Fun film amazing design, let down by some truly horrible special effects.

Rating: 7/10 (9 December 2005)

Just got back from seeing this film and I have to say, overall, I enjoyed it. Some of the imagery was exactly as I imagined it when I read the books, the White Witch and her castle, Mr. Tumnis and the Beavers. It's a very well made film, not sure if Andrew Adamson should direct real people, but this was his first time, so we'll see what he does in the future. As for the design, Weta has again created amazing creatures, armor and weapons and some of the effects are beautiful, such as the Beavers, but, some of the effects are appalling. The wolves, seen better animals on the PS2, Aslan, the one creature who should have been top notch, so-so, no life, no character, too much facial animation...real lions don't have that kind of muscle structure. Next time, go to Weta, ILM just can't cut it anymore. Anyway, no more complaining, fun movie, take the kids. they will love it.