a bit late I'm sorry. I am with Lily Lagan, enjoyed it and people were silent and thoughfull at the end. Hopefully they're going to read the bible now.
SimplicioApril 6, 2014
See it if you really must, but don't expect to come away feeling inspired or enlightened (despite a small attempt at redemption at movie's end).
Kathy BApril 5, 2014
I agree that "Noah" was very disappointing. Our audience laughed, guffawed, and "sat in stunned silence" as well as the Oregon crowd. I wasn't expecting the Biblical version, but I hoped for something that would be believable on some level, even as fantasy. Stone monsters, vegetarian Noah, Tubalcain a stowaway on the Ark, Ham going off by himself (where?), hallucinogenics with grandpa, and on and on, stereotypical representation of Shem, and the costuming! There were so many times that any suspension of disbelief was immediately canceled by the impossible clothing. For example, Noah's wife wears a knitted sweater in the last scene. How did she do that? How about the double-stitched seams on the jackets? How did Noah keep his hair buzz cut? No wonder we were laughing. Don't waste your time or money to see this disaster.
Bro. BApril 4, 2014
I'd read the reviews and *thought* I had an idea of what I was getting into. But nothing could have prepared me for what an awful mess the movie was. I knew going in that it wasn't Cecil B. DeMille's version. Bro. Decker's review is right on: the movie -- as a movie -- is a mess. It doesn't know what kind of movie it wants to be, the plot drags, Russel Crowe sings, and the rest of the soundtrack is painful as well! Even in our crowded theatre in Oregon, the audience sat in stunned silence at the end, unsure of what they'd just seen. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this mess!
ayse kochApril 3, 2014
I just watched the movie and found it to be a dark fantasy; I don't believe it was suppose to be true to the Bible, in fact there was a short blurb on the trailer which even claimed they took artistic license. If you want to see an account of the Noah from the Bible, then this isn't the movie for you, but if you like to see see someone's springing off the story with terrific effects, this is a pretty good flick.
ReneeApril 1, 2014
I don't think the trailers promised anything straightforward about the retelling of this story. If one hears that Aronofsky will direct a biblical story, he isn't going to say, "Oh good! Can't wait to use clips for my lesson!" The director is known for taking artistic license to whole new levels.
I think the review is unfair, in that it's expecting a story to be told exactly how he would tell it. What's the joy in film if you aren't surprised by the artist's interpretation?
Members of our church can enjoy this movie if they are willing to allow the storytellers to take them on a fictional journey, using a well-known text as source material alone. It honestly worries me when members of our church see things, especially Art, as so black and white.
PS I love the biblical account of Noah. Aronofsky hasn't improved it-- only offered another interpretation.
James BrownApril 1, 2014
That is 3 hours I will never be able to recover. It was a hasty and poorly researched decision I can't undo. At least everything is good for something, even if its a bad example.
DarrellApril 1, 2014
Here is a link to an article showing the most likely explanation for the why this movie was created. It relates to Gnosticism and the Jewish Kabbalah. It was not really based on biblical scripture as we know it. https://drbrianmattson.com/journal/2014/3/31/sympathy-for-the-devil
Gaynor wellsApril 1, 2014
Now really what did you expect, this is Hollywood.
PatApril 1, 2014
If Noah were alive he'd be filing a lawsuit for slander, malice, deceptive advertising and a dozen other offenses. Portraying Noah as a vegan environmentalist hermit whose job is to preserve the animals through the flood and then destroy all humans is not a "bible story". Don't waste your time or your money!!
PhilApril 1, 2014
When the movie ended there was kind of a stunned silence in our theater. Then a younger woman stood up in the middle of the theater and said, "Well .... that sucked." Many cheered!
Lili LaganApril 1, 2014
I enjoyed the movie, realizing that it would not follow the bible story. There was no laughter in our movie house. I went home and reread the story, which, I think may happen with many people who have never read the story. I hope that these biblical-based movies start a resurgence in reading the Bible.
PamApril 1, 2014
Thanks Jonathan. I haven't seen the movie yet and really don't plan on seeing it. At least paying to see it. It appears you agree with Glenn Beck's criticism of the movie that he had to watch with Paramount studio executives. I'm pretty sure you've seen his critique of the movie by now on blaze.com. Again, thanks for telling it like it is or like it was for you.
