Great film

Rating: 9/10 (12 January 2006)

I have never read the book at all, so was completely unaware of the plot line etc. However, I was captivated by the story and the production itself. I thought all the cast acted superbly from youngest to the old professor. I liked the adventure, the humour and the scale of it. Great film, no wonder it is doing great business. I thought the young actors really seemed like a family, with typical sibling rivalries and interaction. THis was a great help in believing that Edmund would go off with the White Witch, having been annoyed by his brother especially. I loved the beavers humour, that gentle ribbing of one spouse to another. I thought the production design was great, with that medieval look to the tents, the armour etc. The terror of Aslan's sacrifice and death was a surprise and I though it was well handled. I am looking forward to the making of Prince Caspian - and I might get around to reading the books - or will that spoil my enjoyment of the next film - a good question!