Noah
Noah

Noah

2014Movie138 minEnglish

A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users72%
Director: Darren AronofskyGenres: Adventure, Action, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Noah, a man who receives a divine vision of an impending global flood, is tasked by God to build an Ark to save his family and the innocent creatures of the Earth from the destruction. As the catastrophic event approaches, Noah grapples with his faith, the skepticism of humanity, and the moral complexities of survival in a world on the brink of annihilation.

Critical Reception

Noah received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While many praised Darren Aronofsky's ambitious vision, the film's visual spectacle, and the performances, particularly Russell Crowe's, some found its interpretation of the biblical story to be overly dense and its thematic explorations heavy-handed. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its grand scale and spiritual themes, while others were put off by its dark tone and deviation from traditional biblical narratives.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its epic scope and visual ambition.
  • Russell Crowe's commanding performance was a highlight.
  • Criticized by some for its heavy-handed themes and deviations from the source material.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's grand scale and visual effects, with many commending Russell Crowe's lead role. However, some found the narrative to be overly somber and its interpretation of the biblical story to be a departure from their expectations.

Fun Fact

The film famously faced significant controversy and was banned in some Muslim-majority countries due to religious prohibitions against depicting prophets.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_The “least-biblical biblical film ever made”_** Helmed by Darren Aronofsky, "Noah" (2014) is his imaginative reimagining of the story from Judeo-Christian Scripture. Being an artistic filmmaker, the production values are top notch, in...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I feel obligated to watch and review movies like this. I am just happy as a clam that they make movies based on real life or mythological things simply because it gets people interested in it. I mean, I'm a historian...one that has spent...
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tmdb28039023

Watching Noah, it occurs to me that it must have been made by atheists. After all, they are treating the Word of God as little more than a first draft. On the other hand, though, co-writer/director Darren Aronofsky isn’t fucking around...
Grant English

Grant English

This is a hard movie to watch and rate. The Good: The images of the flood coming from both above and below the earth were spectacular. The trauma that Noah deals with during the flood and post-flood is beautifully depicted. I loved the...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

Let me make it clear from the beginning, I do not care if a movie like this is 100% true to the bible and I could not care less about the creationist fanatics moaning about how this and that movie is telling the wrong story or is distorting...