The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader:Movie Review

Here we have before us, an incredible masterpiece that is extremely well done. This film is filled with so many wonderful messages, both small and large, that we can relate and apply to our very own lives. The largest message I found was the vivid picture of sin and temptation. I do not remember the exact words of the quote, but here is the basic message: "Before you can defeat its temptations, you must first destroy the sin inside yourself." C.S. Lewis has an incredible eye for putting things into focus. The way sin and temptations were portrayed was extremely well done and most definitely accurate. Sin can bewitch us from within and make us behave how we do not intend. The scene when Edmond and Caspian were found fighting eachother, Lucy stood as a witness. She was able to view their sin from the outside, and exclaim: "Stop it! Both of you! Don't you see what its doing? Its bewitching you!" They were then able to realize their sin and step away from it. The enemy is constantly trying to corrupt us and make us sin. The trouble is, satan is clearly a proffessional. When sin is attacking us we must realize it, step away from it, and ask for God's help. Just as Lucy did when they were in the epic battle fighting pure evil. They would have been doomed to death, Lucy realized this and called for help, "Help us Aslan..Please." They were then able to destroy the forces of evil.

In between we see a great message that Aslan teaches Lucy. She wishes with all her heart to become like Susan, the beautiful qeen of Narnia, her older sister. After getting a glimpse of what it would be like, a world with no Lucy, she found her wish was not what she really wanted. She failed to realize her importance and value. This is a beautiful message our generation of young ladies need to hear. We were created in the image of God, why would we believe the devil's lies? Our true beauty and only value is found in Christ. I think they did a wonderful job of portraying this message.

Near the end we learn a great message from Caspian. He had always dreamed of going to be with his father in Aslan's country, but near the end he realizes "I don't want to give up the very thing my father died for." He knew there was still more to be done, so he chose to go back. A great message showing us not to be bitter of what we don't have, but to focus and be content with the task at hand.
There are many messages I found helpful in this film, those are only a few. I strongly recomend this film. Though it is not innapropriate in any way shape or form, I do not think it would be wise to take small children to this film. Simply because it may be a bit scary for young eyes.

This film was so well done, I really felt like I was there. It really keeps you on the edge of your seat, inturested and ready for the next adventure.

Now, many of my friends are far more educated in the realm of Narnia than I. I have only read one and a half books of the entire Narnia series, but am hoping to someday complete the entire series. I am fairly new to these films and books, but so far I have found all the movies and books so far, to be deserving of five stars. Putting that aside I realize many are not impressed with how many liberties they take in changing movies from the original book. That is understandable, but aside from personal opinion, and maybe a slight change from the book, I think we can all benefit from this film. Coming from one who never knew the actual story before seeing it, I absolutely loved it.

I hope you have the opportunity to see this film, and enjoy it as much as I did. I also hope you will reep from the wonderful messages within this film. See for yourself why it is titled a masterpiece. Buckle up, and prepare yourself for a great adventure!