Chronicals of Narnia

[AnOtHeRdIsNeYfReAk]

What are the chances (if the movie does well) of some sort of related attraction? The characters would definately fit in with a mythical kingdom!!

 

[mking624]

I really hope they don't do anything with it aside from the movie, that was not C.S. Lewis' intention for the story. The story was an analogy of his personal beliefs, not a ploy to make attractions and the like.

 

[PKS44]

I really hope they don't do anything with it aside from the movie, that was not C.S. Lewis' intention for the story. The story was an analogy of his personal beliefs, not a ploy to make attractions and the like.

This place might beg to differ.

 

[ohanafamily]

If the movie has a character that stands out (like Stitch) I am sure Disney Marketting will latch on. I loved the books, but am not sure of how the series ended for a story for my young son. The stories are also a little heavy handed with christian symbolism. Values are one thing, but I like my religion in the bible, not childrens books.

That being said, I loved the series...

JMHO,

 

[mking624]

The stories are also a little heavy handed with christian symbolism. Values are one thing, but I like my religion in the bible, not childrens books.

That being said, I loved the series...

JMHO,

An author has every right to use his personal beliefs in a story. In fact, that's what nearly ALL authors do. It's virtually impossible to separate yourself from your personal bias on anything when writing on any topic. So unless you don't plan on reading anything ever again, prepare yourself to see an author's personal bias, religious or otherwise, in nearly every book you encounter. No one is forcing people to read these books.

 

[Rex Rules]

We saw the trailer for the movie when we went to see Star Wars 3 - We were completely blown away. It looks like it will be GREAT! Can't wait to see it!

 

[Shinji]

The trailer for the movie looks fabulous! I have good memories of reading the chronicals of Narnia books as a child. It is a good story aside from C.S. Lewis's personal superstitious beliefs.

The story and characters would make good marketing for Disney. After all, Disney deals well with myth and fantasy.

PKS44, thanks for the link. Your point is well taken.

 

[ohanafamily]

An author has every right to use his personal beliefs in a story. In fact, that's what nearly ALL authors do. It's virtually impossible to separate yourself from your personal bias on anything when writing on any topic. So unless you don't plan on reading anything ever again, prepare yourself to see an author's personal bias, religious or otherwise, in nearly every book you encounter. No one is forcing people to read these books.

Not meaning to get dragged into a discussion, I enjoyd the books, but I was just pointing out that they are heavy into the christian symbolism. It was something I noticed, and is something that a parent might want to know before letting a child read it.

That being said, what I didn't like about the series is the way thae last book ended.

Again, these are my opinions.

 

[rwodonnell]

I guess I feel like a contrarian today... I don't see the point of PKS44's link. From what I could tell, there are no Chronicles of Narnia or even C.S. Lewis ties to any attractions at the Holy Land Experience. If the point is that there are other people out there making attractions based on their personal beliefs or faith, well fine ... but that's a different thread. The point made was that C.S. Lewis wrote a story, and probably (or at least the poster asserts) didn't intend to make attractions and the like based on that story. What other people do is irrelevant.

It is a good story aside from C.S. Lewis's personal superstitious beliefs.

I'll assume this was not the intent, but to call an entire faith "superstitious" is obviously insulting.

Regarding the end of the series, it is not a wildly popular ending to be sure. I eventually decided I liked it, but I can definitely understand why one wouldn't.

 

[daisylou]

For those who have seen the trailer: Is the movie a cartoon or live action? I'm excited to see this movie but wonder how it will be presented. Did anyone see the older BBC live version. It came out sometime in the mid 1990's I believe. It was live action, and while the acting was good some of the animal characters and special effects were kind of hokey. I'm interested to see Disney's version!

 

[ohanafamily]

It is live action, with animation. Here is a link to the website at Disney...

http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/index.html

 

[Shinji]

I'll assume this was not the intent, but to call an entire faith "superstitious" is obviously insulting.

Your assumption is correct. It was *not* my intent to insult anyone. I try to pick my words carefully and I believe the word fits well in context. If I have offended or insulted anyone, I do apologize. Having read the "chronicals of Narnia" as well as other pieces of C.S. Lewis's work, I was simply rendering an opinion of independent thought.

I am excited to see the movie once it is released. The movie trailer is brilliant!

 

[Lil_Tink]

I havent finished the story.. Yet.. but i soon will. A ride would be cool..But what would it be based on.

 

[sotoalf]

A person of no faith can read and enjoy the Chronicles of Narnia. The symbolism is neither labored nor heavy-handed. When I first read the books as a child I had no idea that Aslan was a Christ figure, or that Digory and Polly represented (roughly) Adam and Eve, nor should it matter. Isn't that why we read – for pleasure?

Most great works of literature are suffused with religious sentiment; one simply accepts the writer's belief system. I am an atheist and love "Paradise Lost," "Tales of the Genii," and Graham Greene's novels.