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For all the computerized pyrotechnics that Hollywood threw at it, the new version of the Chronicles of Narnia left something lacking for me. Something really big... or should I say, someone. "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is a parable about coming unto Christ. Today's mega-million-dollar version totally missed that. Hollywood portrayed the Pevensie children as weak and squabbling spoiled brats who whined about any duty or destiny which had no personal perks for them. I half-expected them to hoist "Make Love Not War" signs and smoke pot as Narnia crumbled around them. C.S. Lewis would be rolling in his grave. So thank HEAVEN that the BBC decided to set their hand to the task way back before Peter and Edward were rock stars whose posters prepubescent tweenagers hung on their walls. The BBC/Wonderworks version is true to the text, and more importantly, true to the intent for which Lewis wrote the series in the first place. He wrote it to explain to children evil in the world, just as Tolkein wrote Lord of the Rings. Some folks complain that the BBC/Wonderworks version is campy, corny, or just plain B-version. But, ya know... I'd take a campfire version of anything, played by amateurs who understand the intent of the story and believe it themselves, over any dolled up, glossed-over, God-omitting modern screenplay with actors who do not comprehend or believe that sometimes there are things that are greater than themselves. Sometimes there are things worth personal sacrifice. My only wish is that BBC had made all the books into movies and not just the three. If you believe in God and love this series because you see how it illustrates true principles about God, if you are one of those parents who have read this series aloud to your children, please buy this movie version of the story while you still can... the souped-up one can wait.Read full review
This BBC production is quite different from the feature films, made about 20 years earlier. No CGI, but great costumes and makeup, acting is wonderful. Typical high BBC quality. I love this series and only wish they'd made more!
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Others have commented that this version is more true to the original text of the story than the more visually pleasing Hollywood versions due to what some might deem a slight omission. That slight omission being Jesus. I was born and raised Lutheran and due to some life experiences that would have turned many people atheist have teetered on the brink of agnostic. I have read and listened to, because I Love audiobooks, this Wonderful and amazing collection many times. I have listened and read in the chronologically written order as well as the chronological story order and I am sorry but the real connection to Christ did not make itself plainly obvious until the last book "The Last Battle". Personally, all versions of this story I have watched, listened to and or read have been well worth the investment of time. Read full review
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This Wonderworks version of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is my family’s favorite. The characters are believable and engaging and the actress who plays the White Witch is so wonderfully over the top in her wickedness! Even the somewhat hokie special effects and costumes add to the charm and appeal of this jewel of a production.
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My granddaughter and I have read all the books. The DVD match perfectly with the books even using key phrases from the books throughout the movie.
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