The best movie of the year, I must say.

Rating: 10/10 (31 December 2005)

This movie, by far, blows the rest out of the water. Being an individual who dissects movies, and one who compares movies to their written counterparts, this movie just awed me. There were only two scenes that were in the movie, that weren't in the book (the confrontation between Peter and the wolves on the river, and Edmund and Mr. Tummus talking in the Witch's Palace), but other than that, the book was followed almost exactly. I was especially pleased that they kept the part in the movie where the mice chew off the cords binding Aslan on the stone table.
The casting was suburb. Each of the Pevensie children matched their counterparts in the books, exactly as I imagined them. Peter as the one who is trying to be strong for his family, in light of the times trying to rip them apart; Susan as the forward individual, acting as the voice of reason, even when reason isn't warranted; Edmund as the selfish brat at first, transitioning to a chastised boy; and Lucy as the innocent, lovable little girl.
Tilda Swinton as Jadis added a level of cruelty and malice, combined with subtlety, that the movie needed. Liam Neeson as the voice of Aslan was a perfect match-he portrays a regal, compassionate, yet strong, calm, and otherwise amazing level to Aslan.
The music added the mystical touch that Lewis' books portrayed throughout. The computer graphics were spectacular, especially considering the amount that was required, what with the multitude of mythical beasts, and special effects.
All in all, this was my favorite movie of the year-it parallels The Lord of the Rings, and various others. If you haven't seen it, I suggest that you do. It is well worth anything.