Now, several weeks after watching Noah and contemplating its
message, I have grown to appreciate the film even more. At first I liked the film primarily for its
outstanding visual and narrative components but now it strikes me in deeper
ways. Although the story in the film is different
than the story in Genesis, there are worthwhile messages to ponder. In the film, Noah is presented as a servant
of God’s will; a tool in His hands that messes up sometimes yet is persistent
in being obedient. Additionally, Noah’s
wife loves him through all of his craziness while staying true to her
conviction of what’s right vs. wrong. Throughout
the film I see a great theme of redemption woven through the characters and
right up into creation itself. Love
triumphs over malevolence.
The director, Darren Aronofsky, is not a theologian, nor
does he claim to be. He is a filmmaker
that tells a compelling story in
Noah. Ultimately, the film expresses
many biblical themes such as good and evil, sin and redemption, and justice and
mercy. I perceive the film to be
midrash, a creative interpretation of the Biblical account that allows us to
imagine what Noah might have endured as he responded to God.
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