Originally Posted By leemac <<Wow Lee, you were you at the Royal Premiere yeah? Very impressive.>> Well Lindsay, me and a few thousand others. The Hall was packed! It was a great night though and a wonderful place to see a movie. I don't think I've ever seen a larger screen before.
Originally Posted By irishfan Yeah, I saw some footage on the BBC this morning, looked like a great event. Loved the ice blue "red carpet".
Originally Posted By leemac It was an education. I have never been to a premiere before as Dave and Doug cover them so well for LP. It was just so bizarre to see so many people fixating on you as you walked down the carpet and all the photographers jostling for position. Nevertheless it was certainly a highlight of my year that's for sure.
Originally Posted By u k fan My brother goes to loads of premieres in the call of duty! I hate him! I had tickets for tonight, but ended up double booked! I'll be there tomorrow though!!!
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I thought of something so ironic as I was browsing the London premiere photos at WireImage.com. Susan is the beauty of the family in the books, and at the London premiere, there were many photos of Anna Popplewell (Susan)...but only a couple of Georgie Henley (Lucy), and those were when she was *with* Anna. Wow, talk about life imitating art...
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Since I'm off today I will be seeing the film at 11:45 central time. I figure its perfect, I'll finish my Christmas shopping, head to the theatre in the mall and see Narnia. Of course I have to shovel out my driveway first.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I know DDMAN, isn't it *awesome* that it's SNOWY?? JUST as LWW comes out?? I mean...*whoa*...
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 <<I know DDMAN, isn't it *awesome* that it's SNOWY?? >> But having to trudge to the gas station because I don't have enough gas in the snow blower isn't so awesome. LOL By the way I'll be restarting my blog and will post my review on there and here.
Originally Posted By jasmine7 I'm going to see it this afternoon after work. I'm hoping to get into the 3:00 Central show. I just cannot wait! Eeeee!! I was obsessed with Narnia as a kid; Mr. Tumnus is one of my all-time favorite characters, and from what I can see, he looks perfect, just as I imagined. I'm also looking forward to seeing the display that they have at D/MGM next week when I'm down there.
Originally Posted By jasmine7 I just got home from the Noon show, and it was utterly, utterly magnificent. They stuck very closely to the book, and what changes I could tell were there enhanced the story, rather than taking away like in some book-to-film adaptations. I can't think of a single bad thing to say about this film.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 ^^^ I agree for the most part. A couple of minor quibbles. Of the four kids I thought Susan came off the worst. She didn't engage me like the other kids especially Lucy. Some of the effects and cgi didn't work. I thought like the Fox wasn't very realistic. And there were parts of the waterfall scene that came across as fake looking. And darn it I want more Minotaurs, those guys rocked. As for what worked, nearly everything else. Lucy meeting Tumnus. The beavers. The wolves. The Minotaurs charging into battle. Tilda Swinton is awesome as the White Witch. In fact I can't picture anyone else in the role. One thing if you're not familiar with the books don't go into this expecting Lord of the Rings. It was and never will be Lord of the Rings. But it is a terrfic film, well worth the wait and I think Disney and Walden Media should take a bow. I want more Minotaurs!!!!!
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 One more thing Liam Neeson projects the right amount of gravitas to Aslan. My only problem is that he can play characters like in his sleep. It's a solid vocal performance, but after Kingdom of Heaven, the Phantom Menace and Batman Begins, I hope he can get away from the "wise mentor" parts he's been getting lately.
Originally Posted By u k fan I thought the film was amazing! I loved it from start to finish. My mum, who is more of a Narnia scholar than me, wasn't happy with some of the dialogue that was missed out, but I thought it ws great. It will obviously be compared to LOTR and Harry Potter, but those are unfair comparisons, not because it's worse, but because it's not trying to be the same kind of film as those two. I'm not ashamed to say I cried in several places and curiously enough not when you would think. (I'm avoiding spoilers) In fact I probably cried through about half of it! Everyone who came out of the cinema seemed to love it too. I will say that some of the special effects weren't actually that special and there was the odd ropey bit of acting from the kids, but those are minor criticisms. Susan is my favorite character and as such I didn't have any problems connecting with her, but I can see how others might as she has the least to do. I can relate to Peter because although I'm not the eldest in my family, my siblings and I come in sets (3 kids then 7 year gap then another 3 kids) and I'm the eldest of that second group and therefore I understood how he felt throughout the movie. Especially when it comes to younger brothers. I never really saw that side to Peter until now. He always just came off as bossy to me, so that was interesting. All in all, I can't really fault it. It seems to have had mixed reviews, but I think that those reviewers who haven't been keen were expecting the pizazz of HP or the grand sense of scale from LOTR. This is much gentler, more simple picture. Whilst still in the fantasy setting it was as much about the relationships of the Pevensies and the simple truth that good will defeat evil. And above all else I think it's a film about hope. Oh, and POTC2 looks pretty darn special too!!!
Originally Posted By Chelledun Just got home...SO GREAT! It was a dream come true seeing my favorite book played out so tastefully on stage. I want to see it again, ASAP! My full review is at <a href="http://www.epinions.com/content_213554663044" target="_blank">http://www.epinions.com/conten t_213554663044</a>. Five out of five stars! I'm so glad this is most likely going to be a hit for Disney.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I tell you one thing this has in common with the Lord of the Rings films. When it's over you'll be saying to yourself I have got to visit New Zeland.
Originally Posted By Chelledun ^^I didn't know it was filmed in New Zealand as well! Dude, New Zealand is amazing!
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <Of the four kids I thought Susan came off the worst. She didn't engage me like the other kids especially Lucy.> Susan has a very unique place in the books with her character...and I LOVE her. My sister told me a while back the producer (or director or somebody) was making *very* sure he got Susan's character right, because she was his favorite too. I love Anna Popplewell's look and her voice, so I cannot WAIT to see finally see "my Susan" on the big screen! :-D Yeah u k fan, we'll join the "Susan Forever!" club!
