The Night Before Narnia ~ Reviews far and near

Before I update my own thoughts after seeing the movie, I'd like to point you to two reviews by one of my favorite authors, Frederica Mathewes-Green. They are very helpful in terms of background and her observations on the movie's slight differences from the book are astute. They will appear on http://www.beliefnet.com/story/180/story_18039_1.html and www.NationalReview.com.

The latest news magazine coverage came in our box yesterday with a cover story in US News and World Report. It's a good article on Lewis that is available on the web. Click here.

I'll offer my 2 cents after seeing the movie tonight with 300 of my close friends from Christ Church!

{ I just got back - and AWEsome is too mild and trite. Blurry eyed and speechless would better describe my response. I was totally taken up in the story, far beyond special effects or even the marvelous acting. My son Stephen - just looked at me, we embraced and grinned from ear to ear. "I've never heard the message of Christ preached any clearer," he said. I felt like high-fiving God - reverently of course!
I don't ever want to get over how beautiful the truth is. Something like this story elevates my faith through the power of imagination. And in the spiritual battle that rages around us (and in us) it's thrilling and affirming to be reminded that we know the final score now. We share in His victory! }

Lyle