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Russell Crowe calls criticism the film "Noah" has received "irrational" and says he's happy audiences can finally see it for themselves.
Crowe spoke earlier this week at the New York premiere of the biblical epic, directed by Darren Aronofsky and featuring Emma Watson and Jennifer Connelly.
“Noah” has been the subject of controversy with some religious groups claiming the story has been inaccurately portrayed. That has prompted Paramount Pictures to add a disclaimer to marketing materials, saying “artistic license has been taken.” The film has been banned in many Islamic countries where it’s taboo to depict a prophet.
Crowe says now that people are starting to see the film, they realize how respectful it is and true to the material, and he thinks that’s cool. The film opened Friday in metro theaters.
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Country music's biggest stars are turning out for a salute to Merle Haggard.
Miranda Lambert and George Strait will team up to perform a tribute medley of Haggard's hits during the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 6, and Garth Brooks will present the singer-songwriter with the academy's Crystal Milestone Award. Songs Lambert and Strait will perform include "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down" and "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive."
The academy also announced Friday morning that The Band Perry will open the show with a performance, Hunter Hayes will perform for a child hunger charity campaign, and Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line will team with Nitro Circus Action Stars, an action sports troupe.
Bryan and Blake Shelton co-host the CBS show.
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