Enchanting

Rating: 8/10 (23 December 2005)

There quite a few films that can actually enchant, like if you catch the golden bells' ringing and a warm smell that is suddenly filling up your childish mind with gentle memories. It's a kind of magic, of a kind magic.
Having the book read before, I am quite satisfied with the movie, while I wasn't with the Peter Jackson's LOTR. May be because "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" was directed by a man who really loves that lovely book? The only thing that have disappointed me is that the Christian context has been nearly wholly removed, for it was the firmament of the Lewis' books. Aslan is Christ, his incarnation in the world of Narnia. Those who did never read the books will never make it from the movie, and this makes the film rather meaningless.
Nevertheless it's a great adventure for all big and small who has a bit of imagination: masterfully directed, without clichés, amazingly shot, with the great CGI and absolutely wonderfully acted (especially I liked James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus and of course, Georgie Henley). Superb movie, though the spiritual context would be able to complete the gem.