Want to See After Prince Caspian?
Added 10/3/2009
BBC TV drama series is noted as faithful adaptation of the novel though the special effects particularly animation were not well organized. It's sometimes painful to see the stuffed human actors which might be a letdown even for the eyes of the children. But the episodes of "Voyage of Dawn Trader" and "Silver Chair" are well produced and are thrilling. Silver Chair in particular, the quest lies more in the characters mindset and challenging even for readers and viewers.
1 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
There aren't so much striking difference between this TV version and recent film version. TV series may seem poor in the use of animation and special effects. Just be patient and view it to remember what the story was like before getting into the later episodes.
2 Price Caspian: TV version may seem too brief compared to the film one. But in this series Caspian is a boy about the age of Susan, Peter, Edmund and Lucy. I still don't see why the movie version changed the setting as an adult Prince.
3 The Voyage of Dawn Treader
That's very imteresting story, full of adventures visitng various unique islands. I cannot wait to see the coming 20 century fox version due around next year.
4 Silver Chair
It's another of great adventure story. The lead role for this story seems to be Jill Pole, performed by Camilla Power, now one of the major British Actresses. If Century Fox pursue the film adaptation who will play the role of Jill Pole may be the key. The Ending part reminds me of 1984 film version of Neverending Story.
Even the BBC series could not cover THE LAST BATTLE the last of the Narnia series because it would be too difficult to show it on the film at that time. Now techonological deadlock might be eased but I doubt the film will see the light of day.
Verdict: Faithful Adaptation
Rating: 85 out of 100
Recommended for: Narnia fans young and old.
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brother machine love this item
Added 9/6/2009
got the item in a very timely manner - extremely satisfied with price, easy to operate, thanks!!
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more emotionally true than Disney, but less slick
Added 7/30/2009
This is a great deal. You get the basics of most of the Chronicles, well acted and not excessively digital-synthetic, faithful to the books and without silly Hollywood melodrama. It is really very good, if crude in certain ways.
The best thing about this production is its modesty. While the characters are as well drawn as in the original novels, the entire story unfolds without ostentation. Really a lovely balance.
My kids have watched this version for years. After having seen the dazzling Disney versions, they are now more critical of the cheaper effects in the BBC version. Nonetheless, they still watch this, discussing its accuracy vis-a-vis the novel, and get enveloped in the story, as do I. That is a sincere and real success.
Warmly recommended. It transmits the magic.
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The item was just as described and came exactly when they told me it would arrive. No complaints, great service!
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Enjoyable British version with low budget animation added. I bought it because it is the series of Narnia stories. Well worth the investment.
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