Noah (2014) Admittedly I sat down with Noah expecting a big Ho-hum. I’ve seen the trailers. I’ve seen the CGI spectacle. What I wasn’t expecting from this biblical tale were giant rock creatures (Watchers) that aid Noah in his appointed assignment to build an Ark. Funny how the trailer completely hides this little, er huge detail. The Watchers are a prominent part of this telling of Noah.
My jaw just hit the floor. WTF was I watching? Part of my mind, I’m thinking a tale such as Noah is epic in scope, if you really think about. But it is a short story in the bible. So people have a huge opportunity to fill in the gaps with their own vision. Never in my lifetime would I have envisioned giant rock creatures.
Every frame comes off as an art film. Lots of visionary details, especially in the background. While I do consider Noah a fable and not a true story (I'm sure that's blasphemy to many a Christian), I still was confused at Aronofsky’s telling. In a way I see the fantasy, but I guess I just wasn’t prepared.
I’m not an Aronofsky (Director) fan. Haven’t liked one of his films. Noah is no different. I’m pretty confident I’ll never repeat watching Noah.