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jack977Jul 21, 2014

Dark, brooding and surreal; Aronofsky's epic is beautifully shot and ambitiously conceived. Most importantly it gives Biblical lore a healthy dose of human realism - not a bad thing at all.

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tvchicano07Apr 20, 2015

The typical atheist and Bible hater will probably not like this film; however, for the rest of us it was an awesome work of art. It draws inspiration from the story of Genesis while not taking the story as too literal, and adding specialThe typical atheist and Bible hater will probably not like this film; however, for the rest of us it was an awesome work of art. It draws inspiration from the story of Genesis while not taking the story as too literal, and adding special effects and fantasy to the narrative. If you are willing to accept that the producers and director meant to do that then you will enjoy this film. Crowe and Connelly's acting is superb as well as Hopkins.… Expand

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Brute1995Apr 2, 2014

The biblical story of Noah is fake too, so I don't see why Christians are getting so worked up about this. It's a nice movie. Christians are just mad that the director didn't misinterpret Noah's story to their liking.

Would watch again 10/10

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l4zy610Apr 6, 2014

Amazing visuals, great acting and a really good story. I really didn't know Emma Watson was that good. I enjoyed the movie very much. Not a penny was wasted.

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cajieboyAug 27, 2014

Loved this movie! Nice surprise to see the inclusion of "The Watchers/Fallen Angels" taken from older ancient Flood stories co-mingled with the more recent version that most us have read in the Bible. I call it genius, while some other folksLoved this movie! Nice surprise to see the inclusion of "The Watchers/Fallen Angels" taken from older ancient Flood stories co-mingled with the more recent version that most us have read in the Bible. I call it genius, while some other folks can't seem to imagine it. My advice, leave that religous debating for the Sunday School of your choice, and just enjoy a very well-made movie. Excellent movie. Highly recommend.… Expand

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CountvontrollioJan 5, 2015

I'm glad We the people have the outlet to set the record straight, as the collective insanity of the pro critics gets increasingly wackier. This was cool, shows the Old Testament with all its prescient wisdom about the world and for once notI'm glad We the people have the outlet to set the record straight, as the collective insanity of the pro critics gets increasingly wackier. This was cool, shows the Old Testament with all its prescient wisdom about the world and for once not concerned with exclusive Zionist projects. Some critics thought the plant rock spirits were too far fetched. And what, Guys thinking God is teling them directly to embark on crazy boat building projects isn't? Get a grip critics. Aronofsky executes it all with the right tone, and the performances are grounded in a seriousness that sells it. Ecological warnings and all that. Food for thought in the garden of eden.… Expand

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Sam1234Mar 30, 2014

Great movie, Very entertaining, I think it deserves a eight because I did find things wrong with it, I gave it a ten due to the fact there are so many bible loving hippies on here that trying drag it down... I don't understand these peopleGreat movie, Very entertaining, I think it deserves a eight because I did find things wrong with it, I gave it a ten due to the fact there are so many bible loving hippies on here that trying drag it down... I don't understand these people who believed this guy build a boat to fit every animal that doesn't exist on the same continent? but still cant accept that there religious groups rape there own children even though its on the news every day? Maybe these people should go back to there business ooops mean "church" that are buying up property with the donations they get!!! Let people who want to see a great entertaining film enjoy it without having to read all there crap!… Expand

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KirbyehApr 4, 2014

Dont listen to the RELIGIOUS NUT CASES reviewing them they sleep with there dear old bibles every night and feed their bibles with their mouths. When they walk out of the house its like they are seeing hell so its expected for them to giveDont listen to the RELIGIOUS NUT CASES reviewing them they sleep with there dear old bibles every night and feed their bibles with their mouths. When they walk out of the house its like they are seeing hell so its expected for them to give everything one. Only at night time with there bibles they are truly happy. They are sub human and not to be listened to. There 1 actually means a 7 or higher. but as I said before all they can rate anything is a 1 other then there precious bibles… Expand

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meagan214Jun 7, 2014

People who rated this amazing movie 1 or 0 is what is wrong with the world. Don't listen to the idiots downrating this movie. This is a masterpiece and with top notch performances. Kudos to everyone involved.

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ByarruMar 30, 2014

An incredible movie with great graphics, story and characters. As a christian I do not find a unique interpretation of the Noah story a bad thing. No, on the contrary I think it is a really good thing - if I want to read the actual story,An incredible movie with great graphics, story and characters. As a christian I do not find a unique interpretation of the Noah story a bad thing. No, on the contrary I think it is a really good thing - if I want to read the actual story, I'll read the Bible. The Noah is not a retelling, but rather an attempt to understand the values and to make the short tale something bigger and more complex. And they did it right - drama made me weep, action made me thrilled, conclusion gave me feeling of hope and happiness… Expand

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alexito660Mar 31, 2014

Incredible movie you gonna love actor sand is din,t like bible whit so much action and adventure, incredible beautiful, and the efectos awesome, al actores awesome but tus el dont amase but the others yes, this movie is dont like bible butIncredible movie you gonna love actor sand is din,t like bible whit so much action and adventure, incredible beautiful, and the efectos awesome, al actores awesome but tus el dont amase but the others yes, this movie is dont like bible but ITS a big movie hit.… Expand

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CristApr 4, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Encantadora y atrapante pelicula para ver en familia,los actores una joya la trama es increiblemente atrapante mucha emocion y nada triste, como me gunstan ami… Expand

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jlbrown100Apr 4, 2014

I don't understand the negative reviews. Cinematography is superior, acting is excellent, story line was made suspenseful. (Pretty good for a biblical movie.) All together - very entertaining.

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ThatDR_VApr 6, 2014

Biblical accuracy - pretty accurate, most "inaccuracies" are just filling in blanks. Reviews that say otherwise need to reread their Bible.
The Creator - using the word "God" would be an anachronism. 8(?) generations from Adam and Eve makesBiblical accuracy - pretty accurate, most "inaccuracies" are just filling in blanks. Reviews that say otherwise need to reread their Bible.
The Creator - using the word "God" would be an anachronism. 8(?) generations from Adam and Eve makes sense to still call God "The Creator."
Stone Giants - a bit of Artistic license here - Genesis 6:4 "The Nephilim were in the earth in those days, and also after that, when the sons of God came unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them: the same were the mighty men that were of old, the men of renown."
Environmentalist agenda - reread Genesis 9:4-5 and Genesis 2. God tells man that they can eat plants but not meat until after the flood and even then man will have to account for it.

As a Movie - Great Dynamic characters, Stunning Visuals, Story that means something. Pretty Much everything you can look for in a movie.… Expand

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catanna1Apr 20, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My husband and I just saw Noah and we both loved it. Well and bravely written, beautifully acted, creative CGI & not "biblical" but certainly spiritual and ultimately inspiring, especially for nature lovers like ourselves. Noah: "We have to be gentle with the animals and we have to be protective. If something were to happen to them, a small piece of creation would be lost for ever" And so it has. And there are many way to appreciate this movie outside of its reference to the Old Testament story. As clever science fiction/fantasy ~ an intense family drama ~ edge of your seat action/adventure ~ a cautionary tale that could inspire some interesting discussion about the state of the world and our place in it afterward.… Expand

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karinrocksApr 21, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have met people who "knew" they would hate this movie before they saw it so they either didn't see it and dis it anyway which makes no sense or they went to the theater and made a point of walking out loudly and rudely. One person said he was VERY angry that the word "God" was replaced with "Creator" and for him it "had to be" downhill from there. A lot of the negative reviews here and elsewhere seem to be coming from the same mindset. Obviously this review is not for these people. Either they won't read it or if they do they won't like it. But for the rest of you, those with open curious minds in search of a film worth spending money on, this is a very good movie. Russell Crowe leads an excellent cast through a script respectful of the Creator and his Creation, especially the innocent, the animals. And we humans must admit that we have not been very good caretakers of this planet and the flora and fauna who share it with us. It's an excellent movie for Earth Day! And it's also full of mindblowing special effects. You won't be bored!… Expand

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andreydelorenzoMay 28, 2014

Good and ambitious film. An incredible and cohesive movie under his own universe with great story, graphics and characters.

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co2345Jul 5, 2014

i REALLY liked this movie...it was awesome! i really liked Emma Watsons acting in this movie...and the story line was very well put together, i like the other actor they chose...like Logan Lerman. i really liked this movie and i wouldi REALLY liked this movie...it was awesome! i really liked Emma Watsons acting in this movie...and the story line was very well put together, i like the other actor they chose...like Logan Lerman. i really liked this movie and i would recommend you watch it.… Expand

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johnforourkeJul 20, 2014

We shouldn't be disappointed that this movie doesn't repeat the biblical story of Noah. We know that the Noah story borrows many elements from the Epic of Gilgamesh. This movie creates an even deeper story that finds that man has destroyedWe shouldn't be disappointed that this movie doesn't repeat the biblical story of Noah. We know that the Noah story borrows many elements from the Epic of Gilgamesh. This movie creates an even deeper story that finds that man has destroyed his environment and his lust for violence and domination has brought him to the brink of ruin. It recreates the whole history of creation by fast forwarding the “days” of creation into the evolution of the universe and the life forms on earth. This is a new and revivifying story and one that needs to be told alongside our other stories to carry us forward with the mission of Noah to renew the earth all over again.… Expand

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DominicanSep 14, 2014

Very good movie, excellent, highly recommend, I was never bored...great graphics, excellent actors, the history is very interesting, the question is, the history of the movie there's some parts that are not mentioned on the bible right?

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zacharyhasMay 21, 2018

Great film, one of the best of it's year easily. A great Aronofsky film. At least the critics appreciated it, most of you are insane and do you not understand what the medium of film is.

