Every Darren Aronofsky Film Ranked Worst To Best

7. Noah

A film about Noah's ark is an ambitious idea that Aronofsky was certainly capable of pulling off, nevertheless, it still came as a surprise to many when we found out that this film was coming. His work thus far certainly had variety but always centred on a grounded concept, which is what made the idea of an epic Biblical tale an unexpected venture. It also ended up causing major controversy due to its priority of environmentalism over religion.

While there is plenty of valid criticism thrown its way, Noah does at least tell the story in a fascinating manner that includes a lot of interesting changes. The environmental themes are strong, which makes it more relatable if you are not religiously inclined. Additionally, it is an incredibly good-looking film - which is a staple of Aronofsky's work.

The title falls flat in that it is a little too ambitious and somewhat bloated as a project. It added a lot to the base story, such as the inclusion of the Nephilim as rock-monsters, but many religious people found this to be inappropriate, and others just found them confusing.

Overall it's an interesting journey and visual spectacle but falls flat in regards to the narrative content.