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.

This is a great movie, extremely thought provoking and very well made. I was very challenged to read more into this subject afterwards; and found the prophesies are written exactly the way they are shown in the documentary.Any one with an open mind will love this movie and be challenged by it. I wholeheartedly recommend this to everyone.The negative reviews on here are clearly written by people with a hatred for the subject matter, the objections are neither logical or rational, but it does make me think about the tag line, "Only the wise will understand," Which comes from the book of Daniel chapter 12, in the context it's refers to an individual searching with a motive of integrity as opposed to arrogance.

Have you noticed the crescendo of war, pestilence and famine throughout the world? Since all are at the lowest levels in the history of mankind what kind of blatant nonsense is this? This is the same old group-think, unable to see past its own nose, the same vague prophecies given specific current meanings. A few things line up as they will at any time in history due to random chance. The fact that most don't is ignored. Ever since Jesus and St. Paul predicted the immediacy of the second coming this has been a popular game. Some points in history were ominous in a way that lent some credence to these predictions. Now is not one of those times.A stupid waste of time unless you are a connoisseur of paranoia and conspiracy.

What an odd little "documentary", I don't really see the point of it unless someone had bought a video camera and some editing software and wanted to have a play at making a movie to learn how to use both. In fairness, the journalistic standards of the program probably stack up against the credibility of most of what passes for journalism these days. I have no problem with the Biblical stuff but put some effort into "proving" the authenticity/viability of the predictions, don't just say "The Bible says that the wine will flow from the deserts ... and look, there are vineyards in Israel and they make some tasty wine. Science!!!" "People will be greedy and not very pleasant to one other." Tell me one period in history when people haven't been greedy and unpleasant to one another? Where are the Biblical scholars, the theologians, the historians, geologists, sociologists, archaeologists, language experts?