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halfbloodDec 29, 2019

My god this user rating is low for now reason at all this is a good movie at worst and when looked at by fans of cinema and an open mind it was one of the best films of 2014. Very captivating and great performances with Aronofsky's skillfulMy god this user rating is low for now reason at all this is a good movie at worst and when looked at by fans of cinema and an open mind it was one of the best films of 2014. Very captivating and great performances with Aronofsky's skillful touch to it.… Expand

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Kevin_Manning_Aug 26, 2023

"Noah" brings together a stellar ensemble cast, with Russell Crowe delivering a commanding performance in the titular role. Jennifer Connelly's emotive depth adds layers of complexity to her character, while Logan Lerman, Douglas Booth, and"Noah" brings together a stellar ensemble cast, with Russell Crowe delivering a commanding performance in the titular role. Jennifer Connelly's emotive depth adds layers of complexity to her character, while Logan Lerman, Douglas Booth, and Emma Watson shine brightly, each contributing their unique essence to the narrative. The film's grandeur is matched by the cast's talent, creating a captivating cinematic experience that's both powerful and moving.… Expand

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ScrawnyPunkApr 2, 2014

I felt this movie was astounding – flawed, but astounding. It is what it wants to be and it does not bow to convention. It is both a block buster and a psychological character study. It is both Biblical and inventive. It is both digitalI felt this movie was astounding – flawed, but astounding. It is what it wants to be and it does not bow to convention. It is both a block buster and a psychological character study. It is both Biblical and inventive. It is both digital and auteur. It is also, obviously, very thought-provoking…which is more than can be said for most big movies these days.

What this movie is – a VERY loose interpretation of the Biblical flood story, with tiny packets of the Book of Enoch and the Qu’ran to flesh out the back story. As with most Aronofsky films, it is primarily a psychological study. What exactly does faith mean when it requires a man to let ALL OF HUMANITY DIE? If that man is sane, how does he react? Cope? Adjust to change? What are the depths of his despair if he feels that his familial compassion equate to failing his God? These are the questions posed in Noah, and it does a fairly (but not exceedingly) good job working through them.

What this movie is not – a Bible study or lesson in Theology. However, biblical accuracy is not one of my criteria for movie critiques. It would be akin to stating “Dante’s Inferno is HORRIBLE…there is no evidence for nine circles whatsoever in any religious text!” Obviously, such a criticism would miss the point. My suggestion is that if you are looking for Biblical consistency you should probably go see Son of God instead.

There are some slight flaws (e.g. the strength with which Mickey Rourke carries The Wrestler is in a different league than Russel Crowe’s performance; diversions into implied veganism and earth-first philosophy detract from the larger character study, etc.) but the good outweighs the bad. I choose to believe this movie is a step in the evolution of movies as both big and thought-provoking, and I quite liked it.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerAug 7, 2014

It may not be a Biblically accurate telling of the tale, but it is a gripping one. It focuses on aspects that you won't hear in Sunday school. It takes a look at the emotional and mental tole the events had on Noah and his family. WatchingIt may not be a Biblically accurate telling of the tale, but it is a gripping one. It focuses on aspects that you won't hear in Sunday school. It takes a look at the emotional and mental tole the events had on Noah and his family. Watching them break and suffer over what is happening to those not on the ark is powerful. Russell Crowe delivers a fantastic performance as Noah, truly bringing the character's emotional complexity to life as he slowly begins to question why these events are happening, why he was chosen, and what he should do next. It really focuses on the morally grey aspects of the events, and shows that God, or "The Creator" as he is called in the movie, is capable of wrath as well as love.

I feel that this side the movie shows, as well as the fact that it does take some liberties with the Biblical telling of the story, will anger many people. Most likely the Christian audience who refuse to accept anything but the truth. I can appreciate, respect, and understand why those like that will feel that way. So I recommend they avoid it because of that. It was already said before it came out that the movie was not meant or going to be Biblically accurate, so it's best that the two don't mix.

For others though this is a gripping, emotional, and complex movie that I really recommend be checked out. I believe it also has the potential to do something few other movies based on religion do; It has the potential to make people actually interested in what the Bible says about what actually happened. I find that incredibly impressive. As someone who thought the movie would fail I must say I am incredibly impressed with has happened here. It's an all around excellent movie, and one that has the potential to get people interested in the Bible. As far as I'm concerned it's a top-notch movie that should be at the top of your must-watch list.… Expand

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orderApr 3, 2014

Personally I enjoyed this movie as a fiction film, though if you are looking for an accurate biblical tale it might not satisfy your expectations. I feel the people giving this bad reviews are only doing so because it does not fit "their"Personally I enjoyed this movie as a fiction film, though if you are looking for an accurate biblical tale it might not satisfy your expectations. I feel the people giving this bad reviews are only doing so because it does not fit "their" view of the biblical story.

This is Russel Crows best film in many years, his acting was solid considering some of his previous poor performances. The movie has an obvious agenda that man should appreciate the earth and not destroy it and makes you think about becoming a vegetarian. I really enjoyed the movie and it's worth watching as a "movie" but again don't expect it to be a film based on a tale from the bible, enjoy it for what it is and try to judge it as that.

People will love this, or hate it. Most that hate it will be people upset it was not an accurate biblical adaptation, but then again no one knows what is true/false or exaggerated in the bible so it's hard to judge a fiction movie which is based on a bible story. Judge it as a movie, nothing more.… Expand

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theofficeMar 31, 2014

I don't get all the negative reviews and hate. On one end people are mad because of this director's interpretation of the story in the Bible. On the other end people won't like it because it has to do with the Bible. And then you will haveI don't get all the negative reviews and hate. On one end people are mad because of this director's interpretation of the story in the Bible. On the other end people won't like it because it has to do with the Bible. And then you will have people not like for other stupid political reasons not even mentioned. I get it.... for some reason the film is polarizing. This movie is NOT the same as the cartoon movie you saw as a kid (yes people that is also one guy's interpretation). However it does have essentially everything that is in the Bible with some artistic flair which is cool with me. Sure they don't say "God" but everybody knows "The Creator" is "God" so whatever... that does kinda bug me but I won't hate on it too much. In any case I enjoyed the movie. It has good action, a pretty faithful telling of the story, interesting take on the pre-flood world, fantastic acting etc. I think you guys need to see the movie for what it is and not make it more than it sets out to be. It's a really good film.… Expand

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EdorkMay 7, 2014

Seriously, why is everyone freaking out about this? Do I have to be a religious fanatic in order to hate this movie? Because this film was amazing! "Worst movie ever"??? Get over yourselves!

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NpurgatoryMar 30, 2014

Loved the movie.. I mean it has only a couple small story things that did not make much sense.. BUT, the acting and animals were great.. Great story.. All around good movie.. Plus i been saying for awhile that Emma Watson is a STAR.. ProvedLoved the movie.. I mean it has only a couple small story things that did not make much sense.. BUT, the acting and animals were great.. Great story.. All around good movie.. Plus i been saying for awhile that Emma Watson is a STAR.. Proved it once again.. Not as EPIC as Gladiator but some good fight scenes none the less.. Overall was very happy.. I think its 100% worth watching!… Expand

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ThegodfathersonMar 28, 2014

Ultimately, Noah is a powerful but complicated experience that’s deeply fascinating in the way it subverts expectations. It will crash over you like the flood itself, knocking you back, allowing you to take in awe-inspiring visuals but alsoUltimately, Noah is a powerful but complicated experience that’s deeply fascinating in the way it subverts expectations. It will crash over you like the flood itself, knocking you back, allowing you to take in awe-inspiring visuals but also forcing you to contemplate complex questions. An absorbing character study and an action epic all at once, Noah is a highly ambitious, largely successful outing for its director and star.… Expand

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FadeBlackMar 28, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is one thing for certain about "Noah" that I think everyone will agree with - what Aronofsky does with the film is both very surprising and very creative.

It is another great movie to his collection, though it will require a second viewing to determine how much I really liked it. But 8/10 is the minimum for now.

As I mentioned, the movie is surprising, strange, and at some points maybe a bit too much so for its own good. The fallen angels/rock people were very imaginative, though they played such a notable part, especially when then battled masses of people, that hey felt like they would be more suited to a Lord of the Rings sequel.

Similarly, Noah going psycho on his family made for a very suspenseful and entertaining final act...but it went on for so long, it felt like we were stepping into the Shining.

The great things about the movie really shown, however. The creation story sequence that Noah shares with his family is incredible, ranks with some of the very best work Aronofsky has done.

The pro-environment themes of the movie were delivered beautifully and with great force, which explains why many people turn against this movie just for that. People get uncomfortable when their choices in life are questioned.

Noah clearly condemns what mankind is doing to nature and to animals, and describes it as one of the main reasons for God's punishment. As if back then man's treatment of others was bad, one can be said about today's? The unspeakable atrocities animals are subjected to, the continued destruction of the forests and the oceans - despite the work of a brave few, the relentless destruction of the planet for human greed continues. Tubal-cain's speech about how animals are meant to be used and abused by humans would likely get a rounding applause by most people.

The movie goes deep into biblical themes as well, such as Noah questioning why the flood is happening, wondering why he was allowed to live, and wondering what exactly is righteousness and being a good person. Does willing to kill for one's child make one good? What about killing a child for God? The 'answer' hinted by the movie seems to be love for the family. It definitely provided for some great drama and very strong character scenes. I am not quite sure that the Bible is as clear as that. And I am not sure what the answer is. But in any case, Aronofsky does a very good job of interweaving these questions into the movie, and making us care for the characters through them.

A word about the acting too, which was stellar. Crowe was brilliant, and absolutely nailed this dark-Noah version. Some of the best work of his career, and that's saying something. Connelly did an award-winning job as well.

Overall, "Noah" is terrific entertainment, a great achievement, and hits it as some very deep questions, even if it may come out as a bit Aronofosky-light. For now I would place it somewhere around the middle of his films, bellow both The Fountain and The Wrestler, but even so, it finds itself among some brilliant movies.

