I loved the movie!!! I walked in there expecting disappointment, but I was quite pleasantly surprised! For the first 15ish minutes, I could barely even comprehend that I was FINALLY actually watching the movie, because I was so excited. I will admit, the first 30ish minutes were a little rushed and choppy, but it was still great!
The battle at the Lone Islands was a fun little skirmish, and Eustace was hilarious there!
The magician's island was funny, and I just can't get over the Dufflepuds. They were hilarious! "Yeah. Yeah. … Yeah."
Goldwater/Dragon Island was awesome too, and dragon Eustace was spectacular! Definitely the best CGI dragon I've ever seen (Smaug is the only dragon who could even think of potentially beating him).
The battle with the Sea Serpent had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It was absolutely epic. Even the Kracken from "Clash of the Titans" would have been scared of THIS sea serpent.
I had been a little worried about Eustace's un-dragoning before I walked into the movie, but I loved the way they did it! Obviously, they couldn't do it exactly how it was in the book while keeping it PG (a lion ripping the skin off a boy!), but the way they did it was great, and the cinematography was awesome. You could tell that it hurt, and that Eustace didn't EARN it or anything.
The ending…oh what can I say about it? I loved it! So emotional; I see why Her Majesty the Queen of England cried. Lucy's hug with Reepicheep, him going to Aslan's Country, Aslan's "But there I have another name" line…it was all fantastic.
I have to say, I disagree with GlumPuddle about the character development. I thought that all the main characters had really good development, especially considering that it was less than 2 hours.
The green smoke was a little weird in some parts …but I understand why they did it. The White Witch was great, I didn't have to worry about her.
Oh what else…This movie had a different feel from the other two, but overall, I think I liked this one the best! I watched it in 3D, and I liked how they used that. It didn't have much stuff popping out at you, but that's (in my opinion) a good thing. I like 3D better as just an addition of depth to the movie than a distraction (like it is in some other movies). I'm definitely going to watch it at least a few more times in theaters.
Overall, I highly recommend the movie; I think it was my favorite of all three movies. It was a little slow in the beginning, but it really picked up pace around the Magician's Island, and from there, it was spectacular. Visually, stunning. Emotionally satisfying. I'll give it a 4.8/5. =D
I really like this review Daniel, Thanks so much for posting it! I feel a little bit better now about the movie!! I get to see it tomorrow in 3D and am soo excited!!!
thanks Daniel, that really helped me, I was so nervous to the point of tears, but your review made my dad a LOT better. 🙂
(plus you did a good job covering all the important scenes too! :D)
UPDATE: I posted a better review at the NarniaFans fan review page! www. narniafans .com/vdt_reviews/review.php?id=12 (copy and paste that into your browser's address bar, and then get rid of the spaces after www. and before .com).
Great review, Daniel! I feel the same way (I went go see it this afternoon) except about the part of the beginning being slow…Also, glad to hear it wasn't "too scary" in 3D. Hopefully, I'll be able to see it in 3D soon…
Well, now it's time to buy the soundtrack!
P.S. By the way, I changed my name from "Anonymous" to "Ballerina", just to let you know I am the same person from A_______, TX. 😉
By the way, Daniel, (and anyone for that matter) did you enjoy/like VDT better/more than Prince Caspian? In addition, YES, I felt the same way…."For the first 15ish minutes, I could barely even comprehend that I was FINALLY actually watching the movie, because I was so excited." Me too! I can not believe I have waited two years and seven months for this film…WOW.
Thanks! I actually liked this one the best of all three movies. Technically, I can't really compare this with the other two since this just has a completely different "feel," but still, I just really really loved it! I am trying to go watch it again, but my parents don't see why I want to spend more money on it…haha.
I really enjoyed Dawn Treader. It's old fashioned, keyed up, technicolor style suits a children's fantasy world. It reminded me a little of Oz and the movie Stardust. It's smaller in scale, sentimental and romantic. All this separates Narnia's imagined world from reality. I suppose that all could make this less commercial and a movie that's not for everyone. It knows what it is and doesn't pretend to be anything but that. To me it was perfect escapist kid fantasy.
I was heartbroken. It felt really shallow. All the depth from the book was gone. The editing was very very choppy, they sped through the story. The dialogue was cheesy and over-acted. All the important themes of the book were reduced to easter eggs for eagle-eyes fans.
At best: A mildly entertaining but forgettable film, and a very poor adaptation.
I'm so sorry, gP! I think everybody here knows how much the books mean to you. I've been playing with the idea of not seeing the film at all, because I'm afraid it will spoil the book. For some reason I don't read the LWW and PC anymore and I don't want the same thing happening with Dawn Treader. Still, I'd like to support the movies and go see it, though I have considerably lower expectations now that you didn't like it.
I felt the same way you did, it really did seem shallow and rushed. The end scene with Aslan was brilliant, but it felt like the movie hadn't built up to that point, like a sudden flash of brilliance that was out of character with what had preceeded it. The emotion of the scene was just right, but it seemed as though we hadn't actually gone far enough with the characters to warrant that kind of an ending, know what I mean?
Wow…that's too bad. I was expecting you to dislike parts of it, but not to hate it. My expectations are rock-bottom right now. But that's good. I still can't wait to see it. If I expect nothing when I see it, surely I'll get something. 🙂
My main concern right now is whether the public will like it. If the movie doesn't make money and people don't like it, we can say goodbye to Silver Chair and the rest of the movies. That's my darkest fear right now. If the Narnia series is dropped, THEN I will be heartbroken. (Although if SC was ruined, that would be pretty traumatic too) So I'll be feeling pretty stressed this weekend. I guess I'll try to distract myself with Christmas. 🙂
well, what would you all rather have?these movies with a misconception when it comes to adaptation or the mockery it gets from films like "Epic movie"? I think it'd be totally better to stick to this 'coz sometimes what we want to bargain for isn't totally what we get in the end…however many flaws the movie had, I still love it(the book and movie), and so did the people I went with to watch it:though they TOTALLY had no sense of what the feeling was like being a bit disappointed when it comes to the film adaptation…but then again, it's the director's eyes at work in the film, and that's how he saw it…just beginning to wonder though:what would Andrew Adamson's view be like if HE directed this one?just thinking…and please, don't stop loving it just because of the flaws:it's still based on the book we all love and root for today
I agree with you! im hoping the movie will be as good as the book, but they cant always do that. they have to make it different to make it interesting to non fans of the book. and it would be copy right if they did it just like the book. im going to see it today at 1:20 an i cant wait!!
I greatly enjoyed it. Sure it had a few strange lines and the whole mist thing was a bit strange, but it was NOT shallow. The movie is about the characters, (and in particular how they tell the progression of Eustace's character is quite nice). The movie is not the book, its an adaptation. And just because they change a few things doesn't mean that Jack (C. S. Lewis) wasn't able to be seen within it. The movie is almost entirely about the lessons that Jack would have wanted told…and he would be (is) very pleased and proud of the movie, just as the book.
If you want the book, then read it. If you want the movie, then go see a thousand times, so that they make four more.
Not to be cruel… (oh I just hate what I'm going to say…!)
I would rather, if they are just going to keep making the Narnia movies like THIS one, that they don't make anymore at all. (Ohh that hurt really bad to say that.)
To be painfully frank and honest, I think we should all wait ten or twelve years and let some REAL fans make it, and make the movie worthy of the legacy C.S. Lewis has given us!
Sorry everyone but it was just…oh I can't even say it.
I'm sorry, gP! I agree that the messages of the book should be just as strong in the movie. Even if you absolutely dislike the movie for the rest of your life, I hope there's at least one positive thing about the movie that you liked. 🙁 😉
glumPuddle, if it makes you feel better, Michael Flaherty said in a recent interview with BigHollywood.com that the film was about "our longing for our true home." I'm pretty sure he was thinking of you when he said that. Hopefully in an attempt to make you like the film. I'm sorry it was so disappointing, though it's what I've heard in general. I haven't seen it yet myself.
Glum, hope you will go and see it a few more times, and look into it a bit more in depth. It's a film made for families, suitable for all but very young children. It has a lot of material to cover, and keeps up a fast pace. Once you have got used to this, I hope you will see things you do like.
I'm so sorry you were disappointed. I know how much you loved this book in particular. I hope you still do an analysis on your youtube page–I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts more in depth. But I understand if you want to take a break.
Glumpuddle, not to be rude, but all of your comments about everything on here is always so negative. You must have an unhappy life or something. But for the younger fans who may have really enjoyed this movie, your comments is something that they may not have wanted to hear.
I agree with you somewhat glumPuddle. I did feel as if the story was a bit rushed and what really killed the film for me was how Eustace got changed back into a boy. That seemed way too rushed and there was too much with the DI and the battle there.
I thought the acting was fine and Will P. had a great performance.
One thing I really liked about the film was that they added a bunch of details from the book and added a few word for word quotes in the film. The plot change was okay up until about Coriakin's island. After that it seemed like the movie fell apart.
Even though I didn't like some of the changes, I'm still going to see it again tomorrow to see if I change my mind. 🙂
Havin watched your youtube channel from about 120 till 137, but also having heard some very good reviews on the movie, especially about Will Poulter and his character development of Eustace, would you care commenting on that? Slightly put off by your reviews though i will watch it and report to you later. I have only read the book once, but i don't believe the idea of the story was the longing for one's true home, more of the character's development, though if Reep was really as you said he would be in the film then i suppose that's too much. The longing may not really be there for the boys, perhaps for Lucy, i suppose cos they still hav family in their world and Lucy's special connection ( at least i think of it tt way ) with Aslan would make her more likely than Edmund to want to leave their family behind. Also, would you mind puttin down your facebook page link for me to add you? Not really anticipating watchin the movie more of watchin this mystifying Will Poulter performance i've been hearing so much of.
By saying that's too much i mean the filmakers have gone oveboard and got the character soooooooooo wrong! Even though i said that i felt that was not the core of the book, finding one's true home, this is in fact, Reep's only desire and anyone who has read the book will know that.
Gee, that's too bad! I'm so sorry you were so disappointed. I was able to enjoy the film, thankfully. But about a month ago I didn't want to see it, because I was so disappointed in the trailers.
Something that helped me enjoy the movie more was the fact that both movies and books are forms of storytelling, right? So perhaps Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a story best told in words rather than in pictures. After all, there is so much more you can say in a book than you can in a movie! Don't know if that helped in any way, but it made me feel a bit better about the movie not strictly adhering to the book.
