Of course naturally I came into this movie skeptical because of all the
controversy surrounding this film.
There were obvious things that were biblically wrong but instead of counting the wrong (which probably outnumbered the right); let's focus on the fact that an atheist made a movie from the bible. 1. He either had to already know the story or 2. Read a bible for research, and then create his own narrative. Either way, a person who doesn't believe in God, created a film inspired by the holy word. Yes, I am writing this from a Christian's perspective so this is more of an opposing piece and
not so objective.
My biggest question, that is more rhetorical, is what compels an atheist to direct a movie from the bible. That, I believe, is nothing but the hand of God. Darren Aronofsky directing this
movie is like if I (a Seventh Day Adventist) was to write and direct a movie about
Aleister Crowley (Satan worshiper). This film is a blessing in disguise in more
ways than one.
BTW, "the watchers" aka rock people.... Who cares if that is accurate or not, they are creepy all by themselves. It gave the movie more of a Greek mythology feel rather than, this really happened thousands of years ago.... Like once upon a time, rock people existed. It's more laughable rather than upsetting. This narrative is closer to the story of Hercules' cousin than Adam and Eve's great great great... Grandson. I literally laughed out loud when the rock people told the story of them getting kicked out of heaven. Let me set the record straight: angles that got kicked out of heaven are Satan’s angels, known today's as demons. God is not unjust, cruel, or against mankind. Those angles in real life chose to leave heaven to follow Lucifer who was jealous of God. That's my biggest issue. Be confused about the story, but I don't want anyone to think God is against us or ignores us for selfish purposes.
If this movie did anything right, it got a lot of people to go back to their bibles and see the difference between the movie and the real story. I would say a good 70% of this movie has been fabricated but it is quite amusing? Darren Aronofsky has a vivid
imagination to almost create a new story that answers almost every question
raised in the plot. If you take the bible out of the movie it is quite a unique
narrative. Although I did get sick of how many times they said "the
creator": that could be a great drinking game on its own.
There was a moment when the animals were making their way to the ark and a ton of snakes slithered toward the boat... First, I got a flashback from "Snakes on a Plane." Secondly, I would not be a fan of that ark with all those creepy crawlers on board although, realistically there wasn't much of a choice. Boat or die?
One point I really liked was when Noah said we all have a little wickedness in us after he saw Sodom & Gomorrah. His wife replied trying to remind him how they chose good over evil. They were people of integrity and chose to follow the creator. Noah pointed out an excellent point asking his wife, "Wouldn’t you kill to protect your children?" That was so deep and so true; best observation of the movie because it speaks to humanity and not religious affiliations.
I think you get my point on how I feel about this
movie. I was able to watch this movie being prepared because of all the comments previously heard but I also got to watch with an open mind because of all the close minded people. I understand the director to a certain point because there is an art in film making and a narrative that must be created in your own head but to each is his own. It was most definitely interesting but will not be watched again for
entertainment purposes. Live long and prosper my fellow readers.
