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Narnia without Lewis
PostedMay 17, 2008
Cate
from Cary, NC
Only Disney could revisit Narnia and leave the perfect tour guide, C.S.Lewis, behind. This film obliterated classic lines from the novel that tell a story of faith and faltering. Of course, I guessed Disney would not let the spiritual undertones come through but to add completely invented segments to the story - that takes some nerve. A castle assault that never happened, a romantic rewrite, a rivalry between the two Kings and the summoning of the white witch with a drop of Adam's blood? Apparently, Disney thinks they write better Lewis than Lewis.
This movie, for all its special effects, is only nominally reminiscent of the orignial Prince Caspian and as such, Lewis fans will be bitterly disappointed. I almost walked out at more than a half dozen points - and would have if I hadn't taken my whole family to the show. My 9 year old, who has read the Chronicles poked me dozens of times to say "Mom, that's not how the book goes." No kidding.
If you go - be prepared for a movie that is sadly misnamed.
This movie, for all its special effects, is only nominally reminiscent of the orignial Prince Caspian and as such, Lewis fans will be bitterly disappointed. I almost walked out at more than a half dozen points - and would have if I hadn't taken my whole family to the show. My 9 year old, who has read the Chronicles poked me dozens of times to say "Mom, that's not how the book goes." No kidding.
If you go - be prepared for a movie that is sadly misnamed.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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