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 With Comparative Cast/Crew Details Courtesy Internet Movie Database Production (US): Dune Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Walden Media Distribution (US): Fox-Walden Director(s): Michael Apted Producer(s): Andrew Adamson, Douglas Gresham, Mark Johnson, Jose Ludlow, Perry Moore, Philip Steuer, Jessie Thiele Screenplay by: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Michael Petroni Novel: C. S. Lewis Cinematography/Camera: Dante Spinotti Music: David Arnold Film Editing: Rick Shaine Casting: Nina Gold, Christine King Production Design: Barry Robison Art Direction: Ian Gracie Viewed on 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVD  The grandeur, the extravagance, the power - all the elements of the first Chronicle and to a lesser extent the second … they were just not there. This third of three installments in the now trilogy of The Chronicles of Narnia seems so be little more that an attempt to recapture the grandeur of and bask in the glory of the previous Narnia films. This version could have been written … and directed … by a university language arts class and it would probably have been as good. But then I am not a professional movie critic so my two-cents might not be worth two cents. Edmund (Skandar Keynes) and Lucy (Georgie Henley) Pevensie pound the path, er, rather sail the sea to Alsan country. This may be the last of the Narnia movies of the series of seven books. As in the first two installments, Voyage of the Dawn Treader begins in wartime England with Lucy and Edmund living with their insufferable cousin, Eustace Scrubb (Will Poulter). As Lucy gazes at a painting of a ship at sea, the water seems to start moving, and moving, and moving until it floods the room. When the three treaders finally resurface they are in Narnia again, Lucy and Edmund's third visit. The trio are rescued from the Narnian brine by the once prince now King Caspian (Ben Barnes) and crew aboard the Dawn Treader, the finest ship of the Narnian Navy. Caspian has embarked on a mission to Lone Island in the Eastern Sea to find the seven missing Narnian lords he promised Aslan he would find … and their swords. The seven swords do something magical that could not be done without all seven swords. The seven swords can shift the power between good and evil that has been plaguing the region. But Caspian must be careful because the edge of the Earth is somewhere just on the other side of the Eastern Sea. Careful because once Capsian finishes with the Lone Island he must travel to other islands … and to Aslan country. In keeping with CS Lewis fame, this film presents a Christian allegory. One allegory of particular noteworthiness is when Lucy, who has been told she will not return to Narnia again, asks Aslan if she will ever see him again. In his answer is the allegory that suggests he is Jesus by telling her that she should learn to know him by another name in her own world. It is wonderful that Lewis tries to make parallels with faith in story but there is so much contamination by story-telling ambiguity that the allegation could mislead. As a special feature of this analysis report below is a scoring comparative of the three Narnia films. There are many things the comparative has to say but the one I will point out is the 70 - 70 - 71 final scoring, indicating consistency in overall content.  Even the influence density scores (the lower the figure the fewer the assaults over the course of the movie) show consistency in the "thickness" of assaults on morality and decency over the span of the three installments. Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - Zero out of 100 As with all other Narnia films a concentration of assaults on morality and decency is found in violence. Enough so to be equivalent to the violence content of some R-rated films in the comparative baseline database. And that equivalence provides "justification" for repeating that God has warned us violence is "catching" [Prov. 16:29] and that four professional public health agencies agree with God whether intentional or even aware of it. Impudence/Hate (I) - 97 out of 100 The only matter of impudence in the entire 104.5 minutes of film was a little girl defying her father and creating danger for herself in doing so. Sexual Immorality (S) - 100 out of 100 There was nothing found that even approaches sexually immoral behavior or talk. Not even a sexual innuendo. Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 100 out of 100 Nothing was noted that could apply to illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco. Offense to God (O) - 27 out of 100 This investigation area found content to include matters such as a single abuse of God's name by a child, the use of unholy magic, unholy manifestations, shape-shifting repeatedly and control by evil powers. Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 There were no murders or suicides noted. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE ***Selected Scriptures of Armour against the influence of the entertainment industry*** As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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 Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - Zeero out of 100 Impudence/Hate (I) - 97 out of 100 Sexual Immorality (S) - 100 out of 100 Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 100 out of 100 Offense to God (O) - 27 out of 100 Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 |
| There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
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