Oh, and I do hope Methuselah's berry tasted good.… Expand

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chrisjones914Aug 3, 2014

Now before I share my opinion on this movie I just want to get one thing out of the way. I am a Christian, My relationship with God and his son Jesus is the most important thing in my life! Now with that being said, I absolutely loved Noah!Now before I share my opinion on this movie I just want to get one thing out of the way. I am a Christian, My relationship with God and his son Jesus is the most important thing in my life! Now with that being said, I absolutely loved Noah! Do not listen to what all of the people are saying about this film. Yes, it does have one particular element where the director obviously took some creative liberties with the story but to me that was okay. The story of Noah is one of the shortest in the Bible, and a lot of the details are left to your imagination. That is where this film comes in, it shows the dark side of Noah. The stories we heard when we were little kids are the same stories per say, but they are much much darker than we could understand. Which is exactly what I loved about this film! Instead of exploring humans through the eyes of God like so many other movies do, this explores God through the eyes of his servants. It shows their struggles, their sacrifices, their doubts and ultimately how strong their relationship with their creator must be in order to make it in this harsh world! Noah is one of the best films I saw all year! If you are a Christian, or even if you're not, give it a try. I'm sure you will be glad you did!… Expand

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splitshockMar 28, 2014

Excellent movie! Highly engaging & greatly acted! Some amazing bible themed CG set pieces spread across! Outstanding score by Clint Mansell will drive you from start to final credit roll!!! Amazing movie

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gusto43Aug 9, 2014

First of all to deal with inane comments regarding deviation from the biblical texts. Firstly, the story in Genesis is slight. Secondly, it didn't actually happen! It's a myth! One of several deluge myths in ancient middle and near eastFirst of all to deal with inane comments regarding deviation from the biblical texts. Firstly, the story in Genesis is slight. Secondly, it didn't actually happen! It's a myth! One of several deluge myths in ancient middle and near east religion. What Aronofsky does is mint a new version, and it works. Expectedly on some levels, as Aronosky uses typical visual inventiveness to tell the story. One highlight is the creation story-within-the-story interlude which is dazzling, another are his invention of the Watchers, and their nod to both Giacometti and Ray Harryhausen. But also unexpectedly, as we are, for the most part rooting for good Old Testament Yahweh and his plans to cleanse the world, such is Aronofsky's ability to depict it as relentlessly mired in vice, and in doing so hold an uncomfortable mirror up to our own rapaciousness. But this would be for nought if Crowe couldn't make the role work. He does, giving Noah pathos, intensity, a deep inner sadness. It's dark, it drags a bit if you're not lapping up the art direction, and arguably loses it's way a little in the final third, redeeming itself at the very end, but this is bold, intelligent film-making in a different league to the vacuous output of someone like Michael Bay. In time will be appreciated as a minor masterpiece.… Expand

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talisencrwOct 2, 2014

A very controversial film, destined through Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel script to alienate basically all factions who could possibly comprise the film's audience. Christians who take the Bible literally will be offended, athiests wouldn'tA very controversial film, destined through Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel script to alienate basically all factions who could possibly comprise the film's audience. Christians who take the Bible literally will be offended, athiests wouldn't come within Noah with a ten-foot pole, that sort of thing. It's a lose-lose situation, which is a crying shame, because it's most probably Aronofsky's greatest work since Requiem for a Dream. Very inspired decision reuniting A Beautiful Mind's stars Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly, while Sir Anthony Hopkins really shines as Earth's oldest human being (Noah's grandfather Methuselah), it has the best acting I've seen from Emma Watson, and Ray Winstone is very good as the villain. Take it from the doves and grab this olive branch, and see this fine film for what it truly is--a very rewarding experience which examines the power of miracles and the equally fascinating mysteries of love and mercy.… Expand

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TheTransmutedMar 29, 2014

There is a great deal of controversy surrounding this film, and rightly so. It's one of the most bizarre, ballsy interpretations of a Biblical story I've seen. If you were expecting a "to-the-letter" rendition of Noah you will very muchThere is a great deal of controversy surrounding this film, and rightly so. It's one of the most bizarre, ballsy interpretations of a Biblical story I've seen. If you were expecting a "to-the-letter" rendition of Noah you will very much dislike Aronofsky's take on the story. If you want to watch a deeper than usual exploration of the nature of God with fully humanized Biblical characters, strongly stated moral questions, and striking visual effects, you may just about love it. I fall into the latter category, and would happily recommend this film on the basis of moral and spiritual exploration and exposition, not as an historical set piece.… Expand

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CherryxldNov 23, 2014

Noah es una película que lleva una historia bíblica al cine, y lo hace de una forma bien hecha, además hay que destacar que Emma Watson a mejorado como actriz, todos los del reparto tuvieron buenas actuaciones. En general, un muy buen film.

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SimpleReviewzMar 31, 2014

Before we start, let's make a note about the controversies surrounding the movie. So many people got sensitive because it wasn't their "exact interpretation" of the story. Settle down. Be thankful that someone in HOLLYWOOD actually made aBefore we start, let's make a note about the controversies surrounding the movie. So many people got sensitive because it wasn't their "exact interpretation" of the story. Settle down. Be thankful that someone in HOLLYWOOD actually made a movie about this biblical tale. Now, time to review. Darren Aronosky (hope I spelled that right) is at it again with one of the most destructive and action-packed tales from the Bible. Who better to do it? Noah is a home run in terms of movie making and sits along with Requiem of a Dream and Black Swan in a stalemate. Everybody in the movie does a fantastic job and all feel equal in terms of skill and screen time. While it doesn't have as much action as you'd expect, the drama is still amazing and even sad at times. Speaking of action, what you do get is phenomenal. Giant rock men fighting against regular men with armor and spears, destructive water effects, and my jaw was open so many times during the action. But sadly, I felt there wasn't enough. I'd never want it to be a Michael Bay kind of movie, but if I got 15-30 minutes more of action, I'd be very satisfied. Another flaw I noticed was that it can be a little hard to follow at times. A few times I thought to myself "OK...let me think this over...". While the story can be harsh at times, I appreciated these parts and they make the movie feel like something different. There's so much more to say, but you should already get the gist that you should see this movie. It's worth every penny.… Expand

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avchemeMar 29, 2014

No one should see Noah without knowing who Darren Aronofsky is. No one should see Noah expecting a Mel Gibson movie about Bible stories. People should expect to see pain and evil manifest on screen. That's what makes Noah great.

As withNo one should see Noah without knowing who Darren Aronofsky is. No one should see Noah expecting a Mel Gibson movie about Bible stories. People should expect to see pain and evil manifest on screen. That's what makes Noah great.

As with any Aronofsky film a single viewing is hardly enough to get his message. That said, I don't think this is his best movie. It does hold up to his other work which says a lot considering the company. Some scenes early on are so intense and jarring they assure you this is classic Aronofsky brilliance. These short lived moments aren't to say the rest of the movie is bad, and it's not as though the intensity decreases later on, but if you lose sight of these moments you're likely going to miss the message.… Expand

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docarmobrunoApr 5, 2014

Simply amazing! I get stuck all the course of the film, to the dip of the plot and to the grandiose special effects. Great acting, great elements of emotion, drama, angst, and very few cliches and predictable elements. People who becameSimply amazing! I get stuck all the course of the film, to the dip of the plot and to the grandiose special effects. Great acting, great elements of emotion, drama, angst, and very few cliches and predictable elements. People who became negative this movie, most certainly mixed their religion and their beliefs. I as an atheist, I attended an amazing story extremely well executed visually and sonically.… Expand

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RobMcQuearyApr 14, 2014

Let’s begin where the Book does…

5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on theLet’s begin where the Book does…

5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. Genesis 6:5-7 KJV

Let’s allow the movie to begin where it desires to as well (these are the first words at the top of the movie’s website)…

The film is inspired by the story of Noah. While artistic license has been taken, we believe that this film is true to the essence, values and integrity of a story that is a cornerstone of faith for millions of people worldwide. The biblical story of Noah can be found in the book of Genesis.

Since its March 28th release (and before, really) I have had the advantage (and in some cases, disadvantage) of reading many passionate reviews… all before I had seen the movie. I was reminded that some of us actually read reviews to decide whether or not we will go to the theater to see a movie. So reviews have their place. As usual, I come to this evaluation process from a bit of a different angle. For the last 20+ yrs. I have been a professional storyteller. You may look at my resume and wonder why a pastor would call himself that, but that’s exactly what we who deliver sermons are doing… we are telling and retelling the stories found in the Scriptures.

If you were/are looking to the Noah movie to retell the story word-for-word as the Scripture does, I nearly certain that you will walk away as many have… disappointed. However, most of us who attend Christian churches would be equally disappointed if we showed up to a worship service and the sermon for the day was solely the reading of Scripture. We want to know some perspective. How does that text apply to my life? What am I supposed to do or be because of what the Scripture teaches? I think this movie does both masterfully. Here a few of the high points that stood out to me:

- total ownership of why God was destroying the earth… the wickedness of man… sin
- acknowledging God as Creator
- even enumerating the very acts of creation day by day
- showing Noah as the righteous yet fallen human that he was
- even the weird stuff (you already have your list) does not diminish the power of the story

So even if you don’t end up liking the movie, let’s be the ones that are known what we’re for instead of what we’re against. May this retelling of the story of Noah cause audiences to consider the greatness and grace of our God.… Expand

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BernanHandeiroSep 10, 2014

i'm not atheist, i'm not christian.
and i said i just like the movie. was a funny story, even when noah gets crazy and want to kill some babys. then shows that still exist some goodness in the humankind.
and yes, the inocents are thei'm not atheist, i'm not christian.
and i said i just like the movie. was a funny story, even when noah gets crazy and want to kill some babys. then shows that still exist some goodness in the humankind.
and yes, the inocents are the animals! when the humans doesn't exist, the planet doens't look like now: dead, polluted and soemthing liek that.
and please: "the movie doens't fall the true story of noah and his true character. please! lameque supposedly could reach 595 years and died five years before the flood! and since when is that possible, if now in a country where there is advanced treatments and medicine is difficult to reach age 90? oh! perhaps the goodness of God ??
and then kills everyone in a flood? even innocent children?
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mpicus5000Apr 21, 2014

