Harry Potter The Previous Generation

Rating: 7/10 (6 May 2006)

The Chronicles Of Narnia was a revelation when it was released in book form, and none more so than The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, and the transition from book to screen was always going to be a difficult job, and when announced there was tales of people both excited and worried. Thankfully, any worries there was are easily disbanded. It is not a film that would be in the Top 10 movies of all time, but if you want a movie to watch with the Family on a Saturday or Friday night, this is a beautiful movie.
The Witch is brilliant, and will easily creep out any young child, while the animations of Aslan are brilliant, with Liam Neeson getting a home-run, as his voice easily replicates the power that Aslan is meant to represent. The children are well chosen, with the uneasy mix of youth, bravery and actual acting ability.
A good comparison to The Lord Of The Rings, but will never exceed the Lord Of The Rings, but you can be confidant in the fact that, should you be missing the Lord Of The Rings, you can turn to The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. Well done, Andrew Adamson.