I HIGHLY recommend reading the books. They're some of my favorites. And I love reading them again and again. If you can't devote the time to reading them, Focus on the Family did a radio drama of the whole series several years back. It's one of our favorites. Great for long car trips.
VERY well said. I saw the Christian connection in the series long ago in my first reading of them. They have been my favorite series since I was a child. You saw some wonderful things that teach us so much about God's tough love and forgiveness and wonderful plans for our lives. Well DONE!
Excellent reflection! In the book, Eustace is asked how he knows Aslan exists. He answers, “because I was a dragon, and now I’m not.” True for me too :)
First!!!! Yay!! Narnia impacted me so much, especially, last year 2020 was going crazy this one helped me to keep my faith alive and LOTR as well. I can't fully express how I adore these movies, and these films always counterpart with all those themes about courage, fellowship, purity, family, faith, redemption, and much more. I thank Jesus I heard about these masterpieces. What an art!!! I've watched a documentary about Lewis's life, it was a long one but worth it and I can say the author truly dedicated his life to the book. (edit) in the documentary, Tolkien and Lewis actually planned to combine The Silmarillion and Lewis's other book; it was supposedly a sequel in Narnia but didn't happen cos the two got into a conflict. And Lewis failed to write the sequel cos he died.
Peter, Lucy, Edmund, and Eustace died in the last book in a train wreck. Susan was left alone because she forgot about Narnia “Susan, my sister is no longer a friend of Narnia” but I think about it like a Christian losing his faith and regains it and apparently that’s what C.S Lewis wanted to do/write, a book solely about Susan but he died.
Edmund tells Eustace about his experience: "You may have been an ass, but I was a traitor". Edmund is the first person Eustace sees after Aslan turns him back human (A much more painful episode in the books). Edmund immediately forgives Eustace, because he knows that for his forgiveness, Aslan had to sacrifice himself. There is a reason he is Edmund the Just. And in the last book, Susan has turned away from Aslan to worldly things and is no longer a Queen of Narnia.
@@RideoutReviews Not gonna spoil the books for you, but you really need to read them. Especially the last two. They tell of the beginning and the end of Narnia.
I love this video! ❤️ The Chronicles of Narnia movies and books is special to me because it's instrumental for my journey with Christ. I loved how you got those points on Eustace and Edmund. I strongly identify with Eustace more because of your observation that he was tested through fire. And Edmund, as a just king reminds us that yup, you have to keep fighting off those temptations. 😊
There’s so much symbolism in how Edmond wastes no time in drawing his sword against temptation. The sword of the Spirit (the word of the Lord) is the only offensive piece of the Armor of God. He has learned to confront temptation immediately with the word of God.
As usual, it’s hard to enjoy movies if you are big fans of the book. Best to see the movies first, enjoy them for what they are, then read the books, that way you can love them both.
Great video, I really enjoy your perspectives on Christian themes in pop culture/media. I'd really like to see your perspective on 'His Dark Materials' (the new series, not the awful film made a while ago). It's based on books by Philip Pullman and was supposedly written as an atheist response to C. S. Lewis's work, therefore it has some interesting parallels which you might like :) Keep up the great work!
@@RideoutReviews I hate to be a killjoy, but his dark materials is all about killing God. It's not so much an atheist response to Narnia but more like a long expression of pure hatred towards it.
Also, you seem like the type, so I'm just gonna plug it here. If you haven't already, check out Hector Miray's Faith & Fandom book series and Facebook page. It's a series of devotionals that draw Biblical truths from your favorite geek culture sources, like comic books, anime, video games, and sci-fi. I met him at our local con a few years back, and he really has a passion for reaching people for Christ through the world of geekdom.
Your commentary is great, man, but you're really missing out by not reading the books, the movies simply can't replicate the atmosphere of enchantment in them, and they also have to change and remove things to make it all fit more in the blockbuster mold. Don't read in chronological order though, publication order is much better. They're all available at Gutenberg.ca and they're super short so that you can read them in a week if you want to. It'd be a lot of fun hearing your impressions from each of them. =D
The Disney Chronicles of Narnia movie series are the worst representation of the books. The character buildup and purpose of Aslan were given minimal screen time. In order to portray Aslan correctly you would eventually have to reveal to the audience that Aslan is Jesus in our world. There is no way that woke Disney would have filmed the... “I am,” said Aslan. “But there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.” ...and followed it to it's proper conclusion by revealing the Lion and Lamb (third book) as Jesus...the savior.
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I HIGHLY recommend reading the books. They're some of my favorites. And I love reading them again and again.
If you can't devote the time to reading them, Focus on the Family did a radio drama of the whole series several years back. It's one of our favorites. Great for long car trips.
VERY well said. I saw the Christian connection in the series long ago in my first reading of them. They have been my favorite series since I was a child. You saw some wonderful things that teach us so much about God's tough love and forgiveness and wonderful plans for our lives. Well DONE!
Excellent reflection! In the book, Eustace is asked how he knows Aslan exists. He answers, “because I was a dragon, and now I’m not.” True for me too :)
You were a dragon?
