Fine! You've convinced me!

[conuly]

I'll do my best to see the Narnia movie. I hope you're happy!

It's been a while since I've read the books, so at least it can't ruin anything. Probably. Well, not worse than realizing that they were just chock-full of Christian symbolism did. Symbolism. What a way to ruin a good book....

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[snale.livejournal.com]

I'm boycotting, simply because of the entirely (http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=58254) gross (http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/living/13291474.htm) way (http://www.azcentral.com/ent/movies/articles/1008narniamarket1008.html) Disney's been marketing the thing.

[maladaptive.livejournal.com]

That article is pretty sickening... just the attitude. "No one can enjoy the movie without understanding the Christian subtext!"

I did a pretty good job of reading the book and being oblivious to the Christian subtext, until it was pointed out to me.

[snale.livejournal.com]

That's the thing -- I think the books were really enjoyable without thinking too much about the Christian symbolism. (And actually, it's debatable how "Christian" that symbolism really is (http://www.newyorker.com/printables/critics/051121crat_atlarge).) I'm willing to bet the movie probably doesn't hit you over the head with it, either.

Unfortunately, Disney has chosen to play the religion card (while pretending they're not (http://washingtontimes.com/national/20051130-111658-3104r.htm), in other markets (http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4443248.stm)). So they're not only pushing it as a great Christian movie, they're lying about promoting it as a Christian movie at all.

And that just leaves a nasty taste in my mouth.

[conuly]

Maybe I should do that... I can't really afford to buy a ticket anyway.

If I don't, then just disregard this comment.