Got an M rating.
So, should I allow my girls to see it?
I don't really want to. I didn't like the original, and the M rating gives me a chance to squelch the viewing of an ordinary adaptation of an ordinarier piece of allegory.
What do you think?
Why?
6 comments:
I thought it was great, and definitely wouldn't take young children to see it. It was pretty violent.
I thought it was way better than The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, probably better than the book.
There was a definite theme of 'if you don't have God on your side, then nothing you do will succeed', which I appreciated.
Your kids, your call though...
Good question Gordo.
I was looking forward to the film simply as a way to shamelessly exploit it for the gospel - I've already got a family service planned on 1 Samuel 24 to talk about God not giving us what we deserve.
But all this was based on the assumption that a story for children would be made into a film for children!?
We watched the Golden Compass on dvd the other night (PG) which my daughters were not really frightened by. We talked to them afterwards about demons (daemons) and witches but I'm not sure how much of Pulman's darker worldview got into their heads. Was that film more 'dangerous' for my kids?
Our rule is that there is no way they can watch PC if it is an 'M'. But I just can't see why Waldren Media would want to make it into a 'M'. I'm confused.
Which one did you like best, Gordo? I read them again to Emma last year and found I like the Magicians Nephew and the Last Battle best of all. The first because of its wonderful creation stuff (and the modernist smackdown of Uncle Andrew). And LB because they lose the fight but it turns out to be okay.
Thanks for the advice guys.
Andy, I like the first one where they go through the cupboard.
I can't remember why, but that may be the best part of it.
I rate it... but then I'm not a reader when it comes to fiction (I'd prefer watch it)... non-fiction though, completely the other way (I can't stand documentaries longer than a short snippet).
Anyone with any bible would get some of the clear messages in it. To say much more would ruin the movie. But I'd recommend it for you.
Whether the kids see it, then that's a different story.
Andy, I like the first one where they go through the cupboard.
I can't remember why, but that may be the best part of it.
LOL! Woah there boy... so much cynicism in one so young.... but I had to laugh. So authentically Gordo! ;-)
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