Director Darren Aronofsky and Paramount are reportedly in a dispute over the final cut of Aronofsky's latest film, the biblical epic 'Noah.'
According to The Hollywood Reporter, test screenings of the film, starring Russell Crowe and based on the Bible story of Noah's Ark, have not sat well with key audience groups who would take a strong interest in the subject matter, and Aronofsky is ignoring Paramount's suggested changes. Specifically why these audiences - mostly faith communities - have not responded well is not explained, however there is an assumption that Aronofsky's movie strays too far from the original Bible story. The Reporter mentions the creative license Aronofsky has taken with the animals in the film, all of which are fantastical, "tweaked" versions of those that exist in nature, and a third act that may potentially alienate a Christian audience.
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