Originally Posted By kennect I have just read through dozens of Yahoo members reviews of Narnia...For the most part the reviews were most interesting to read...But there was one that just really got my attention in regards to this whole Christian allegory thing regarding the story....I am fully aware of the subtext of the story line but I thought this was a little over the top...Not that it bothered me, I just felt that this review showed what had been mentioned previously as concerns of the Disney company to make this film appeal to all....Link below.... <a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/mvc/dfrv?mid=1808475642&s=&rvid=7-278064&i=60&spl=&ys=B5E0tLn1um0RX7g0h7so.w-" target="_blank">http://movies.yahoo.com/mvc/df rv?mid=1808475642&s=&rvid=7-278064&i=60&spl=&ys=B5E0tLn1um0RX7g0h7so.w-</a>-
Originally Posted By kennect Apparently my link reference doesn't work...Maybe a copy and paste will but I get the idea it won't...I will try this instead and run the risk of violating TOS here...If I am please just delete this entire thread.... The review in portion is as follows from Yahoo... loved the movie. If you are a Christian, you should easily be able to see the types of Christ, (Aslan) and sinful man (Edmond) Satan (White Witch) sin's deception, and enslavement. The required payment for the penalty of sin (treason against the law, "don't eat of this tree Adam" ) and how satan (white witch) is the "accuser of the brethren". But how the law requires the blood of the guilty, but there is a way of escape, which is the blood of the completely innocent (Christ/Aslan) to pay for the sin of the guilty, and that is what Aslan (Christ) "chooses" to do. Available redemption through the blood of Christ, and the resurrection and final triumph of God, over sin, death, satan, evil is all here, in a fabulous presentation of the type. My whole family thoroughly enjoyed the movie. I can't say enough good about it. I hope it knocks hollywood's socks off. Just think, a family movie without one homosexual love triangle shoved down our throats, not one curse word, not one nude or love/sex scene, and people still love it! What will they think of next?? I personally have found that most family films don't involve any of the above mentioned comments...Have I missed something when it comes to family films these days?
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP As a member of a family that only watches G and PG films (and of course non-rated classics) I can say that QUALITY family films seem to get few and farther between each year. But yeah, the poster of the review can avoid all those problems by watching only G rated films. Also, there is a stong corralation between a more restrictive rating (R) and a lower box office total. You have to go down to number 10 on the all time top grossing films to find an R and that's _Passion of the Christ_ a film supported by many Christian churches, the next R is Matrix Reloaded at 25. If movies were ONLY made to make money Rs would be very rare. However, movies are also made to satisfy creative drive, impress peers, ect., so Rs get made. All stats from this site <a href="http://movieweb.com/movies/box_office/alltime.php" target="_blank">http://movieweb.com/movies/box _office/alltime.php</a>
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy That was a touchy subject with Lewis..the book is not allegory, and he was very adamant about that. He says not everything represents something else, he just wondered what would happen *if* Jesus had another world to attend to, what would happen there? He's also said that the White Witch is *not* Satan---because the books aren't allegory like many seem to think. But that aside, I'm so thrilled that most people are really diggin' the film! :-D
Originally Posted By kennect Tall, Your comments in other threads have convinced me that I need to sit and finally read these books...It wasn't until Disney did Return to Oz that I decided to sit and read the original Oz stories....And I am glad I did....
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Oh kennect, I think you'll be *very* glad you read the books. It will be different for you since you're an adult and you saw the movie first (I started reading them at age 9 or 10 when there was no movie yet). But please, since you're a first-time reader, I honestly think it will be more magical and charming for you if you read them in the original published order: Lion Prince Caspian Voyage of the Dawn Treader Silver Chair Horse and His Boy Magician's Nephew Last Battle The other way just isn't the same...*especially* if it's your first time.
