A huge disappointment

Rating: 3/10 (11 December 2005)

I was really looking forward to this film, being a massive fan of the books, however I thought the film was a huge disappointment - where do I start? Wooden acting, dialogue's that were so outdated as to belong in the last century, overlong, boring, special effects in todays sophisticated market were reminiscent of Dr Who in the 60's - OK perhaps thats a slight exaggeration! The makers forgot some very simple lessons, firstly not to try and replicate the books. The film has to stand up on its own and be adapted accordingly. Many of the scenes could have been cut and would not have detracted from the overall understanding. Good things - the wolves, Aslan (excellent and believable)ummm...I'm thinking...OK I give up! In fact the whole thing had me wishing that the Witch would kill off Lucy within five minutes which unfortunately she didn't!! Not all kids make good actors - come back Harry and Co!!! Actually thats not a bad idea..Harry Potter instead of Peter.....