Noah's Ark

"A story told for thousands of years, but never like this."

2024 1h 36m PT

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 119

AnimationMusicComedyFantasyFamily

Synopsis

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A pair of mice attempt to board Noah's Ark: Vini, a charismatic poet with terrible stage fright, and Tito, a talented and charming guitarist. When the rains come, only one male and one female of each species is allowed on Noah's Ark. With the help of an ingenious cockroach and fate's good luck, Vini and Tito sneak their way onto the Ark and together avert a showdown among the ships carnivores and plant eaters. All the while, the animals perform a series of classic songs inspired by world renowned poet, Vinicius de Moraes. Can these talented stowaways use music to break the tension and help these cooped up creatures survive the 40 days and 40 nights together?

“A story told for thousands of years, but never like this.”

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Cast

Rodrigo Santoro
Vini (voice)
Marcelo Adnet
Tom (voice)
Alice Braga
Nina (voice)
Lázaro Ramos
Baruk (voice)
Júlio Andrade
Noé (voice)
Bruno Gagliasso
Kilgore (voice)
Rihanna Barbosa
Susana (voice)
Edvana Carvalho
Ruth (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sérgio Machado
Writers: Sérgio Machado, George Walker Torres, Ennio Torresan Jr.
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil, India

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Brazil, India.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fil Pinheiro. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Marcelo Junqueira shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Rodrigo Santoro and Marcelo Adnet and Alice Braga carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

ERA

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Marketing tagline: "A story told for thousands of years, but never like this.".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8637446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Sérgio Machado directs. Fil Pinheiro scores. Marcelo Junqueira cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil, India. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Brazil, India.
3Original score by Fil Pinheiro. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Marcelo Junqueira shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Rodrigo Santoro and Marcelo Adnet and Alice Braga carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "A story told for thousands of years, but never like this.".
7IMDB entry: tt8637446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Original score: Fil Pinheiro
Editing: Marcelo Junqueira
Runtime: 96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $2,162,345
Original language: PT
IMDB: Noah's Ark (2024)

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CinemaSerf2024-08-29
★ 6/10
Two musical mice - "Vini" and "Tom" are taking a well earned nap one afternoon when they hear God having a bit of a rant at his old pal Noah. He's had enough of his project Earth and wants to start again, so tells the man to get building. A ship big enough to hold two of each creature then he's going to send enough rain to wash the slate clean so animals from far and wide are invited - by airmail - whilst he sets about building his ark. Now this boat isn't quite as robust as the one Russell Crowe built in 2014, but after a few shenanigans the critters are assembled and down comes the inundation. The flaw in all of this meticulous planning is that the menacing lion, backed by his henchmen, is soon intent on raiding what little supplies that vessel caries before proceeding to an exceptionally fresh all you can eat buffet. Can the intrepid little mice - now joined by "Nina" do anything to thwart this grand design long enough for the dove of peace to struggle through the wind and the rain in the search of land? There's nothing remotely religious about this story, it's just an amiable animation that characterises a few jungle creatures and uses some forgettable musical numbers to deliver a sort of "Ark's Got Talent". It's probably half an hour longer than it needs to be, but when it gets going it doesn't hang about delivering a tale of friendship and determination, whilst reminding us that bullies are usually the most cowardly of any group. Sure, it's a bit derivative and it certainly reminded me of the "Lion King" at times, but it's harmless family fun that will be fine to leave the kids in front of the telly with at Christmas.

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