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The Chronicles of Narnia - (3-Disc Set) - (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe/Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader/The Silver Chair)
The Chronicles of Narnia
3-Disc Set
Actors: Richard Dempsey, Sophie Cook, Jonathan R. Scott, Sophie Wilcox, David Thwaites
Genres: Drama, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
UR     2002     8hr 25min

Fire breathing dragons, sprightly nymphs, talking animals, evil witches, deadly sea monsters, gruesome giants, kings and queens, a group of brave children and a very special wardrobe collide in an epic battle of good versu...  more »

     

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Actors: Richard Dempsey, Sophie Cook, Jonathan R. Scott, Sophie Wilcox, David Thwaites
Creators: Dale Bell, Ellen Freyer, Jay Rayvid
Genres: Drama, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Sub-Genres: Drama, Adventure, 7-9 Years, 10-12 Years, Adapted from Books, Family Films, Fantasy, Fantasy
Studio: Homevision
Format: DVD - 3D,Color
DVD Release Date: 08/27/2002
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1990
Release Year: 2002
Run Time: 8hr 25min
Screens: 3D,Color
Number of Discs: 3
SwapaDVD Credits: 3
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
Edition: Box set
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Languages: English

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Member Movie Reviews

Gabriele C. from LAKE WALES, FL
Reviewed on 8/9/2021...
i ordered another set of these .... i have 3 kids ... all in their 30s who said , they loved these growing up and would love to own them . have 3 grandchildren ,,, they need to watch them too !! .... i just packed up the old VHS tapes that i had kept .... anyways . as much as i like the newer versions ... these do not compare the newer ones are much more violent and action packed yes they are ell done and have lots of movie "" magic".... but these odler are truer to the books . they are calmer and not so ""hyper "". there is no added content , thats not in the books . both versios are good . the question is ... do you want action or ..... a more quiet telling of the story ???
June B. from GOBLES, MI
Reviewed on 3/18/2011...
i loved this version of the Narnia series. it is great set of movies to watch
Ruth S. from PLANTSVILLE, CT
Reviewed on 11/10/2010...
I loved watching these with my niece and my grandson. In true BBC fashion they were true to the books. Every family should see these. They are great to watch and good conversation starters between adults and children. And yes there is still a little child left in me.
3 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Noleen T. from PHOENIX, AZ
Reviewed on 9/15/2010...
well if you have seen the recent ones, then these are incomparable, but for my 7, 5, and 3 year old...these are perfect! they love them and choose to watch them quite a bit!
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

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StrangeHorizons.com Reviews Editor says:
Auros | Palo Alto, CA | 10/31/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"A number of years back, the BBC produced this television version of four of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia. The books, of course, are Biblical allegory for children, but they are beloved of many a non-Christian fantasy fan (including me) because they are basically Good Stories. Furthermore, the ideals embraced by the allegory -- mercy, justice, bravery, concern for nature, intelligent contemplation of spirituality, and so on -- are hardly exclusive to Christianity. Lewis happened to believe that his theology was logically supportable, but you don't have to agree with him on that to see that he was fundamentally a good man, and that his concept of virtue is admirable in many respects.The BBC series captures the innocence, the adventure, and the peculiarly British charm of the books. Also, much like Peter Jackson's new Lord of the Rings movies, it replaces lengthy expository text with beautiful scenery and intricately designed props, keeping the plot advancing steadily. Though there are some groan-worthy bits of melodramatic line delivery, the acting is overall quite good, and there is a standout performance by Tom Baker (known to many SF fans as the fourth Doctor Who) as Puddleglum the Marshwiggle in The Silver Chair. The only thing to complain about is that they never got to make the other three books."
So HAPPY to See these in their Entirety
Realism from Nowhere | South Dakota, USA | 08/09/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rather than the cartoons of Snow White, Cinderella, Pinnochio, Peter Pan, Bambi and so on, I was a resident of the land of Narnia when I was a kid. And not because my family is ultra-religious either. In fact, we never really picked up on the biblical parallels until we read about them on this website!

What we saw was a basic battle between good and evil and a great group of kids who had to conquer their shortcomings to become the best people they could be. They faced adversity and had to stand on their own against even their own friends and siblings to do what was right. And in the end, they triumphed! For me, this series contributed much more to my sense of self, my take on right and wrong, and my maturity than any Disney cartoons ever could have!

I first saw these movies on Public tv, PBS, when I was maybe 4 or 5 years old and my Mom had the foresight to record them to video tape for me. Over the years, I watched the tapes so much that they were really beginning to have poor quality, plus some pieces of the movies were missing. That's why I was delighted when these came out on DVD! Even at 20 years old, I still like to revisit my childhood for a time and I hope to share them with my children when the time comes, that being when I become a Mom.

I think my favorite would be The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the adventures are so varied and the ship is just beautiful! I love to see Eustace's transformation and all the islands they visit have so many different things and people to discover. Like Deathwater Island, the Island of the Dufflepuds and of course the Silver Sea and the underwater Warrior Sea People. This part of the film also leaves the least out. It includes most of the adventures from the book and allows time for plot development. I was disappointed that Prince Caspian is really that short, I wish they had made it longer.

My main complain is, why aren't The Magician's Nephew, The Horse and His Boy and The Last Battle included? Why weren't these books made into films?

However, I have even more compliments for this particular set. The actor who plays Puddleglum is FANTASTIC! I remember watching him in Dr. Who as well, do any of you remember K-9 the robotic dog? lol But honestly, he does do a superb job in being a wet blanket! There are a few cheesy effects in this set, like the scene where Prince Rilian kills the serpent witch, it's SO obviously a dummy. Also, some of the cartoons are a little lacking in imagination. But, I do know that these are BBC films and that there was no such thing as complicated computer animation in the early 80's. Back then, we had black screens with green writing on them and dot matrix printers! I remember using those things in grade school.

But anyways, all in all this is a great set! I'm so happy to be able to preserve some of my favorite movies from childhood on DVD and see them whole and clear again after all these years! The story is timeless, engaging and non-denominational! BUY THIS SET, you will NOT be disappointed! Also recommended are Rigoletto, The Rogue Stallion, Black Beauty and The Black Stallion (guess I don't really like cartoons!) Enjoy!!!"
Best TV adaptation yet!
Russell Goodall | Yokohama, Japan | 07/01/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Well, the DVD set box arrived and it made my weekend! 20 years after reading the books, I am currently rereading them again, and following them up by watching the DVDs. I enjoyed the DVDs and so did my two sons aged 4 & 2. Well done to BBC for trying to faithfully adapt the books, even with the limited budget. Yes, the special effects are not always special, but pretty good for a television production back in the late 80s/early 90s. The animatronics of Aslan is convincing, especially his size. I hope this DVD production prompts the filmmakers who are planning to make a movie of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to produce something great. One surprise with the DVD set; having ordered it from North America, I thought I would not be able to play the DVDs on my Japanese (Region 2) DVD player, but, 'by Jove' it did! So maybe it is a 'Region Free' DVD. One disappointment: Maybe it was my DVD player/amp but the mono sound did not play very well on my system, with the dialogue often hard to hear. But the biggest disappointment maybe that not all 7 books were visualized by the BBC. Maybe one day! Also very good packaging, menus, special features, and liner notes!"