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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
A wonderful edition, but leaves true Narnia fans disappointed.
Although Prince Caspian is a definite improvement to its predecessor, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, true C.S. Lewis fans will be appalled at the blatant variances from the story. However, to those who haven't read the book, or who, like myself, choose to bypass the discrepancies, Prince Caspian is a marvelous adventure filled with amazing animation, finely-crafted scenes, and believable characters. I was quite pleased with the portrayal of some of our favorite Narnian characters including Caspian, Reepicheep, Trumpkin, Trufflehunter, the centaurs, Aslan, etc. Our favorite British children have gotten older, but this is a good thing. Henley, Keynes, Moseley, and Popplewell have matured and in the process become better actors and actresses. The battle scenes were particularly thrilling, if altogether unbelievable--but who are we kidding? It's fantasy!
Pushing Daisies (2007)
Classic humor with a twist
I for one have shamelessly enjoyed every episode of Pushing Daisies this season, and hope that the writers' strike won't brutally end the beginnings of a very good show. Ned is a pie maker who owns a restaurant in the middle of town and has a secret talent. Emmerson is a private investigator with his own unique quirks like his love of knitting. Charlotte (Chuck) is the once-dead-but-not-anymore childhood friend and sunny spot of Ned's life. Olive is the jealous but good-hearted waitress. Oh, and add the dog. Jim Dale brings all the characters together with his wonderful narration of the show. Chuck, Ned, and Emmerson along with Olive and occasionally the dog solve multiple murder mysteries with the assistance of Ned's special gift of bringing dead people back to life. The show is funny, clean, and romantic in a very cute and good-hearted way, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Seasons of Life (2006)
Great! Inspiring and Touching.
Seasons of Life is a very touching and inspiring movie. It is a modern-day retelling of the story of the Good Samaritan. The plot begins when Angela Washington befriends a woman who's been living on the street. Angela takes this woman, Lauren into her home and as the plot unfolds, they become friends and Lauren shares with Angela the circumstances that brought her to the life she had been living on the street. Lauren had a "perfect" life with a wonderful husband and two precious children before the tragic death of her entire family sent her into post-tragedy depression. She eventually ended up at the very bottom of society, until she meets Angela. The movie isn't preachy at all, but it's one of those movies where you get the point. I really enjoyed watching it; it was a nice to see a movie where crime and violence weren't present, as in so many other movies out there.