Breathtaking

Rating: 10/10 (7 January 2006)

Very rarely does a movie leave me speechless when the credits begin rolling, but this one did.
Where to start? Beautiful scenery, some truly extraordinary sets and scenes. The world of Narnia was superbly portrayed, with fantastic visual effects and animated characters.
But of course it was the performances of the main characters that truly held up this film and made it what it was. The four lead children are all charming and highly convincing in their roles. It is clear to see they are all talented actors. They are all exceptionally natural and give truly heart-warming portrayals of their characters, displaying a wide range of emotions.
Tilda Swinton is suitably terrifying in her role of the White Witch, and Liam Neeson's voice was just right for the role of Aslan. All the other characters, such as the beavers and the wolves, were all done fantastically, but I can't mention them all!
From the moment the film started, with the dramatic music accompanying the air raid in London, I was gripped till the very end. Tears were brought to my eyes more than once, and I felt like bursting into applause in the middle of the film several times, such as during the battle scene - though I refrained for fear of appearing like a complete idiot.
It is very difficult to describe one particular thing that made this film so appealing; it truly has to be seen to be appreciated. One of the best films I ever seen!