So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.” (Genesis 6:7)
The story of NoahSo the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.” (Genesis 6:7)
The story of Noah is the first apocalypse story ever told. Humanity has become corrupt and vain and now must be destroyed as punishment. In this version of the tale, Noah (Russell Crowe), is the last descendant of Seth, Adam and Eve's third son. He is a righteous man tasked by the Creator to save the innocents from humanity's impending doom. The rest of the world is made up of descendants of Cain, Adam and Eve's first son. They are wicked and have corrupted the world, and it is because of this that the Creator wishes to destroy humanity, by sending a massive flood. Noah and his family are tasked with saving the innocent by building an ark that can carry them as well as two of every kind of animal, so that creation can continue after the flood ends.
The story is only five chapters long in the book of Genesis. It can be read in less than ten minutes, but this movie is almost two and a half hours long. How does such a short story get made into such a long movie? It strays from the story A LOT. There are so many differences between this story and the story in the Bible. There are already so many interpretations of the story, but this film is a very interesting interpretation.
The particular interpretation that is getting the most attention is that of the Creator. God is referred to as the Creator in this film, and nothing else. The word God is not mentioned once in the entire movie. More observant people in many different religions might be offended by this, but this film is not a particularly religious interpretation of the story. This is a big plus for me. I'm not the biggest fan of movies based on religious interpretations.
As a movie, it's very entertaining. It's quite slow and could probably be about an hour shorter than it already is, but it is still worth seeing. The special effects are pretty good and it's almost like an action/adventure movie. When we think of movies about the apocalypse, we think about movies that have to do with the apocalypse happening in modern times. The story of Noah is the first recorded apocalypse story we know of, and there are so many other cultures with similar stories of a great flood destroying the world. It's a very serious movie and there isn't any comic relief at all.
Russell Crowe delivers a fine performance, as does Jennifer Connelly. Anthony Hopkins is a pleasure to watch on screen, as he is always. But this isn't really a movie that's going to be best known for its acting performances, nor its special effects. This is a movie that's going to be known as another interpretation of the story we all know.
There's something interesting that happens after the movie ends and you walk out of the theater though. You might find yourself wondering if at some point in the future, humanity is to face this story in real life. Have we corrupted our world? If so, are we going to face consequences for it? How is humanity to survive such destruction should it come our way? This aspect is perhaps the best part of the film. It's a conversation starter about the state of humanity today. Perhaps it's relevant to today's world.
Noah is a movie that is not to be missed. While the Bible may not paint the most horrifying picture of this story that one could imagine, that's where Aronofsky comes in. The film is excellently directed and will take you on a truly fascinating journey.… Expand

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ursula079May 2, 2014

A very well done movie. I went in without knowing much about it. The story is good, the animation is good as well. The story is easy to follow and doesn't leave you confused. I would watch it again, and that says a lot. If you like storiesA very well done movie. I went in without knowing much about it. The story is good, the animation is good as well. The story is easy to follow and doesn't leave you confused. I would watch it again, and that says a lot. If you like stories like the Hobbit you will enjoy this movie.Watch it from the perspective of a story you've never heard before and you can't help but love it. I felt a range of emotions: happiness, anger, sadness, hope, despair. Worth the watch, for sure… Expand

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silversun101Aug 2, 2014

A fascinating retelling of the Noah story. An epic derived, not from the biblical telling of Noah, but from Hebrew, Gnostic, and Kabbalist texts, interweaving the familiar story with stark and beautiful pagan imagery to create a wholly uniqueA fascinating retelling of the Noah story. An epic derived, not from the biblical telling of Noah, but from Hebrew, Gnostic, and Kabbalist texts, interweaving the familiar story with stark and beautiful pagan imagery to create a wholly unique film. With Noah, Aronofsky proves that the story of the great flood does not belong just to Christians, but comes to us from a multitude of different faiths and, with it, different interpretations.

Fascinating history aside, I would recommend this film on the visuals alone. Aronofsky affects a primordial landscape; the world of Noah is as alien a world as our planet would have been hundreds of thousands of years ago, a wholly different and unfamiliar place. Great care is taken with every detail and I loved the little touches like the animals on the ark consisting of prehistoric creatures.

My only complaint would be that the tone and pacing of the story is a tad disjointed. The movie begins as sort of post-apocalyptic fantasy, slowly evolving into a full-blown LotR styled epic as giants, mystics, and massive battles are introduced, only to take a jarringly dark left turn once Noah and his family are actually on the ark. Though I highly enjoyed the idea that a man who speaks to God can't help but lose his mind, the third act is drawn out needlessly long.

Noah is a fantastic modern epic. No matter your faith or belief, I highly suggest you give this movie a chance. You may be pleasantly surprised with what you find.… Expand

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HaithamBJul 8, 2014

Even if the story is not close to the Holy Books, it is a unique imagination and interpretation of what could have happened with Noah, and it turned out pretty epic so watch out for it is a must see film!

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danlm12Jul 31, 2014

Very moving version of the classic old testament story. Really keeps your attention from start to finish. A powerful tale of good versus evil. One man's struggle to decide the fate of humanity.

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JP32Mar 25, 2020

Here is an epic of extraordinary vision. A work of intelligent insanity that brims with ideas and thrills with images of terrifying power.

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djniceyMay 27, 2014

I really enjoyed this film, much more than I was expecting. The rock monsters felt a bit out of place but they were a necessary plot device and I think they did work. I think the film interpretation of the story was very well done and theI really enjoyed this film, much more than I was expecting. The rock monsters felt a bit out of place but they were a necessary plot device and I think they did work. I think the film interpretation of the story was very well done and the values that the film was trying to convey came across well for me, it did make me think afterwards and very few films these days do that. The special effects were very well done, the scenery was beautiful and the water effects were powerful and very well done.… Expand

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dharmaJul 6, 2014

One of the most controversial film of the year. Aronofsky's version of NOAH is a mix up between his usual eccentric approach, and a blockbuster film. Its interpretation of Biblical 'hero' Noah seems to either piss of religious people orOne of the most controversial film of the year. Aronofsky's version of NOAH is a mix up between his usual eccentric approach, and a blockbuster film. Its interpretation of Biblical 'hero' Noah seems to either piss of religious people or acclaimed by critics everywhere. Sure he took great liberties, but the end result is a riveting and unusual 'bible' film that pull no punches in humanizing its hero, a man considered a great prophets by many Religions. Well acted by Crowe in his best performance in years, highly recommended if you are a bit open minded about it.… Expand

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LWTBPMar 29, 2014

Some may dislike how 'far fetched' the Darren Aronofsky adaptation of the Biblical story of destruction and new hope is, but you got to give it to him for having taken such a new and emotionally complex look at it.

The whole challenge ofSome may dislike how 'far fetched' the Darren Aronofsky adaptation of the Biblical story of destruction and new hope is, but you got to give it to him for having taken such a new and emotionally complex look at it.

The whole challenge of Noah, the man, lies in his human limitation that we all share. Most of us have wished for God to speak to us the way he spoke to the men and women of old, but perhaps he didn't. Perhaps he didn't come down in the shape of an angel and in clear linguistic signals tell them what they need to do and expect them to follow blindly.

Noah only 'feels' what he must do. And like any human, possibly errs in trying to understand what God may really want. Maybe he wants mankind dead, and the story of the Ark was a redemption of mankind ONLY IN RETROSPECT. Noah, like any of us, gropes in the dark and does his best to do what he thinks is God's work. And that's what takes up the length of this movie.

It does pack a good amount of classy effects and action to keep the adrenaline rushing once in a while. Of course, it's not going to be clean cut like a Nolan movie, where most would love it. It's bound to have haters and lovers balanced on a scale.

But one thing cannot be refuted - Aronofsky has delivered a deeper and more complex version of the Noah's Ark story than has ever been attempted before.

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EzekiusJul 5, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was fun to watch. Lots of cool things happen in this movie. The real story of Noah is boring as **** so I am glad they changed it to be entertaining. Most people talk about how they love the story of Noah, but most people don't even know a half of it.

People seem to forget that Noah got sodomized by Ham in his vineyard when he was passed out drunk and naked (oh yeah Noah was a boozer) who liked to pass out naked places.

They do make a reference to it in the movie, and I though that alone made the movie awesome.… Expand

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itsjustmealbertApr 10, 2014

So, it may not follow the bible, but Noah has a powerful message worth telling. The visuals are so incredible. It is one of the most beautiful (in the darkest way) movies that I've ever seen. If you open your mind and don't expect a bibleSo, it may not follow the bible, but Noah has a powerful message worth telling. The visuals are so incredible. It is one of the most beautiful (in the darkest way) movies that I've ever seen. If you open your mind and don't expect a bible story, you are in for a really good and powerful movie.… Expand

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OuendanerApr 6, 2014

Although it was inconsistent to have something stuck home, taking the viewer the first time sleepy
of film, then has some radical and unexpected changes to the public, featuring a very powerful climax in
which two quite distinct poles areAlthough it was inconsistent to have something stuck home, taking the viewer the first time sleepy
of film, then has some radical and unexpected changes to the public, featuring a very powerful climax in
which two quite distinct poles are discussed, highlighting the antagonist whose ideals were more sober than his action, is that the moment you realize that the title of this antagonist character is earned by being
against the actor and not as the villain in the movie. Finally the outcome fairly well developed
leaves the viewer as bad as it offsets the start of the movie. About the offended people by
film, the fictional fantasy in which the work is more notable for what it considered offensive is not possible. I traduce this from spanish to english on googletranslate

