I can't wait to see the end of the world either. I think I saw concept art of Ramandu's Island at one point, and if that's the direction they're heading to start off the end of the world, I think I'll be very pleased.

The end of the world is one of the most beautiful scenes described in the Chronicles, in my opinion. It's so vivid in my mind I almost feel like I have already seen it somewhere, but that's just because it's rooted deep in my imagination. I don't think a movie could really do it justice; I mean, a camera can only capture so much of any scene's natural grandeur, even if that scene is real and tangible. Still, I think the scene could be really breathtaking if done right.

I haven't listened to the Focus on the Family Narnia dramas in a while... *runs off to upload VDT to his Zune*

Oh I can't wait to watch that scene either! It's a thing that's always better in the imagination, something Hollywood could never get right, just b/c it's so personal and perfect. I just hope they do a good job, even though I don't have high expectations b/c I know they won't do it exactly right.

*does the same as Bother Eustace*

I think the imagery is going to be fantastic! I can't wait to see how the Silver Sea looks like! I am sure it will look awesome! I can't wait!

I dont care if it doesnt look like I imagine it, as long as it looks mystical and beautiful. I actually would like an embellished looking Ramandu's Island. I think that the little house on the hill isnt epic enough. Maybe a beautiful castle or some temple.. what do you guys think?

^^ I agree with you! PC didn't look like I pictured it when I read it, but I really didn't care! so I am just going to see how VotDT comes out.....I know I am going to like how it looks!

I don't mind too much if something doesn't look how I imagine it. But I prefer Ramandu's Island be left how it is in the book. It feels very mystical and magical to me

That scene will definitely be amazing and I will await it with great anticipation. To me, the scene doesn't have to align with my imagination because I know it won't. What I will look for is how beautiful they make it and -- perhaps more importantly -- how they build up to the scene. If they draw out the build up to scene to the point were it is rather obvious that we are going to see something rather dramatic, then I won't be too happy. However, if they make the build up just enough so the the end of the world speaks for itself, then I will be happy. Does anybody get what I mean?

Are you saying you don't want the characters to keep talking about how beautiful they think the end of the world will be, because then the audience will be expecting something spectacular?

No. I think that them constantly talking about the end of the world would actually be a good thing. After all, that is what they are all dreaming about. However, have any of you watched a movie where the build up to a dramatic scene, or the climax if you will, is so suspended - almost to the point where times seems to stand still - that you are not at all surprised when the dramatic scene happens? Furthermore, as a result of the dramatic scene being so completely suspected, it is somehow not THAT dramatic? Has that ever happened to you? If it has, then you will realize that that wouldn't be good for VDT.

Of course, having all the people talk and long for the end of the world is absolutely great because of the way they talk about it. You see, they talk about it with a sense of mystery: they have no idea what the end of the world will look like. That sets the stage for them to be completely surprised about what the end of the world is really like and also paves the way for "us" to be completely surprised as well.

So, to sum up, I think that the surprise of the end of the world is just as important as the beauty of it. Perhaps I have stated the obvious, but I can totally see the film makers doing something "epic". No, no, no! That is not the point of the end of the world. The "surprise" mixed with the beauty is epic enough. So, does that make sense now?

I always pictured Ramandu's island to have many hills and somewhat of a ruin around Aslan's table, like pillars and structures like that.

I am curious if they will do the visuals as it is described in the book. Will there be a silver sea? I don't know. I don't want it to be epic, I want it to be beautiful and mystical. I feel that often filmmakers lean away from that, and make it not as unique and different from anything else, just for the sake of making it "more realistic"... in a fantasy film of all things. LOL

Anyway, epic isn't really the description I hope they aim for, but more towards: beautiful, unique, mesmerizing. That's the world's end to me.

@Watziznehm: I know what you mean, that happens often in movies. It's how you implement a scene I guess. I'm sure there will at least be a little bit of that in the movie. Kind of hard to avoid that in a movie like this. The Narnia series has so much working against it right now with all these filmmakers now a days feeling the need to make everything "epic". I rather they suspend something to showcase a state of awe, rather than a suspenseful scene making you think around every corner there's danger and an enemy near by. The books had some of that, but not like they do in the movies. There was a balance to it that the movies haven't quite got right just yet.

- Twinimage

I like those terms, twinimage. "Beautiful and mystical". That is exactly how I pictured the end of the world. I can't wait to see ho they do the wall of water...will you be able to see anything behind it? will there just be blackness? I can hardly wait to find out!