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Review by Julie

3.7 / 5

I grew up with Narnia as a child, but this film really renewed my interest in Lewis' work. That said, this version of Narnia is far from perfect. There were some pacing difficulties and stiff line deliveries that took away from an otherwise enjoyable performance. Michael Madsen really stood out as Maugrim, and I left the theatre wondering why he wasn't properly credited. (Hopefully this one aspect will have changed by the time this review is published.)

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Category scores

Directing4
Acting3
Screenplay3
Cinematography4
Music (Score)4
Art Direction4
Costume Design3
Make-Up3
Special Effects5
Editing4

Cast

Liam Neesonas Aslan4
William Moseleyas Peter Pevensie3
Anna Popplewellas Susan Pevensie4
Georgie Henleyas Lucy Pevensie2
Skandar Keynesas Edmund Pevensie3
James McAvoyas Mr. Tumnus4
Ray Winstoneas Mr. Beaver4
Dawn Frenchas Mrs. Beaver4
Rupert Everettas Fox3
James Cosmoas Father Christmas4
Tilda Swintonas The White Witch4
Kiran Shahas Ginarrbrik3
Michael Madsenas Maugrim4
Patrick Kakeas Oreius3
Shane Rangias Otmin3
Jim Broadbentas Professor Kirke2
Elizabeth Hawthorneas Mrs. Macready3
Judy McIntoshas Mrs. Pevensie3

Moments & details

Andrew Adamson in bringing The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to the big screen4
The realism of the computer-generated creatures and armies of Narnia4
The opening bombing-raid scenes in London3
The realization of Lucy meeting Mr. Tumnus on screen3
The addition of the escape on the icy river by Peter, Susan and Lucy4
The realization of meeting Aslan for the first time on screen3
The realization of The Stone Table on screen3
The Battle at the Fords of Beruna4
The resurrection of Aslan2
The final sequence at Cair Paravel3
The Hunt for the White Stag3
The emotional effect of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe3
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