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Review by Lena

4.6 / 5

Narnia has gone way beyond my expectations. When I first watched the trailer in the cinemas, I thought it would probably be one of those immature uninspiring childish family films (I hadn't laid hands on the books, so yea.), A couple of my friends urged me to watch the film with them on the premiere, and I did. The movie, honestly, was breathtaking. I hadn't expected anything like that (Obviously the trailer did not do the film justice), it was brilliantly directed and the locations where they had shot the film made Narnia appear to be such a wonderful and beautiful place. The actors were exceptionally played, mainly Henley with her character Lucy. She practically made all of us walk in her shoes throughout the film. There couldn't be anyone other than Tilda Swinton to play the White Witch. There's this sort of fantasy like appearance I really love about her. William Moseley was marvellous as Peter, Anna Popplewell did a convincing know-it-all sister Susan, and lastly Skandar Keynes, who's character is pretty much hated most other than the Witch, did great as Edmund. There's so much to see in this film, so savour every moment. It is much much better than most would think. It's a very pleasing film. =)

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Category scores

Directing5
Acting5
Screenplay5
Cinematography5
Music (Score)5
Art Direction4
Costume Design4
Make-Up4
Special Effects5
Editing4

Cast

Liam Neesonas Aslan4
William Moseleyas Peter Pevensie5
Anna Popplewellas Susan Pevensie4
Georgie Henleyas Lucy Pevensie5
Skandar Keynesas Edmund Pevensie3
James McAvoyas Mr. Tumnus5
Ray Winstoneas Mr. Beaver5
Dawn Frenchas Mrs. Beaver5
Rupert Everettas Fox3
James Cosmoas Father Christmas4
Tilda Swintonas The White Witch5
Kiran Shahas Ginarrbrik4
Michael Madsenas Maugrim5
Patrick Kakeas Oreius5
Shane Rangias Otmin4
Jim Broadbentas Professor Kirke3
Elizabeth Hawthorneas Mrs. Macready5
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 London3
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 screen4
The realization of The Stone Table on screen5
The Battle at the Fords of Beruna4
The resurrection of Aslan5
The final sequence at Cair Paravel5
The Hunt for the White Stag4
The emotional effect of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe5
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