While Millie Bobby Brown’s “Damsel” is the number one movie on Netflix right now, in the US, there’s another title that is trending and could dethrone the fantasy epic. According to FlixPatrol, “Noah,” starring Russell Crowe, is currently the second most-watched movie on the platform.
The 2014 biblical epic was directed by Darren Aronofsky, known for “The Black Swan” and most recently, “The Whale.” The film is a retelling of the story of Noah’s Ark from the Book of Genesis in the Bible.
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The movie follows Noah, played by Crowe, a righteous man who receives a vision from God informing him of an impending apocalypse in the form of a great flood. He is tasked with building an ark to save the innocent animals and his family from the destruction that will come.
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Apart from Crowe, whose performance was praised, the movie also starred Jennifer Connelly as Noah’s wife Naameh, as well as Douglas Booth, Logan Lerman and Leo McHugh Carroll as their three sons. Emma Watson also appears as Ila.
Also, Anthony Hopkins portrays the character Methuselah, Noah’s grandfather, known for being the oldest man in the Bible. In the film, he provides guidance and support to Noah on his journey thanks to mystical abilities. Finally, Ray Winstone plays Tubal-cain, a descendant of Cain who leads a group of desperate people seeking refuge on the ark.
The film was a box office success, grossing $359.2 million worldwide against a budget of $160 million. It also received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the performances and the stunning visuals. However, there were some controversies.
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For example, the movie was criticized for having an all-white cast, as well as the storylines that do not have anything to do with the religious myth. In that regard, the film was banned in some Muslim countries.