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A pesar de lo inconsistente que fue, al tener un inicio algo trabado, teniendo al espectador somnoliento la primera hora
de pelicula, luego tiene algunos cambios radicales e inesperados para el publico, presentando un climax muy potente en
el cual se debaten dos polos muy marcados, haciendo resaltar al antagonista cuyos ideales eran mas sobrios que su
accionar, es aquel el momento en que uno se da cuenta que este personaje se gana el titulo de antagonista por estar
en contra del protagonista y no por ser el villano en la pelicula. Finalmente el desenlace bastante bien elaborado
dejan al espectador conforme ya que compensa el mal arranque de la pelicula. Acerca de la gente ofendida por la
pelicula, la fantasia en la obra es mas que notable por lo que no es posible considerarla ofensiva.… Expand

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StaticSpineMar 30, 2014

The movie is about the fanatic Noah trying to fulfill the will of God (as he sees it) at any cost, even if it hurts his own family. The visuals are breathtaking. Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Anthony Hopkins were great, Emma Watson's characterThe movie is about the fanatic Noah trying to fulfill the will of God (as he sees it) at any cost, even if it hurts his own family. The visuals are breathtaking. Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Anthony Hopkins were great, Emma Watson's character was pretty bland. I felt the length of the movie was too much. Overall I liked it.… Expand

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Pablo22Apr 15, 2014

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It´s weird that I´ve heard many people saying that it rained on the day they watched Noah and it got even weirder when the same happened to me. My theory is Arnofsky made a pact with god to make it rain while his movie isNoah review

It´s weird that I´ve heard many people saying that it rained on the day they watched Noah and it got even weirder when the same happened to me. My theory is Arnofsky made a pact with god to make it rain while his movie is screening to get us viewers in the mood. If that is true, it may have worked because I kinda liked this movie!

The movie is obviously based around the biblical story of Noah, who builds an arch to save the animals and the good from a great flood send by god as a catastrophe to cleanse the world. Arnofsky uses the source material to build his own mythology and world which is an aspect I respect. That is why many aspects created or "added" by Arnofsky don´t feel out of place. This adds tension to the movie as you cannot predict what the characters will do next as Noah is not the cheerful old dude that stuck a thousand animals in a boat that we pictured from what we had heard. This story is a lot darker. The characters are darker, especially Noah whose conviction to what he feels he is meant to do takes him into some VERY scary places. Logan Lerman´s character is a conflicted one too and has a nice arch written for him. The majority of these actors do a good job, even Jennifer Connelly who I thought was gonna be a generic character has his shining moments. I can´t tell you a lot about Emma Watson because holy hell she is beautiful and it got me a little distracted and the dude who bangs her is pretty forgettable as I can´t remember his name and I don´t even feel like looking it up. The one that really shone for me was Iron Man´s director, Jon Favreau. Nah I´m kidding it´s Ray Winstone, but jesus, does he look like Jon Favreau! Ray Winston made the villain as imposing and badass as the character got and I congratulate him on that. Hopkins got a few scenes in this movie and the two of them were charming. He even got his berry!

Aside from the darker parts of this movie, of which there are some that may surprise you and maybe stick in your brain for a few days, this movie is absolutely epic! EPIC, in capitals. From them moments the prophecy is shown you know something big is coming. But when the douchey villain is introduced and the movie starts going from the arch to the villain´s army camp back and forth it starts picking up on the epicness and it all climaxes when the rain drops start hitting that bald Russel Crowes head! That battle sequence was one well done action setpiece. All the rock giants are swinging legions of bad guys across the screen... it is awesome!

As seen in the battle sequences, this movie is very well filmed and directed. It even has an evolution montage which used an awesome technique that made it unique.

This movie goes a little bit further than an epic summer/spring movie and I give it props for it. It isn´t Arnofsky´s best and it won´t leave you burning your brain while you decode it afterwards and it is weirdly edited in some scenes, but it sure is a little bit better than a very good time at the movies.

I give Noah an 8 out of 10.

I do have a question that bothered me throughout the movie: If the rock angel commited suicide why did it go to heaven?? I´ll let Arnofsky go on this one for that Mila Kunis + Natalie Portman scene he gifted us with.
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RedOwlReviewsApr 3, 2014

As far as biblical epics go, they don’t get much better than Noah. And to a great extent, Noah isn’t even a biblical epic. It’s more of a vividly realized action period piece – only the period is an apocalyptic deluge centuries after theAs far as biblical epics go, they don’t get much better than Noah. And to a great extent, Noah isn’t even a biblical epic. It’s more of a vividly realized action period piece – only the period is an apocalyptic deluge centuries after the birth of mankind. The biblical elements pertain solely to the inner mechanisms of the characters; the audience is only supposed to come in knowing the basics of Abrahamic religion (Adam and Eve, original sin, God is ruler, Noah built an ark). Basically, Noah isn’t The Passion of the Christ, and Russell Crowe isn’t Mel Gibson. Director Darren Aronofsky uses the biblical story as an inspiration, a rough sketch to redraw with creative license and paint over with poetic dialogue, breathtaking imagery and near-flawless acting. With Noah, Aronofsky reaffirms he is an artist, and not simply a storyteller (as if Black Swan didn’t already do that).
The film starts off a little clumsily, taking time before finding its footing. The introduction is slow, unexciting and heavily narrative-driven. However, at the twenty-something minute mark, Aronofsky introduces his variation of a “fallen angel” – ramshackle Transformer-esque gargantuan rock beings that live in quarantined wastelands. This moment is where your head will perk up, because Aronofsky isn’t afraid to remodel the biblical story to accommodate to modern trends in visual culture. He isn’t creating a documentary, after all. He is directing his idea of a contemporary creative visualization of Noah’s journey. The movie then progresses with more force in each consecutive scene, employing Aronofsky’s fine eye for set pieces and choreographed movements. Each plot point is charged with incontrovertible energy and metaphorically significant poetry (as one would imagine the biblical story was to readers in 400 B.C.), induced by raw acting, transcendent writing and CGI used correctly. All this continues until the halfway point of the film, where all the animals and Noah’s family have boarded the ark (and defeated the invading makeshift peasantry army, but I don’t recall that being in the Bible).
The second half of the film experiences a dramatic shift in tone from action-based to character-centered. Aronofsky takes this chance to explore the darker, antihero aspects of the biblically impeccable Noah, questioning the intrinsic nature of sin and free will and what it truly means to be “free of sin.” Manipulating terrifying familial conflicts, Aronofsky constructs a surprisingly clever story. I can’t help but notice, though, that too often, he will follow up ambiguous dialogue and plot points with inspirational imagery, such as rapid-fire montages of time progression outside the ark and glistening horizons atop endless oceans. However, stronger scenes with powerful acting and head-on conflict adequately wipe away the more ambiguous scenes from memory.
The casting for Noah is perfect, with the entire cast delivering commanding roles. Although Russell Crowe cements a new image of the biblical Noah for our generation and sweetheart Emma Watson effectively jerks a few tears from the audience, the true majesty comes from Jennifer Connelly, who provides the most raw and grounded performance in the entire film. She smiles while suffering and uses subtle expressions and longing movements to establish a painfully real character. If you have just over two hours to spare this weekend, make a point to catch this year’s first true blockbuster. Aronofsky makes the most of his time, never letting his guard down and rarely slipping in momentum. Unless you are a staunchly conservative theist, you will surely enjoy Noah.

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saintivanJun 27, 2014

If you watch Noah with an open mind, you will be treated to an intense experience that has created a whole new world from one we thought we knew. From the very first scene I knew the movie was going to be well-made, and I was notIf you watch Noah with an open mind, you will be treated to an intense experience that has created a whole new world from one we thought we knew. From the very first scene I knew the movie was going to be well-made, and I was not disappointed. The movie does not hold your hand. As a good movie should, I had unanswered questions, and the movie stayed with me afterwards and the next day.… Expand

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david1997May 26, 2014

a breathtaking movie and its nowhere near being a horrible movie for what everybody else says ..This movie can be the most beautifully movie I've seen in awhile .. A True biblical movie that's put together nicely.

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NicolasCageApr 3, 2014

A solid film that drags on a little bit in its final half but the special effects and its message is very powerful and Russel Crowe's performance is top notch.

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therynoApr 1, 2014

I would like to point out that this is not supposed to be the biblical account of Noah's Ark. Honestly, I think that this is why I enjoyed Noah. The acting was good, the special effects were great, and I enjoyed the plot. This is a must watch.

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CanucksApr 7, 2014

I got dragged along to this film and went in thinking it would be too religious for me... But I was surprised, It was a nice twist on a great biblical story... Special effects were well done and this is one movie that I am sure is Far betterI got dragged along to this film and went in thinking it would be too religious for me... But I was surprised, It was a nice twist on a great biblical story... Special effects were well done and this is one movie that I am sure is Far better to watch at the cinema rather than at home... All is all I enjoyed it and the 2 and a half hours went by quickly.… Expand

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RoganwarriorMar 30, 2014

Geez Relax, It was a movie, not a documentary. I thought it was a decent movie. Usually 2 hour plus long movies don't keep me motivated for that long, but I was entertained, hence this is a movie.

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ParadiseIsLostMar 30, 2014

Beautiful film, and one of the most interesting worlds I've been to in a while. There was, admittedly, a lot that didn't work all that well (most of the action sequences seemed out of place), but as a character study of Noah, and by extensionBeautiful film, and one of the most interesting worlds I've been to in a while. There was, admittedly, a lot that didn't work all that well (most of the action sequences seemed out of place), but as a character study of Noah, and by extension the Creator he's trying to follow, it's just pretty brilliant.… Expand

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CPD98Jan 11, 2015

No entiendo las malas críticas. Es entretenida de principio a fin, con buenas escenas de acción, interpretaciones dignas y alejada de momentos "tostón" de pelis de este género. Ojalá todas las películas bíblicas fueran como esta.

