Excellent Book Adaptation!

Rating: 9/10 (10 December 2005)

The acting is top notch, most notably Tilda Swinton as the White Witch and all the Pevensie children are brilliantly casted. The effects are some of the best I have ever seen, I was skeptical at first at the idea of a world of walking, talking animals coming to screen, but Adamson knocked the vision out of the ball park. The story of this movie reflects Lewis's tale so well I would have to say that it is one of the best book adaptations that I have ever seen. But not only does it stay true Lewis, it exceeds some of his descriptions! A two page battle sequence in the novel turns into a beautiful 25 minute action experience. If you are atheist, Christian, catholic, whatever, this is a must see film. The story is simply stupendous regardless of age, race, or religion. Although some people are calling it Lord of the Rings Jr., it never felt like a kids movie. It is a story about four children and their adventures through a mystical land, that is age appropriate from anyone from 8-108! Big ups to Disney, Walden, Adamson, and of course CS Lewis, go see this film!