But still go and see the movie, NarniaWebbers! It's worth a try!
You are soo soo wrong Glumpuddle, Im sorry you felt that way, I expect you went in Expecting lemons, and so thats what you got! EVERYONE please dont be fooled by negative comments! it was a brilliant film… Not perfect, (But what film is???) Really Enjoyable, Memorable, Eventful, Magical! You will be happy to see it 🙂
I went in very hopeful because of positive reviews from fans. Every so often during the film, my brother would start groaning and I would say "Don't give up on it! I'm telling you, it's going to get good." That exchange happened three or four times throughout the film. Finally, near the end, I gave up.
The story speeds by so fast there is no time to develop anything in the characters. Out of nowhere, at the end Caspian seems to have some inner conflict about his father which is just mentioned once or twice in the movie.
Reep's intense longing and desire for Aslan's Country is gone. It is mentioned once or twice that he would like to go there and that is it. He talks about it the same way you would talk about wanting to go to Disney World.
The thing that shocked me the most was the ending. I had such high expectations for it. But they never set up Reep’s desperate desire for Aslan’s Country, so the scene where he finally got there had no emotional impact. The heartbreak from discovering they will never come back to Narnia was also totally gone. Lucy had apparently read the script, because she already knew they weren’t coming back to Narnia.
I kept feeling like the movie was meant for 4-8 year olds. Everything is spoon-fed to the audience, and the filmmakers always seemed intent on keeping the story moving…to the point of being absurd.
I just had to respond to this comment. No, jag, no. Glumpuddle actually went into the theater expecting (or at least hoping) that the movie would be good, and he really believed that the ending was going to be good. If you read his full review, he has perfect justifications for his disappointment with the film.
Please don't say stuff like, "Everybody, don't be fooled by negative comments!" That is basically like saying, "The opinions of people who liked the film are the only ones that matter," or, "I liked it, so everyone who didn't like it is obviously wrong."
Yes I understand that, and I appologise, the way I worded my comment was not very good, but one post like that Is enough to stop people from seeing the movie for themselves, and deciding if they like it or not… atleast give the film its first week before spreading negativity … because there really will be people who are swayed by what comments they read.
I was at the world premiere in london and I got to see it a week ago. I don't think I dislike this movie but in some points gpuddle you're absolutely right! the story is sooooo fast driven and the character developpement (when there is any at all) is very cheap and there is no real dialogue at all. PC had such nice interactions between the characters and they were quite believable. And especially the character of Edmund is soooooo cheesy and cheap. I had the feeling of his "temptation" that they thought: well we have no temptation for Edmund…So let's just simply put some glittering gold in this cave. common! He's a king of narnia who was very mature in the last film. He's not some foolish kid who gets crazy because of a piece of gold! These two things were the things I absolutely disliked about this movie. And I really didn't like the special effects when the dark island gets destroyed. But still, go and see it yourself! It's still overall a nice film and I think it stays mostly true to the spirit of the book.
A NOTE TO JAG: I posted a review/analysis/synopsis on the 'David Brown 'voyge of the dawn treader' review' of the film and my views. I gave it ** (two stars) and I got a comment by you calling me a 'pure purist'. Not necessary! I understand you like the film but I think you not try and change my veiw on it
I personally never rely on other peoples thoughts about movies. They usually don't agree with mine. So when I see a negative review of a film that I want to see, I tend to ignore it, go see the film and make my own judgement. Of course most of the films I watch are in the realm of really bad films anyway so most of them have gotten bad reviews.
hi glumpuddle im also very sad you didnt like it i was praying so much that you would but i have two questions for you which i know are weird but still….1.how did they squeeze susan and peter in narnia three and 2. are you a christian :)???
way to go, Mayor Wilkins. I noticed you and Glumpuddle didn't always get along, so when you commented back to me, I wasn't sure what to say because I felt like I was being such a total jerk anyway, and I didn't what others to feel like I was chosing sides and trying to start a war.
But wow, that's really decent of you! 🙂 And I appreciated all those times you commented back to me. I just didn't know how to say it without starting something. So if I feel I'm going to start a fight I sometimes try to keep my mouth shut…
But I did want you to know, I appreciated your kindness and support! 🙂 I wasn't ignoring you!
I just saw the movie. I thought it was a fantastic companion to "LWW."
The White Witch/Green Mist was my favorite part. She perfectly personified temptation and The Green Mist by itself was very creepy. The movie had all of Lewis's Christian themes. It had everything I wanted it to have and more. The Dragon was really cool and even cute at times. And the sea serpent….. terrifying.
PS: I sobbed at the end. I've never cried that much at the end of a movie, but this was really touching and bitter-sweet. Epic win to all involved in the production!! I thank them for their hard work!! 😀
PPS: Green Lady = Tilda Swinton. To me, there is little question. Considering how green her eyes were….. I'd say I'm 85 percent sure Tilda is going to be the Lady of the Green Kirtle.
ya that is kinda a spoiler lol sorry i got too crazy in my desires to watch it!!!! and i just wanted to know if gpuddle is a christian cause i am and that would be totally awesome if he was!!!!!!!!!!
i totally agree with glumpuddle. The film was too fast for anyone to understand it. It had alack of charcters' emotions. Although. the magic of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe is restored. The story remains unexplained for the person who hasn't read the book. The running time was also quiet short. i guess a bit bigger running time would have really helped. i never new when eustace got converted to a dragon or or why are they on this journey. I guess it was a average adaption matches with prince caspian but you can't compare it to the first one at all what the creaters wanted to do. I will rate it 3 out of 5.
OH MY GOSH! SO AWESOME! SO CHRISTIAN!… just the way i like it. 😉
not very consistent with the book, but still VERY NARNIAN.
love the comedy and action! character development was great too. poulter was amazing!!! henley's acting was a bit disappointing, though.
Aslan’s crucial lines had no impact because they did not set them up. For example: In the book, the kids are heartbroken when they discover they won’t be coming back to Narnia. They are heartbroken because they will never get to see Aslan again. But then Aslan corrects them, he is in their world to but has “another name.”
In the movie, Lucy actually says “we’re not coming back, are we?” She fully expected to never return, and they don’t seem all that heartbroken about it. Edmund especially seems “whatever” about not coming back.
All the crucial lines were there, but their impact was gone. So there was little point in including them at all.
The first two films have a little depth. Good characterization, and pretty good directing. You walk away with more than just 2 hours of entertainment.
VDT is just pure mindless entertainment to munch popcorn to. Watch it, be mildly entertained, and then forget about it.
Really, c'mon glumpuddle. I mean they have a new director and basically staff as well. And its hard to get an awesome movie like Narnia to be right smack dab on the book no movie really does stay with the book and I thoight narnia had done a pretty good job of trying to stick with it. Just give it some time, not trying to be mean or anything you have the right to your opinion but let's just let it play out. Long Live Aslan
What did you think of David Arnold's score? I had hopes at least for that, but none of the samples that were up on Amazon bore that hope to higher heights. Quite the opposite. Did the score do more than just function?
The movie was almost entirely about the special lines. Edmund didn't mind not coming back, because he found to accept the home he is needed in, he came to a need to find his "other name" in his world, to want to. Aslan will always be in Narnia, but he will also always be on Earth, and the characters came to understand that throughout the entire film, and not just one single line. Edmund found home to be where he belonged, Lucy found to accept herself for who she is, and Eustace came to trust in Aslan (Christ) and that he doesn't have the power to do everything on his own (he couldn't do it on his own, until Aslan came). By finding themselves, the characters found Aslan (Christ), they found the power within themselves to always see Aslan, even when he cannot be seen.
Knowing more of the spoilers than you did going into it, I guessed that you probably wouldn't like it. "Won't be subtle enough for him", I said to myself.
I know you've always talked about the theme of the story being "finding ones true home, and ultimately the joy of finding it." Well, that could be one theme, but I really don't think it is as strong as the themes of redemption and temptation. I guess it just depends on how you look at it. It's just unfortunate for you that the filmmakers didn't focus on the themes from the book you got out of it.
I mean, if you think about it, Reepicheep only mentions Aslans country a couple of times in the book too.
One of the most memorable Reep quote: "While I can, I sail east in the Dawn Treader. When she fails me, I paddle east in my coracle. When she sinks, I shall swim east with my four paws. And when I can swim no longer, if I have not reached Aslan's country, or shot over the edge of the world in some vast cataract, I shall sink with my nose to the sunrise and Peepiceek will be head of the talking mice in Narnia."
…Are there any scenes in the film where that level of desperate desire and devotion are expressed by Reep? Through action or words?
Another Reep quote from the book: "I do not know what [the verse] means. But the spell of it has been on me all my life."
…Are there any scenes in the film where Reep conveys the idea that he has been longing for this his entire life?
That's pretty sad. I just may have my own opinion though. I am very worried though because at Rotten Tomatoes it had an approval of about 49%(maybe it even dropped). But like I said I may have to see for myself.
They took The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and adapted it to movie format in such a way that it was very close to and true to the book, which is of course a tried and true classic. The things they did change were interesting and very much in keeping with what was actually indicated in the book (the bombing raid helped explain why the children were sent away, they illustrated a key battle that is mentioned and explicitly indicated in the book, etc.). They took Prince Caspian, significantly rewrote Lewis's story and changed the whole tone/atmosphere of it, and then were surprised when it didn't do as well as they expected. Now they take Voyage of the Dawn Treader, invent their own plot about unexplained, uncontextualized (and frankly a bit inane sounding) "green mists" and a cliched quest for swords to fight evil, and the film is receiving some very mixed (occasionally scathing) reviews.
When will these people realize that they are not better storytellers than C.S. Lewis? They stick to Lewis, who was original and unique, they have a blockbuster. They come up with some hackneyed plot of their own, then they have everyone comparing what should be an original film to The Lord of the Rings (Lite), Ghostbusters, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lost, and Harry Potter 1 & 2. So what, are they going to turn A Horse and His Boy into a cross between The Prince of Persia, The Mummy, and Aladdin, with a dash of LOTR on the side? Don't change Lewis unless the changes are 1) necessary and 2) an improvement. *Some* of the changes may have been necessary, but almost none of them were an improvement. They have violated this simple rule two times in a row now. I hope they *finally* learn their lesson with The Silver Chair, which is a very straightforward story to adapt. I personally hope they bring onboard an entirely new team of screenwriters (provided, of course, they actually get good ones).
