Computer graphics aren't spectacular, but it is true to the book

Rating: 8/10 (26 March 2006)

The Chroncles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The great series written by C.S. Lewis were momentous occasions to a first time reader. Anyone could let their imagination run wild to create Aslan, the great lion and King of Narnia, or the humble Mr. and Mrs. Beaver. The movie, however, lays it all out straight for you, and it doesn't do a good job. The visual effects look incredibly fake at times, but, all that aside, it is a movie you should take your kids to.
Mr. Tumnus' character is one of the few I think was depicted perfectly. He is the first Naninian Lucy sees, and they both shriek in fright when they see each other. Aslan, however, fails to emit the great amount of power which the character possesses. The lion looks like what he really is: computer generated.
The screenplay is well written and doesn't leave gaping holes in the plot, nor does it cut out small details to leave room for the big picture (unlike the enormous Harry Potter novels, C.S. Lewis' tales were only about 200 pages long). The movie does have a sense of reality mixed in with all of its fantasy, which makes the length of 2 and ½ hours easy to sit through for most.
When you are watching, a word of caution: do not stop as soon as the credits roll, the movie isn't over yet. There is a short scene between the Proffesur and Lucy that you wouldn't want to miss.