The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (spoilers)

[laura_seabrook]

I'm glad I saw this film today. The people who made, have at least read the book.

The first time I came across Narnia was on an episode of The Young Ones, back in 1985, when I made the trip to Aussiecon II with Ralph and Sean. We were all tired and were staying at a motel in Adelaide, and when we turned on the TV, Vivian was asking the White Queen if she did kebabs! ;-)

Didn't read the book(s) until much later. I found this film has captured the spirit of the book quite well. Yes, it's obviously what we should expect after Lord of the Rings, but it doesn't look like LOTR, it has a period character to it. The Christian subtext is pretty obvious, especially with Aslan dying to save another character, and yet, even as a pagan, I can well appreciate it. It has Father Christmas (not bloody Santa Claus, dupe of Coca Cola) who seems like a "green man", and later we meet a "green woman" of the trees. Loved the animation.

I really needed to see this film and - fuck, Father Bob just made a Narnia reference on TV - felt much relaxed afterwards.

There'll be sequels of course, as Lewis wrote another half dozen books set in the place. I wonder, I hope they film the Elric books just as good. Those won't be "PG" if they are!

Comments

[faffinoodle.livejournal.com]

So it's worth sitting through 140 minutes of it?
I was a fan of the TV show when I was a kid & I have read the books - But I'm torn whether I should see it on the big screen, or wait for the rental?

Well...

[laura-seabrook.livejournal.com]

It didn't drag that much, and I thought it would be a better film to see than KING KING, which is 210 minutes!

Re: Well...

[faffinoodle.livejournal.com]

Gross - My boyfriend wants me to see King Kong with him, but I like the Fay Wray version ((Over in about 100 minutes too!)).
I think it's been over done and really, who needs to see 210 minutes of King Kong when you can see it in 100, in the comfort of your home!

Re: Well...

[laura-seabrook.livejournal.com]

Very true.

The ABC repeated the original version last week, anyway!