However, I hope neither my negativity nor Glumpuddle's review will stop anyone from seeing the film. This is still an adaptation of a great story, even if does stray too much and speed through the story too rapidly. And, after all, everyone's tastes are different. Some reviewers, including Roger Ebert and Leonard Maltin (!), are pretty positive about the film. So that's something. And, whatever my complaints are, I really, really hope this makes enough to greenlight The Silver Chair and to keep the series rolling.
Well said, LT & Gp. My thots entirely. (Pumped to see DT, but even the trailers portend that of which you speak, & I remember the screen-writers' arrogance which I bemoaned in PC)
I've forced my whole family (who are not all Narniacs) to see each movie with me! But it's getting harder if they don't Rock. I know I'll love it & enjoy even a shallow ride: cuz I can retreat to the books. But others may yawn.
Hate to be hokey, but I pray for new filmakers who are "True Believers"- who GET Clive! Who get his brilliance & maybe even share his vision. (That's asking too much) How about about some innovators– who can take us to Narnia, not Hollywood… who still have a childlike Wonder for truth & fantasy, and a pioneer's Hunger to create something unique & endearing… and who can defer to Lewis' imagination.
I have a friend who hasn't read the narnia books and she infact has watched it before me…..and she wasn't confuse with the storyline and she loved the story…especially the effects as well as the different adventures in each island and on the boat….but she was upset she didn't see much peter and susan…i know they are not in the book…remember the michael apted quote on the future of the narnia series…anyways i will review the film as soon as i have watched it…REALLY EXCITED!!!
Still, I also find the green mist and the seven swords unnecessary… would have loved to see a film that didn't change that – I love the idea that they have been called upon for personal reasons and that Caspian simply wanted to invite his father's friends back to Narnia.
But, I will see the movie, and I think I will like it for what it is, but I will always return to the book again and again and read it as the classic it is.
Thankyou McGunn ….i dnt really like the mist and swords idea either..hehehehe…i hope we will enjoy the film and most of the scenes are from the book…so thats great news…tell me what you think!!! 😉
will anyone tell me whether Lucy's prayer was in the movie? Are they brave enough? That's one thing I've been dying for from this movie: Lucy's Prayer. If it's gone, it's going to be hard to be happy with the film…
man, I just read Glumpuddle's review… 🙁 I never felt more disappointed, heartbroken and felt like crying 🙁 Well, I'll post a review on my blog tomorrow when I get back. and I'll compare it to Narnia now vs. BBC Narnia. We'll see what we see and what happens…
Draw your own conclusion, I respect glumPuddle and all but people need to stop seeing him as the know-all be-all of this movie. It seems people agree with him heartily right away, or grow anxious at his bad comments. I'm sorry he didn't enjoy it, I really am, and again I respect his thoughts. But there are others who have greatly enjoyed the movie, myself included. Not everyone will have the same experience, so you shouldn't be so worried about it because he didn't like it. What about Tirian, admin here, he loved it- why not look at the positive and the negative alike?
You might just be surprised in the end. All respects once again to glumPuddle.
narnian1, thanks! I think I'm getting back my enthusiasim now 🙂 And yes, I know that's spelled wrong 🙂 I know Tirian like it, and that was really encouraging 🙂
And it's not that I disrepect GP, but he is a Mod, so you pay special attention to what he says because he actually knows what he's talking about– he is a mod. after all.
People like me, I don't know what I'm talking about. It's fluff, so I usually pay attention to the Mods' opinions and stuff 🙂
I agree with you, Narnian1, we must to accept that cinema is a totally different media than books, so a complete faithful adaptation is simply impossible to get.
I really enjoyed the movie, but I swear not to see a video spoiler again! Part of the magic is lost with all the stuff we´ve seen weeks ago.
Perhaps it´s time to start a facebook campaign to ask a DVD / Blu-ray extended edition of the movie 🙂
Oh gosh, I don't know what to expect anymore, so Iam just not really putting my heart or mind set an anything =P I think I am going to cry one way or another, however… =P
I know, it's so hard because we've waited this long, braving all the reviews, changes, and long, endless days of waiting, and then we hear from some that it isn't really that great, and then from others that it's amazing. I'm with ya, brother (or sister ;))
Haha, thanks! And it is 'sister' 😉 Wow, I saw the movie, and was quite blown away!!! I think I will post a bit of a review, because I have no one to tell really of what I think of it =P
I. Am. So. Freaking. EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!! *RUNS AROUND HOUSE SCREAMING* I'm a little nervous after GlumPuddle's review…..oh, who am i kidding, I was so dissapionted. But hey, I'm just going to hold my breath and wait to see it tomorrow (yes, I know, I have to wait THAT long 😉 ) and see what i think.
For now………….. THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *faints with excitedness overload*
I'm excited to be getting to see it in just a matter of hours (after waiting for 2 and a half years)….but I have to admit my expectations are really low.
Here's to all Narnia fans on this site: Watch the movie anyway. There's no guarantee you will enjoy it, but for your own sake make this day worth the trouble of designing crazy avatars, recording podcasts, fighting on the forums, writing fan fics, assembling Lion Parties, telling your great-grandmother's parrot about the movies, setting up YouTube accounts and all the fan devotion that goes without thanks and without notice.
Farsight1….you are my hero! You are so right, and i want to applaud your bravery to step up and say "Once a Narnia fan, ALWAYS a Narnia fan" No matter what happens, no matter what people think…. okay, I'm sorry, i sound like I'm giving a campaign speech. Wow, amazing what being a Narniac does to you. 😉
But really, thank you. that was EXACTLY what i needed, and you are so right.
I'm sorry gulmpuddle that you didnt like it. I was praying that you would. But I need to see it for myself and have my own opinion of course. I can't wait!
I'm a long time lurker of this site, but I'm deciding to actually comment on this. I loved the movie. After awhile, you learn to see books to movie adaptations differently. I knew about the changes that were going to be made, so that didn't surprise me. I think they did keep the heart of the book. At the end, I cried. I believe Lucy was sad. She was kind of bawling. Edmond is a boy. I'm stereotyping and am saying that is why he didn't cry. He did look very serious though. Also, Peter and Susan didn't cry. So yeah, I thought the movie was really good. I'm hoping that my positive comment will help people be encouraged. You just have to remember that it isn't a straight perfect adaption from the book. Just enjoy if for what it is. Oh, and I absolutely loved Eustace. He made me excited for Silver Chair, and that is one of my least favorite of the books.
sorry for double posting but I forgot to finish one of my sentences. Peter and Susan didn't cry at the end of Prince Caspian. They were sad, yes, but they knew that it was okay. I'm sure Aslan told them similar things that he told Lucy and Edmond.So Lucy and Edmond are sad that they aren't going back to Narnia, but it is really Aslan they'd miss, and Aslan is in our world, so that makes them feel a little better.
Thanks for your encouragement! And I'm also excited about the role of Jill. I believe that Eustace and Jill will bring fresh elements to the series. And personally, despite the visual effects, I think BBC's SC is a great success. I really hope that the film maker will learn from it and not just invent new plots because BBC's SC handles the characters really well.
I'm going to see it later today, with my mum and granny. I'm sorry to hear that glumpuddle didn't like it, it's always sad when you're excited for something and then it doesn't meet expectations, but I have a feeling that I myself will like it very much (I have a bit of a six sense about these things; I can usual tell from a trailer in itself if a movie with suit my tastes or not) and will be cheering for SC next. SAIL ON VDT. SOOOOOO EXCITED!
Well, I was right…I LOVED THAT MOVIE TO PIECES. At one point at the end my eyes got all misty and my lip seriously trembled like a two-year-old's and my mum had to hold my hand.
A friend of mine who lives overseas saw it yesterday.
They said that The Green Mist actually worked (for the movie) and they also thought The White Witch added something. I guess opinions are going to vary widely today and in the days to come.
the film is wonderful! I was there yesterday! I wanna see it again and again! and in the end…i cry! Lucy is changed!first she was cute. now she was a teenager! she ded things wrong! that was new for me. But the acting is so realy good!( sorry for my english.. it's not perfect) 🙁
Do not believe ANYONE here or there!(even people who think themself greater than the others!)GO, watch the movie! and make your own statements!! You´ll love it, you´ll like, you´ll hate it OR NOT!!! so forget about all this and watch the movie for YOURSELF!! make YOUR own judgemts!!
Not sure when I'm going to see it but I do plan on seeing it. After seeing Lord of the Rings years ago and the various Harry Potter films, to me the most important thing about a movie adaptation is if it keeps the heart of the film, not if its 100% accurate. There are things about a book that just won't work in a movie and things that a general audience who hasn't read the book wouldn't understand/enjoy.
Lets remember that while it IS important to please the fans, you can't please everybody. There's always SOMEONE who doesn't like it (just like with the recent Star Trek movie – most people like it but there are a few die-hards who for whatever reason don't, I'm a die-hard Trekkie and I love it).
When it comes down to it, the most important thing isn't so much that Narnia fans accept it as a faithful adaptation (though that is important) but that the general movie-going public accepts it. Because if it only targets Narnia fans, just like Star Trek Nemesis, which only targeted Star Trek fans (and there are probably far more Trekkies than Narnia fans) it'll fail and this will be game over for this Narnia series. I sincerely hope that this does well so that we can see Silver Chair. I would love for this film series to go beyond what the BBC series did years ago and actually finish the series.
This will be the third and final film of the Narnia Franchise. It's the old saying, it's the final nail in the coffin according to the lukewarm to pure negative reviews from you and top critics. However, I planned to go watch tomorrow in 3D as a show of support and plus, I am just a movie buff (FYI, I don't just go to any movie-The theme of the movie has to interest me). Next week is TRON, also a movie that had been on my list.
Hmm, what should I think for myself now? Well, first of all, my condolences go out to glumPuddle. I've seen your comments on NarniaWeb for months and to read that you didn't enjoy the film, is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry! :'-( Maybe when you watch it for a second time it'll seem different, hopefully speaking 🙂 Well, I'm watching it tomorrow, and will no doubt give my review of it as well. Oh, I hope it'll be good! I had noticed from TV Spot's that the children's acting isn't as good, but we'll just have to wait and see. At least, The Horse and His Boy is my favorite book and VDT my second/third!