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adpirtleNov 2, 2014

Aronofsky has drawn from a number of canonical and apocryphal texts, as well as more modern post-apocalyptic and environmentalist themes, to craft an antediluvian world which feels part Biblical, part mystical, and part Mad Max. That mightAronofsky has drawn from a number of canonical and apocryphal texts, as well as more modern post-apocalyptic and environmentalist themes, to craft an antediluvian world which feels part Biblical, part mystical, and part Mad Max. That might sound like the makings of a hot mess, but it all somehow works, thanks to a strong script and even stronger casting. "Noah" is definitely not the story you learned in Sunday School, but it is a great movie, taken on it's own merits, as well as managing to inject some emotional impact back into a story we've become numbed to, having heard it so many times.… Expand

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realnostokSep 16, 2014

A pesar de ser una película religiosa trata de los lazos familiares y como hacer frente a una tragedia o cataclismo... Noah le hace frente a la misión sin antes pensarlo dos veces.

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BigMike71May 10, 2015

To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. Sure, it was not spot on with the Bible but it was still pretty good. It goes away from the child hood story showing the raw side of Noah. The side that any regular human would have.To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. Sure, it was not spot on with the Bible but it was still pretty good. It goes away from the child hood story showing the raw side of Noah. The side that any regular human would have. It has just the right balance of drama and action to make it a fairly satisfying movie.… Expand

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LamontRaymondMar 30, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd say that the critical average of 70 is about right on for this one. I'm a Catholic, and of course this "drama" strays from the literal reading of Genesis 5 - 9, but of course it had to, right? It would have been tough to find a 600-year-old actor to play Noah disembarking the ark. (In MY scripture class, a 600-year-old was meant to represent a "very old" man... Father Gatto would be proud.) And yes, the Bible provided for wives for the three sons as they entered the ark, and there was no stowaway, but those deviations from the literal Genesis chapters are done for dramatic effect, and they don't take away from the essential meaning of the passages - that man had become corrupt, and God sought Noah's help to begin things again. I also didn't have a problem with the angels/rock-monsters - they were a convention to explain how such a small group could build such a massive structure in such a short time, while keeping the bad dudes at bay. The movie flagged a bit as Noah was convinced God would want him to take the life of his would-be granddaughter. The visual effects are amazing in this movie, and the leading actresses (Jennifer Connelly & Emma Watson) are outstanding. Great to see such strong women represented in a Biblical interpretation. As a friend of mine advised, it might be helpful to read Genesis 5 - 9 twice - just before and directly after you see the movie, simply to put things in context.… Expand

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SchroederRockDec 12, 2018

I give it a 7 based on how the movie finishes, not how it started because it had a rather rigid start. I was somewhat bored with the first 15-20 minutes and didn't feel like the story was set up that well, which would have really paidI give it a 7 based on how the movie finishes, not how it started because it had a rather rigid start. I was somewhat bored with the first 15-20 minutes and didn't feel like the story was set up that well, which would have really paid dividends later. But once you get through the odd introduction and get rolling with the film, substance suddenly appears. The fallen angels idea was a fun fantasy insertion and the depiction of Noah at times makes good on the observations found in the book of Genesis and how Noah may not have been what we'd consider a saint but was a foundationally-good and noble man that God could work with to restart mankind after the corruption of Cain. The special effects were pretty solid and the casting was overall well executed. It's not a movie I'd love and I may not watch it again but when the film wrapped up I was at least somewhat happy I watched it. If the second half had been less interesting or fumbled like parts of the first half were, I would have probably come away with an indifferent 5 or 6 rating instead. The building of the ark, which is a significant detail of the original story, is almost glossed over and handed off to supernatural beings (not a spoiler), at least in part. This aspect would have been a huge opportunity to expand upon the trials of the wilderness and Noah's family keeping their ark project a secret but the producers didn't feel the building portion to be all that important to focus on. Worth a watch if you're interested in the story the movie is lifted from but as for historical accuracy/source accuracy, it's probably about 50%-60% accurate and the rest is either creative license and outright Hollywood hogwash.… Expand

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TVJerryApr 1, 2014

Russell Crowe plays the titular character in this arty version of the tale. Anyone looking for a flood epic will be disappointed. About 10 minutes is devoted to the actual deluge and it's pretty cool. Much of the rest of the time is all aboutRussell Crowe plays the titular character in this arty version of the tale. Anyone looking for a flood epic will be disappointed. About 10 minutes is devoted to the actual deluge and it's pretty cool. Much of the rest of the time is all about drama and family conflict. Darren Aronofsky ("Black Swan") is known for his singular, dark vision and it's manifest in this imaginative adaptation (the evolution of Earth and the montage of violence are standout moments). Like so many epics these days, this one could lose about 30 minutes and be a more compelling film. As it stands, it's a moderately involving drama that puts a pretty unique spin on the Bible story.… Expand

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HeadcrusherApr 1, 2014

This film was inspired by two different sources IMO - the Bible and the Lord of the Rings movies, put them together and you get something like this.

Still, one of the ways I estimate a films effectiveness is by the way the audienceThis film was inspired by two different sources IMO - the Bible and the Lord of the Rings movies, put them together and you get something like this.

Still, one of the ways I estimate a films effectiveness is by the way the audience responds - it was a talkative late night crowd but once the film got going, they were totally silent and riveted to the screen. When the film was over there was both uncomfortable laughter and applause. It definitely gave them something to think about and I bet a bunch of those people went home and cracked open their bibles to read the story, some maybe for the first time.

By the way Noah was not a Christian - or a Jew - at that point in the biblical narrative God hadn't even given the law yet so there is no reason to think Noah is a Christian film in the first place. The actual biblical story is about 3 pages in the bible which if depicted word for word might have made it to 20 or 30 minutes, unless you had 90 minutes of feeding and cleaning the animals.… Expand

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ClariseSamuelsApr 25, 2014

Darren Aronofsy is being billed as “visionary” director, and in general, I would have to agree with that assessment. He's still young, and his fame is based on a mere handful of movies, so there are still great expectations for this brilliantDarren Aronofsy is being billed as “visionary” director, and in general, I would have to agree with that assessment. He's still young, and his fame is based on a mere handful of movies, so there are still great expectations for this brilliant and politically engaged director. With Noah, Aronofsky reached for the sky, almost literally, and went slightly askew in an attempt to do a strange admixture that included disaster movie, blockbuster-for-teenagers movie, and a Biblical epic that would appeal to the faith-based audience. It was a tall order. Did Aronofsky succeed? To a certain extent, although there are some glaring weaknesses.

In general Noah is a sweeping and inspirational film. It explores the faith of one man who was chosen to lead the world forward after certain disaster, and also the frustration of dealing with G-d, who is often silent and remote, or who communicates with signs and wonders that are open to multiple interpretations. Let's not forget that in Exodus, Moses wants to know the Lord's name. The answer in Hebrew has been translated as “I am who I am,” which is inaccurate because it's more literally translated as “I will be what I will be.” What kind of name is that? G-d never gives a straight answer. His answers sound like a New Age philosopher. Yoko Ono would probably come up with lines like that.

Aronofsky mined the Midrash, the rabbinical interpretation of the Bible, for some of his own interpretation. The Midrash is a good source, but Aronofsky also took some strange liberties. Probably the greatest anomaly in the film, or Aronofsky's most fantastical element, is that Noah supposedly received help in building the ark from a horde of fallen angels. These angels appear in the form of giant rock monsters, and they vaguely resemble transformers; they don't just help with the ark—they pretty much do all of the heavy labor. The idea of angels helping Noah is entirely acceptable; rock monsters, however, are a little off-the-wall.

And the costumes sometimes look too modern—did they really wear scarves that are fashionably wrapped around their necks? (Aronofsky is often photographed wearing fashionable scarves.) In one scene, Noah (Russell Crowe) is wearing what vaguely looks like a polo shirt and jeans. There is an overemphasis on the purity and innocence of animals, and the sanctity of vegetarianism. Animals hunt and kill other animals, although they do it by instinct and not design. Aronofsky is reported to be a vegan. Some scholars say the Garden of Eden was meant to be vegetarian; others disagree. Nevertheless, if the Old Testament demanded it, every Orthodox Jew would be a vegetarian to this day. There are strict rules for koshering meat given in great detail in the Bible—killing an animal painlessly is paramount. Kosher slaughter is quick and painless; if pain is incurred even accidentally, then the meat is not kosher. Noah's vegetarianism may have been implied by a Biblical passage where permission to eat meat, with restrictions, seems to have been given after, but not before, the Flood.

Another exaggeration in the film was that some kind of Industrial Revolution was destroying the Earth at the time. No one is sure when Noah lived. However, in Biblical times the population of the planet was just a tiny fraction of what it is today. Even if every individual did something to poison the Earth, with so few people, the affect would be negligible. Nevertheless, the Biblical version states that humans were evil and had to be wiped off the face of the Earth, with the exception of Noah and his family. The story is open to interpretation, especially if the entire story is an allegory, which is another theory.

To complicate matters, shortly after the release of the film, Aronofsky announced that he was an atheist. Atheists are entitled to make Biblical films if they are so inclined, but for the faith-based audience, the director's atheism might be a serious sticking point, if not positively baffling.… Expand

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judahjsnApr 5, 2014

I love Aronofsky. And the more out he is, the more I love him - The Fountain is my favorite of his films. Anything he makes is required viewing in my opinion and I'm glad I saw Noah, frustrating as it was. It's a thought-provoking movie but II love Aronofsky. And the more out he is, the more I love him - The Fountain is my favorite of his films. Anything he makes is required viewing in my opinion and I'm glad I saw Noah, frustrating as it was. It's a thought-provoking movie but I didn't enjoy any of it. The CGI is cartoonish, the score is wall to wall and suffocating, and the general emotional and visual palette is so relentlessly bleak that it feels like one long minor chord. There are numerous moments of genius and true beauty though as well as great performances. I thought Jennifer Connolly did a lot with the little material she was given and Ray Winstone always brings it. I have trouble connecting with Russell Crowe - he's always this monolithic block of human force, but I never see a person - but he gets the job done and carries all of his films.

