A few words about Narnia... - Page 2

03-23-2006, 08:52 PM

I thought this was a Robert Harris post.

DaViD Boulet · 03-23-2006, 10:07 PM

Well, it does say in big bold letters "DaViD Boulet" in the thread-starter column next to the thread...

p.s. hope that no one takes offense at my using RAH's popularized "a few words about" phrase...it seems the most sensible way to introduce a brief summary of a DVD presentation in prelude to a full review...

Adam_S · 03-23-2006, 10:52 PM

I doubt that, it makes a lot more sense to watch them 4-5-6-1-2-3 because Lucas didn't bother explaining any of the rules or lay out any of the 'world' in Episode 1

"For over a thousand generations the jedi were guardians of peace and justice"

"The force is what gives a jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It binds us, penetrates us..."

Lucas just assumes you know everything already for the first trilogy, so it only makes sense to introduce a new generation to the series (because for the next group of kids they're not going to be seeing them in theatres) by playing A New Hope first.

I'd also say that publication order for narnia better because the story and world unfold better in that manner. Magician's nephew just isn't as instantly fascinating and gripping as Lion Witch and the Wardrobe is. And then it makes sense to stay with the Penvensie children as they're fazed out (since you're already attached to them), but after reading the first three, I'd think any order of the remaining four would be fine.

Adam

greg_t · 03-23-2006, 11:26 PM

I also think 4-5-6-1-2-3 is the best order for star wars. Episodes I and II on their own are not great movies. They are only really good in the light of seeing things that lead up to events in 4-5-6.

Larry Bevil · 03-24-2006, 12:41 AM

I haven't yet seen the current version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. But having seen the 1988 version on the BBC video series, I have ordered the new version. I thought the movie was quite enjoyable. So, am looking forward to the dvd.

Chris S · 03-24-2006, 08:54 AM

Can't wait to see the full review. My wife and I both really loved the movie when we say it in theaters last year. It was one of our favorites.

I was thinking of holding off purchasing till the BD release came along, but now I'm definitely picking it on release day.

I'm assuming they sent you the 2-disc SE to screen, right?

Chris S.

DaViD Boulet · 03-24-2006, 09:34 AM

spent all last night on disc two...and I'm not even 1/2 way through. WOW.

Jay Pennington · 03-24-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

p.s. hope that no one takes offense at my using RAH's popularized "a few words about" phrase...

Well, offense would be a bit strong of a reaction by anyone other than RAH himself. But yeah, when I see that phrase I'm used to assuming it's one of his threads. I kind of like that bit of branding, and I think he does, too.

Not that your review wasn't worth reading!

DaViD Boulet · 03-24-2006, 10:49 AM

If anyone can suggest a good catch-phrase for a non-RAH individual to use to produce the same connotation...I'll be happy to use it next-time-around...

"A couple of words about..."

???

BrettB · 03-24-2006, 11:20 AM

Boulet Briefly on [movie title]
I've already registered it, email me and we'll work something out.

Is no thread safe from Star Wars?

RogerH · 03-24-2006, 12:05 PM

Well back to Narnia. I loved this movie and can't wait to see it again. I read the LWW before I saw it and I'm now reading the others in publication order.

I'm at The Horse & His Boy now and I'm really enjoying it, these movies can't come out fast enough. I've even been tempted to get the old BBC movies.

Tim Glover · 03-24-2006, 12:29 PM

I'm REALLY looking forward to the dvd now. I was worried that we would get a National Treasure type dvd which is a good movie but has a pretty lame image. Glad to hear that the BV folks have done Narnia justice.

April 4th can't get here soon enough!