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Review by narnian_lamplighter101

4.6 / 5

Upon first viewing, I thought it was EXCELLENT! Upon second viewing, I was disturbed by the technical issues of the film, but was still able to enjoy it. This proves that this film isn't your average one.
The only thing we didn't like was the immodesty demonstrated by Mrs. Tilda Swinton. (aka the white witch) Also, minor problems in the "Hunting of the White Stag" scene with the older Lucy and Susan.
My favorite part is when Lucy meets Tumnus. Georgie and James pulled the scene off very well. I jumped when Edmund stepped over Maugrim too- even after watching it once!
Note, I don't really think the film would of suffered if Father Christmas was left out. Our parents started to laugh when he came on scene. Well, I suppose it's all a personal preference, but since I don't believe in Father Christmas, I think it was silly. Sorry, Cosmo.
William's fight with Tilda was great but not enough. The phoenix was neat and so was Orieus' charge with the rhino. Good thinking.
Over all, I know we've been putting up a pretty sore review, but the film was great. Nothing can compare with real imagination though, but it was about as close as humans can possibly get.
Until next time,

narnian_lamplighter101
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edmund's_defender2

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Category scores

Directing5
Acting4
Screenplay5
Cinematography5
Music (Score)5
Art Direction5
Costume Design3
Make-Up5
Special Effects5
Editing4

Cast

Liam Neesonas Aslan3
William Moseleyas Peter Pevensie5
Anna Popplewellas Susan Pevensie5
Georgie Henleyas Lucy Pevensie5
Skandar Keynesas Edmund Pevensie5
James McAvoyas Mr. Tumnus5
Ray Winstoneas Mr. Beaver5
Dawn Frenchas Mrs. Beaver4
Rupert Everettas Fox1
James Cosmoas Father Christmas5
Tilda Swintonas The White Witch3
Kiran Shahas Ginarrbrik4
Michael Madsenas Maugrim5
Patrick Kakeas Oreius5
Shane Rangias Otmin5
Jim Broadbentas Professor Kirke3
Elizabeth Hawthorneas Mrs. Macready2
Judy McIntoshas Mrs. Pevensie2

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 screen1
The realization of The Stone Table on screen4
The Battle at the Fords of Beruna5
The resurrection of Aslan2
The final sequence at Cair Paravel5
The Hunt for the White Stag1
The emotional effect of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe5
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