disappointing

Rating: 4/10 (31 January 2006)

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I have read the book far too long ago to make any comment if this one a good adaptation or not. I do remember that the book was full of magic and at time I have read the book several times. I can only say that I didn't like the film as I was missing the magic. Something was missing and I found myself cold and detached when watching this film and it came as a surprise because the trailer was quite promising(a proof that one should watch trailers very cautiously).
The technical aspect of the film is also not perfect. In some of the scenes you can see that it has been filmed with blue screen(and for a film which relay on special effects, that is a big miss). Some of the performances are not apt for the task. Especially William Moseley & Anna Popplewell ( respectively: Peter & Susan Pevensie). Their acting is dead wooden and do not bring the characters to live. If any thing save the film from a total disaster it is the performances of Skandar Keynes(Edmund Pevensie) & Georgie Henley(Lucy Pevensie). Their characters are well played and are convincing. The best performance comes from Tilda Swinton(White Which), who give a new meaning for the say: "you are as cold as ice". When ever she is on screen the chill and icy tone made me feel freezing(and in need of a cup of warm chocolate).
I am sure children will love the film. Adults who have fond memories from the book may be much more disappointed. Shame we have to endure another 6 adaptation of these books.