Faith Based Fantasy.

Rating: 10/10 (4 March 2016)

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005): Dir: Andrew Adamson / Cast: Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley / Voices: Liam Neeson: Fascinating Christian allegory based on the C.S. Lewis classic where the lion Aslan symbolizes Jesus Christ, the witch symbolizes Satan, and the wardrobe symbolizes choice or perhaps change. Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are sent to live with a professor during the heat of World War 2 but during a game of hide and seek a wardrobe is discovered and inside secrets the magical land of Narnia cursed by the White Witch to remain in a winter state. Directed by Andrew Adamson who brings the magic into reality with exquisite visual effects. He previously made the Shrek films, which were also fairy tale based. Tilda Swinton as the White Witch dominates with her icy seductive tone. James McAvoy is terrific as a half human half fawn who befriends Lucy thus inviting the wrath of the witch. Skandar Keynes plays Edmund whose curiosity and attitude become tools for the witch. Georgie Henley as Lucy becomes an instant source of communication when she relates to the bewilderment around her. Liam Neeson provides the voice of lion Aslan, the authority figure of Narnia. Strong Christian themes highlight this visual wonder that results in a wardrobe that is worth opening. Score: 10 / 10