Again, my condolences go out to EVERYONE who's hearts have been broken when they went go see this film. Who were so excited to see it but hated it in the end. I am truly, very sorry. 🙁
I'll be seeing the movie sunday and I think I have three points I'd like to make known. #1 I think I'd like to give the director another change at making a fourth movie, however I probably would prefer Andrew Adamson's as director. #2 I would hesitate to say this movie is a failure as I think the push of the movie might be to make the money for the continuation of the series. #3 I want to judge for myself whether I enjoy the movie or not.
JUST GO AND SUPPORT THE MOVIE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!! So what if GP didn't like it….doesn' mean you won't. It's just entertainment!!! I wholeheartedly agree with Daniel. If we don't support the film, the Narnia franchise is DEAD!!!!!!!!! I like The Narnia films better than Harry Potter.
Gpuddle r u the same from youtube?? if you r, I really hate all of ur work!! u say things that r so stupid!! the movie is based ok, i love the book and the movie, they r 2 different things!! a book is a book a movie is a movie. The movie is awesome first of all, the movie had every important detail from the book!! the movie was short but beautifull!! my dad went out with a hudge smile on his face because of the awsome movie he just saw!!! so dont put comments like u r the "I know it all" if u knew that you would not like the movie, then why the heck u went to waste ur time!!!! go read the book and shut up!! im so tiered of ur stupid comments!! go direct the movie!! im sure that it would b a verry borring movie!!! u only like movies copy paste from the book, and a movie dos not work like that!! Fans the movie is awsome, is a verry sentimental movie and the destransformation is beautiful!!!! im gonna see it tomorrow again!!! yey!!!!!
you might not agree with him, but it doesn't mean he's stupid… am I stupid? Like yeah, but just because you disagree with GP it doesn't make him suddenly stupid. I'm not saying you're stupid either. Neither of you are. But that's a tad harsh, you know?
I think glumPuddle could make a GREAT Narnia film! (And I hope he does someday). Aren't you majoring in something that is movie related, glumPuddle? I think that in 20 years the entire series will be rebooted, then maybe you'll get your opportinuty! 🙂
Oh? And your response to gP's personal opinions is not 'stupid'? Better realize that not everything or anyone is going to always agree with YOUR opinion. If you don't like negative opinions, good for you. But make it personal by insulting the person's intelligence and you're the problem not him.
Glunpuddle has never claimed to "know it all"–here or anywhere else. His is just one person's opinion and he has every right to post it here. He is also not the only person who thought the movie could have been better. He also does not "only like copy and paste from the book". If you listen to his reviews, he liked Prince Caspian quite a bit despite the deviations from the source material. He also doesn't call people names if they don't agree with him.
What specifically did you like about the movie and why? The dragon transformation is something I am very much looking forward to seeing. I would love to hear your thoughts on it. But please refrain from slander and name calling.
I'm not trying to be mean, narnian, but it's hard to give credibility to someone who doesn't use grammar correctly. And if you don't like glumPuddle's videos or comments, it certainly won't do any good to just call them "stupid" without an explanation. At least gP manages to explain his opinions.
Sorry. I just think you should think about what you're saying before you post, that's all. People are more willing to listen to you if you're thoughtful and use logic to explain yourself.
i know but is that he makes me mad lol!!! he must be giving thanx that the movie is made! the changes must be done, so ppl that had not read the book can fell in love with the movie. Srry for my comment, is that i wasn't in a good mood this morning!!!! sorry G-puddle.
I love watching people who either can't or won't spell things correctly, use proper grammar, or use punctuation properly call others stupid. The irony is so thick you could cut it with a knife.
Of course I'll decide for myself. It's just that usually my opinions coincide with his: if he didn't like the movie I probably won't either. Let's hope I disagree with him this time! 😀
I am DYING to see the movie. What is it like ? I"ve only seen commercials but it looked awesome !!! If you have seen it please tell me what it"s like or what you thought of it.
Well, I have to wait until the DVD. Does that make you feel better? 🙂 Don't feel sorry for me, though, it's my own choice, and it has nothing to do with the quality of the movie. But it'll be a long wait…
Given the "commercialized" nature of today's film industry, should the film not be up to one's expectations, that makes the books all the more precious. And I deeply appreciate the insight of others, that I may understand what C.S. Lewis was saying in the books.
C.S. Lewis's writing was brilliant introducing us to the world of Narnia. I shall view the film as someone trying to recall the story (and adding a small adventure or two). I know I will love the film because it is a return to Narnia. Then, I will re-read the books again and enjoy Lewis's telling of Narnia all the more.
I thought that it was an amazing movie. I was upset when in the Susan (Lucy) sequence when Ed and Peter said "Who's Lucy?" and "What's Narnia"? I cried when Reepicheep left and when Lucy and Ed were talk that they weren't coming back. I can't wait to see the movie again!
I have to admit that I too am not a fan of glumpuddles YouTube videos. But he doesn't deserve to be called stupid either. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on the movie. That said, his ability and time to put up 'analysis trailers' and such doesn't make him anymore an expert than those of us who have also read the books and adored them. What bothers me is his ability to influence peoples opinions who might otherwise enjoy the films. His negativity is a turnoff and please remember to judge the films on your own. Your opinion counts too. I personally liked the movie.
AHHHHH! We (being my five hyper friends and I) went to the midnight premier last night! It was fantastic! So well made and the characters are amazing. Loved the sea serpent scene. I love love LOVED Edmund. So, so cute and talented! (Oh, sorry, that's my girly part coming in.) But I recomend this to everyone!
P.S. It isn't really a little kid film. It has a few scary scenes and creatures. Just a heads-up!
GlumPuddle stop trying to sound all grown up. You think that everyone always agrees with your opinions because you think they sound "smart" or "superior". But I'm sick of all the critism. Is there anything you liked about the film. You diss everything! Sorry to be rude, but this is really giving me a bad image about the movie and I don't get to see it until next week!
If you don't want spoilers, I'd suggest you'd stay away from this website until you've seen the film. Not everyone is going to like the film and if you're voluntarily visiting this site, you're going to have to deal with that. And BTW, I highly doubt gPuddle is trying to sound "smart" or "superior". He's just stating his opinion.
1) he does not appear to be trying to sound all grown up, nor is he trying to force his opinions on others.
2) He doesn't have to like the movie if he doesn't like it, you can't force people to change their opinions
3) Have you ever noticed how good he is at not influencing the articles he posts with any bias, few newsposters do that so I think gP deserves a lot of cedit for this- He excludes his opinions to the comments section
4) He has every right to post his thoughts in the comments section, that's why its there 😉
Awesome!
Since we all know acknowledge that people are entitled to their opinions, we can hush up with the baseless accusation of how people are all "smart" and "superior" if they have different opinions and live happily ever after, safe with our own opinions of the film. ;P
@Queen Elizabeth "Geeze people. no need to gang up on me. I’m entitled to opinions too."
Do you not remember that in your previous comment you essentially told glumPuddle to shut his trap? Not to mention everything you said about him is utterly wrong. He never tries to influence how other people view the film, his opinions merely carry more weight among some people because he has a very popular youtube blog. And apparently, his opinions matter to you too because you said you were affected by them.
Additionally, glumPuddle liked LWW and PC. And there are many things glumPuddle even in VDT, but you have to see his full review in order to read them. In his short summary, he only said that he was heartbroken and he didn't like the movie because he was being honest. Overall he didn't like the movie – but that doesn't mean he didn't like everything.
As a concluding note, why do you care if glumPuddle is negative? There are multitudes of NarniaWebbers who have given the movie very high praise. Read those reviews if you feel the need to have other people agree with you in order to like a film, please.
The movie is not the book, its an adaptation. it's not supposed to be exactly like the book. deal with it.
i agree with narnian you must be giving thanx that the movie is made.
Ha… sure wish my area had a midnight screening. :\
I can't see it today because I have a meeting.
I loved the movie!!! I walked in there expecting disappointment, but I was quite pleasantly surprised! For the first 15ish minutes, I could barely even comprehend that I was FINALLY actually watching the movie, because I was so excited. I will admit, the first 30ish minutes were a little rushed and choppy, but it was still great!
The battle at the Lone Islands was a fun little skirmish, and Eustace was hilarious there!
The magician's island was funny, and I just can't get over the Dufflepuds. They were hilarious! "Yeah. Yeah. … Yeah."
Goldwater/Dragon Island was awesome too, and dragon Eustace was spectacular! Definitely the best CGI dragon I've ever seen (Smaug is the only dragon who could even think of potentially beating him).
The battle with the Sea Serpent had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It was absolutely epic. Even the Kracken from "Clash of the Titans" would have been scared of THIS sea serpent.
I had been a little worried about Eustace's un-dragoning before I walked into the movie, but I loved the way they did it! Obviously, they couldn't do it exactly how it was in the book while keeping it PG (a lion ripping the skin off a boy!), but the way they did it was great, and the cinematography was awesome. You could tell that it hurt, and that Eustace didn't EARN it or anything.
The ending…oh what can I say about it? I loved it! So emotional; I see why Her Majesty the Queen of England cried. Lucy's hug with Reepicheep, him going to Aslan's Country, Aslan's "But there I have another name" line…it was all fantastic.
I have to say, I disagree with GlumPuddle about the character development. I thought that all the main characters had really good development, especially considering that it was less than 2 hours.
The green smoke was a little weird in some parts …but I understand why they did it. The White Witch was great, I didn't have to worry about her.
Oh what else…This movie had a different feel from the other two, but overall, I think I liked this one the best! I watched it in 3D, and I liked how they used that. It didn't have much stuff popping out at you, but that's (in my opinion) a good thing. I like 3D better as just an addition of depth to the movie than a distraction (like it is in some other movies). I'm definitely going to watch it at least a few more times in theaters.
Overall, I highly recommend the movie; I think it was my favorite of all three movies. It was a little slow in the beginning, but it really picked up pace around the Magician's Island, and from there, it was spectacular. Visually, stunning. Emotionally satisfying. I'll give it a 4.8/5. =D
I really like this review Daniel, Thanks so much for posting it! I feel a little bit better now about the movie!! I get to see it tomorrow in 3D and am soo excited!!!
thanks Daniel, that really helped me, I was so nervous to the point of tears, but your review made my dad a LOT better. 🙂
(plus you did a good job covering all the important scenes too! :D)
Great review!!! Thanks!
UPDATE: I posted a better review at the NarniaFans fan review page! www. narniafans .com/vdt_reviews/review.php?id=12 (copy and paste that into your browser's address bar, and then get rid of the spaces after www. and before .com).
