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Review by Madeline

4.1 / 5

I really liked the movie. They didn't take too much out or change it too much like they did for the Harry Potter movie. Everyone will enjoy it whether they are book fans or have never read the books before. It is really easy to follow, so if you weren't clear on something in the books, it has it spelled out for you in the movie. For example, I didn't know what Turkish Delight was and also some of the terms about landforms in the books. But in the movie it showed it of course, and that allowed me to enjoy the books more. It is definitely the best movie I have ever seen, and perfect for any age.

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Category scores

Directing5
Acting4
Screenplay5
Cinematography3
Music (Score)5
Art Direction3
Costume Design4
Make-Up4
Special Effects4
Editing4

Cast

Liam Neesonas Aslan4
William Moseleyas Peter Pevensie5
Anna Popplewellas Susan Pevensie5
Georgie Henleyas Lucy Pevensie5
Skandar Keynesas Edmund Pevensie4
James McAvoyas Mr. Tumnus5
Ray Winstoneas Mr. Beaver4
Dawn Frenchas Mrs. Beaver4
Rupert Everettas Fox5
James Cosmoas Father Christmas4
Tilda Swintonas The White Witch4
Kiran Shahas Ginarrbrik3
Michael Madsenas Maugrim4
Patrick Kakeas Oreius4
Shane Rangias Otmin4
Jim Broadbentas Professor Kirke5
Elizabeth Hawthorneas Mrs. Macready4
Judy McIntoshas Mrs. Pevensie4

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 Narnia4
The opening bombing-raid scenes in London4
The realization of Lucy meeting Mr. Tumnus on screen5
The addition of the escape on the icy river by Peter, Susan and Lucy4
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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