Wonderful adaptation of a classic story.

Rating: 9/10 (15 December 2005)

This much anticipated telling of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" is a visual feast. Everyone of the beloved characters are there: Aslan, the children, Father Christmas and of course Mr. Tummus.
The audience at the 12:01 showing were completely enraptured in the breath taking scenery and action - again New Zealand shines! Unlike previous live action versions the creatures are photo-realistic,not cartoons or "stuffed" animals. The special effects houses that worked on this including WETA and ILM out did themselves. This is the world I imagined it when I read the book.
The scene at the Stone Table is moving, you weep with the girls over Aslan and the battle scene is spectacular, you really fear for Peter and Edmund as they go one-on-one with the White Witch.
There are a few changes in the plot, as with any movie. The telling of a tale in a book is much different than telling a tale in a movie. The changes are minor and add to the story and distract little from the plot for those familiar with the story.
Highly recommended for everyone!