How do you like it?
yes Daniel, your review is much better than others.
So glad to hear you liked the movie. 😉
I did too! 😀 Fantastic!
Great review, Daniel! I feel the same way (I went go see it this afternoon) except about the part of the beginning being slow…Also, glad to hear it wasn't "too scary" in 3D. Hopefully, I'll be able to see it in 3D soon…
Well, now it's time to buy the soundtrack!
P.S. By the way, I changed my name from "Anonymous" to "Ballerina", just to let you know I am the same person from A_______, TX. 😉
By the way, Daniel, (and anyone for that matter) did you enjoy/like VDT better/more than Prince Caspian? In addition, YES, I felt the same way…."For the first 15ish minutes, I could barely even comprehend that I was FINALLY actually watching the movie, because I was so excited." Me too! I can not believe I have waited two years and seven months for this film…WOW.
Yes. I liked this film better than "Prince Caspian."
And it is a worthy companion to "LWW," though perhaps, not as classic as that one was. 😉
Thanks! I actually liked this one the best of all three movies. Technically, I can't really compare this with the other two since this just has a completely different "feel," but still, I just really really loved it! I am trying to go watch it again, but my parents don't see why I want to spend more money on it…haha.
I really enjoyed Dawn Treader. It's old fashioned, keyed up, technicolor style suits a children's fantasy world. It reminded me a little of Oz and the movie Stardust. It's smaller in scale, sentimental and romantic. All this separates Narnia's imagined world from reality. I suppose that all could make this less commercial and a movie that's not for everyone. It knows what it is and doesn't pretend to be anything but that. To me it was perfect escapist kid fantasy.
I was heartbroken. It felt really shallow. All the depth from the book was gone. The editing was very very choppy, they sped through the story. The dialogue was cheesy and over-acted. All the important themes of the book were reduced to easter eggs for eagle-eyes fans.
At best: A mildly entertaining but forgettable film, and a very poor adaptation.
I'm so sorry, gP! I think everybody here knows how much the books mean to you. I've been playing with the idea of not seeing the film at all, because I'm afraid it will spoil the book. For some reason I don't read the LWW and PC anymore and I don't want the same thing happening with Dawn Treader. Still, I'd like to support the movies and go see it, though I have considerably lower expectations now that you didn't like it.
I felt the same way you did, it really did seem shallow and rushed. The end scene with Aslan was brilliant, but it felt like the movie hadn't built up to that point, like a sudden flash of brilliance that was out of character with what had preceeded it. The emotion of the scene was just right, but it seemed as though we hadn't actually gone far enough with the characters to warrant that kind of an ending, know what I mean?
Wow…that's too bad. I was expecting you to dislike parts of it, but not to hate it. My expectations are rock-bottom right now. But that's good. I still can't wait to see it. If I expect nothing when I see it, surely I'll get something. 🙂
My main concern right now is whether the public will like it. If the movie doesn't make money and people don't like it, we can say goodbye to Silver Chair and the rest of the movies. That's my darkest fear right now. If the Narnia series is dropped, THEN I will be heartbroken. (Although if SC was ruined, that would be pretty traumatic too) So I'll be feeling pretty stressed this weekend. I guess I'll try to distract myself with Christmas. 🙂
well, what would you all rather have?these movies with a misconception when it comes to adaptation or the mockery it gets from films like "Epic movie"? I think it'd be totally better to stick to this 'coz sometimes what we want to bargain for isn't totally what we get in the end…however many flaws the movie had, I still love it(the book and movie), and so did the people I went with to watch it:though they TOTALLY had no sense of what the feeling was like being a bit disappointed when it comes to the film adaptation…but then again, it's the director's eyes at work in the film, and that's how he saw it…just beginning to wonder though:what would Andrew Adamson's view be like if HE directed this one?just thinking…and please, don't stop loving it just because of the flaws:it's still based on the book we all love and root for today
I agree with you! im hoping the movie will be as good as the book, but they cant always do that. they have to make it different to make it interesting to non fans of the book. and it would be copy right if they did it just like the book. im going to see it today at 1:20 an i cant wait!!
I greatly enjoyed it. Sure it had a few strange lines and the whole mist thing was a bit strange, but it was NOT shallow. The movie is about the characters, (and in particular how they tell the progression of Eustace's character is quite nice). The movie is not the book, its an adaptation. And just because they change a few things doesn't mean that Jack (C. S. Lewis) wasn't able to be seen within it. The movie is almost entirely about the lessons that Jack would have wanted told…and he would be (is) very pleased and proud of the movie, just as the book.
If you want the book, then read it. If you want the movie, then go see a thousand times, so that they make four more.
Not to be cruel… (oh I just hate what I'm going to say…!)
I would rather, if they are just going to keep making the Narnia movies like THIS one, that they don't make anymore at all. (Ohh that hurt really bad to say that.)
To be painfully frank and honest, I think we should all wait ten or twelve years and let some REAL fans make it, and make the movie worthy of the legacy C.S. Lewis has given us!
Sorry everyone but it was just…oh I can't even say it.
I'm sorry, gP! I agree that the messages of the book should be just as strong in the movie. Even if you absolutely dislike the movie for the rest of your life, I hope there's at least one positive thing about the movie that you liked. 🙁 😉
glumPuddle, if it makes you feel better, Michael Flaherty said in a recent interview with BigHollywood.com that the film was about "our longing for our true home." I'm pretty sure he was thinking of you when he said that. Hopefully in an attempt to make you like the film. I'm sorry it was so disappointing, though it's what I've heard in general. I haven't seen it yet myself.
Glum, hope you will go and see it a few more times, and look into it a bit more in depth. It's a film made for families, suitable for all but very young children. It has a lot of material to cover, and keeps up a fast pace. Once you have got used to this, I hope you will see things you do like.
It does indeed seem like it is aimed primarily at small children. Small ADD children.
Yeah, I had a feeling you'd feel that way about it. I loved it, myself.
I'm so sorry you were disappointed. I know how much you loved this book in particular. I hope you still do an analysis on your youtube page–I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts more in depth. But I understand if you want to take a break.
Glumpuddle, not to be rude, but all of your comments about everything on here is always so negative. You must have an unhappy life or something. But for the younger fans who may have really enjoyed this movie, your comments is something that they may not have wanted to hear.
I agree with you somewhat glumPuddle. I did feel as if the story was a bit rushed and what really killed the film for me was how Eustace got changed back into a boy. That seemed way too rushed and there was too much with the DI and the battle there.
I thought the acting was fine and Will P. had a great performance.
One thing I really liked about the film was that they added a bunch of details from the book and added a few word for word quotes in the film. The plot change was okay up until about Coriakin's island. After that it seemed like the movie fell apart.
Even though I didn't like some of the changes, I'm still going to see it again tomorrow to see if I change my mind. 🙂
Havin watched your youtube channel from about 120 till 137, but also having heard some very good reviews on the movie, especially about Will Poulter and his character development of Eustace, would you care commenting on that? Slightly put off by your reviews though i will watch it and report to you later. I have only read the book once, but i don't believe the idea of the story was the longing for one's true home, more of the character's development, though if Reep was really as you said he would be in the film then i suppose that's too much. The longing may not really be there for the boys, perhaps for Lucy, i suppose cos they still hav family in their world and Lucy's special connection ( at least i think of it tt way ) with Aslan would make her more likely than Edmund to want to leave their family behind. Also, would you mind puttin down your facebook page link for me to add you? Not really anticipating watchin the movie more of watchin this mystifying Will Poulter performance i've been hearing so much of.
By saying that's too much i mean the filmakers have gone oveboard and got the character soooooooooo wrong! Even though i said that i felt that was not the core of the book, finding one's true home, this is in fact, Reep's only desire and anyone who has read the book will know that.
Gee, that's too bad! I'm so sorry you were so disappointed. I was able to enjoy the film, thankfully. But about a month ago I didn't want to see it, because I was so disappointed in the trailers.
Something that helped me enjoy the movie more was the fact that both movies and books are forms of storytelling, right? So perhaps Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a story best told in words rather than in pictures. After all, there is so much more you can say in a book than you can in a movie! Don't know if that helped in any way, but it made me feel a bit better about the movie not strictly adhering to the book.
But still go and see the movie, NarniaWebbers! It's worth a try!
You are soo soo wrong Glumpuddle, Im sorry you felt that way, I expect you went in Expecting lemons, and so thats what you got! EVERYONE please dont be fooled by negative comments! it was a brilliant film… Not perfect, (But what film is???) Really Enjoyable, Memorable, Eventful, Magical! You will be happy to see it 🙂
I went in very hopeful because of positive reviews from fans. Every so often during the film, my brother would start groaning and I would say "Don't give up on it! I'm telling you, it's going to get good." That exchange happened three or four times throughout the film. Finally, near the end, I gave up.
The story speeds by so fast there is no time to develop anything in the characters. Out of nowhere, at the end Caspian seems to have some inner conflict about his father which is just mentioned once or twice in the movie.
Reep's intense longing and desire for Aslan's Country is gone. It is mentioned once or twice that he would like to go there and that is it. He talks about it the same way you would talk about wanting to go to Disney World.
The thing that shocked me the most was the ending. I had such high expectations for it. But they never set up Reep’s desperate desire for Aslan’s Country, so the scene where he finally got there had no emotional impact. The heartbreak from discovering they will never come back to Narnia was also totally gone. Lucy had apparently read the script, because she already knew they weren’t coming back to Narnia.
I kept feeling like the movie was meant for 4-8 year olds. Everything is spoon-fed to the audience, and the filmmakers always seemed intent on keeping the story moving…to the point of being absurd.
I just had to respond to this comment. No, jag, no. Glumpuddle actually went into the theater expecting (or at least hoping) that the movie would be good, and he really believed that the ending was going to be good. If you read his full review, he has perfect justifications for his disappointment with the film.
Please don't say stuff like, "Everybody, don't be fooled by negative comments!" That is basically like saying, "The opinions of people who liked the film are the only ones that matter," or, "I liked it, so everyone who didn't like it is obviously wrong."
Yes I understand that, and I appologise, the way I worded my comment was not very good, but one post like that Is enough to stop people from seeing the movie for themselves, and deciding if they like it or not… atleast give the film its first week before spreading negativity … because there really will be people who are swayed by what comments they read.
