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Entries from December 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Narnia: Deeper Magic
Posted Thursday, December 8, 2005 in Movie Reviews
[Beliefnet.com, December 9, 2005]
‘Deeper Magic.’ No, that’s not the name of a new ecstasy-inducing shampoo. It ‘s the two little words that tradition-minded Christians will be listening for as they watch Disney’s new family blockbuster, ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.’ This dazzling film includes just about everything a child could want for Christmas: evil spells, talking animals, spectacular battles, and four apparently-ordinary siblings who discover that they can be heroes.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Posted Tuesday, December 6, 2005 in Movie Reviews
[National Review Online, December 9, 2005]
Any director who attempts to bring a beloved novel to the screen can expect his fair share of slings and arrows. Just ask Peter Jackson, the hardworking genius behind the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, or any of the parade of directors who have delivered "Harry Potter" films. The latest to step up for a smackdown is Andrew Adamson, previously known for "Shrek," as he offers his fresh and magnificent production of C.S. Lewis' novel, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."
Unlike the "Potter" directors, Adamson has not only junior readers to please
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