The Chronicles of Narnia (3 disc set)

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Summary: Time for a remake
Review: I watched this on PBS as a kid and was disappointed. Aslan looked totally fake. His mouth didn't even move when he talked. I'd like to see all the Chronicles of Narnia be made into movies now that we have the technology to do it. There could be a CGI Aslan that would actually look alive.

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Summary: All aboard The Dawn Treader That's Going Aboard!
Review: I'm so glad to see that The Chronicles of Narnia is out on DVD. I didn't know that it was. I have the video tapes of this set of three stories, which I bought several years ago for my grandchildren. They love to watch them, and watch them over and over again whenver they come to my house. I would recommend this to anyone who has children (of any age). If Disney does do a new movie of The Chronicles of Narnia, I hope that they do it in the right way and not cheapen the story in any way. I shudder to think what a Disney version might be like.

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Summary: Excellent for the BBC
Review: If you have ever watched much BBC then you will regognize the production quality on these. They are pretty good for BBC productions. My biggest complaint is the loss of the epic feel. Even the cartoon had it to some degree. Here, battles are fought with 10 people and on a tiny location. I also always feel the whole thing works better if Peter and Susan are a little older. And I hope the girl who played Lucy went on to get some braces cause those teeth are really distracting. But hey what can you do? I have watched Dr. Who for years and these feel just like watching the Dr. if not just a little more childish. I reread the books after watching these and the religious aspects aren't quite so in your face (but it's definitely there) as they are here and some people may be offended by it, but I read the books as a child and I still love them (at 31)no matter what the story. And for any Dr. Who fans reading this, look for Tom Baker in "The Silver Chair" the best in the BBC series by far and not just because of him but he definitely helps.

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Summary: Young and interested!
Review: Im only twelve years old and have been reading these books since I was little(I am very intelligent, top student in the whole middle school). These books and films delighted me beyond belief. My mother had to pry me from the TV and from my room just to get me to eat and sleep. I was and still am crazy about Narnia! This probably won't help you but I hope it does in making a decision. These movies and these books are perfect for kids!! TRUST ME!!

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Summary: Classic
Review: In short, this is my favorate story of all time. To watch the movies, you must be two things: A child at heart and a true fantasy fan. If you fall into those catigories than this box set is your golden tickey to the magical land of Narnia.

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Summary: The making of the Chronicles of Narnia
Review: last i herd the Lion the witch and the wardrobe will be released on the silver screen in summer of 2004 and is directed by Andrew Adamson (directed Shreck) and screen play is adapted by Ann Peacock more info from the following site
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363771/

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Summary: So HAPPY to See these in their Entirety
Review: Rather than the cartoons of Snow White, Cinderella, Pinnochio, Peter Pan, Bambi and so on, I was a resident of the land of Narnia when I was a kid. And not because my family is ultra-religious either. In fact, we never really picked up on the biblical parallels until we read about them on this website!

What we saw was a basic battle between good and evil and a great group of kids who had to conquer their shortcomings to become the best people they could be. They faced adversity and had to stand on their own against even their own friends and siblings to do what was right. And in the end, they triumphed! For me, this series contributed much more to my sense of self, my take on right and wrong, and my maturity than any Disney cartoons ever could have!

I first saw these movies on Public tv, PBS, when I was maybe 4 or 5 years old and my Mom had the foresight to record them to video tape for me. Over the years, I watched the tapes so much that they were really beginning to have poor quality, plus some pieces of the movies were missing. That's why I was delighted when these came out on DVD! Even at 20 years old, I still like to revisit my childhood for a time and I hope to share them with my children when the time comes, that being when I become a Mom.

I think my favorite would be The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the adventures are so varied and the ship is just beautiful! I love to see Eustace's transformation and all the islands they visit have so many different things and people to discover. Like Deathwater Island, the Island of the Dufflepuds and of course the Silver Sea and the underwater Warrior Sea People. This part of the film also leaves the least out. It includes most of the adventures from the book and allows time for plot development. I was disappointed that Prince Caspian is really that short, I wish they had made it longer.

My main complain is, why aren't The Magician's Nephew, The Horse and His Boy and The Last Battle included? Why weren't these books made into films?

However, I have even more compliments for this particular set. The actor who plays Puddleglum is FANTASTIC! I remember watching him in Dr. Who as well, do any of you remember K-9 the robotic dog? lol But honestly, he does do a superb job in being a wet blanket! There are a few cheesy effects in this set, like the scene where Prince Rilian kills the serpent witch, it's SO obviously a dummy. Also, some of the cartoons are a little lacking in imagination. But, I do know that these are BBC films and that there was no such thing as complicated computer animation in the early 80's. Back then, we had black screens with green writing on them and dot matrix printers! I remember using those things in grade school.

But anyways, all in all this is a great set! I'm so happy to be able to preserve some of my favorite movies from childhood on DVD and see them whole and clear again after all these years! The story is timeless, engaging and non-denominational! BUY THIS SET, you will NOT be disappointed! Also recommended are Rigoletto, The Rogue Stallion, Black Beauty and The Black Stallion (guess I don't really like cartoons!) Enjoy!!!

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Summary: Best Stressed, For Much Less
Review: Recently, my fellow Book Clubers and I finished reading The Chronicles of Narnia (The Magican's Newphew, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle). Shortly after, the co-president was searching the web and came across the DVD and VHS. When she came to the meeting, most of us got extremly excited. We went home to our parents and begged for them. This meant extra chores and no more allowences for weeks. When the movies finally came in, we were VERY, VERY, disappointed. They did not live up to the books potential like most movies that are based on books are. I would not recommend the Chronicles of Narnia movies, but I WOULD recommend The Chronicles of Narnia books!

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Summary: Needs to be remade
Review: Someone out in the movie business needs to remake these movies. The competition is already competing with the Chamber of Secrets and the Two Towers coming out this fall. C.S. Lewis is a genius, a truly brilliant writer. He and Tolkien are my favorite authors. I would reccommend that you should read these books. If you are into fantasy and love reading, then you would like reading The Chronicles of Narnia. I would read the books before seeing the very poorly made movies.

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Summary: Long Live The Chronicles of Narnia
Review: The BBC did a wonderful job on The Chronicles of Narnia. What I find so endearing..is the simplicity of it all. While Hollywood rushes to make big budget glossy movies..the BBC focuses more on the story than anything else. Their work on this series is truly magical. I LOVE watching movies and shows the BBC puts out for children. They use much more imagination than many of our own American film makers..yet we DO have some good ones out there. You don't need a big budget to spark a child's imagination or to get them to pay attention. We have grown far too accustomed to special effects. They aren't always needed and the BBC proved this with their work on The Chronicles of Narnia.