Fantastic

Rating: 9/10 (11 January 2006)

This film is excellent, but just so people who don't bother to read books don't sound ignorant to those of us who do, "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" is actually the second book in the Narnia chronicles, so no there won't be seven movies made unless the directors decide a prequel "The Magician's Nephew" is in order.
I would have liked to see "The Magician's Nephew" made as it is the beginning of the series and explains why Aslan has such power in Narnia, how Narnia was created, why the Professor believes Lucy's story and why the wardrobe grants access to Narnia.
Otherwise, though, the film is excellent with a soundtrack which, although a little clichÃ© at times, is otherwise moving and fairly well placed throughout the action. The costumes, particularly for the White Witch, are fantastic and the special effects are well blended with reality, avoiding that unfortunate trend to add unnecessary effects.
I would recommend the movie for anyone who has read Narnia and loved it and even for those who haven't, since the script doesn't rely on prior knowledge of the book. For those who have seen it, it's worth the sweeties.