I think this movie is exceptional in various ways. It is an incredible portrayal of Lewis' "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe." Of course, people won't like it just because it is symbolic to Christianity, but that's their problem. The symbolism to the Christian faith/beliefs is unbelievably depicted. This movie literally moved me - especially when Aslan willingly walked to His humiliating demise. It hit home for me because I am a Christian. It was the same when I saw the "Passion of the Christ." Seeing willing sacrifice on the screen makes it so much more real. Some people seeing this movie might just think it's a "good movie" or "I liked the effects," but it goes so much farther than that. The meaning behind Lewis' work was to use characters to symbolically show an audience (reader) what Jesus did for everyone! Everyone! Lewis' beliefs were shown constantly in his writings. The remaking of the movie "The Chronicles of Narnia" was a good choice for Disney and Walden Media. The Lord of the Rings was good, but it's harder to find the good in it as it is in "The Chronicles of Narnia." Sure, "The Lord of the Rings" was a good vs. evil epic, but "The Chronicles of Narnia" was an incredible symbolic portrayal of the Bible. It was also the most realistic example of willing sacrifice that I have seen Hollywood make. The symbolism of Aslan to Jesus Christ moved me to tears (!!!!!) because I know that my Lord and Savior did just what Aslan acted - but worse. It wasn't PG, I must say. It was very real even for a PG movie - which I congratulate to Disney and Walden Media! The cackling of the ugly creatures surrounding Aslan, poking and proding Him and humiliating Him, was so real to me in my seat! Aslan was truly innocent and willing to give up His life for mankind. If I need to spell it out, Jesus died willingly so He could save all of mankind for eternity - past the life of our humanly flesh. It is impossible for this movie to be portrayed as symbolic to Buddhism (Buddah didn't die for his own faith) or Atheism (lack of God - no belief!) or other beliefs. Christianity is the only faith where the God of the belief died because of His faith. Satan's wickedness is symbolic to the witch. The wickedness was concealed in the beginning with the young boy, but quickly reversed showing the deceitfulness that Satan absolutely uses. I've only heard rave reviews about this movie. The love that Aslan (rhyming scheme to "The Lamb" which is the "Lamb of God" in the BIble and also the "Lion of Judah") is strong enough to fight off the wiles of the enemy, but love the little girls (like the little children in the Bible). The lamp by Mr. Thomnas' house in some angles looks like a Cross. Briefly the light above it looks like a star - or a Star of Bethlehem. This might be far fetched for some people, but for the sake of critical analyzation - it works. Plus, I see it .... so don't mess! 😛 The movie was very well made and made me move. Two thumbs up from me, Movie Critic of the Year! Haha Just Kidding. But seriously .... I really liked this movie. Definitely one of my top 5 favorites! "The Passion of the Christ" being up there also!! I would highly encourage anyone to see this movie and my recommendation goes out and has been going out to all my friends! Hollywood should make more movies like this! That would be awesome and I think that the success of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Passion of the Christ" and "The Chronicles of Narnia" should show Hollywood that the continuation of these types of movies would prove to bring more success for their industry! After all, one of the highest grossing movies of all time (top 5) would include "The Passion of the Christ." That should say something that I think we all need to hear.