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Review by EV

4.0 / 5

The moment I saw Lucy step into Narnia, I knew that I would love the movie! I have read the Narnia Chronicles over ten times. I so wanted the movie to be true to the books. I wasn't disappointed at all!
I loved the acting. The Pevensies were so convincing! Georgie Henley was so perfect. When Tumnus told her he was going to kidnap her you feel betrayed too. Skandar Keynes did a superb job. When you first meet the kids you feel that Edmund is not like the other three. You somehow know he's going to put them in danger. Anna Popplewell convinced me that she was the average, controlling big sister. The Stone Table scene won me over. Then I knew she was right. William Moseley WAS magnificent. I loved him from the beginning. Tilda Swinton, of course, did a wonderful job. I just loved to hate her. Liam Neeson's voice was EXACTLY how I imagined Aslan's.
All the other characters were so perfect I don't need to say anymore.
The landscape WAS Narnia. The beautiful woods, the dangerous mountains, and etc..
The costumes were equally delightful. They were excellently designed for each and every character.
I think that C.S. Lewis would be proud of this movie.
Overall, I enjoyed the movie much more than I can say, and Prince Caspian is much anticipated.

~*EV*~

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Category scores

Directing3
Acting5
Screenplay4
Cinematography5
Music (Score)4
Art Direction3
Costume Design4
Make-Up3
Special Effects5
Editing4

Cast

Liam Neesonas Aslan5
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. Beaver5
Rupert Everettas Fox3
James Cosmoas Father Christmas4
Tilda Swintonas The White Witch5
Kiran Shahas Ginarrbrik4
Michael Madsenas Maugrim4
Patrick Kakeas Oreius3
Shane Rangias Otmin3
Jim Broadbentas Professor Kirke5
Elizabeth Hawthorneas Mrs. Macready3
Judy McIntoshas Mrs. Pevensie3

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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