Prince Caspian

lookout123 · 05-20-2008, 12:31 PM

I have always been a fan of The Chronicles of Narnia and have passed that onto Lil Lookout. Yes, I'm aware that the plot is simple. Yes, I'm aware that it is blatant Christian storytelling. Yes, I'm aware Lewis took much of his imagery from Tolkien who is was in a writing club with at the time. I don't care - I enjoy the stories.

Anyway, I went to preview Prince Caspian on Friday without Lil Lookout to make sure there was nothing that would freak him out. (he opened up and watched The Temple of Doom while I was at work a couple weeks ago and the still beating heart freaked him out)

Walking out of the theater I was impressed at what an enjoyable movie it was as a whole. About half way through I had been irritated at how much the story had been changed from the books, considering that the first movie had stayed very close to the original tale. The very end could have been better as they used a song that was completely out of place with the rest of the two movies, but oh well. Visually the movie was awesome, just a real joy to watch. The soundtrack was great right up until the very end.

All in all, I enjoyed it and would recommend the movie for children of all ages. I'm now looking forward to the third movie Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

glatt · 05-20-2008, 12:50 PM

And the hair!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WashingtonPost Article linked above

The Prince's Hair: What A Great Part

By Hank Stuever
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, May 17, 2008; C01

Some of us in the Style section (well, one of us) would like to say something about Prince Caspian's hair, as seen on the head of 26-year-old British actor Ben Barnes in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," which opened yesterday, and can also be seen on movie posters pasted up around town and in newspaper ads.

What we want to say about his chestnutty, floppy, feathery, David Cassidy-derived hair -- without having to go through the charade of scheduling an interview with the actor and subjecting readers to the many hundreds of words about conditioners and layering that could needlessly result -- is that we think Prince Caspian's hair looks really, really good. Some of us (well, one of us) would give anything to get our hair to do what his does, especially while wearing a suit of armor on horseback during battle scenes and in other on-the-go situations.

We congratulate everyone involved with Prince Caspian's hair.

That is all.

classicman · 05-20-2008, 01:09 PM

I too saw it last weekend and found it to be very enjoyable. The only part that bothered me was the almost insignificant role that Aslan had in this one. That surprised me quite a bit. Aside from that it was a very enjoyable tale that I would recommend for all.

Flint · 05-20-2008, 01:16 PM

I'm sorry, it just bothers me too much not to say anything.

I saw the first movie in this series, and this is what I got out of it:

A group of spoiled brats are involuntarily subjected to a series of fantastic events, which they passively observe, offering no meaningful input or participation, and at the conclusion of which they have learned nothing, because they weren't challenged in any way. Nobody learns anything.

Happy Monkey · 05-20-2008, 06:49 PM

They learned this:

Jesus won't fix everything until you try and fail.

edit: And I actually DO like the books and movies. It's just that Aslan's usually a bit of a dick.

Agent-G · 05-21-2008, 03:19 AM

Lookout123:

I, like you, read the books growing up. Growing up in a private school, it was standard reading. But I loved how easily the books read to me as a child, even though they were directed at an older audience. I even saw the orginal movies they did on the whole series....if, anyone else is aware of those ones. They were some cheesy 80's or early 90's film work done on them where the badger was a full sized man in a costume.

But, I was wondering about how the film was going to turn out. The whole scene where they had them storm the castle was a bit much for me, and when they tried to bring back the White Witch. I thought they should have stuck to the orginal plot since it was exciting enough.

The positive side to it all was the visuals and actors were great, but I still wish the stuck to the book on that one.

Ibby · 05-21-2008, 05:51 AM

Yawn.
Wake me up when they make The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Spectacle · 05-26-2008, 03:54 AM

It's trying too hard to be as successful as Lord of the Rings was.

Sundae · 05-26-2008, 12:48 PM

I won't bother seeing any until Voyage of the Dawntreader and The Silver Chair. Unless someone lends me a child, then I might consider it. I just figure the differences between the films and the books I knew almost by heart would bother me too much if I didn't have the excuse of a little one to take.

I would love it if The Silver Chair was really drab and grey in look, cold and scary in feel. When I read it, it reminded me of a TV programme for schools we watched each week called How We Used to Live, which always seemed to be about the terrible austerity of the thirties.

Cold, hungry, wet, floundering around without a clue, buried alive (to my child's mind). And it follows the bright sunlight of Dawntreader! I loved it.

Cicero · 05-26-2008, 01:03 PM

lol! I don't know anything about it, but I thought Flint's review was hilarious!!

LOL!

Sorry, nothing to see here, carry on....

DanaC · 05-26-2008, 03:28 PM

oooooh. I used to love How We Used to Live! I remember the character 'Avril' had the same hairstyle my mum had in pictures of her when she was little.

Sundae · 06-20-2008, 06:21 PM

I've changed my mind. Apparently there's a really fierce warrior princess in it and I reckon that's worth the price of admission.

lookout123 · 06-20-2008, 07:10 PM

well done.

glatt · 06-20-2008, 10:31 PM

That's awesome, Sundae! Tell us the story behind it.

Sundae · 06-24-2008, 11:53 AM

I didn't do it - my skills wouldn't even allow me to draw a moustache on the Prince. With a biro.

I went to see a friend of mine who was working the sound system for an event called West End Live. It was to showcase current musicals and is a free event held every year with a stage and big screens. It's held in Leicester Square and I got in on the VIP launch, so there was free alcohol and food for two hours - yay!