I was at the world premiere in london and I got to see it a week ago. I don't think I dislike this movie but in some points gpuddle you're absolutely right! the story is sooooo fast driven and the character developpement (when there is any at all) is very cheap and there is no real dialogue at all. PC had such nice interactions between the characters and they were quite believable. And especially the character of Edmund is soooooo cheesy and cheap. I had the feeling of his "temptation" that they thought: well we have no temptation for Edmund…So let's just simply put some glittering gold in this cave. common! He's a king of narnia who was very mature in the last film. He's not some foolish kid who gets crazy because of a piece of gold! These two things were the things I absolutely disliked about this movie. And I really didn't like the special effects when the dark island gets destroyed. But still, go and see it yourself! It's still overall a nice film and I think it stays mostly true to the spirit of the book.
A NOTE TO JAG: I posted a review/analysis/synopsis on the 'David Brown 'voyge of the dawn treader' review' of the film and my views. I gave it ** (two stars) and I got a comment by you calling me a 'pure purist'. Not necessary! I understand you like the film but I think you not try and change my veiw on it
I even saw Glumpuddle give it a chance! 🙂
I personally never rely on other peoples thoughts about movies. They usually don't agree with mine. So when I see a negative review of a film that I want to see, I tend to ignore it, go see the film and make my own judgement. Of course most of the films I watch are in the realm of really bad films anyway so most of them have gotten bad reviews.
Yes, you should never let someone else influence your opinion of a film. It is what it is. Go see it and draw your own conclusions. 🙂
hi glumpuddle im also very sad you didnt like it i was praying so much that you would but i have two questions for you which i know are weird but still….1.how did they squeeze susan and peter in narnia three and 2. are you a christian :)???
1. That would be a spoiler.
2. I believe he is, but how is that relevant to him liking the movie or not?
Wow Glumpuddle.
I know I usually lock horns with you, but this……
"Yes, you should never let someone else influence your opinion of a film. It is what it is. Go see it and draw your own conclusions."
I have so much more respect for you now. 😀
I'm very sorry you didn't like the movie though. 🙁
way to go, Mayor Wilkins. I noticed you and Glumpuddle didn't always get along, so when you commented back to me, I wasn't sure what to say because I felt like I was being such a total jerk anyway, and I didn't what others to feel like I was chosing sides and trying to start a war.
But wow, that's really decent of you! 🙂 And I appreciated all those times you commented back to me. I just didn't know how to say it without starting something. So if I feel I'm going to start a fight I sometimes try to keep my mouth shut…
But I did want you to know, I appreciated your kindness and support! 🙂 I wasn't ignoring you!
I respect both your opinions, Gp and MW! 🙂
I just saw the movie. I thought it was a fantastic companion to "LWW."
The White Witch/Green Mist was my favorite part. She perfectly personified temptation and The Green Mist by itself was very creepy. The movie had all of Lewis's Christian themes. It had everything I wanted it to have and more. The Dragon was really cool and even cute at times. And the sea serpent….. terrifying.
PS: I sobbed at the end. I've never cried that much at the end of a movie, but this was really touching and bitter-sweet. Epic win to all involved in the production!! I thank them for their hard work!! 😀
PPS: Green Lady = Tilda Swinton. To me, there is little question. Considering how green her eyes were….. I'd say I'm 85 percent sure Tilda is going to be the Lady of the Green Kirtle.
Cheers to all! Narnia is here! 🙂
ya that is kinda a spoiler lol sorry i got too crazy in my desires to watch it!!!! and i just wanted to know if gpuddle is a christian cause i am and that would be totally awesome if he was!!!!!!!!!!
I watched yesterday …
And it was wonderful!
i totally agree with glumpuddle. The film was too fast for anyone to understand it. It had alack of charcters' emotions. Although. the magic of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe is restored. The story remains unexplained for the person who hasn't read the book. The running time was also quiet short. i guess a bit bigger running time would have really helped. i never new when eustace got converted to a dragon or or why are they on this journey. I guess it was a average adaption matches with prince caspian but you can't compare it to the first one at all what the creaters wanted to do. I will rate it 3 out of 5.
OH MY GOSH! SO AWESOME! SO CHRISTIAN!… just the way i like it. 😉
not very consistent with the book, but still VERY NARNIAN.
love the comedy and action! character development was great too. poulter was amazing!!! henley's acting was a bit disappointing, though.
…i cried.
I thought Georgie's acting was her best yet. One of the highlights in an otherwise merely okay movie.
I agree, W4J: Henley was fantastic! As were Poulter and Pegg, of course. Shame they weren't given better material.
Aslan’s crucial lines had no impact because they did not set them up. For example: In the book, the kids are heartbroken when they discover they won’t be coming back to Narnia. They are heartbroken because they will never get to see Aslan again. But then Aslan corrects them, he is in their world to but has “another name.”
In the movie, Lucy actually says “we’re not coming back, are we?” She fully expected to never return, and they don’t seem all that heartbroken about it. Edmund especially seems “whatever” about not coming back.
All the crucial lines were there, but their impact was gone. So there was little point in including them at all.
The first two films have a little depth. Good characterization, and pretty good directing. You walk away with more than just 2 hours of entertainment.
VDT is just pure mindless entertainment to munch popcorn to. Watch it, be mildly entertained, and then forget about it.
Really, c'mon glumpuddle. I mean they have a new director and basically staff as well. And its hard to get an awesome movie like Narnia to be right smack dab on the book no movie really does stay with the book and I thoight narnia had done a pretty good job of trying to stick with it. Just give it some time, not trying to be mean or anything you have the right to your opinion but let's just let it play out. Long Live Aslan
What did you think of David Arnold's score? I had hopes at least for that, but none of the samples that were up on Amazon bore that hope to higher heights. Quite the opposite. Did the score do more than just function?
The movie was almost entirely about the special lines. Edmund didn't mind not coming back, because he found to accept the home he is needed in, he came to a need to find his "other name" in his world, to want to. Aslan will always be in Narnia, but he will also always be on Earth, and the characters came to understand that throughout the entire film, and not just one single line. Edmund found home to be where he belonged, Lucy found to accept herself for who she is, and Eustace came to trust in Aslan (Christ) and that he doesn't have the power to do everything on his own (he couldn't do it on his own, until Aslan came). By finding themselves, the characters found Aslan (Christ), they found the power within themselves to always see Aslan, even when he cannot be seen.
Knowing more of the spoilers than you did going into it, I guessed that you probably wouldn't like it. "Won't be subtle enough for him", I said to myself.
I know you've always talked about the theme of the story being "finding ones true home, and ultimately the joy of finding it." Well, that could be one theme, but I really don't think it is as strong as the themes of redemption and temptation. I guess it just depends on how you look at it. It's just unfortunate for you that the filmmakers didn't focus on the themes from the book you got out of it.
I mean, if you think about it, Reepicheep only mentions Aslans country a couple of times in the book too.
One of the most memorable Reep quote: "While I can, I sail east in the Dawn Treader. When she fails me, I paddle east in my coracle. When she sinks, I shall swim east with my four paws. And when I can swim no longer, if I have not reached Aslan's country, or shot over the edge of the world in some vast cataract, I shall sink with my nose to the sunrise and Peepiceek will be head of the talking mice in Narnia."
…Are there any scenes in the film where that level of desperate desire and devotion are expressed by Reep? Through action or words?
Another Reep quote from the book: "I do not know what [the verse] means. But the spell of it has been on me all my life."
…Are there any scenes in the film where Reep conveys the idea that he has been longing for this his entire life?
I saw it at midnight, I loved it! Very nicely done and there were tears 😛
i can not wait to see it
more green clouds and i'll die ….
However … Great !!!!!!!!!!
That's pretty sad. I just may have my own opinion though. I am very worried though because at Rotten Tomatoes it had an approval of about 49%(maybe it even dropped). But like I said I may have to see for myself.
They took The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and adapted it to movie format in such a way that it was very close to and true to the book, which is of course a tried and true classic. The things they did change were interesting and very much in keeping with what was actually indicated in the book (the bombing raid helped explain why the children were sent away, they illustrated a key battle that is mentioned and explicitly indicated in the book, etc.). They took Prince Caspian, significantly rewrote Lewis's story and changed the whole tone/atmosphere of it, and then were surprised when it didn't do as well as they expected. Now they take Voyage of the Dawn Treader, invent their own plot about unexplained, uncontextualized (and frankly a bit inane sounding) "green mists" and a cliched quest for swords to fight evil, and the film is receiving some very mixed (occasionally scathing) reviews.
When will these people realize that they are not better storytellers than C.S. Lewis? They stick to Lewis, who was original and unique, they have a blockbuster. They come up with some hackneyed plot of their own, then they have everyone comparing what should be an original film to The Lord of the Rings (Lite), Ghostbusters, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lost, and Harry Potter 1 & 2. So what, are they going to turn A Horse and His Boy into a cross between The Prince of Persia, The Mummy, and Aladdin, with a dash of LOTR on the side? Don't change Lewis unless the changes are 1) necessary and 2) an improvement. *Some* of the changes may have been necessary, but almost none of them were an improvement. They have violated this simple rule two times in a row now. I hope they *finally* learn their lesson with The Silver Chair, which is a very straightforward story to adapt. I personally hope they bring onboard an entirely new team of screenwriters (provided, of course, they actually get good ones).
However, I hope neither my negativity nor Glumpuddle's review will stop anyone from seeing the film. This is still an adaptation of a great story, even if does stray too much and speed through the story too rapidly. And, after all, everyone's tastes are different. Some reviewers, including Roger Ebert and Leonard Maltin (!), are pretty positive about the film. So that's something. And, whatever my complaints are, I really, really hope this makes enough to greenlight The Silver Chair and to keep the series rolling.
Well said, LT & Gp. My thots entirely. (Pumped to see DT, but even the trailers portend that of which you speak, & I remember the screen-writers' arrogance which I bemoaned in PC)
I've forced my whole family (who are not all Narniacs) to see each movie with me! But it's getting harder if they don't Rock. I know I'll love it & enjoy even a shallow ride: cuz I can retreat to the books. But others may yawn.
Hate to be hokey, but I pray for new filmakers who are "True Believers"- who GET Clive! Who get his brilliance & maybe even share his vision. (That's asking too much) How about about some innovators– who can take us to Narnia, not Hollywood… who still have a childlike Wonder for truth & fantasy, and a pioneer's Hunger to create something unique & endearing… and who can defer to Lewis' imagination.
Totally agree.
My thoughts exactly!!
