme. Many may feel, as I did, disappointed that the 'atheist' presenter, Jeremy, didn't demonstrate the expected resistance to the claims but, at times, seemed too agreeable to the presented evidence. One might see this as a ploy by the producers to safeguard the claims from real attack by using their own sympathetic presenters. However, there is another, more likely explanation. If this 'voice-over man' turned presenter was inexperienced in this role, he may not have had the confidence or the knowledge to challenge logical and / or authoritative sounding evidence on the spot. We are told he is "not given too much information" so not likely allowed to go home and sleep on it.Some of the presented evidence is too circumstantial in that it requires an additional understanding or disposition to make the intended connection (such as the 'mark of the beast' and the RFID chip). Although the chip was presented as only a possible fulfilment, the viewers' imagination is relied on to achieve the result. Some of the prophecies which dealt with 'increases' such as man-made & natural disasters, wars and the breakdown of society would have benefited from statistics voiced by further 'experts' as their omission is noticeable. CONCLUSION: I enjoyed watching this documentary because it attempted to give explanation and meaning to what we are experiencing in the world TODAY with an unfolding mystery about what might lay in store for us in the near future. The doc does a very admirable job in introducing and explaining a relatively complex subject using a number of examples in a unique and effective manner. Any viewer should keep in mind it takes a lot of cash to create a quality programme now-a-days which explains why the vast majority of film, documentary and television fare is much less than it could be. Time is another challenge to programmes like this and I conservatively estimate that in order to present the 'against-side' another 40 minutes would need to be added to its length. The Daniel Project is an introduction to this subject and makes it crystal clear, in its content, that if you want to see how the claims stack up against scrutiny you must do your OWN investigation. I see this 'one off' more as a pilot for subsequent episodes where claims are tested out or the basis of a gritty thriller / mini-series.

Johnny Coleman A few mates came round the other night with this film on DVD. Somebody had been telling one of them about it and he checked it out online, then decided to buy it. It's not the kind of thing I would normally watch but there wasn't much else on so I thought well why not. We started watching it and to be honest I thought it was going to be a load of twaddle, but the more I watched the more interested I became. Anyway, after it had finished we all talked about what we had seen in the film, things we knew about, things we didn't know. We sat up to the early hours discussing it, life in general and basically why are we here. Regardless of whether this is a good movie or not, it got us talking for days afterwards. Not many films do that these days. I would recommend you watch it and make your own decisions about it.

IrishRob Wow! I am a little surprised to see the reviews that are marked as 10 out of 10 (albeit all from users that have registered around the same time and reviewed at the same time as well!) for this documentary. I watched it and took it all with a pinch of salt. Sure, it goes through the whole biblical prophecy thing but at no time does it give you any professional or academical counter argument to what the presenter is talking about. I found it highly insulting to my intelligence and was sat there thinking how extremely obvious the real life answers were to some of their arguments! Reviewer enablerbro puts it so nicely, 'Science!!!'. This entire documentary seems more like one man's personal belief being shoved down the viewers mouth. And like most people who have a steadfast belief in something, the idea of having anyone on board who can give a scientific response to their claims - well, they just won't be interested. Worth a watch if you're interested in this kind of thing, but don't expect to come away from it feeling any different about the topic whatsoever.

jrvie This is one of the most thought provoking documentaries I have seen. The claims postulated by the film can be easily verified, a quick google search or the reference of a bible, will lead you undeniably to understanding the film has in no way twisted predictions to fit the current environment. I went and done my own research and discovered it is exactly how the Bible says it will happen, it's not vague like Nostradamus, or manipulated like Zeitgeist.This simply shows you what was written over 2000 years ago and shows you the evidence for it now.This film left me wanting to know more, which as lead me to study the subject further and I am convinced this is a warning.So many people take offence at such documentaries but keep an open mind and do the research for yourself.