The Remaining
The Remaining

The Remaining

2014Movie88 minEnglish

When a group of close-knit friends assemble for the marriage of Skylar and Dan, they have no idea they will witness The Rapture and face a series of catastrophic events turning the celebration into a life-or-death struggle.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: Marvin PayneGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends gathers for a wedding, unaware that a global catastrophic event is about to occur. As the Rapture unfolds, the survivors are left to grapple with their faith, the unfolding apocalypse, and the desperate need to understand what has happened. The film follows their perilous journey as they face supernatural phenomena and make difficult choices for survival.

Critical Reception

The Remaining received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its weak script, poor acting, and heavy-handed religious messaging. Audience reception was also largely negative, though some viewers appreciated its faith-based themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its low production values and amateurish filmmaking.
  • Panned for its didactic and unconvincing religious narrative.
  • Noted for its confusing plot and lack of character development.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Remaining are scarce due to its limited release and niche appeal. Those that are available often echo critical sentiments, finding the film to be a poorly executed faith-based movie with a simplistic approach to complex theological themes.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Cloud Nine Pictures, a company known for its faith-based films, and was released around the same time as other notable Christian films dealing with similar themes.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

The Remaining starts off with a decent setup, introducing its characters with a handheld camera style that gives it a sense of immediacy. Unfortunately, that's about where the good parts end. The plot quickly falls apart, with pacing that f...
itsogs

itsogs

The story was a little weak, especially since a lot of the information was not biblical. But the concept of choice was (to me) the most important take away. Great acting and directing.🌟🌟🌟🌟