07-09-2014, 03:38 PM
Hi Simon,
just watched this film myself, and had a blast!
But then again, I am rather partial to Darren Aronofsky films - most especially Pi and Requiem for a Dream. I would have to include Noah in that exclusive list as well now - it was truly an EPIC experience, and that is not something I can say about many films - epic on the scale of a Lord of the Rings or a Titanic. It straddles the 'big backdrop' of the cleansing of the planet against the personal backdrop of personal decisions and self-will extremely well, and the overall effect is one of catharsis and renewed faith.
I loved the constant reference to the 'Creator' as well; instead of 'almighty god' or 'the omnipotent one'. The 'Creator' just rings so nicely after being so immersed in the terminology of Ra in this phase of my life.
There were some really nice touches as well; for eg, finding out that Noah was a veggie (a vegetarian) in one of the first scenes of the film, and also seeing who the 'Watchers' were.
The soundtrack had the Requiem for a Dream theme going, with the high pitched strings doing their magic; but hey, when you find something that works for you, then it becomes a true fingerprint (the composer Clint Mansell did both soundtracks).
anyway, thanks for mentioning your thoughts; I probably would have gotten around to watching Noah eventually, but your recommend spurred me on.
cheers.
Plenum
just watched this film myself, and had a blast!
But then again, I am rather partial to Darren Aronofsky films - most especially Pi and Requiem for a Dream. I would have to include Noah in that exclusive list as well now - it was truly an EPIC experience, and that is not something I can say about many films - epic on the scale of a Lord of the Rings or a Titanic. It straddles the 'big backdrop' of the cleansing of the planet against the personal backdrop of personal decisions and self-will extremely well, and the overall effect is one of catharsis and renewed faith.
I loved the constant reference to the 'Creator' as well; instead of 'almighty god' or 'the omnipotent one'. The 'Creator' just rings so nicely after being so immersed in the terminology of Ra in this phase of my life.
There were some really nice touches as well; for eg, finding out that Noah was a veggie (a vegetarian) in one of the first scenes of the film, and also seeing who the 'Watchers' were.
The soundtrack had the Requiem for a Dream theme going, with the high pitched strings doing their magic; but hey, when you find something that works for you, then it becomes a true fingerprint (the composer Clint Mansell did both soundtracks).
anyway, thanks for mentioning your thoughts; I probably would have gotten around to watching Noah eventually, but your recommend spurred me on.
cheers.
Plenum
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