The Chronicles of Narnia

[kitty.lover]

I loved both "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" and "Prince Caspian".

My husband and I enjoyed them both but differently. He thinks it's ripping fantasy yarn and I think they are spiritual stories that teach children about God and battle of good vs evil.

What do you guys think?

 

[keith99]

I think they are overrated. But at least in the end Lewis does not pull his punches. Few today would have the guts to end things the way he did.

 

[lazor]

They are great. I love reading them and the movies are pretty good.

I'm leaning towards The Fun Fantasy Yarn, as beyond The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe there isn't much of a comparison, and even in that case it's very loosely related.

 

[Flibbertigibbet]

While they are Christian allegory, it's not going to be interpreted that way by a kid unless the parallels are clearly explained to them.

I read them as a child and had no clue that was what they were intended to be.

 

[soblessed53]

I loved both "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" and "Prince Caspian".

My husband and I enjoyed them both but differently. He thinks it's ripping fantasy yarn and I think they are spiritual stories that teach children about God and battle of good vs evil.

What do you guys think?

I think they are both! I love them.

 

[peanutbutter12]

Where is the "bored me to tears" option?

 

[HighwayMan]

Actually I think the Christian-allegory is a bit too suffocating in the movies. "Why couldn't I see Aslan, Lucy?" "Well, maybe you weren't looking hard enough." etc. Aslan in pretty much Jesus in a lion's body. And the problem with that is that it's too obvious.

But other than that, I like the films. They plot can be sharpened, but the visuals are stunning and the battles are the best sword&sorcery battle scenes I've seen since LoTR. They also manage to create a believable fantasy world that draws you in, and I think for this kind of movie that's the most important thing.

 

[mochagirl]

A bit of both, I'd say. I love them--I can't wait to get Prince Caspian. And for Voyage of the Dawn Treader to hit theaters.

 

[Marie87]

Loved both of the 1st 2 movies can't wait tell the 3rd one comes out

 

[SparkyMaddie]

I agree with ya kitty and you get reps! Great thread!

 

[kitty.lover]

Appreciated chuck

 

[WhiteWillow]

I also have to say a bit of both and really love the lesson of faith they give.