An Superb Adaptation Of A Wonderful Book.

Rating: 10/10 (19 October 2006)

When I first sat down to watch this movie, I admit, I was expecting to see another clichéd movie about good VS. evil, everyone is happy in the end, but I got much more than that.
It starts with The Blitz from the World War II that took place in the 1940's, it took many people by surprise, but I thought it was very good because it gave us look at each of the children. I found myself in tears when the four children (Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter) say goodbye to their mother so they can be evacuated to the country for safety reasons, the story unfolds from there.
As the story grows as does the children. Lucy (Georgie Henley) goes from a small scared child to somewhat of a little valiant. Edmund (Skandar Keynes) goes from a bitter and resentful child into a wise and caring young man. Peter (William Moseley) turns into a mature leader and Susan (Anna Popplewell) realizes that sometimes things are beyond her logic, the four children are played splendidly by their counterparts and I eagerly await to see them in Prince Caspian where I think they will be even better.
The special effects in the film was spectacular and very nicely done, I enjoyed watching the numerous different animals clash in the battle (the most exciting part of the film) and it was good to see the two brothers finally banding together to bet the cold.
Also Liam Nesson brilliantly voices the regal and wonderful lion Aslan, the true leader of Narnia who has returned to help the four children save the day. The Stone Table in which Aslan sacrifices himself in Edmund's place was a very emotional part of the movie and many people (including myself) were crying.
Tilda Swinton was amazing as the White Witch and you shuddered in fright every time she raised her voice or merely gave that steely glare, her and Skandar Keynes went wonderfully together and it was a joy to see them go from 'friends' to foes. Also James McAvoy was wonderful as Mr. Tumnus, the kind Faun who Lucy befriends on her first adventure into Narnia, it's a pity neither will be in the sequel.
10/10