Ladies, Gents, one of todays topics is Darren Aronofskys NOAH. This is not about my thoughts on the film, since I havent actually seen it yet. What I did want to address is the issue of those who have issues with the film because it takes historical license away. Guys, The Prince of Egypt did the same thing, and it wowed audiences everywhere. It stands alone as the last great Biblical epic thats been delivered to film. Like I said, yes, it appears that NOAH does take historical license away. What with the made up villain, played by Ray Winstone. Theres also the matter of Noahs sons and their wives. Theres also the matter of Noahs character. Scripture describes Noah as the prime example of good in the world, or at least the world as they knew it at the time. Ill get to that later. The focus is Noah here. From what Ive read, it seems Noah is a much darker character in this film. Guys, if you know anything about the Bible, you will know that most noble men, women, prophets, etc... had to undergo severe trials that would test their strength and character. For people who may complain about Noahs character in this movie, let me ask you this... How do you show something happening? You show it almost NOT happening! So, how do you show Noah as a good man who will go on to save his family? You show him almost NOT becoming that character! Back to the matter of the film taking historical license. I have a secret about movies, guys. Movies... are... LIES! Going to see a movie just so that you can decipher how it translated from book to film is kind of the wrong reason to see it. You go to escape from the world and see something that will ultimately make you feel joyful and feel good about yourself. Thats why I keep hearing that the overall message of the film is love, which is what the Bible is. Something else I wanted to address. If any christian, muslim, jew, whoever, is going to poke fun at Aronofsky for NOAH, they shouldnt be offended simply because hes an atheist. They should be making films from the text of their faith that challenge EVERYONE, and not just their congregation. For all those who denounce this film and say that it is offensive and vulgar in its representation of a story that means a great deal to millions, I want to say that in the Bible it says that all good comes from God. And in the end of this film, the message portrayed is that love is the purpose of all life. The biblical epic has been a shadow of its former self in Hollywood for decades, and if this signals a return for the genre, I am more than all for it. If someone can walk out of this film with the message that love, faith and the will to survive can conquer anything, then they will walk out a more spiritually enriched person. And how is that a bad thing? Lastly, my point is to not be nit-picky when it comes to certain changes made in a film. Theyre quite often made to better fit film story structure. Also, dont think about it too much. Just give it a chance. Go enjoy yourself.
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:30:14 +0000
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