I have a friend who hasn't read the narnia books and she infact has watched it before me…..and she wasn't confuse with the storyline and she loved the story…especially the effects as well as the different adventures in each island and on the boat….but she was upset she didn't see much peter and susan…i know they are not in the book…remember the michael apted quote on the future of the narnia series…anyways i will review the film as soon as i have watched it…REALLY EXCITED!!!
How great that she liked it!
Still, I also find the green mist and the seven swords unnecessary… would have loved to see a film that didn't change that – I love the idea that they have been called upon for personal reasons and that Caspian simply wanted to invite his father's friends back to Narnia.
But, I will see the movie, and I think I will like it for what it is, but I will always return to the book again and again and read it as the classic it is.
Thankyou McGunn ….i dnt really like the mist and swords idea either..hehehehe…i hope we will enjoy the film and most of the scenes are from the book…so thats great news…tell me what you think!!! 😉
*blinks* now. I'm. really. concerned :/ Well, I get to see tomorrow for myself! 😉
will anyone tell me whether Lucy's prayer was in the movie? Are they brave enough? That's one thing I've been dying for from this movie: Lucy's Prayer. If it's gone, it's going to be hard to be happy with the film…
Let me put your worries at rest. I've just got back from seeing the movie. Lucy's "prayer" is in there.
man, I just read Glumpuddle's review… 🙁 I never felt more disappointed, heartbroken and felt like crying 🙁 Well, I'll post a review on my blog tomorrow when I get back. and I'll compare it to Narnia now vs. BBC Narnia. We'll see what we see and what happens…
Draw your own conclusion, I respect glumPuddle and all but people need to stop seeing him as the know-all be-all of this movie. It seems people agree with him heartily right away, or grow anxious at his bad comments. I'm sorry he didn't enjoy it, I really am, and again I respect his thoughts. But there are others who have greatly enjoyed the movie, myself included. Not everyone will have the same experience, so you shouldn't be so worried about it because he didn't like it. What about Tirian, admin here, he loved it- why not look at the positive and the negative alike?
You might just be surprised in the end. All respects once again to glumPuddle.
narnian1, thanks! I think I'm getting back my enthusiasim now 🙂 And yes, I know that's spelled wrong 🙂 I know Tirian like it, and that was really encouraging 🙂
And it's not that I disrepect GP, but he is a Mod, so you pay special attention to what he says because he actually knows what he's talking about– he is a mod. after all.
People like me, I don't know what I'm talking about. It's fluff, so I usually pay attention to the Mods' opinions and stuff 🙂
I wish you luck for your viewing, may you enjoy it as many of us have. 🙂
I agree with you, Narnian1, we must to accept that cinema is a totally different media than books, so a complete faithful adaptation is simply impossible to get.
I really enjoyed the movie, but I swear not to see a video spoiler again! Part of the magic is lost with all the stuff we´ve seen weeks ago.
Perhaps it´s time to start a facebook campaign to ask a DVD / Blu-ray extended edition of the movie 🙂
…in the United States. 😉
…for people who can drive to or get a ride to a theater 😉
Oh gosh, I don't know what to expect anymore, so Iam just not really putting my heart or mind set an anything =P I think I am going to cry one way or another, however… =P
I know, it's so hard because we've waited this long, braving all the reviews, changes, and long, endless days of waiting, and then we hear from some that it isn't really that great, and then from others that it's amazing. I'm with ya, brother (or sister ;))
Haha, thanks! And it is 'sister' 😉 Wow, I saw the movie, and was quite blown away!!! I think I will post a bit of a review, because I have no one to tell really of what I think of it =P
FINALLY!!! I am so excited!
I. Am. So. Freaking. EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!! *RUNS AROUND HOUSE SCREAMING* I'm a little nervous after GlumPuddle's review…..oh, who am i kidding, I was so dissapionted. But hey, I'm just going to hold my breath and wait to see it tomorrow (yes, I know, I have to wait THAT long 😉 ) and see what i think.
For now………….. THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *faints with excitedness overload*
I'm excited to be getting to see it in just a matter of hours (after waiting for 2 and a half years)….but I have to admit my expectations are really low.
Here's to all Narnia fans on this site: Watch the movie anyway. There's no guarantee you will enjoy it, but for your own sake make this day worth the trouble of designing crazy avatars, recording podcasts, fighting on the forums, writing fan fics, assembling Lion Parties, telling your great-grandmother's parrot about the movies, setting up YouTube accounts and all the fan devotion that goes without thanks and without notice.
Farsight1….you are my hero! You are so right, and i want to applaud your bravery to step up and say "Once a Narnia fan, ALWAYS a Narnia fan" No matter what happens, no matter what people think…. okay, I'm sorry, i sound like I'm giving a campaign speech. Wow, amazing what being a Narniac does to you. 😉
But really, thank you. that was EXACTLY what i needed, and you are so right.
I'm going to see the movie in a couple of days, then i'll decide whether I like it or not. I'm not going to base my opinion off of what others say.
You lucky guys! 🙁 I have to wait till 25th of December, when it arrives to Finland.
you have my pity! I'd die if i had to wait that long! 🙁
Oh, what a special Christmas gift! 😉
*I* have to wait until it's on DVD! My folks don't really like Narnia and wouldn't let me go see it in the theatre. :'-( :'-( :'-(
I saw your comment on my blog, Amelia and thought, OH NO! Seriously?
You really have my pity, Amelia! I'm not even sure when it comes out! 🙁
i have to wait till it gos to the dollar theater which is jan or feb
:<
I have a dollar theater too. They're great 🙂
But I'm going to see it before it goes on there…
I'm sorry gulmpuddle that you didnt like it. I was praying that you would. But I need to see it for myself and have my own opinion of course. I can't wait!
Sorry I didn't mean to reply on this!
I'm in the same situation as you. Narnia arrives to Sweden 25 december. 🙁 I want to se the film now! XD
I was worried but I really think they captured Narnia's deeper magic. I can't wait to go back!
Keep waiting with full expectation. VDT will sail into China on Jan. 7th. Four weeks to go!
No matter what the film will turn to be, the Silver Chair needs all our supports to be broken.
I'm a long time lurker of this site, but I'm deciding to actually comment on this. I loved the movie. After awhile, you learn to see books to movie adaptations differently. I knew about the changes that were going to be made, so that didn't surprise me. I think they did keep the heart of the book. At the end, I cried. I believe Lucy was sad. She was kind of bawling. Edmond is a boy. I'm stereotyping and am saying that is why he didn't cry. He did look very serious though. Also, Peter and Susan didn't cry. So yeah, I thought the movie was really good. I'm hoping that my positive comment will help people be encouraged. You just have to remember that it isn't a straight perfect adaption from the book. Just enjoy if for what it is. Oh, and I absolutely loved Eustace. He made me excited for Silver Chair, and that is one of my least favorite of the books.
sorry for double posting but I forgot to finish one of my sentences. Peter and Susan didn't cry at the end of Prince Caspian. They were sad, yes, but they knew that it was okay. I'm sure Aslan told them similar things that he told Lucy and Edmond.So Lucy and Edmond are sad that they aren't going back to Narnia, but it is really Aslan they'd miss, and Aslan is in our world, so that makes them feel a little better.
Thanks for your encouragement! And I'm also excited about the role of Jill. I believe that Eustace and Jill will bring fresh elements to the series. And personally, despite the visual effects, I think BBC's SC is a great success. I really hope that the film maker will learn from it and not just invent new plots because BBC's SC handles the characters really well.
I'm going to see it later today, with my mum and granny. I'm sorry to hear that glumpuddle didn't like it, it's always sad when you're excited for something and then it doesn't meet expectations, but I have a feeling that I myself will like it very much (I have a bit of a six sense about these things; I can usual tell from a trailer in itself if a movie with suit my tastes or not) and will be cheering for SC next. SAIL ON VDT. SOOOOOO EXCITED!
Well, I was right…I LOVED THAT MOVIE TO PIECES. At one point at the end my eyes got all misty and my lip seriously trembled like a two-year-old's and my mum had to hold my hand.
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see it tonight!
Someone who has seen it, I have a question: Is the 7 swords and green mist a nice touch?
A friend of mine who lives overseas saw it yesterday.
They said that The Green Mist actually worked (for the movie) and they also thought The White Witch added something. I guess opinions are going to vary widely today and in the days to come.
I fully expect to love this movie. 😉
Cheers!
when are you going to see it Wilkins? If you post a review, I'd like to read it! 🙂
I will post a full review here very soon. 😉
Thanks for your interest. 🙂
SOOOOOOOO excited but I have to wait for tomorrow.
me too 🙁
me three
same here!
the film is wonderful! I was there yesterday! I wanna see it again and again! and in the end…i cry! Lucy is changed!first she was cute. now she was a teenager! she ded things wrong! that was new for me. But the acting is so realy good!( sorry for my english.. it's not perfect) 🙁
Do not believe ANYONE here or there!(even people who think themself greater than the others!)GO, watch the movie! and make your own statements!! You´ll love it, you´ll like, you´ll hate it OR NOT!!! so forget about all this and watch the movie for YOURSELF!! make YOUR own judgemts!!
Not sure when I'm going to see it but I do plan on seeing it. After seeing Lord of the Rings years ago and the various Harry Potter films, to me the most important thing about a movie adaptation is if it keeps the heart of the film, not if its 100% accurate. There are things about a book that just won't work in a movie and things that a general audience who hasn't read the book wouldn't understand/enjoy.
Lets remember that while it IS important to please the fans, you can't please everybody. There's always SOMEONE who doesn't like it (just like with the recent Star Trek movie – most people like it but there are a few die-hards who for whatever reason don't, I'm a die-hard Trekkie and I love it).
When it comes down to it, the most important thing isn't so much that Narnia fans accept it as a faithful adaptation (though that is important) but that the general movie-going public accepts it. Because if it only targets Narnia fans, just like Star Trek Nemesis, which only targeted Star Trek fans (and there are probably far more Trekkies than Narnia fans) it'll fail and this will be game over for this Narnia series. I sincerely hope that this does well so that we can see Silver Chair. I would love for this film series to go beyond what the BBC series did years ago and actually finish the series.
I really agree with the last paragraph. Definetely my thoughts on it.
I hope it'll be good enough to make all the other books in to movies!
i'm off 2 c it 2morro, so excited. i do hope vodt does well so they may make the silver chair
This will be the third and final film of the Narnia Franchise. It's the old saying, it's the final nail in the coffin according to the lukewarm to pure negative reviews from you and top critics. However, I planned to go watch tomorrow in 3D as a show of support and plus, I am just a movie buff (FYI, I don't just go to any movie-The theme of the movie has to interest me). Next week is TRON, also a movie that had been on my list.
