Dec. 13, 2005 - Narnia

We finally saw "THE MOVIE" and then we went back and saw it AGAIN, this time with the kids.

   I have to say it was way better than I ever expected a movie, based upon a book, could be.

    That said it was NOT identical to the book. but have you read the book lately? notice all the narrative? how boring would that be as a movie?

 What I'm trying to say here is that Books and Movies are two very different types of media. A style that works for a book, ie. Narration, would kill a movie. and it works the other direction also.

  We finished re-reading TLTW&TW (for the third time) on Saturday, then we took the kids to  see the movie on Sunday.

  There were some minor changes. Personally I liked the Explaination of Aslan's sacrifice better in the movie version, it really gets to the heart of the issue. The kids were a bit disappointed that they didn't get to see Aslan leap over the gates into the witch's castle. (Whatever)  The scene where He blows on the statues is Awesome!

 I'm rambling!

    Make sure you stay past the credits (I had too much soda in my system the first time we watched it) there is a suprise scene  at the end. 

   Also Douglas Gresham has an Audio Cameo, see if you can find it.

   you may wish to let your kids know what some of the creatures are before you see the movie, especially if they are unfamiliar with fantasy/mythology. just a few that my kids (& DH) didn't recognize, Gryphons, a Phoenix, Minotaur,Sylphs or Tree people.

   There is a scene with all the nasty creatures(werewolves, hags, other things that Lewis spoke of, saying "if I were to describe them the grownups would probably not let you read this book") if your child is very young he or she may not be comfortable

    The Sacrifice scene was well done, no gore, most of the violence in the scene is implied you see it coming and you see the effects, but you often don't see the actual blows.

   All in all, I think it was the Best Narnia Movie, and I know we all love the book and most of the time I say "the book is Always better" and even now I would NOT say the movie is "better" than the book. HOWever, we are compareing two entirely different media, and the movie stays true to Narnia, Just as the book stays true to Narnia. they are each the best in their class, and I hope we have done our part to encourage another episode(our family of 5 has bought 7 tickets)

  Mrs. N

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Dec. 16, 2005 - Nice to meet you!

Posted by Amber

I haven't seen you much around here, but I'm new. I hope to see you around more often.

God Bless,
Amber

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Posted by Devonbunny

Just wanted to wish you all a very happy Christmas :-)
I hope 2006 is a healthy, happy, and successful year for you.

Love and blessings
Jules xx

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Dec. 26, 2005 - Hello!

Posted by Tami

Thank you for your post on my blog about the 15-passenger van. I would definitely look into it, if it wasn't so far from us. I am praying God sends us just the right one at the right time.

I enjoyed reading your blog this morning.

Have a blessed day! Tami

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