I think the abuse of CGI was the biggest failing of the film for me. We're talking about water, wooden structures, people and animals. All naturally-occuring things that could have been filmed for real (the Watchers are another story, there's no getting around CGI'ing rock-Transformers). I think the film would have been more powerful with more low-tech effects done in-camera the way they were in The Fountain, and in this week's Captain America Winter Soldier.

I just think the balance was off. For a film to connect with me it has to approximate real life. Seriousness must be balanced with levity. Clouds must give way to sunshine. Noise gives way to silence. Even Saving Private Ryan had some laughs. I think Aronofsky has a tendency to become a hellfire and brimstone kind of preacher and forget to be a storyteller. It's why I never liked Requiem For a Dream. I like that with Noah and The Fountain he's trying to tell primal human stories that transcend any particular historical setting but I also think Noah bludgeons.… Expand

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lasttimeisawJul 15, 2014

Aronofsky’s long-waited follow-up after BLACK SWAN (2010, 9/10) is a re-enactment of biblically inspired story of Noah’s ark, NOAH is a spectacular visual stunt spiked with Aronofsky’s atheist re-construction of a life-or-death conflictAronofsky’s long-waited follow-up after BLACK SWAN (2010, 9/10) is a re-enactment of biblically inspired story of Noah’s ark, NOAH is a spectacular visual stunt spiked with Aronofsky’s atheist re-construction of a life-or-death conflict between God’s will and humanity.

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SpangleAug 21, 2014

Talk about divisive, haha. Though, I think much of the divisiveness surrounding this one is due to many religious folk walking in and expecting a re-enactment of the Bible word-for-word with no added elements and no alteration of anything.Talk about divisive, haha. Though, I think much of the divisiveness surrounding this one is due to many religious folk walking in and expecting a re-enactment of the Bible word-for-word with no added elements and no alteration of anything. Even as a Christian, I realize how stupid that demand is. As a whole, I largely enjoyed Noah. The performances from Russell Crowe, Ray Winstone, and Emma Watson, are all very good. Jennifer Connelly is also alright (though there is one scene where she struggled pretty badly). I also enjoyed many of the added elements, such as the Watchers (the rock creatures). They received the most criticism from hardcore Christians, but for me, I loved what they added to the film and their journey was just as riveting as that of Noah. Up until the flood, this film is brilliant. Post-flood, however, things begin to follow apart (while I liked Winstone's acting, I don't like his character being added and it all felt so cliche). However, it does pick back up again towards the end and convinces me there is brilliance in this somewhat broken film. The cinematography is very consistently beautiful. Some of the shots here are absolutely gorgeous (by some I mean the vast majority). The direction from Darren Aronofsky is also characteristically strong here and while this may not be my favorite film by him, it is still a great example of his talent. Overall, Noah is far from perfect, but is a solid film that does not try to be a Bible film, so do not come expecting that. Rather, it is more along the line of apocalyptic epic,… Expand

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titanium-tigerMar 29, 2014

I heard a reviewer call this film both "faithful and fanciful" and that's exactly what it is. I don't believe in as literal, historical Noah and the Flood, but I do believe in human good and evil, and it's told masterfully in this film. It'sI heard a reviewer call this film both "faithful and fanciful" and that's exactly what it is. I don't believe in as literal, historical Noah and the Flood, but I do believe in human good and evil, and it's told masterfully in this film. It's an epic myth about humanity and divinity. Crowe and Connelly are superb. The visuals are good. Overall, very good.… Expand

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WhySoSerious54May 16, 2014

A nice fresh take on an old story. I enjoyed the originality and the acting was overall solid. The action sqeuences were amazing. Yes you understand there is a God, you understand, humans are to be punished, you understand love conquers all.A nice fresh take on an old story. I enjoyed the originality and the acting was overall solid. The action sqeuences were amazing. Yes you understand there is a God, you understand, humans are to be punished, you understand love conquers all. This was the basic principle behind the original story but updated in a new unique way. I am a person of faith and I apretiated the new take on it.… Expand

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BradySmithMar 30, 2014

Noah is solid entertainment, but nothing incredible. The action is done well, and the acting is first rate but it never really reaches the stunning heights that it should have. Aranofsky adds a lot of artistic expansion onto the story, likeNoah is solid entertainment, but nothing incredible. The action is done well, and the acting is first rate but it never really reaches the stunning heights that it should have. Aranofsky adds a lot of artistic expansion onto the story, like the rock creatures, and fictional animals, which I thought were ok additions. I didn't feel like he did this enough with his direction though. It's missing lyricism in many parts and never approaches the grandness seen in films like Life of Pi, or Avatar. The effects are solid but occasionally cheesey. Animals sometimes look too obviously fake. The flood itself however was very realistic looking. The script is pretty decent. It raises some tough questions and is filled with brutal occurrences. This movie is not for the easily frightened. Crowe's performance, some great scenes, and the fact that this is the first big budget bible epic in decades all make it worth seeing. I advise you however not to expect anything miraculous.… Expand

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arunkchowApr 27, 2014

This biblical inspired action adventure from Darren Aronofsky is not as great as any of his previous films but it does stand out because of it's darkly narrated plot with superior performances by it's cast. Clint Mansell's score is an assetThis biblical inspired action adventure from Darren Aronofsky is not as great as any of his previous films but it does stand out because of it's darkly narrated plot with superior performances by it's cast. Clint Mansell's score is an asset to the film though the film's CGI went haywire at few places.… Expand

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GinaKMar 29, 2014

This is not a film for people who ask a lot of literal questions. Not exactly myth, unless you consider it Aronofsky’s version of myth, which seemed always in service of telling a story that made just enough sense to keep people from walkingThis is not a film for people who ask a lot of literal questions. Not exactly myth, unless you consider it Aronofsky’s version of myth, which seemed always in service of telling a story that made just enough sense to keep people from walking out. I enjoyed the film and thought the cast was very good, especially Russell Crowe. I know he is rightly celebrated for parts like this (e.g., Gladiator), but he is still sincere and convincing even in Aronofsky’s weird world. I thought there were a few slow parts, but generally the film was lively and crazy enough to hold your interest and was perhaps even occasionally moving. I don’t remember a rainbow, but I couldn’t help but wonder if Aronofsky will take on the fire next time. I hope not. Once was enough.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticAug 27, 2014

This is an amazing visual experience that while there are some story elements that fall short the majority of the film works as a story of a man who must interpret his burden. B+

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PimpinpakmanMar 28, 2014

If we are grading this movie on accuracy then score would be very low. If we were to disregard the accuracy, because the director did take liberties with the source material molding it into something quite different, then this movie actuallyIf we are grading this movie on accuracy then score would be very low. If we were to disregard the accuracy, because the director did take liberties with the source material molding it into something quite different, then this movie actually deserves a lot more credit. Religious people will be offended and upset but as far as the movie is concerned, i liked it. It was directed well, amazing visuals, with great acting so judging it harshly because it did not interpret the story of Noah as others do seems narrow minded. This is someone else's interpretation of the story while stretching quite a few aspects of it but the movie itself was good and faulting it because of source material doesnt sit well with me. Decide for yourself but its definitely worth a watch.… Expand

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busbfranMar 29, 2014

Noah is a fun adventure however, it lacks in character performance. Emma Watson stole the show leaving the rest of the cast in dust. You will feel satisfied after watching the new take on 'Noahs Arch' however, it never really lives up to theNoah is a fun adventure however, it lacks in character performance. Emma Watson stole the show leaving the rest of the cast in dust. You will feel satisfied after watching the new take on 'Noahs Arch' however, it never really lives up to the suspense or hype. I had a real problem with the performance by the 'villain king' ,just felt like he was yelling annoyingly into the audience towards the end. Anyway all in all its worth your time and the privileges of the cinema experiences. they have really built on a new and mysterious world, which brought the movie to its full glory.… Expand

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M9kiApr 29, 2014

An interesting movie to say none the less it never stops amazing you. Finally a religious movie that raises the roof and exposes what will happen to the wicked hearted.

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sammurphy66Jul 14, 2014

Grounded by a superb performance from Crowe and brilliant special effects emphasised with FANTASTIC camera work, Noah is an ambitious, wholly satisfying take on a biblical tale.

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jotaesecheAug 11, 2014

Here we find another example of the typical mistake in epic movies nowadays: to excessively fulfill minutes and minutes with (let's recognize it) wonderful special effects, while leaving stories to a last plane, that get stuck and incomplete.Here we find another example of the typical mistake in epic movies nowadays: to excessively fulfill minutes and minutes with (let's recognize it) wonderful special effects, while leaving stories to a last plane, that get stuck and incomplete. So, we just get regular material, nothing transcendental (quite the opposite as the genre wants us to feel)… Expand

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Mr_zaneageMar 29, 2014

dont listen to all the bible bashers!. We all know the story of noah and this Hollywood adaptation isn't that bad, sure their is a few plot holes but other than that noah is an entertaining movie. the movie may not be historically accuratedont listen to all the bible bashers!. We all know the story of noah and this Hollywood adaptation isn't that bad, sure their is a few plot holes but other than that noah is an entertaining movie. the movie may not be historically accurate but its still an amazing looking film.

i would recommend this film its enjoyable, has awesome CGI and has pretty descent acting.… Expand

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TheHelpMar 29, 2014

If you go into this movie expecting a strong christian movie, you WILL be disappointing. I think that the creators of this movie did a really good job with appealing to Christians and non-Christians alike. For example, they hint at the bigIf you go into this movie expecting a strong christian movie, you WILL be disappointing. I think that the creators of this movie did a really good job with appealing to Christians and non-Christians alike. For example, they hint at the big bang and evolution, but not "apes to humans". Small things like these really help the movie stand out. The first half was fantastic. The last hour or so really made me lose some interest. To the people who are strong Christians, I do recommend you watch this movie on one account. You need to go in with an open mind, remembering that nobody really knows what happened from this long ago. The writers simply read the text, inferred their opinion of what happened, and tried to make it interesting to large crowds of people. I think they did well.… Expand

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GregTheGr8gamrMar 30, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alright I saw this movie last night and I was VERY surprised. First off Noah has this army of rock creatures that are really stupid. Second this movie had some really scary parts like when people got chopped apart to eat and when the people outside the ark were on that rock and getting washed away. I would not recommend this movie for people under age 11… Expand

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Iamlush7Apr 6, 2014

Aronofsky puts an exciting sci-fi spin on a renowned biblical story that really does give it a new lease of life.

