I'm a lot more forgiving of low budget films than I am of those with $200 million+ budgets. After all, a big budget movie SHOULD have top notch actors, special effects, etc. A THIEF IN THE NIGHT was made for under 70k, the acting is spotty, and the audio is choppy as different scenes have different background sounds. However, to the film's credit, it's more interested in the story being told than it is in HOW the story is told. The filmmakers believe what they're saying (I happen to agree with them) and that earnestness shows through the budget limitations.
I've noticed many reviewers mentioning the film's intent is to "scare" viewers into salvation. According to prophecy, the end times WILL be scary. Helping people understand the choice they need to make now is important, and ATITN carries that sense of heightened awareness from beginning to end. Is it manipulative? Maybe, but most movies manipulate viewers in one way or another. I suspect the real pushback from viewers of this movie has to do with people who don't want - or don't care - to hear about their sinful nature.
I've noticed many reviewers mentioning the film's intent is to "scare" viewers into salvation. According to prophecy, the end times WILL be scary. Helping people understand the choice they need to make now is important, and ATITN carries that sense of heightened awareness from beginning to end. Is it manipulative? Maybe, but most movies manipulate viewers in one way or another. I suspect the real pushback from viewers of this movie has to do with people who don't want - or don't care - to hear about their sinful nature.