Disappointed

Rating: 4/10 (9 December 2005)

This doesn't really contain spoilers, but in case it hints too much for someone I've marked it as so.
I just got back from a midnight showing....
Overall I'd have to say I was disappointed. I'll admit I've never heard of The Chronicles of Narnia until I saw a preview for it, as I now know the books have been out forever. The movie felt like they were trying to capture LOTR and Harry Potter all-in-one, and they just didn't pull it off. I felt no attachment to the characters, and so many of the characters seemed so hyped to turn out so meaningless. I also think the PG rating hurt the film a bit. I can understand wanting to reach a wider audience, and maybe thats how the author would have liked it, but it just didn't feel right to see someone jabbed with a sword only for it to come out as if it had just been polished; perfectly clean. Also I think it's pretty violent for a PG movie, even without the blood and details. So if you have young children, I'd possibly reconsider. I'd say at least 10 would be a proper age.
I guess my advice is that if you read and enjoyed the books, it may be worthwhile, but if you're just an avid moviegoer/fantasy film enthusiast pass on this, or at least wait until you can rent it. I dished out $8.25 for this flick and can I fell shorted.
*side note: I'm extremely tired as its now 3:30, the movie started 15 min late, plus 20 min of previews, so excuse any bad grammatical errors etc.*