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ireneApril 30, 2014
a bit late I'm sorry. I am with Lily Lagan, enjoyed it and people were silent and thoughfull at the end. Hopefully they're going to read the bible now.
SimplicioApril 6, 2014
See it if you really must, but don't expect to come away feeling inspired or enlightened (despite a small attempt at redemption at movie's end).
Kathy BApril 5, 2014
I agree that "Noah" was very disappointing. Our audience laughed, guffawed, and "sat in stunned silence" as well as the Oregon crowd. I wasn't expecting the Biblical version, but I hoped for something that would be believable on some level, even as fantasy. Stone monsters, vegetarian Noah, Tubalcain a stowaway on the Ark, Ham going off by himself (where?), hallucinogenics with grandpa, and on and on, stereotypical representation of Shem, and the costuming! There were so many times that any suspension of disbelief was immediately canceled by the impossible clothing. For example, Noah's wife wears a knitted sweater in the last scene. How did she do that? How about the double-stitched seams on the jackets? How did Noah keep his hair buzz cut? No wonder we were laughing. Don't waste your time or money to see this disaster.
Bro. BApril 4, 2014
I'd read the reviews and *thought* I had an idea of what I was getting into. But nothing could have prepared me for what an awful mess the movie was. I knew going in that it wasn't Cecil B. DeMille's version. Bro. Decker's review is right on: the movie -- as a movie -- is a mess. It doesn't know what kind of movie it wants to be, the plot drags, Russel Crowe sings, and the rest of the soundtrack is painful as well! Even in our crowded theatre in Oregon, the audience sat in stunned silence at the end, unsure of what they'd just seen. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this mess!
ayse kochApril 3, 2014
I just watched the movie and found it to be a dark fantasy; I don't believe it was suppose to be true to the Bible, in fact there was a short blurb on the trailer which even claimed they took artistic license. If you want to see an account of the Noah from the Bible, then this isn't the movie for you, but if you like to see see someone's springing off the story with terrific effects, this is a pretty good flick.
ReneeApril 1, 2014
I don't think the trailers promised anything straightforward about the retelling of this story. If one hears that Aronofsky will direct a biblical story, he isn't going to say, "Oh good! Can't wait to use clips for my lesson!" The director is known for taking artistic license to whole new levels. I think the review is unfair, in that it's expecting a story to be told exactly how he would tell it. What's the joy in film if you aren't surprised by the artist's interpretation? Members of our church can enjoy this movie if they are willing to allow the storytellers to take them on a fictional journey, using a well-known text as source material alone. It honestly worries me when members of our church see things, especially Art, as so black and white. PS I love the biblical account of Noah. Aronofsky hasn't improved it-- only offered another interpretation.
James BrownApril 1, 2014
That is 3 hours I will never be able to recover. It was a hasty and poorly researched decision I can't undo. At least everything is good for something, even if its a bad example.
DarrellApril 1, 2014
Here is a link to an article showing the most likely explanation for the why this movie was created. It relates to Gnosticism and the Jewish Kabbalah. It was not really based on biblical scripture as we know it. https://drbrianmattson.com/journal/2014/3/31/sympathy-for-the-devil
Gaynor wellsApril 1, 2014
Now really what did you expect, this is Hollywood.
PatApril 1, 2014
If Noah were alive he'd be filing a lawsuit for slander, malice, deceptive advertising and a dozen other offenses. Portraying Noah as a vegan environmentalist hermit whose job is to preserve the animals through the flood and then destroy all humans is not a "bible story". Don't waste your time or your money!!
PhilApril 1, 2014
When the movie ended there was kind of a stunned silence in our theater. Then a younger woman stood up in the middle of the theater and said, "Well .... that sucked." Many cheered!
Lili LaganApril 1, 2014
I enjoyed the movie, realizing that it would not follow the bible story. There was no laughter in our movie house. I went home and reread the story, which, I think may happen with many people who have never read the story. I hope that these biblical-based movies start a resurgence in reading the Bible.
PamApril 1, 2014
Thanks Jonathan. I haven't seen the movie yet and really don't plan on seeing it. At least paying to see it. It appears you agree with Glenn Beck's criticism of the movie that he had to watch with Paramount studio executives. I'm pretty sure you've seen his critique of the movie by now on blaze.com. Again, thanks for telling it like it is or like it was for you.
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