Readers and MovieGoers: Did you prefer the Rings or Narnia?
By kbkbooks
@kbkbooks (7022)
Canada
January 9, 2007 10:44pm CST
Both the Trilogy of the Rings by Tolkien and The Chronicles of Narnia by Lewis were written by amazing men. Both were genius writers, and both were admirable Christians. I read both series when I was in high school. That was in the olden days when going to the library was a weekly occurence for me, rather than going to the bank monthly to pay the cable bill. I saw all three of the Tolkien movies, and I saw the Chronicles movie. I really prefered the Chronicles movie, but then that probably isn't surprising since I also preferred the Chronicles books. It's probably the way my mind works because I tend to be more of a light fairytale type of person rather than a heavy dramatic person. I personally felt that although the Trilogy was good, it really was more dramatic and heavier.
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@Julia1970 (410)
• United States
10 Jan 07
I prefer the Chronicles of Narnia! I heard them before I read them and then watched the movie! A friend of minw had cassette tapes of the original BBC broadcast and it was really cool hearing it. I pretended like I was back in time and there was no tv, it was great! I pictured what I wanted but, it was not nearly as good as the movie.
@gberlin (3836)
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10 Jan 07
I agree that both Tolkien and Lewis were genius writers and not only were they contemporaries but also friends. I liked Rings movie better. My impression is that Rings is for an older age group than Narnia. However, I feel that Narnia is based more on Christianity whereas Rings is simply good versus evil.
@imadriscoll (2228)
• United States
10 Jan 07
This is very hard for me to decide because I've read the Chronicles of Narnia, but have not read the Trilogy of the Rings.
I finished reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe the afternoon before we went to the movie and found the movie to be very disappointing. There were just lines that I felt were so important to the essence of the book that were lost in the movie.
In certain moods I love the Rings movies. I haven't read the books though, so I'm not sure how true to the books that they are.
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@mansha (6298)
• India
10 Jan 07
The rings is the best bok I have ever read and I read it atleast six times in one month. I was refusing to return the book tothe person who loaned me that and even offered him to pay the double for the book. I really believe that world is divided in to two kinds of people those who have read the ring and those who have not. I have not read chronicles, what is it about? Niether have I seen the movie. If you recommend I will certainly go to the library and try to find it.
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@kbkbooks (7022)
• Canada
11 Jan 07
Mansha,you definitely should get hold of all the books from the Chronicles. They are a little lighter and easier to read, mostly aimed at a younger audience, but really good for the kid in everyone, and making a very mature point. God is over all and in all and in control of all, and good will always triumph over evil. Go to your library straight away!!
@emeraldisle (13139)
• United States
15 Jan 07
Well I tried to read the Chronicles books but I could never get into them. The Rings I tried as well and although I read the Hobbit and part of the first book it did not hold my attention. It could also be the fact that I had a brother who was shoving them down my throat. You know every time I turned around he was pushing the books on me. I would probably enjoy both series today.
I loved the movies though. Those I thought were well done. I'd have to say I prefer the Lord of The Rings movies though. I watch them more often then I do Narnia which I've only watched a couple of times. Narnia had some areas were it really dragged where as with the Lord of the Rings they move quickly and have very few spots where they lag so it's easy to get suckered into them.
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@chuggs (314)
• United States
10 Jan 07
I loved both the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and Narnia, but much prefer the Rings trilogy movies over Narnia. Though I must admit that I have never read Narnia, while I have read the Rings trilogy. Perhaps that makes a difference. Isn't fantasy art great.
@kbkbooks (7022)
• Canada
10 Jan 07
Fantasy art totally rocks. My son and stepson are now heavily into Anime. This is also an excellent art form. I love the way my kids have grown up with the art of anime. When they were little it was Pokemon, then Digimon, and now they are into some pretty amazing cartoons for older kids. My stepson even watches cartoons in Japanese with English subtitles for hours on the computer. He just loves it. It is one thing that he does which even my mom (who is Japanese) is pretty proud of. They get together sometimes when she visits and talk about the Japanese language. Who woulda thunk it?
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@chemicalh2 (627)
• Philippines
10 Jan 07
both movies are great. if we base it on video effects, I go for narnia. the 3d animation of character are nicely done. video overlays are also great. but if we based it on how good is the story, I go for the ring. I see another perspective through it. I guess, its was based on a persons life whom is going through a sickness. the last part of the movie of the ring emphasizes everything. the main character had to go elsewhere to take his last breathe. basically, the message the author was trying to express was... to live life to the fullest even through sickness or failure. Its really worth it.
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@RavenPhoenix (97)
• United States
27 Jan 07
I prefer the Chronicles of Narnia I grew up on the books. I can remember my grandmother reading them to me when I was three or fourand I got my own copy of the Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe when I was 6 or 7 yrs old by the time I was 13 I was reading the Screwtape Letters By C.S Lewis have you ever read this book??
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@chopsuey (97)
• Malaysia
28 Jan 07
i have read both ring trilogy and narnia chronicles, and i have to opt for narnia.
i love the characters, the world and the purity symbolizes in Aslan. Narnia makes me feel refreshed and energized but the trilogy makes me feel grim inside.. i can feel the power of the ring affected me.. haha..
@honeyangel (1991)
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27 Jan 07
i ve never read the books only watched the films i preferd the rings and my kids loved narnia
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@Childrenx4 (41)
• United States
27 Jan 07
I enjoyed reading Rings, the movie was good but too long for me. All three of them. I really liked watching Narnia, great visuals! It didn't go to far from the book, great entertainment.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
11 Jan 07
You have given all my reasons for preferring the Chronicles. I read it too when to get a book as a birthday or Christmas present was still thought to be a great gift. I also thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Wonder if Hollywood will ever try a sequel?
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@jojopuff (520)
• United States
15 Jan 07
That is a really tough choice for me, because I loved both stories! For the movies, I would have to say I prefer the Lord of the Rings, but for the books I prefer the Chronicles of Narnia. Both are wonderfully written stories!
Tolkien and C. S. Lewis are my favorite authors, but I can't decide who I like best! :)
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