Just cause critics don't like it doesn't mean it can't be a success and they can go on to make the next book into a movie.
Hmm, what should I think for myself now? Well, first of all, my condolences go out to glumPuddle. I've seen your comments on NarniaWeb for months and to read that you didn't enjoy the film, is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry! :'-( Maybe when you watch it for a second time it'll seem different, hopefully speaking 🙂 Well, I'm watching it tomorrow, and will no doubt give my review of it as well. Oh, I hope it'll be good! I had noticed from TV Spot's that the children's acting isn't as good, but we'll just have to wait and see. At least, The Horse and His Boy is my favorite book and VDT my second/third!
Again, my condolences go out to EVERYONE who's hearts have been broken when they went go see this film. Who were so excited to see it but hated it in the end. I am truly, very sorry. 🙁
I'll be seeing the movie sunday and I think I have three points I'd like to make known. #1 I think I'd like to give the director another change at making a fourth movie, however I probably would prefer Andrew Adamson's as director. #2 I would hesitate to say this movie is a failure as I think the push of the movie might be to make the money for the continuation of the series. #3 I want to judge for myself whether I enjoy the movie or not.
JUST GO AND SUPPORT THE MOVIE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!! So what if GP didn't like it….doesn' mean you won't. It's just entertainment!!! I wholeheartedly agree with Daniel. If we don't support the film, the Narnia franchise is DEAD!!!!!!!!! I like The Narnia films better than Harry Potter.
Meeeeee tooooooooo!!!..hehhee
Gpuddle r u the same from youtube?? if you r, I really hate all of ur work!! u say things that r so stupid!! the movie is based ok, i love the book and the movie, they r 2 different things!! a book is a book a movie is a movie. The movie is awesome first of all, the movie had every important detail from the book!! the movie was short but beautifull!! my dad went out with a hudge smile on his face because of the awsome movie he just saw!!! so dont put comments like u r the "I know it all" if u knew that you would not like the movie, then why the heck u went to waste ur time!!!! go read the book and shut up!! im so tiered of ur stupid comments!! go direct the movie!! im sure that it would b a verry borring movie!!! u only like movies copy paste from the book, and a movie dos not work like that!! Fans the movie is awsome, is a verry sentimental movie and the destransformation is beautiful!!!! im gonna see it tomorrow again!!! yey!!!!!
you might not agree with him, but it doesn't mean he's stupid… am I stupid? Like yeah, but just because you disagree with GP it doesn't make him suddenly stupid. I'm not saying you're stupid either. Neither of you are. But that's a tad harsh, you know?
I think glumPuddle could make a GREAT Narnia film! (And I hope he does someday). Aren't you majoring in something that is movie related, glumPuddle? I think that in 20 years the entire series will be rebooted, then maybe you'll get your opportinuty! 🙂
Oh? And your response to gP's personal opinions is not 'stupid'? Better realize that not everything or anyone is going to always agree with YOUR opinion. If you don't like negative opinions, good for you. But make it personal by insulting the person's intelligence and you're the problem not him.
Glunpuddle has never claimed to "know it all"–here or anywhere else. His is just one person's opinion and he has every right to post it here. He is also not the only person who thought the movie could have been better. He also does not "only like copy and paste from the book". If you listen to his reviews, he liked Prince Caspian quite a bit despite the deviations from the source material. He also doesn't call people names if they don't agree with him.
What specifically did you like about the movie and why? The dragon transformation is something I am very much looking forward to seeing. I would love to hear your thoughts on it. But please refrain from slander and name calling.
I'm not trying to be mean, narnian, but it's hard to give credibility to someone who doesn't use grammar correctly. And if you don't like glumPuddle's videos or comments, it certainly won't do any good to just call them "stupid" without an explanation. At least gP manages to explain his opinions.
Sorry. I just think you should think about what you're saying before you post, that's all. People are more willing to listen to you if you're thoughtful and use logic to explain yourself.
i know but is that he makes me mad lol!!! he must be giving thanx that the movie is made! the changes must be done, so ppl that had not read the book can fell in love with the movie. Srry for my comment, is that i wasn't in a good mood this morning!!!! sorry G-puddle.
This comment made me laugh so freaking hard.
I love watching people who either can't or won't spell things correctly, use proper grammar, or use punctuation properly call others stupid. The irony is so thick you could cut it with a knife.
So am I the only one who thinks glumpuddle lives up to his name??
🙂 Maybe he does. But those of us who have been here for years know he's usually right.
Maybe some would prefer to decide for themselves… I have listened to the podcast for a while and he has had some great opinions.
Of course I'll decide for myself. It's just that usually my opinions coincide with his: if he didn't like the movie I probably won't either. Let's hope I disagree with him this time! 😀
I am DYING to see the movie. What is it like ? I"ve only seen commercials but it looked awesome !!! If you have seen it please tell me what it"s like or what you thought of it.
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!
Seeing it today =D
i cant see it till it comes out in the dollar theater, so that's jan or feb right not too long. ICANTWAITTOSEEIT!
i been waiting centuries for this movie and whenit comeaszs out i find outthat i have to wait for two months!;,(
Well, I have to wait until the DVD. Does that make you feel better? 🙂 Don't feel sorry for me, though, it's my own choice, and it has nothing to do with the quality of the movie. But it'll be a long wait…
I think VDT was great! I love everything in this movie!
I hope to see The Silver Chair!
I plan to see soon and hope too there will be the SC as the rest of them.
A friend of mine told me that she hated PC, thought LWW was sorta okay…
But she said that VDT was "really good :D"
gP just can't stop being a book-movie mirror fanatic, so don't mind the old bear.
Given the "commercialized" nature of today's film industry, should the film not be up to one's expectations, that makes the books all the more precious. And I deeply appreciate the insight of others, that I may understand what C.S. Lewis was saying in the books.
C.S. Lewis's writing was brilliant introducing us to the world of Narnia. I shall view the film as someone trying to recall the story (and adding a small adventure or two). I know I will love the film because it is a return to Narnia. Then, I will re-read the books again and enjoy Lewis's telling of Narnia all the more.
Im going to go see it tonight!!!
we are going to see THE MOVIE ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as a family/friends groups, I will handed the tickets!!!!!!!
I thought that it was an amazing movie. I was upset when in the Susan (Lucy) sequence when Ed and Peter said "Who's Lucy?" and "What's Narnia"? I cried when Reepicheep left and when Lucy and Ed were talk that they weren't coming back. I can't wait to see the movie again!
* told that they weren't coming back
I have to admit that I too am not a fan of glumpuddles YouTube videos. But he doesn't deserve to be called stupid either. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on the movie. That said, his ability and time to put up 'analysis trailers' and such doesn't make him anymore an expert than those of us who have also read the books and adored them. What bothers me is his ability to influence peoples opinions who might otherwise enjoy the films. His negativity is a turnoff and please remember to judge the films on your own. Your opinion counts too. I personally liked the movie.
hear! hear!
It's gonna be good
AHHHHH! We (being my five hyper friends and I) went to the midnight premier last night! It was fantastic! So well made and the characters are amazing. Loved the sea serpent scene. I love love LOVED Edmund. So, so cute and talented! (Oh, sorry, that's my girly part coming in.) But I recomend this to everyone!
P.S. It isn't really a little kid film. It has a few scary scenes and creatures. Just a heads-up!
I'm seeing it at 7:00 tonight!!!!!!!!!! I CANNOT wait!!!! 😀 😀 Sail on, Narnia
I have seen the movie 3 times since 12:00 AM this morning and I am about to go see it with my Church is that a record!
GlumPuddle stop trying to sound all grown up. You think that everyone always agrees with your opinions because you think they sound "smart" or "superior". But I'm sick of all the critism. Is there anything you liked about the film. You diss everything! Sorry to be rude, but this is really giving me a bad image about the movie and I don't get to see it until next week!
If you don't want spoilers, I'd suggest you'd stay away from this website until you've seen the film. Not everyone is going to like the film and if you're voluntarily visiting this site, you're going to have to deal with that. And BTW, I highly doubt gPuddle is trying to sound "smart" or "superior". He's just stating his opinion.
With all due respect,
1) he does not appear to be trying to sound all grown up, nor is he trying to force his opinions on others.
2) He doesn't have to like the movie if he doesn't like it, you can't force people to change their opinions
3) Have you ever noticed how good he is at not influencing the articles he posts with any bias, few newsposters do that so I think gP deserves a lot of cedit for this- He excludes his opinions to the comments section
4) He has every right to post his thoughts in the comments section, that's why its there 😉
Geeze people. no need to gang up on me. I'm entitled to opinions too.
Awesome!
Since we all know acknowledge that people are entitled to their opinions, we can hush up with the baseless accusation of how people are all "smart" and "superior" if they have different opinions and live happily ever after, safe with our own opinions of the film. ;P
@Queen Elizabeth "Geeze people. no need to gang up on me. I’m entitled to opinions too."
Do you not remember that in your previous comment you essentially told glumPuddle to shut his trap? Not to mention everything you said about him is utterly wrong. He never tries to influence how other people view the film, his opinions merely carry more weight among some people because he has a very popular youtube blog. And apparently, his opinions matter to you too because you said you were affected by them.
Additionally, glumPuddle liked LWW and PC. And there are many things glumPuddle even in VDT, but you have to see his full review in order to read them. In his short summary, he only said that he was heartbroken and he didn't like the movie because he was being honest. Overall he didn't like the movie – but that doesn't mean he didn't like everything.
As a concluding note, why do you care if glumPuddle is negative? There are multitudes of NarniaWebbers who have given the movie very high praise. Read those reviews if you feel the need to have other people agree with you in order to like a film, please.
What do you mean by "trying to sound grown-up"? Do you mean writing posts that don't look like they were written by an ADD-ridden toddler?
Please, can we all stay calm and have a little courtesy?
The movie is not the book, its an adaptation. it's not supposed to be exactly like the book. deal with it.
i agree with narnian you must be giving thanx that the movie is made.
Thnx!!!!!!! another person that thinks like me!!! bless you =). Im tiered, lol of telling ppl that the movie is based!!!!
How easily are you swayed by other people's opinions? GO TO WATCH THE MOVIE AND GET YOU OWN OPINION!