Lion Witch ATW - Impressions

Crash · 12-09-2005, 06:01 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, 09:52 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, 01:53 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.

Ginkasa · 12-09-2005, 05:32 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, 06:37 PM

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

Xantar · 12-09-2005, 02:40 PM

Quote:

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, 03:09 PM

Did he really? Hehe....

DarrenMcLeod · 12-09-2005, 04:59 PM

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

Narnia > LotR.

Vampyr · 12-10-2005, 11:01 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, 11:44 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, 08:32 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, 04:19 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, 04:57 AM

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