Beautiful! Fans of the book will be thrilled!

Rating: 9/10 (9 December 2005)

I just saw the film and I am thrilled! If you are a fan of the book you will not at all be disappointed. I've noticed some criticism of the Harry Potter Films because of changes to the story. We mustn't forget that for a film like The Goblet of Fire, a 734 page book had to be compressed into a screenplay with slightly over 100 pages. Give them a break! Luckily for the screenwriters of Narnia, this book is infinitely shorter. As a result, hardly a moment from the book is missed. A few adjustments in the timing of events adds to the drama and shapes the film, otherwise, there are few things to be missed from the book. If you are not familiar with the book, don't worry. Everything that you need to know is there and that which you aren't meant to know until reading or seeing the other books is not there. Just enjoy the movie and stop asking your friends who've read the books about the lamp post. They know why it's there. Go pick up "The Magician's Nephew" if you REALLY want to know! The cast is spectacular. First, WETA Digital has triumphed again! I won't say they outdid themselves, because topping their amazing work for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy would be incredible. However, they have created a world of creatures that are believable and wonderful. Aslan (voiced by Liam Neeson) is powerful and beautiful simultaneously. The four children are well-cast and bring life, energy and a "realness to their characters that is rare in young performers. Tilda Swinton is simply fierce in every meaning of the word. Her portrayal of the White Witch is powerful, beautiful, and terrifying all the same. Watch for her fighting style. Every attack is a killing blow. She doesn't attempt to disarm, she means to kill with every stroke...a very interesting, and scary detail. Another stand-out performance is James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus. He's as lovable as you could ever hope for.
That's all I can say for now...enjoy the rest for yourself! It is sure to become a classic film.