Do Christian themes detract from a good story?
Title: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Series: The Chronicles of Narnia
Based on the Book and Series by: C.S. Lewis
Director: Michael Apted
Starring: Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley
Rated: PG
Released: 2010
Rating: 3.5/5
Basic Plot: Edmund Pevensie, Lucy Pevensie, and Eustace go to Narnia to go on an adventure.
Christian Themes
If you are a Christian, chances are that you have already seen this film. Probably on the promise that it's full of Christian themes. It's amazing Christians praise a movie with Christian themes while they demonize movies that have Atheist/Non-Christian themes. But are the Christian themes worth it for a Christian viewer? Yes. How about for a Non-Christian viewer? They are bearable and I didn't really mind the Christian themes. However, if you're really anti-Christian, not worth it to test your blood pressure.
The Allegory
I didn't really get the allegory when I read the book (which isn't helped by the fact that I don't really understand symbols). However, the movie differs so much from the book that it isn't really worth it to understand the symbols behind the story.
Eustace Becoming a Dragon
This is a pretty cool part of the movie. I am biased, though, because I love dragons. They are just awesome. Eustace's dragon form is a decent one. The two things that bother me about it is that Eustace seems to be sad about it and how Eustace is changed back into a human by Aslan. Say what you want, but the book version made it dramatic and meaningful. In the movie, however, it's barely touched on.
Final Thoughts
This movie will be good for the Christian crowd while providing some amusement to the non-Christian crowd. If you're expecting to turn someone to Christianity with this movie, don't bother. If the person does convert because of this movie, they're gullible. One final thing: Aslan is Jesus as he states near the end of this movie.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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Weekly Update: 6/4/2011
Sorry about the long wait from last time. Things held me up so I couldn't get this 'series' out more often. I am very sorry for the one or two that care.
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3: The Hangover Part II (2011)
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Sushi, Sake, and Tanuki: Another Viewpoint 4
"You are a good hunter." Katashi said as he ate one of the rabbits that I had caught.
"It was my old job." I said, not wanting to think about that time. Though Sajoki had been alive back then and I had been happy.
"You want to talk about that time now? I assume that's where you met your woman friend you keep talking about."
"She was lovely and I killed her. She was about to get me killed so I had to do something."
"You were just doing what you had to do. You didn't like it though, did you?"
I shook my head and heard a sound. The sound wasn't even close to what was normally heard in the forest.
"I was wondering when he'd be sending the real killers to get me." Katashi said and stood up. I shifted from my human form into a dragon. This dragon form was white with four legs and no wings. I could still fly because I didn't need wings to do so.
I let a roar out as Hijunaki's soldiers came towards us. Some were flying creatures and some could only run on the ground. The running creatures were as big as deer and the flying creatures were as small as eagles. Katashi and I nodded at each other knowing this could be our last time together. He had been a good companion and I'd try and make sure there would be more time we could spend together.
I attacked one of the running creatures and found myself evenly matched with it. I tried to bite its neck but it was too well defended. In a few quick motions it had tossed me and had me hit into another running creature.
Without even a second to think, I attacked the second running creature. This one I managed to cut its stomach open and it fell down in pain. I took this time to try and find Katashi. Dodging another running creature I found Katashi being overtaken by the flying creatures. Deciding to help him and not save myself, I ran towards him.
Before I got too close, a few flying creatures came towards me. I swam-flew up into the sky and the flying creatures followed me. Their small but tough bodies were a sight to see. For a little while we fought each other and our blood mixed with each other's. There was a soft sound and the creatures all went away. Worried, I went down to try and find Katashi. After a few minutes I found him.
I flew down to Katashi and saw his mangled corpse. I shifted back into my human form and touched his body. It was missing pieces, but its hand was still grasping his weapon. This body didn't affect me like the ones I had killed had. However, it was still disappointing to have my companion dead.
When I finally turned away from Katashi's body, I saw an image of Hijunaki.
"You shouldn't be sad about Katashi's passing, Rig." He said angrily and hissed.
"Why not?" I asked. "He was a strong spirit."
"Yes, but he slept with the woman Yamaka who I had marked as my own." Hijunaki said and disappeared. I was left alone again with Katashi's body.
"It was my old job." I said, not wanting to think about that time. Though Sajoki had been alive back then and I had been happy.
"You want to talk about that time now? I assume that's where you met your woman friend you keep talking about."
"She was lovely and I killed her. She was about to get me killed so I had to do something."
"You were just doing what you had to do. You didn't like it though, did you?"
I shook my head and heard a sound. The sound wasn't even close to what was normally heard in the forest.
"I was wondering when he'd be sending the real killers to get me." Katashi said and stood up. I shifted from my human form into a dragon. This dragon form was white with four legs and no wings. I could still fly because I didn't need wings to do so.
I let a roar out as Hijunaki's soldiers came towards us. Some were flying creatures and some could only run on the ground. The running creatures were as big as deer and the flying creatures were as small as eagles. Katashi and I nodded at each other knowing this could be our last time together. He had been a good companion and I'd try and make sure there would be more time we could spend together.
I attacked one of the running creatures and found myself evenly matched with it. I tried to bite its neck but it was too well defended. In a few quick motions it had tossed me and had me hit into another running creature.
Without even a second to think, I attacked the second running creature. This one I managed to cut its stomach open and it fell down in pain. I took this time to try and find Katashi. Dodging another running creature I found Katashi being overtaken by the flying creatures. Deciding to help him and not save myself, I ran towards him.
Before I got too close, a few flying creatures came towards me. I swam-flew up into the sky and the flying creatures followed me. Their small but tough bodies were a sight to see. For a little while we fought each other and our blood mixed with each other's. There was a soft sound and the creatures all went away. Worried, I went down to try and find Katashi. After a few minutes I found him.
I flew down to Katashi and saw his mangled corpse. I shifted back into my human form and touched his body. It was missing pieces, but its hand was still grasping his weapon. This body didn't affect me like the ones I had killed had. However, it was still disappointing to have my companion dead.
When I finally turned away from Katashi's body, I saw an image of Hijunaki.
"You shouldn't be sad about Katashi's passing, Rig." He said angrily and hissed.
"Why not?" I asked. "He was a strong spirit."
"Yes, but he slept with the woman Yamaka who I had marked as my own." Hijunaki said and disappeared. I was left alone again with Katashi's body.
Diversity
Diversity is something important to today's society. There are so many different types of people and ways of life that it is hard for me to pick out what's good and bad. I know people that are gay, bisexual, transgender, and have other orientations.
I would like to say that I am a defender, but I find myself backing away from some of these kinds of fights. Part of the problem is that I live with someone who thinks me being anything other than straight is something not to joke about.
I cannot wait until the day that people will be more accepting of each other. If that day doesn't come, at least have everyone have equal rights.
I would like to say that I am a defender, but I find myself backing away from some of these kinds of fights. Part of the problem is that I live with someone who thinks me being anything other than straight is something not to joke about.
I cannot wait until the day that people will be more accepting of each other. If that day doesn't come, at least have everyone have equal rights.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Sequels
I talk about three types of sequels: Horrible, Average, and Exceptional. Note: After recording video and sound for this video I realize there should've been four types. This is because some may be above average sequels but not exceptional. May need to make a follow up making a fourth category.
If that version does not work, try this version:
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