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The Hulk
PostedJune 15, 2008
scotthiller
from New York, NY
This movie did a great job in staying with the original Marvel Universe portrayal of The Hulk and with the TV Show settings starring Bill Bixby. Can't wait to see the sequel!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Must See!
PostedMay 17, 2008
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from New York, NY
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian does honor to CS Lewis in that it stays true to his writings and strikes the perfect balance between action, character development, and a balanced plot.
Is Narnia 2 better than Narnia 1? No. Neither is it worse. I see them both as the same movie … as I will see all seven movies as being the same movie. Because the story is continual throughout all seven books, each movie is not a movie in its own right, but part of a greater whole. They all come together to form a marvelous story of fantasy, drama, and action.
What struck me the most about this movie, as with Narnia 1, were the spiritual and Biblical applications. CS Lewis did a great job in relating the Bible with his stories of Narnia.
As in the first movie, in Narnia 2, you cared about each of the characters … their struggles, their triumphs, their choices, their challenges … Even the bad guys, you cared about them because they represent the fallen world in which we live. They weren’t portrayed as being all bad because they are bad guys. You saw some good in them, too, though they denied the good aspects in their natures and chose evil in the end.
You cared about the good guys for the same reason why you cared about the bad guys, except for the opposite reason: they represent those few who actually bother to read the Bible and do what it says: to decide to be a disciple of Christ and get baptized. They weren’t portrayed as being all good because they are good guys. You saw some bad in them, too, though they denied the evil aspects in their natures and chose good in the end. This strikes a relatable chord with me, because I realize that we are all sinful people, and though some may choose to follow Christ, there is still the sinful nature there that must be denied. Sometimes disciples of Christ make godly choices, other times they make ungodly choices … why? Because they are human and humans make mistakes. So it was with Caspian, the Pevensie children, Trumpkin, and the others.
All in all, a wonderful movie. And, I read that some think this movie would not be right for kids. I beg to differ on that. I think that if parents discuss the movie with their children afterwards, then it can be a real benefit and growing experience for their children. But that requires parents to take an active role in their childrens’ lives.
Also, I have to touch on a societal hypocrisy I have noticed: parents will by things like Grand Theft Auto 4 for their kids, but Narnia 2 is feared to be harmful to these kids?? Hold on a sec … and Grand theft Auto 4 is not? That’s a hypocritical contradiction and we need to check our perspectives … Narnia 2 is perfect for kids.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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