MOVIE: Noah

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Saw it and liked it. šŸæ

Wrote about it under ā€œMovie: Noah?ā€

Yes, I did see it as pro-life too.
 
Has anyone actually seen the movie Noah?

Is it good or bad?

Is it suitable for family viewing?

So many conflicting views and ā€˜reports of reportsā€™.
 
I just went to see the movie after reading a positive review by a Catholic journalist. Worst decision ever. If you donā€™t believe me, go see the movie and 10 minutes into the movie do what I did, walk out and ask for a refund. Theyā€™ll give you one.

This movie in my opinion is just a way to confuse people and ridicule our faith in a real God, by mixing all sort of mythological and crazy ideas such as Rock People who talk and look like they belong in a toddler movie instead. All I am saying is that creator of this movie is a strong Atheist, and still is according what I have read. I know we need more faith based movies, but letā€™s not get desperate and accept when Hollywood tries to make a mockery out of SACRED scripture. Yes we donā€™t know every little detail about Noahā€™s life, but this movie was a joke and actually changed verses in the Bible. Why would you accept this. I will not. Please do not take your children, they may start thinking that Noah was not even real after all.
 
Aronofsky is Jewish. Heā€™s the guy that made the Jewish Pi movie
 
cart said:
I just went to see the movie after reading a positive review by a Catholic journalist. Worst decision ever. If you donā€™t believe me, go see the movie and 10 minutes into the movie do what I did, walk out and ask for a refund. Theyā€™ll give you one.

This movie in my opinion is just a way to confuse people and ridicule our faith in a real God, by mixing all sort of mythological and crazy ideas such as Rock People who talk and look like they belong in a toddler movie instead. All I am saying is that creator of this movie is a strong Atheist, and still is according what I have read. I know we need more faith based movies, but letā€™s not get desperate and accept when Hollywood tries to make a mockery out of SACRED scripture. Yes we donā€™t know every little detail about Noahā€™s life, but this movie was a joke and actually changed verses in the Bible. Why would you accept this. I will not. Please do not take your children, they may start thinking that Noah was not even real after all.
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You stayed 10 minutes of a 2 hr. 17 min. film and you have criticism? Excuse me if I find that to be a bit strange.

Maybe you should have watched the whole film before judging it. As it is, your opinion is without value.
 
If you want Hollywood religion, go for it. If you want a story that is even remotely close to the biblical account, donā€™t waste your time. I have heard more negative comments than positive and the positive ones have almost all been about the special effects. I heard some folks actually laughing at how off base the movie is and told everyone listening not to waste their time.

I donā€™t plan on watching it until its free or cheap and then only for a reference when people talk about the movie.

It was written by a proclaimed atheist who said it was all inclusive to various religions. You be the judge.
 
Yes, I got a vey pro-life message from it.

Still hated the rock people.
 
I saw it and liked it. Actually found it to be pro-life.

The story is included in the Bible. Consequently, Jews, Christians and Muslims would be interested. I believe it has been banned in some Muslim countries.

I wrote more under the media section ā€œMovie Noah?ā€

No, it includes things that are not in the Bible e.g. The Messangers/Angels who look like Transformer toys, wives not on the Ark, stowaway, and killing on the Ark.

I would be emphatic that the producer, director is taking liberties here especially if your kids are going to see it. Iā€™d encourage them to read Noah in the Bible and then, after seeing the movie, discuss the differences.
 
DaveBj said:
I donā€™t normally link to blogs, but those who are interested in the movie might find this interesting. Caveats: 1) the writer says what he thinks, with no holds barred; and, 2) itā€™s a long read.

mennoknight.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/a-no-holds-barred-review-of-noah-the-movie-2014/
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Awesome review. šŸ‘

As Iā€™ve been saying on the other thread, this is only to be expected from this particular director, whose other films (though certainly not Biblical) embrace a nihilistic, perverted worldview, and whose view of humanity is more ā€œtotally depravedā€ than Calvinā€™s worst nightmare. :rolleyes:
 
It seems that few people commenting on ā€œNoahā€ have actually seen it. I really do think that unless you have actually seen the movie, you should refrain from regurgitating other peopleā€™s reports. It is poor form to criticise something you have not seen yourself out of a form of ignorance pretending to be some form of Catholic righteousness.
 
Iā€™m not going to waste my money. Noah contemplates killing his whole family to save the planet? Itā€™s just Hollywood liberal environmental lesson. Animals and plants more important than humans. Plus many who saw it just donā€™t like it.
 
I just saw Noah with my wife. It is excellent. See the movie and make up your own minds.
 
Romans 8:28 RSV
We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.

I remember being led back to the Catholic Church after being an Atheist for so long. My return was partly due to listening to rock and pop lyrics, which are the result of a cult. My point is that there exists in our secular mass media hidden messages that can lead people back to the Church. Iā€™m confident that Noah is no exception.

LOVE! šŸ™‚
 
I saw ā€œNoahā€ yesterday. Overall, a good movie. Would I use it as a tool for teaching children the lessons of the biblical story of Noah and the flood? No! There were definitely elements from the Bible story. However, many details in the Bible story can be vague or not present. The film maker took liberties in that case.

The actress who played Noahā€™s wife mentioned in an interview I heard on Catholic radio that she wanted to bring some authenticity to her character. Not having much info from the story in the Bible, she looked elsewhere in the Bible for a description of a virtuous woman and came across Proverbs. She tried to incorporated that description in her portrayal.

The interpretation of the fallen angels was a stretch. They were cursed by God for trying to help man. But it was encouraging to see ā€œthe creatorā€ immediately forgave them when they asked. (It took a few hundred years but they eventually asked). It was a nice contrast to see a god of mercy presented after the constant theme of justice.

The time period it was set in was a bit ambiguous. As the movie started it was questionable whether it was the ancient past or the future. But that seemed to identify the story as ā€œtimelessā€.

Noahā€™s willingness to kill his family if that was what the ā€œcreatorā€ wanted was reminiscent of Abraham and Isaacā€¦

If you want an authentic scriptural experience- a Judeo/Christian interpretation of the Flood Story, this isnā€™t the movie for you. If you want a good story that does contain some good themesā€“manā€™s responsibility for the care of creation, one manā€™s struggle to remain faithful in the midst of the sins of a terrible society, its a pretty good story.
 
oneofmany said:
Iā€™m not going to waste my money. Noah contemplates killing his whole family to save the planet? Itā€™s just Hollywood liberal environmental lesson. Animals and plants more important than humans. Plus many who saw it just donā€™t like it.
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He contemplates it but he doesnā€™t do it. There is a pro-life thread to this whole movie.
 
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