I have been reading "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis. It is almost exactly that way that Disney made the new movie. It is very rare that you find a movie that is taken from a book that is almost exactly like that book.

The only part that I have found that they left out was when the Witch is going to the stone table and they meet the family of squirrels and the other creature that I can’t think of now. And then the only part that they redid was in the beginning when they break the window. There were some other things I think in the beginning that they changed too.

But it is very rare to find a movie with little or no changes like it is in this one. I applaud Disney for doing such a good job on the movie.

Now I have to recant and tell everyone that I do like the book and movie now. I think that the reason I didn’t like it before is because of the BBC adaptation of it is really dumb. I would not like it if it weren’t for the new movie. So I do like "The Chronicles of Narnia". I still don’t like the creatures that are in it, though.

A really great way to watch the movie is with the "Narnia Fun Facts" on. You can find that in the special features, I think. There are some interesting facts about C.S. Lewis and also J.R.R. Tolkien.

One of the interesting facts on the popups were that "Aslan" is Turkish for "Lion".

Pretty neat, huh?

Anyway I apologize all you "Chronicle" fans out there! I am now one of them! And I would encourage you to read and watch it.

I still think that "The Lord of the Rings" is the BESTEST!

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Commented by Anonymous

I totally agree with the amazing job in the movie being sooooo close to the book. I have to admit I was quite surprised Disney was so close, they normally change things alot. One scene that most people wouldn't remember but I sure so is when Edmund in the battle at the end against the Witch and he was riding he said something to his horse and the horse replied to him that his name was Philip. I was so amazed. I was thinking they really did their research because the name Philip means lover of horses. I knew that because my oldest is named Philip. But in the credits it showed the guys name who did the voice of Philip the horse is name is Philip. So now I don't think they were probably that smart. LOL
I thought it was so cool that C.S Lewis was so smart that he even used the Turkish name for lion for Aslan, I didn't know that. I had to tell my boys right away. (0:
I don't normally let my kids read alot of fantasy but LOTR and the Narnia books are some of the few I do. My kids can't get enough of them.
Thanks for being such a neat friend. (0:
In Him,
-Canadagirl

Commented by swimchick

You must really like superman! I love the Narnia book and movie. Yep! They are almost exactly alike.

Commented by BookFreak

Yeah, I totally agree, they did a great job with the new movie. I was really worried when I found out that they were making it, I LOVE the books and was afraid that they'd mess it up, (not that it could be worse than the BBC version... *cough*) but a lot of my friends went to see it and said it was great so I did too and agreed! Anyway, I'm glad you like Narnia now!!
BookFreak:) :)

Commented by arwengirl

lol, YAY! LOTR is the Best!
Yes, BBC's version on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was...how shall I say it? "stupid" The latest version is the BEST ever, they stuck to it amazingly well which...like you said...very rare.

ttyl

_arwengirl

Commented by lindafay

You will find as you read through the books that CS. Lewis had alot of hidden meanings. e.g. The Silver Chair is about Spiritual Warfare. The Last Battle is about Revelation and future events. It is very fun to discover the meanings.

blessings,
lindafay

Commented by Canadagirl

My son gave my blogg a new look. Not any where near yours but it is slowly becoming my own site. (0:
I hope to see you soon. (0:
In Him,
-Canadagirl

Commented by RockStar

Welcome, Fellow Narnian!!!

Yeah I love the books. The movie was excellent in terms of mostly sticking with the book. The beginning was slightly changed, but I thought the Blitz was an excellent way to open the movie. It showed why the children were staying at the Professor's instead of merely starting off without any explanation.
The actors were great, don't you think they portrayed the parts excellently??
And wasn't the score amazing?!?!? (I LOVE "The Battle"!!)

Someone mentioned the hidden things in the books. yes, I love reading the books and thinking "Ah that's like when God created earth..." and all that jazz. I would read them all over again, but they're somewhere in a box in my garage.....lol!

Drop by soon, but I won't have internet again until Saturday, so there won't be too much happenin'
moving rocks!!

~RockStar~