I give this movie two very enthusiastic thumbs up! We all enjoyed this Narnia movie as much as the first one. (or second one based on how you number the books.) It's amazing how a movie can touch you in so many ways. C.S. Lewis did an amazing job when he wrote this series. (I haven't read them. Andrew has told me every bit of them.)
Prince Caspian (not him in particular, the movie) made me think of how I am in my Christian walk. I related a lot to Peter. Which is funny, because I relate a lot to Peter the Disciple. This Peter was very focused on himself and wanted to do things that brought glory to him, not Aslan. He thought they had waited long enough on Aslan and it was time to take matters in their own hands. He had voices that opposed his ways, but he didn't listen. He wanted all the glory. When things didn't go the way he planned, he wasn't sure what to do. Then his a-ha! moment comes when he remembers Aslan. How much are we all like that? There was a particular instance today (well only one that I can think of.)where I got very angry over something and made the statement that "I was just tired of it. I'm done, it's over, I'm finished." Notice all the "I's" in those sentences? Maybe I'm done but God is not. He is trying to teach me something through this but I want to be done learning it. Another scene that stuck out was the fight scene. As they were fighting, I wanted them to scream for Aslan to come. Yes, Lucy was getting Him, but it wasn't fast enough for me! But isn't that how God works? He comes just in the nick of time; never too early and never too late. Just right on time. I need to remember during these hard times, I am not walking alone. My savior is walking beside me wanting, wanting, to carry these burdens for me. All I need to do is ask. And wait. He will take care of them. In the meantime, I need to quit being so whiney about it all and accept life as He has given it to me. I tell my kids (and my husband) that we do not choose situations, but we do choose the attitude in which we handle them. I think I need to take my own advice!
If you get the chance to see this movie, grab it! I am a big believer that some movies are better on the big screen and this is one of them. Eric and Andrew (the ones who have read the series) said either they forgot some parts of the book or they (Disney) added some scenes. We were not thrilled with the flirtation between Prince Caspian and Susan. There was a "hollywood" moment that didn't need to happen. It was a very awkward moment in the movie and you could tell it was added. It didn't fit. But overall, it was GREAT! There are so many opportunities to share with your children about the Lord from this movie. The movie had some fight scenes, but if your children have a good spiritual maturity, then they should be able to handle it. There is nothing bloody shown, just implied. But the Bible has the same things in them. I pray that "Prince Caspian" will touch people and they will explore further. I pray they will wonder why they cheer so hard for Aslan then feel such a peace when He arrives. May they seek and find the Real Aslan, The Real Lion, the only One who can offer them Life.
Some of my favorite moments:
Aslan ask all the Kings and Queens of Narnia to stand. Prince Caspian does not. Aslan stresses the all again. Prince Caspian says that he feels he is not ready. Aslan replies "then I know you are." How true is that! God calls us when we feel so inadequate and will use us despite us!
When Lucy finally seeks Aslan, he questions why she didn't follow him when she first saw him. She followed the crowd, who did not want to believe her. Trouble happens all around because of her choice not to follow. Hmm....that sounds familiar. It is very hard to be the one to step up when everyone else thinks we're crazy. I pray that prayer for myself and also for my children. May we all stand for our Lord proudly and boldly.
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