Reposted from my Facebook wall from last Thursday.
Tonight I went to see the new movie Noah (appropriate weather if you live in Brisbane!). It is definitely a creative, Hollywood interpretation of epic proportions. On returning home tonight I reread the biblical story of Noah's life in Genesis 5 though 9. There were definitely no rock monsters in this version!!!
I appreciated reading this article. Despite the movie producers using their creative licence, I believe biblical events translated to film should be welcomed as an opportunity to enter into conversation about the biblical truths. This is definitely the case with Noah.
My opinion on the movie, apart from the creative storytelling, was still a little mixed. There was a lot of violence which is not my thing and definitely not something you should take kids to see. However, there were some beautiful, heartfelt moments, stunning landscapes and some amazing special effects. I would recommend seeing this film even if it is just to open into the conversation.
