Lion Witch ATW - Impressions

Crash · 12-09-2005, 05:01 AM

just got back from seeing it, great movie. Follows the books pretty darn well, very entertaining, instant classic in my opinion. What I liked was that it was very kid oriented. Great battle sequence, great special effects, lots of fun.

If you're expecting Lord of the Rings, you'll be dissappointed, if you're expecting a great family adventure. You'll adore it. Go see it now!

Canyarion · 12-09-2005, 08:52 AM

I'd rather read the books first. How many are there and how long are they?

Lewis was a friend of Tolkien.

Crash · 12-09-2005, 12:53 PM

the books are

lion witch, and wardrobe
silver chair
horse and his boy
magicians nephew
prince caspian
voyage of the dawn treader
last battle

I think those are all....

they are pretty short, but very good.

Xantar · 12-09-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Canyarion

I'd rather read the books first. How many are there and how long are they?

Lewis was a friend of Tolkien.

Yeah. But Tolkien reportedly hated The Chronicles of Narnia.

Canyarion · 12-09-2005, 02:09 PM

Did he really? Hehe....

DarrenMcLeod · 12-09-2005, 03:59 PM

Probably because Narnia is a children's series, whereas his isn't.

Narnia > LotR.

Ginkasa · 12-09-2005, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

the books are

lion witch, and wardrobe
silver chair
horse and his boy
magicians nephew
prince caspian
voyage of the dawn treader
last battle

I think those are all....

they are pretty short, but very good.

Chronologically the books are:
The Magician's Nephew
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
A Horse and His Boy (takes place within the timeframe of LWW)
Prince Caspian
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Silver Chair
The Last Battle

In published order (I think):
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Prince Caspian
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Silver Chair
A Horse and His Boy
The Magician's Nephew
The Last Battle

I may be wrong about the published order, but I'm pretty sure.

/me shrugs and walks away

Canyarion · 12-09-2005, 05:37 PM

The Hobbit was a kid's book....

Vampyr · 12-10-2005, 10:01 AM

I went and saw it last night.

Spectacular. I mean, this is one of the best movie adaptations of a book I have ever seen. I couldn't believe that the acting, especially from the children, was actually good. And I think that Tilda Swinton did an awesome job as the White Witch.

*eagerly awaits the DVD*

Professor S · 12-10-2005, 10:44 AM

I'll be seeing this tonight. Its my lady friend's birthday and its what she requested, plus I don't remember the books very well so it will be like a new story to me. I have high hopes and I'll post my impressions tomorrow.

Krypton · 12-10-2005, 07:32 PM

I'm going to see it later with a few people. From what you all say about it, it sounds great. I can't wait.

DimHalo · 12-11-2005, 03:19 AM

I just saw it tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've never read the books or seen any other adaptation, but I was really impressed. I liked the action sequences because they were (for me) reminiscent of LotR but less intense. I love Lord of the Rings, but it was nice to have an action sequence without the length.

The actors were good too. I can't say that there was a single main character who's acting abilities didn't impress me. Although I could have done with out some of the minor characters.

Teuthida · 12-11-2005, 03:57 AM

I've read all but the last book. After hearing that Tilda Swinton plays the White Witch I have to see it.

DimHalo · 12-11-2005, 11:25 AM

Just curious, but, what is it that everyone likes so much about Tilda Swinton so much?

Professor S · 12-11-2005, 02:13 PM

Saw it last night (also a at a girlfriends request on her birthday) and i liked it, but it was missing something. I think I just didn't care enough about Aslan for his sacrifice to really affect me. The battle scene was amazing, and unlike anything I've ever seen before.

There's something sublimely gratifying about seeing a Rhino charge into battle.