Russell Crowe: "I know the Pope Francisco you see Noah"

Russell Crowe is a stubborn guy. A month ago began a crusade Twitter for Pope Francisco gave his blessing to his new film, " Noah " , and after attending last week to a general audience at the Vatican , the actor believes that the pontiff will see .

" We did not show the film, but in my heart I know that look and you will find it fascinating ," said the winner of the Oscar for " Gladiator " (2000 ) .

" The people around you have seen , and in fact , I've had conversations with a few people in the upper echelons of the Catholic Church and loved the experience. 'm Pretty sure (the Pope ) will attend a Local theater to see it , " proud said.

On Wednesday the spokesman of the Vatican press office , Federico Lombardi denied that the pope had canceled a particular hearing requested by the actor as he said , at no time were available for it. Nevertheless , the figure of the Pope has dazzled Francisco actor .

"I appreciate that you took early on certain issues . Has proven to be kind and thoughtful . Given the amount of criticism and controversy surrounding the film , we invite the audience to show me that goodness is real and not a campaign public relations, " Crowe said.

" Noah ," which opens this Friday in the U.S. and April 3 in Chile, has received complaints from Catholic extremists who accuse the film of being unfaithful to the Bible , and three Arab countries ( Qatar , Bahrain and UAE Arab Emirates) have censured for representing the figure of the prophet Noah, something contrary to Islamic law.

"There have been many unjustified criticism ," Crowe said. " To me it seems stupid to talk about something you have not seen and make assumptions about something that may or may not be . 'm Sure that most critics see the film , you will understand what respectful and powerful it is and probably will regret reacted so hysterical that way, " he added.

" Noah " , a project born from the passion of director Darren Aronofsky and based on the character of Noah and his apocalyptic visions of the Flood , which give rise to a visual extravaganza service known biblical story, but told in a unconventional.

To save his family and several species of animals , the devotee carpenter has to build a huge ark theoretically directed by God.

The film's cast includes Jennifer Connelly , Ray Winstone , Emma Watson , Logan Lerman and Anthony Hopkins , among others.

" To play someone like Noah read what you can , of course. Several interpretations and versions of the Bible and the Koran. But the more I read , the clearer it was that the story of Noah was a shared human experience. Knew it would be useful to isolate everything else and see him more as a man facing a very difficult task , "said the actor.

Crowe believes the film does not leave anyone indifferent with its reflection about the Creation , and was proud of the risks taken with the action scenes .

Indeed , the film contains battles reminiscent of "Lord of the Rings" by the presence of a giant stone symbolizing fallen angels, whose mission is to help the protagonist to build and defend the ark.

The actor believes that the movie has the potential to be etched in the mind of the viewer as did " Gladiator " , possibly his best-remembered film.

" The feedback has been quite intense in places like Rio de Janeiro , Mexico and Moscow. The viewer recognizes the huge weight that drags Noah and there comes a time when you do not know if you connect more with him because he does things that can not tolerate. it is a difficult process for the public and that makes it a great experience , "he concluded .