It may be inaccurate at times but I defy anyone to dislike this film simply for that. The performances were strong, theAronofsky puts an exciting sci-fi spin on a renowned biblical story that really does give it a new lease of life.

It may be inaccurate at times but I defy anyone to dislike this film simply for that. The performances were strong, the cinematography epic and the director's style shines through subtly.

My whole cinema enjoyed it and some may well of learnt a thing or two.… Expand

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eupatorusApr 8, 2014

"Noah" is possibly Darren Aronofsky's worst movie. That being said it's still an entertaining well made film in it's own right. I was a little disappointed, but only because I hold him in such high regard with such an amazing track record of"Noah" is possibly Darren Aronofsky's worst movie. That being said it's still an entertaining well made film in it's own right. I was a little disappointed, but only because I hold him in such high regard with such an amazing track record of movies (The Fountain alone is enough to mark him as a modern master in my opinion, not to even mention Black Swan, The Wrestler, and Requiem). I think his first foray into CGI may have demanded enough of his attention that the film suffered a little. It's not as succinct as his previous outings.

With that "disclaimer" out of the way, this ain't your momma's Noah. There's no Gandalfian white beard, no shepherd's hook, no fluffy white lambs being led two-by-two into a wooden ship. Instead we follow the ass-kicking Noah and his family, the last "good people" in the world, as they prepare for and weather (no pun intended) the destruction of mankind, who in the years since their creation, have fallen corrupt and one step from downright evil.

The movie is solid on all fronts. The acting is great, especially from Ray Winstone, who I could barely recognize, playing the anti-Noah Tubal-Cain ferociously to my delight. The cinematography is excellent, as we've come to expect from Aronofsky, and shines especially in Noah's visions and few time-lapse sequences about the creation of the universe and evolution of earth, and the Creator's (as he is referred to in the film) miraculous conjuration of a forest from which Noah is to build his ark. The dialogue and story is interesting for the most part, and while straying from the little detail given in the bible and the torah, works within it's own world.

My only real problems with the movie are that it is a little too long at some where around 2hrs 20min and it feels this way because the last third of the movie feels a little slow compared to it's dramatic first parts and largely focuses on Noah's internal struggle and clashing with his family over whether mankind is ordained to live on through them or simply die out.

Don't listen to the bad reviews on here, however and ignore the 0,1, and 2 point attack-reduced User Score. Even if it wan't a good movie, which it is, it would warrant a 4 or 5 based solely on it's quality production. But by reading them you can tell that largely they are from a bunch a religious types that wanted to watch the same story they've been told a thousands time come to life on the big screen. While this is the Noah story at it's core, from start to finish, there is plenty of interpretation and creativity applied as well, which for my money worked very well.

I give it a 6 or 7, although I was tempted to give it a 10 to counteract all the knee-jerk negativity flowing around this movie. Maybe you don't need to see it in theaters, but if you're curious and open, definitely check it out.… Expand

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jakesaysApr 12, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The fallen angels were really something to see and added a bit of depth to an otherwise same old story. The animals should have been more brightly colored and have more to do with the story than just falling asleep.… Expand

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arsheeshJul 6, 2014

if it hadn't been for the stunning visuals and good casting choice with russell crowe, jennifer connelly and emma watson, this movie wouldn't have fostered. in fact, i'd like to think of NOAH as a weak work of arrenofsky. there were highif it hadn't been for the stunning visuals and good casting choice with russell crowe, jennifer connelly and emma watson, this movie wouldn't have fostered. in fact, i'd like to think of NOAH as a weak work of arrenofsky. there were high expectations.… Expand

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rh2599May 26, 2014

Being a Russell Crowe Fan I personally thought he put on an Oscar Winning Performance. There was never any reference to God only to the Creator.. When you add alien looking creatures as the Watchers of The Wall you tend to think theBeing a Russell Crowe Fan I personally thought he put on an Oscar Winning Performance. There was never any reference to God only to the Creator.. When you add alien looking creatures as the Watchers of The Wall you tend to think the producers believe we were created by Alien Beings.I thought all the actors put in terrific performances and the movie had a strong theme of Good vs. Evil with of course Good winning out. As whacked out as Hollywood is at least up to this point they do not have Evil prevailing.… Expand

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fillipinhoeduarJul 19, 2014

Um filme duvidoso, vamos começar pelo lado bom

Pros A ambientação e espetacular e incrivel e inesplicavel, os atores atuaram bem disso nao tenho duvidas Contras A historia fugiu muito do comum, na biblia jesus vem da um aviso a NoéUm filme duvidoso, vamos começar pelo lado bom

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A ambientação e espetacular e incrivel e inesplicavel, os atores atuaram bem disso nao tenho duvidas

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A historia fugiu muito do comum, na biblia jesus vem da um aviso a Noé que ele tem que construir a arca a historia que todo mundo conheçe, mas no filme o diretor misturou adão e eva, descendencia, muitas coisas sem noção.… Expand

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ydnar4Nov 22, 2014

This movie may rely a little too much on special effects but it was still pretty solid. Nice to see a little bit of a twist on this story. Seeing Noah as a bit of an anti-hero instead of a courageous hero.

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Omid975Sep 21, 2014

“In the beginning there was nothing.” Says Noah when he describes the creation to his family while they are floating on the water surrounded Earth.
As I was watching Noah (2014) my mind got filled with lots of questions and yet new ideas of“In the beginning there was nothing.” Says Noah when he describes the creation to his family while they are floating on the water surrounded Earth.
As I was watching Noah (2014) my mind got filled with lots of questions and yet new ideas of brilliance about the truth of what was going on in the past of humankind and of course the past of creation. From the fallen angels who disobeyed the creator to help human and therefor were punished to be transformed from light and trapped into bodies of stones until they got released asking the creator to forgive them and ascended back to the heaven, it made me realize how ungrateful human is and yet how stupid it could be. It, the movie, also solved some of my questions.
Temptation led him to eat the forbidden fruit, and descended him to the Earth, it began to kill his own kind and turned the world into a planet of horror. But after generations there comes a man of light whose task is to lead the world into a new beginning by wiping the ugliness of generation of disobeying people off the face of the Earth having them all sunk. The creator chooses him to finish what was left to be done … but soon he realizes there is a choice to let it go on with mankind life or to abort the existence of it.
Emotionally struggled between his feelings for his family and his will to do the right with the creator, Noah says to him “I will not fail you” and repeats it three times determined to end the violence brought to the Earth by man abusing the knowledge that fallen angels had given to them of creation.
There are many great scenes in the movie but for me, there was nothing more tremendous than to see the sudden bloom of a flower by a drop of rain or the sudden growth of trees from a barren land which compelled me to think about the majesty of the creator once again but this time deeper from a clearer view; there is nothing that he can’t do.
However, before the movie was over the idea that how different and perhaps diverted the story and the characters of Noah and his family members are from the original ones I had heard came to my mind. It had lots of paradoxes with what was narrated in Muslims’ Quran and although I am no familiar with the real Bible but I can say it for certain that it is in contradiction with it to. For instance the long age of Noah comes to the mind that no evidence of it could be seen in the movie. It seems that the writers (Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel) haven’t done a complete research for a project that its name proceeds the whole Cinema in history genre put together.
When I saw Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly playing together in A Beautiful Mind (2001) as a couple whose relationship was disturbed by the hallucinated imaginations of Dr. Nash (Russell Crowe), I was so amused by their realistic and amazing performance and now to see them back together again in Noah, I can’t think of any other couple of actors who could play the roles as good as they did.
The visual effects, on the other hand, are not so eye catching comparing to the previous works of Paramount Pictures like Titanic (1997). The animals could easily be found as immaturely animated and the species like the cats are hidden from the eyes in the majestic entrance of the animals into the arc. I think The Ten Commandments’ (1956) creators would be doing a better yet more realistic job of making Noah. Of course it was in no compare with Darren Aronofsky’s previous jobs like Black Swan (2010). However, to sum up nearly 2000 years of Noah’s life and capture it in a 2+ hour feature with a though diverted but a rather straight storyline without any excess inclination in it was an absolutely daring work that Darren did.… Expand

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root_Jan 7, 2015

The storytelling is good,score exciting at times

Darren Aronofsky's direction goes hand in hand with the graphics used in the movie.

About acting Emma Watson was spectacular along with Jennifer Connelly.

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MyodynamicJun 29, 2015

Sweet clouts of humour, generosity from the righteous and no vanity. Overall, a movie worth watching, with breath catching nodes.
The lead of the movie is one that shows the marshalling of planet earth before humans begin to live on it andSweet clouts of humour, generosity from the righteous and no vanity. Overall, a movie worth watching, with breath catching nodes.
The lead of the movie is one that shows the marshalling of planet earth before humans begin to live on it and breathe its air. High and mighty is the evil that has sunk too deep and dark, the rising of the good and innocent is made to sink with the beastly, creepy and foul breath of every nefarious human, which corrupts the fresh air of the planet, with betrayal, murders, cruelty and unfathomable sins. Hence the imagination of god, for the future of these reprobate is the destructive impetus of water for cleansing. Good doesn’t space out and collate itself in the time of destruction, but during the time of saving the creation, on the boat in the form of children, where the real existential fight of good over evil is shown. Noah, the chosen one is to facilitate in the shining of new dawn and the shadows of a new era reflecting on this planet earth, by saving the innocence of the planet.
There is a wild discrepancy in the original biblical words and it’s spouting in the movie, no sacrilege and sacrifice from the forces of good make it a true biblical story.… Expand

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