Reminds me of that line in The Chosen: "I was one way... and now I am completely different. And the thing that happened in between... was Him."
@@ashleypenn7845 exactly what I had in mind
Beautiful! Very true with me too
Loved your insight. Keeping Jesus 1st bro! So cool.
First!!!! Yay!! Narnia impacted me so much, especially, last year 2020 was going crazy this one helped me to keep my faith alive and LOTR as well. I can't fully express how I adore these movies, and these films always counterpart with all those themes about courage, fellowship, purity, family, faith, redemption, and much more. I thank Jesus I heard about these masterpieces. What an art!!! I've watched a documentary about Lewis's life, it was a long one but worth it and I can say the author truly dedicated his life to the book.
(edit) in the documentary, Tolkien and Lewis actually planned to combine The Silmarillion and Lewis's other book; it was supposedly a sequel in Narnia but didn't happen cos the two got into a conflict. And Lewis failed to write the sequel cos he died.
Peter, Lucy, Edmund, and Eustace died in the last book in a train wreck. Susan was left alone because she forgot about Narnia “Susan, my sister is no longer a friend of Narnia” but I think about it like a Christian losing his faith and regains it and apparently that’s what C.S Lewis wanted to do/write, a book solely about Susan but he died.
Edmund tells Eustace about his experience: "You may have been an ass, but I was a traitor". Edmund is the first person Eustace sees after Aslan turns him back human (A much more painful episode in the books). Edmund immediately forgives Eustace, because he knows that for his forgiveness, Aslan had to sacrifice himself. There is a reason he is Edmund the Just. And in the last book, Susan has turned away from Aslan to worldly things and is no longer a Queen of Narnia.
That’s so sad about Susan 🥲
@@RideoutReviews Not gonna spoil the books for you, but you really need to read them. Especially the last two. They tell of the beginning and the end of Narnia.
Every child should know these books. They are vital to childhood. Seriously
God bless you my brother
God bless you
I love these. Your insight is amazing and makes me want to reread the books again.
Great summation, as always, Paul!
The message in these books go so deep.
I love this video! ❤️ The Chronicles of Narnia movies and books is special to me because it's instrumental for my journey with Christ. I loved how you got those points on Eustace and Edmund. I strongly identify with Eustace more because of your observation that he was tested through fire. And Edmund, as a just king reminds us that yup, you have to keep fighting off those temptations. 😊
The Screwtape Letters was a very interesting book. Seeing the world from evil's perspective. Very imaginative.
There’s so much symbolism in how Edmond wastes no time in drawing his sword against temptation. The sword of the Spirit (the word of the Lord) is the only offensive piece of the Armor of God. He has learned to confront temptation immediately with the word of God.
Thanks for the message.
You are so welcome!
Try "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S Lewis if you haven't, it was quite funny.
Agree with that, fun read but also very poignant
As usual, it’s hard to enjoy movies if you are big fans of the book. Best to see the movies first, enjoy them for what they are, then read the books, that way you can love them both.
Which is better: to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?
As a fan of the book series, I absolutely LOVED the first movie, but didn't like the other two.
Great video, I really enjoy your perspectives on Christian themes in pop culture/media.
I'd really like to see your perspective on 'His Dark Materials' (the new series, not the awful film made a while ago). It's based on books by Philip Pullman and was supposedly written as an atheist response to C. S. Lewis's work, therefore it has some interesting parallels which you might like :)
Keep up the great work!
thats fascinating! I'll check em out
@@RideoutReviews I hate to be a killjoy, but his dark materials is all about killing God. It's not so much an atheist response to Narnia but more like a long expression of pure hatred towards it.
Also, you seem like the type, so I'm just gonna plug it here. If you haven't already, check out Hector Miray's Faith & Fandom book series and Facebook page. It's a series of devotionals that draw Biblical truths from your favorite geek culture sources, like comic books, anime, video games, and sci-fi. I met him at our local con a few years back, and he really has a passion for reaching people for Christ through the world of geekdom.
Thats dope, I'll check it out!
Yo look up The Chosen and do a Christian Perspective series on it!
I've heard a lot about that I may do that.
Your commentary is great, man, but you're really missing out by not reading the books, the movies simply can't replicate the atmosphere of enchantment in them, and they also have to change and remove things to make it all fit more in the blockbuster mold. Don't read in chronological order though, publication order is much better. They're all available at Gutenberg.ca and they're super short so that you can read them in a week if you want to. It'd be a lot of fun hearing your impressions from each of them. =D
Yeah
The Disney Chronicles of Narnia movie series are the worst representation of the books. The character buildup and purpose of Aslan were given minimal screen time. In order to portray Aslan correctly you would eventually have to reveal to the audience that Aslan is Jesus in our world.
There is no way that woke Disney would have filmed the...
“I am,” said Aslan. “But there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.”
...and followed it to it's proper conclusion by revealing the Lion and Lamb (third book) as Jesus...the savior.
My dad says these movies and books are demonic and a mockery to Christianity lol. Idk how, my dad is very conservative
There are so many creatures from Greek etc and is not something that Christians should believe in
Having the same feeling as I’m reading through these books…