On May 22 I had an experience that I don't think I will likely repeat in the future. I went to see a film at the Old Towne Theatre in Alexandria, Virginia, (was visiting my sister). Unfortunately, I went to see the 2nd volume in the fantasy series; The Chronicles of Narnia, at this theatre. NOTE: If in Alexandria do not attend this theatre - there will be a review of its own within the blog.
The second installment of the Chronicles of Narnia was as amazing as the first. Because the stories between the first and the second are very different it is almost like not watching a sequel. The Pevensie siblings return to the enchanted land of Narnia that they left one year before. Well a year by our clock it was only a year, however several hundred years have passed in Narnia. Besides the heroes and heroines returning, the only other characters, from the first movie, that make an appearance are The White Witch (Tilda Swinson) and Aslan.
Do you need to see the first to enjoy the second. Not necessarily. It would be helpful in understanding the beginning of the film, however within the first 10 - 15 minutes, you should be almost up to speed and enjoy this fast moving, beautifully filmed movie. If you have read the Chronicles of Narnia you will see a few embellishments with the story, but overall the movie plot is true to the written story.
This is absolutely a full price, big, screen film to be enjoyed in a modern clean theatre, (see Old Town Theatre Review).
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