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"A timeless message: Integrity will always win out in the end." "The acting was just superb." "The tension never lets up." "A great underlying story of a father/son relationship." "Christian Bale played a man of high moral character willing to pay the ultimate price for his beliefs." "A great lesson and challenge of always being strong enough to do the right thing." "A classic Western with superb leading actors." "It's engaging dramatically, action-wise, and with moral complications." "Very suspenseful; kept me on the edge of my seat. (Our review.)

"A perfect illustration of what happens when we submit to God's plans." "Fun, hilarious family movie!!" "A movie that left you feeling inspired, and a movie that would definitely make people think about God." "Just plain fun, and a marvelous perspective in a comedic way of what Noah must have gone through." "More than a great retelling of the Noah story; it explored what faith means and how hard it is to do what you know to be right." "A good moral: God can use any of us to further his kingdom." "I know there were better films out there, but this is one my whole family enjoyed." (Our review.) (Discussion Guide.)

"A thoughtful portrayal of the power of evil in our lives. I did not find it redeeming, but it gave many insights into life, death, and sin." "Wonderful adaptation of the book." "A very unorthodox movie; it wasn't the typical good-guy-wins ending. Kept me interesting right to the end." "It haunted me for days afterwards." "The Coen brothers' best movie, with a dark yet witty script and terribly suspenseful direction that leaves you breathless in certain parts." "One of those movies where you feel like you are breathing the same air and tasting the same dirt in your mouth." "A masterpiece, pure and simple." (Our review.)

"It reminded me not to neglect the gifts within me, given by Jesus Christ." "Even thought they got away from the spiritual aspect of the book, they did a great job of displaying the selfish desires of our culture and showing a higher, more fulfilling road to life." "I loved the message, presented in an engaging, entertaining, and thought-provoking way." "Good life lessons." "Heartwarming to see how the young man's life was changed." "The only true happiness is being in right relationship with others and with God." "Touches your heart and leaves you thinking about what really matters." (Our review.)

"Great story, amazing music." "This movie really touched my emotions; I couldn't stop thinking about it after I first saw it." "A simple but relatable story; people you've never seen before, but quickly grow to like; characters who make the right choice, even though it hurt." "Made my spirit soar; reminded me of an old-fashioned movie with a happy ending." "Believable and appealing characters, complex motivations, and great music. And the emotions and choices are honest and, in the end, honorable." (Official site.)

"Everything about it is brilliant, from its silent first 20 minutes to its disturbing yet humorous ending. Daniel Day-Lewis gives the best performance in decades." "Amazing direction and stellar performances make this one of the best movies of all time." "A movie that keeps you thinking long after you see it." "The best written and directed movie of 2007; it also has very relevant and moral themes that America needs to hear." "The direction, story, cinematography, score and performances are all filmmaking at its finest. A masterpiece." (Our review.)

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