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Review by Michelle

4.4 / 5

I first heard about the possibility of there being a movie of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe about five years ago. Rumors and such. When the movie finally came out in 2005, my siblings and I were elated, but not sure what to expect. I had not wanted what I had pictured half of my childhood to be spoiled. We were Lewis fans, (I should add.) Despite that, we went the same week it first came out. It's indescribably amazing that they remained loyal to both the book and Lewis! The casting was near perfect! The whole battle was about two pages long in the book, whereas, it's a major part of the film! We left the theater astounded. And I wouldn't only recommend this for children. I'm only fourteen, and I favor this movie among many others. What I am saying is it's not only for children and teens, my parents liked it too. Generally it's for all audiences. This movie is highly recommended in my opinion. It is something I am definitely glad I saw, and would continue to watch over and over again.

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Category scores

Directing4
Acting5
Screenplay4
Cinematography5
Music (Score)5
Art Direction4
Costume Design5
Make-Up4
Special Effects4
Editing4

Cast

Liam Neesonas Aslan5
William Moseleyas Peter Pevensie5
Anna Popplewellas Susan Pevensie4
Georgie Henleyas Lucy Pevensie5
Skandar Keynesas Edmund Pevensie5
James McAvoyas Mr. Tumnus5
Ray Winstoneas Mr. Beaver5
Dawn Frenchas Mrs. Beaver4
Rupert Everettas Fox4
James Cosmoas Father Christmas4
Tilda Swintonas The White Witch3
Kiran Shahas Ginarrbrik3
Michael Madsenas Maugrim3
Patrick Kakeas Oreius5
Shane Rangias Otmin5
Jim Broadbentas Professor Kirke3
Elizabeth Hawthorneas Mrs. Macready3
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 screen4
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 Aslan4
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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