Talking about movies with strangers

The last few times that I've returned my rental from Blockbuster, I happen to have either dropped it off or entered the store at the same time as someone else returning theirs.

It just seems like fun to me to ask the person, "How did you like it/them?" Then, depending upon their reply, we chat about whether I've seen it, too; or, if I haven't seen it, I ask them to tell me something about it. And if it's something I wouldn't want to watch, I say so: "That is NOT on my list."

So far, I've met with folks happy to talk and share what they thought about one or more of their returned DVD's or video's.

This morning as I returned "Narnia." another woman arrived at the door at the same time. It turns out we were both returning "Narnia." I said, "Isn't it neat to have watched that during the week before Easter! Great timing." She kind of looked at me and gently said, "It was an interesting movie." There wasn't any real conflict in her voice or demeanor; but I gather the DVD held no religious message for her.

I know there's a bit of debate about whether it's a metaphorical and religious fantasy story; or, whether it's just a good fantasy story period. I hadn't read the book, and hadn't even kept up too closely with the debate when the movie was first released. So I was open to whatever the movie presented.

I thought it told a fun story; it took me a while before I "caught on" to the Christian metaphor (or is it allegory) thing. The special effects, acting, etc. were superb IMHO. My hubby's quiet snoring at the beginning clued me in to its slow start. But he was wide awake when various chase scenes began! LOL

Anyway, this occurence with the woman at the Blockbuster store was very civilized. But I guess I shouldn't have blurted out my viewpoint quite so fast.

What do you think?