Exquisite start to a long-awaited Chronicle!

Rating: 7/10 (31 December 2005)

I grew up on the books and cartoon version of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. So, when i heard that they were making a live-action version of the film, I was very excited. I went to see the movie and was not disappointed. The costumes, special effects, acting, directing, casting, and screenplay all come together to make a phenomenal and exquisite start to one of the greatest Fantasy Chronicles ever written.
My only complaints are that Disney's family-friendly no-blood approach to the otherwise well done battle scenes takes away from the realism of the movie. although I follow their logic (wanting to make it family friendly and all) I can't help but think that Professor Lewis would be screaming "They're not bloody bleedin'!" if he saw the film. Furthermore I didn't find Queen Jadis to be nearly as terrifying as I found her to be when reading the books. I mean, she killed an entire world!! (The Magician's Nephew)