Part 1 (intro)
Summary:
The introduction of this very ‘heavy’ topic can be said to be quite interesting; by creating interest as to why instead of rolling out a red carpet (as the norm is for welcoming important guests), a checkered carpet is ‘prepared’ instead. As a whole, this introduction is a very brief but substantial beginning to the series.
Comments:
First and foremost, viewers must prepare themselves not to expect a lot of original/professional shooting. Though this series may seem amateurish to some due to the fact that it imports most of its content from images, films, advertisements, TV programs pictures etc, viewers must keep in mind that it is not meant for entertainment purposes; it is meant to educate.
The insertion of a hadith by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w may turn off, confuse or upset some viewers, but it is nonetheless crucial to the subject matter.One personal style of the producer is evident from even the introduction: images are repeated to emphasize a point.
Personally, I do not find it strange that many people would not be interested in this series’ subject matter: The arrival of the anti-Christ. He doesn’t act, sing, perform, win awards or make girls swoon. However, to discuss such a ‘serious’ topic or any ‘serious’ topic for that matter, seems to be almost a taboo in today’s world of stress and work load burden and boredom, especially since a majority of people’s philosophy seems to be this: I am working only because it helps me to survive. Working is a mechanism of survival, it is not pleasurable, therefore; outside of working; I am interested only in ‘de-stressing’ or entertainment.
How sad that life is lived for merely such a goal. It is not wrong to work to survive: but we are created for more meaningful reasons than just ‘enjoy life after working’ and ‘survive by unpleasant working’. Nor am I saying that it is wrong to enjoy life and be happy. But my point is simple; besides working and enjoying life and being happy; we are created with a more meaningful and bigger purpose.
The producers of this series lightly highlighted this perception towards life in succeeding episodes, very much in connection to the preparation for arrival of the antichrist. I feel compelled to add that though amateurish in terms of production, this series deals with a very important issue relevant to every human being and deserves praise for their effort in creating awareness. The subject matter explained in the series aims to make the viewers reflect, ponder, think and most importantly indulge in independent research in order to believe in the truth.
Summary:
The introduction of this very ‘heavy’ topic can be said to be quite interesting; by creating interest as to why instead of rolling out a red carpet (as the norm is for welcoming important guests), a checkered carpet is ‘prepared’ instead. As a whole, this introduction is a very brief but substantial beginning to the series.
Comments:
First and foremost, viewers must prepare themselves not to expect a lot of original/professional shooting. Though this series may seem amateurish to some due to the fact that it imports most of its content from images, films, advertisements, TV programs pictures etc, viewers must keep in mind that it is not meant for entertainment purposes; it is meant to educate.
The insertion of a hadith by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w may turn off, confuse or upset some viewers, but it is nonetheless crucial to the subject matter.One personal style of the producer is evident from even the introduction: images are repeated to emphasize a point.
Personally, I do not find it strange that many people would not be interested in this series’ subject matter: The arrival of the anti-Christ. He doesn’t act, sing, perform, win awards or make girls swoon. However, to discuss such a ‘serious’ topic or any ‘serious’ topic for that matter, seems to be almost a taboo in today’s world of stress and work load burden and boredom, especially since a majority of people’s philosophy seems to be this: I am working only because it helps me to survive. Working is a mechanism of survival, it is not pleasurable, therefore; outside of working; I am interested only in ‘de-stressing’ or entertainment.
How sad that life is lived for merely such a goal. It is not wrong to work to survive: but we are created for more meaningful reasons than just ‘enjoy life after working’ and ‘survive by unpleasant working’. Nor am I saying that it is wrong to enjoy life and be happy. But my point is simple; besides working and enjoying life and being happy; we are created with a more meaningful and bigger purpose.
The producers of this series lightly highlighted this perception towards life in succeeding episodes, very much in connection to the preparation for arrival of the antichrist. I feel compelled to add that though amateurish in terms of production, this series deals with a very important issue relevant to every human being and deserves praise for their effort in creating awareness. The subject matter explained in the series aims to make the viewers reflect, ponder, think and most importantly indulge in independent research in order to believe in the truth.
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