Also it was less crowded, so it was easier to get into the promotional booths and see what they were doing. The Prince Caspian one had a dress-up box and a photographer, with a chap sat at a pc to show you the snap and print it. Most of the other people having their pictures taken were gaggles of media types - all bronze skin and bone and perfectly coiffed hair, squealing about putting the wigs on and mugging for the camera in groups of 3 or 4. I stepped up on my own and decided to take it seriously. Well, as seriously as the wig allowed.

All the way home I kept sneaking it out of my bag and giggling to myself. Well, it's one way to make sure you get a seat on the Tube. Of course I'd had a few drinks by then anyway

05-20-2008, 12:31 PM	#1
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Prince Caspian I have always been a fan of The Chronicles of Narnia and have passed that onto Lil Lookout. Yes, I'm aware that the plot is simple. Yes, I'm aware that it is blatant Christian storytelling. Yes, I'm aware Lewis took much of his imagery from Tolkien who is was in a writing club with at the time. I don't care - I enjoy the stories. Anyway, I went to preview Prince Caspian on Friday without Lil Lookout to make sure there was nothing that would freak him out. (he opened up and watched The Temple of Doom while I was at work a couple weeks ago and the still beating heart freaked him out) Walking out of the theater I was impressed at what an enjoyable movie it was as a whole. About half way through I had been irritated at how much the story had been changed from the books, considering that the first movie had stayed very close to the original tale. The very end could have been better as they used a song that was completely out of place with the rest of the two movies, but oh well. Visually the movie was awesome, just a real joy to watch. The soundtrack was great right up until the very end. All in all, I enjoyed it and would recommend the movie for children of all ages. I'm now looking forward to the third movie Voyage of the Dawn Treader. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

05-20-2008, 01:09 PM	#3
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I too saw it last weekend and found it to be very enjoyable. The only part that bothered me was the almost insignificant role that Aslan had in this one. That surprised me quite a bit. Aside from that it was a very enjoyable tale that I would recommend for all. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

05-20-2008, 01:16 PM	#4
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I'm sorry, it just bothers me too much not to say anything. I saw the first movie in this series, and this is what I got out of it: A group of spoiled brats are involuntarily subjected to a series of fantastic events, which they passively observe, offering no meaningful input or participation, and at the conclusion of which they have learned nothing, because they weren't challenged in any way. Nobody learns anything. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

05-20-2008, 06:49 PM	#5
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	They learned this: Jesus won't fix everything until you try and fail. edit: And I actually DO like the books and movies. It's just that Aslan's usually a bit of a dick. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

05-21-2008, 05:51 AM	#7
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	Yawn. Wake me up when they make The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

05-21-2008, 03:19 AM	#6
Agent-G Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe, California Posts: 103	Lookout123: I, like you, read the books growing up. Growing up in a private school, it was standard reading. But I loved how easily the books read to me as a child, even though they were directed at an older audience. I even saw the orginal movies they did on the whole series....if, anyone else is aware of those ones. They were some cheesy 80's or early 90's film work done on them where the badger was a full sized man in a costume. But, I was wondering about how the film was going to turn out. The whole scene where they had them storm the castle was a bit much for me, and when they tried to bring back the White Witch. I thought they should have stuck to the orginal plot since it was exciting enough. The positive side to it all was the visuals and actors were great, but I still wish the stuck to the book on that one.

05-26-2008, 03:54 AM	#8
Spectacle Observing the Wine Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 85	It's trying too hard to be as successful as Lord of the Rings was. __________________ I see.

05-26-2008, 12:48 PM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I won't bother seeing any until Voyage of the Dawntreader and The Silver Chair. Unless someone lends me a child, then I might consider it. I just figure the differences between the films and the books I knew almost by heart would bother me too much if I didn't have the excuse of a little one to take. I would love it if The Silver Chair was really drab and grey in look, cold and scary in feel. When I read it, it reminded me of a TV programme for schools we watched each week called How We Used to Live, which always seemed to be about the terrible austerity of the thirties. Cold, hungry, wet, floundering around without a clue, buried alive (to my child's mind). And it follows the bright sunlight of Dawntreader! I loved it. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

05-26-2008, 01:03 PM	#10
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	lol! I don't know anything about it, but I thought Flint's review was hilarious!! LOL! Sorry, nothing to see here, carry on.... __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

05-26-2008, 03:28 PM	#11
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	oooooh. I used to love How We Used to Live! I remember the character 'Avril' had the same hairstyle my mum had in pictures of her when she was little.

06-20-2008, 06:21 PM	#12
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I've changed my mind. Apparently there's a really fierce warrior princess in it and I reckon that's worth the price of admission. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

06-20-2008, 07:10 PM	#13
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	well done. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

06-20-2008, 10:31 PM	#14
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's awesome, Sundae! Tell us the story behind it.

06-24-2008, 11:53 AM	#15
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I didn't do it - my skills wouldn't even allow me to draw a moustache on the Prince. With a biro. I went to see a friend of mine who was working the sound system for an event called West End Live. It was to showcase current musicals and is a free event held every year with a stage and big screens. It's held in Leicester Square and I got in on the VIP launch, so there was free alcohol and food for two hours - yay! Also it was less crowded, so it was easier to get into the promotional booths and see what they were doing. The Prince Caspian one had a dress-up box and a photographer, with a chap sat at a pc to show you the snap and print it. Most of the other people having their pictures taken were gaggles of media types - all bronze skin and bone and perfectly coiffed hair, squealing about putting the wigs on and mugging for the camera in groups of 3 or 4. I stepped up on my own and decided to take it seriously. Well, as seriously as the wig allowed. All the way home I kept sneaking it out of my bag and giggling to myself. Well, it's one way to make sure you get a seat on the Tube. Of course I'd had a few drinks by then anyway __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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