Striking, Elegant and Incredible

Rating: 9/10 (10 December 2005)

I'll keep this short.
The movie is beautifully done. Visually it is stunning, with several 'gasp inspiring' moments. The direction is fantastic- especially with the use of music and silence and sudden chaotic action. The musical score fits perfectly with the movie and is unique.
All the acting is very credible- especially by children so young. Tilda is amazing (naturally). Also, I thought I may hate Liam as the Lion, but I honestly didn't.
The Christian allegory is all there to be sure, but I don't think Christianity has a monopoly on the theme of self-sacrifice for the greater good. That theme is used time and again in good storytelling. And in the context of this movie, it is utterly powerful.
And best of all, the story hasn't been tampered with (too much). Granted there are some differences, but overall the storyline stays very faithful to the book (unlike the most recent Harry Potter movie).
This Buddhist DEFINITELY recommends this movie.