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Review by Kellie

4.8 / 5

I have always loved the Chronicles of Narnia. I grew up reading the book as have probably read the series over five times. I loved the movie. As a long time lover of the story, and careful examiner of wardrobes, I was thrilled to hear that it was coming to the sceen. I was however a little apprehensive, but left the theatre feeling that I had been in Narnia. I don't think that there could be a better adaptation, because the movie is so faithful. I think C.S. Lewis would be proud.

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Category scores

Directing5
Acting5
Screenplay5
Cinematography4
Music (Score)5
Art Direction5
Costume Design5
Make-Up4
Special Effects5
Editing5

Cast

Liam Neesonas Aslan4
William Moseleyas Peter Pevensie5
Anna Popplewellas Susan Pevensie4
Georgie Henleyas Lucy Pevensie5
Skandar Keynesas Edmund Pevensie5
James McAvoyas Mr. Tumnus5
Ray Winstoneas Mr. Beaver5
Dawn Frenchas Mrs. Beaver5
Rupert Everettas Fox5
James Cosmoas Father Christmas4
Tilda Swintonas The White Witch4
Kiran Shahas Ginarrbrik4
Michael Madsenas Maugrim5
Patrick Kakeas Oreius5
Shane Rangias Otmin5
Jim Broadbentas Professor Kirke5
Elizabeth Hawthorneas Mrs. Macready4
Judy McIntoshas Mrs. Pevensie5

Moments & details

Andrew Adamson in bringing The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to the big screen5
The realism of the computer-generated creatures and armies of Narnia5
The opening bombing-raid scenes in London5
The realization of Lucy meeting Mr. Tumnus on screen5
The addition of the escape on the icy river by Peter, Susan and Lucy5
The realization of meeting Aslan for the first time on screen5
The realization of The Stone Table on screen5
The Battle at the Fords of Beruna5
The resurrection of Aslan5
The final sequence at Cair Paravel5
The Hunt for the White Stag5
The emotional effect of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe5
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