I had read Narnia by C. S. Lewis a long time ago – so long ago, in fact, that I barely remembered some weird facts like there being a wardrobe, an ice queen and four kids. As I watched the movie Narnia (2005), more fragments surfaced – the traitor, the petrifications, the sacrifice, the resurrection. What I was unprepared for, however, was that the story seems to be written for children. It is hard to say why I Tolkien’s *Lord of the Rings* should be better suited for adults, or why that movie should be better than the Narnia movie. Maybe it *is* the educational value that turns me off. I’ll have to read the book (I bought the all-in-one adult version) and see whether the book has a different mood than the movie.
I don’t recommend this movie, but I do recommend the book. I’ve read it a few days later (2005-12-20 Books).
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I recommend the movie. From the reviews, it seems true to the book. Plus you get the great WETA animation and costuming and also the beautiful scenes from New Zealand. I admit I am biased, being a kiwi! A group will attend Narnia in Berne on 9 January and discuss it on 28 Jan. Whoever would like to join us call me on 031 829 3479
– graham 2005-12-21 18:31 UTC
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Hm, you are right – costumes and landscape are fabulous. Visually oppulent! But since these days so many movies are visually stunning, not many are able to impress me with visuals alone.
I really like the idea of going out to the cinema together and discussing movies later. Do you know of any similar efforts in Zürich?
– Alex Schroeder 2005-12-21 22:58 UTC
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I just saw that LionKimbro also wrote a Review of Narnia.
– Alex Schroeder 2005-12-21 23:13 UTC