Chronicles of Narnia!

[chipo_x]

this is an amazing book and an amazing movie!
what do you guys think about it! i want to know
because i love it!

[Talysia]

I loved the book when I was younger. When the movie came out, I was a little concerned that it wouldn't live up to the book, or my memories of the book I loved when I was young, but I was pleasantly surprised. A good film.

[pyan]

I'd agree, if it wasn't for the almost laughable avoidance of blood and death in it, presumably to achieve a PG rating.
Still, it's made by Disney.....

[The Ace]

I'll bet my left one they ignore, "The Last Battle," just like the BBC did, because of the ending.

[pyan]

I won't take that bet, Ace, because I fear you're correct - in spite of it being one of the best conclusions to a series ever....

[unclejack]

I loved the movie, but I've never ready any of C.S. Lewis' books. I will say that the movie did spike an interest in his work though.

[tarifa]

loved the books, tho havent read them in years, they have an individual sort of flavour, know that's kind of a wierd way to put it.

Voyage of the Dawn Treader was my favourite

[Somni]

I thought it was good. It may just be fond memories but I think I preferred the BBC series.

[idrawgirls]

Great Book!!!

[kythe]

Somni, I agree with you about preferring the BBC version.

The new movie was alright, but it made a lot of changes to the story that made it look more of a children's version of LOTR. There were added adventure scenes and characters, and the final battle dragged on way to long.

The BBC series is full of bad acting and horrible special effects, but one thing I will say for it: It is a dramatization of the books, nearly word for word. Having always been a book purist, I still have a soft spot for that version.

[Overread]

I feel the same way Kythe.
With regard to the new film, I was dissapointed, too many of the senes felt and looked like they were done inside a warehouse, and not in the open countryside. After LOTR I was expecting some real outside senes. I was also had a distinct feeling that the beavers were too small - though this might be the effect of the BBC. My only other major pet hate is that whilst she is a good actor and player the role well, the woman playing the Witch was (IMO) of too small a frame. I always imagined the Witch being taller and haveing a stronger presence.
On the plus side, I think they got Santa Clause to look brilliant, especially considering what they could have done.

[misterwong]

yes .. this is wonderfull book !!! i read it 3 times

[j. d. worthington]

Well, not having seen the new film, I can't give an opinion on that; but, as the BBC adaptations have been brought into the discussion, I'll agree that some of the acting is off, and of course the special effects are seriously constrained... yet they have a distinct charm and character to them -- and yes, they are surprisingly faithful to the books. And in case there remains any doubt: Yes, I am very fond of them.

As for Lewis' books... I have to agree with Tolkien that the allegory is far too obvious, to the point of hitting you over the head with all the Christian symbolism and message... yet the books, too, remain personal favorites because, despite the flaw of not blending message well enough into tale to allow the story to make the point(s), nonetheless the tales are wonderful enough to charm and delight, quirky enough to be quite memorable, and often very touching (or downright moving). For anyone who isn't completely put off by any whiff of Christianity (or preaching in general), I highly recommend them; for those who are -- they're missing out on some wonderful experiences....

[The Ace]

In, 'The Magician's Nephew,' we find out where Jadis came from. Lewis describes her as being seven feet tall and immensely strong. Pauline Baines' illustrations show this superbly.

[tarifa]

i did the chronicles entire repeatedly without realising the christian slant, i was very young an didn't have church rammed down my throat so had no real comparison.

as i grew older an discovered the angle it changed the books for me, a little but they're still worth reading.

is the film worth watching?