Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

Grimerlana Plenty to Like, Plenty to Dislike

Ceticultsot Beautiful, moving film.

Abbigail Bush what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Wuchak RELEASED IN 1999 and directed by Robert Marcarelli, "The Omega Code" is a biblical thriller about the end-times focusing on two men caught-up with the so-called 'Bible Code,' hidden cryptograms within the ancient Torah that supposedly reveal global events of the past, present, and future. One man (Michael York) seeks the power to control the world while another, a motivational speaker (Casper Van Dien), risks everything to find the truth. Michael Ironside plays the former's aide while Devon Odessa plays the latter's wife in a troubled marriage. Catherine Oxenberg is on hand as a reporter.This was a TBN production that cost $7.5 million in 1999 dollars (which means it'd cost about twice that today). Most of the money was spent on the excellent locations (Israel, Italy & California), as well as the main cast and the CGI, which is cartoony but decent for 1999. The story is a meshing of "Left Behind" (2000) and "The Apocalypse" (2000) with a similar tone, but less effective in regards to story (of course, both of those movies came out the next year). Anyway, it helps if you're up on biblical prophecy, as detailed in Daniel and Revelation; if not, you'll likely be lost.The movie starts good. Van Dien plays an interesting protagonist and you care about his family, but by the midway point I didn't find myself absorbed in the story despite the thrills (explosions, chases, etc.). Things perk up later, but the ending is decidedly forgettable. I can't even remember if the motivational speaker got back with his family (and I just viewed it last night). Somehow the human interest element got lost in the hubbub. Still, it is interesting observing a cinematic interpretation of biblical end-time prophecy, comic booky though it is. The main cast members are earnest and there are worthwhile moments here and there. Just one question: WHERE is the Rapture ('cause it ain't in this movie)? THE FILM RUNS 100 minutes and was shot in Jerusalem, Rome & the Los Angeles area (Costa Mesa). WRITERS: Stephan Blinn and Hollis Barton. ADDITIONAL CAST: Jan Tríska & Gregory Wagrowski play the two prophets.GRADE: C

movie-viking Some despise this movie only because it offers a dramatic interpretation of the Bible's view of end times...but I think the movie is moderately entertaining for most persons--Christian or not...and is suitable for grade school and above kids as an action film.Why indeed do people give themselves to dictators? And the dictator's rule over their whole lives? Whether or not you are a believer, it behooves you to reflect on the nature of Dictators and Deception. And enjoy the drama while you are at it!This film hints at some reasons people swoon like teens at a rock concert...for the latest Dynamic Leader!!!...The ever charming Michael York (an A list actor by any standard) plays Mr. Stone Alexander. Alexander gets great world press for his charity and humanitarian work (he invents some great products to help feed many). He can shmooze with the best in European and world society...as we see in an early scene. And soon - world leaders from different nations will offer the "great benefactor and supposedly great peacemaker" Alexander Stone...the world chairmanship.Stone's romancing the World...is seen through the eyes of his early adviser on peacemaking...the Pop Psychologist & TV Feelgood Guy Dr. Gillen Lane. Nice Guy Stone's Good Guy Mask will come off...and he will betray people right and left!Gillen can wow the TV crowds...he can even charm Stone into hiring him as peace adviser, but Gillen's own wife sees through Gillen and thus is estranged from him. ...The plot is a bit overcomplex...but here's a basic scorecard. Only Gillen's estranged wife, his young daughter, and the two rabbis in black are...who they seem to be. Others wear some kind of mask...And perhaps...you will recognize the pitfalls of Idolizing some Human Leader...instead of the True God!

Reelmom2 I was not only disappointed; I was embarrassed. As a TBN viewer and supporter, I had heard all the buzz and thought that maybe, at long last, we Christians had finally produced a quality movie on a par with secular productions. Dutifully, I invited and bought tickets for several unbelievers to attend with me. The movie was so amateurish, so fraught with plot holes and so poorly edited both pre- and post-production that I was mortified. Since I work in this industry, it was readily apparent to me how easy it would have been to maintain plot integrity and thereby give the production the quality it was lacking. I was astonished that no effort was made to do so. I can, however, give this movie credit for teaching me never to listen to hype and always preview any Christian movie before inviting unbelievers.

Miss_MiChiMi I remember hearing the buzz about this movie and deciding that I had to see it. So, I rented it and was pleasantly surprised. Granted, Casper Van Dien would not have been my first choice for the lead, but these types of movies don't have the financing to get A-listers.What I do not understand is why there are so many bashing this movie as Christian propaganda or apocalyptic foretelling. The movie is someone's interpretation of the Antichrist being unleashed on the world. On that note, if you are an atheist, do not believe there will ever be an "Armageddon", or couldn't care less if Armageddon happens or not, then why would you watch this movie? It's like a vegetarian going to an all you can, extreme carnivore buffet. You know you won't like it, you won't try to understand the underlying story, and you will lose focus because this subject doesn't interest you.I have to say, given the resources available, the movie was actually quite good. Michael Ironside, as usual, immerses himself in the role and makes the villain larger than life. The movie attempted to bring the message of evil waiting to attack to the masses, and did it in a quite entertaining way. Before I get bashed for being a "bible thumper" or a "religious zealot", I want to point out that I am not affiliated with any organized religion and watched this movie with people who were Christian, agnostic, atheist, and wiccan. No one complained about the movie.