Magical

Rating: 10/10 (15 October 2006)

I originally was not going to comment on "Chronicles of Narnia," but as I was reading through the reviews one caught my eye that stated the children cast in the movie could not act. That made me click on the "review" button. It's quite the opposite - the four children (although I suppose neither Peter nor Susan are a child) fulfill their roles stupendously, especially Lucy and Peter.
The film is wonderfully shot. The climatic scene is beautiful and throws you right into the middle of the story line. Perhaps what makes the movie so wonderful is that all ages can enjoy it. The expressions, tones, and actions of the characters make the sometimes difficult English vocabulary self-explanatory and simple to follow while providing enough sophistication to satisfy more mature crowds.
Another enchanting aspect of "Chronicles of Narnia" is the special effects, which play out like eye candy. All of the amazing creatures looks so realistic that it's hard to believe they could be anything but alive. It's even more fascinating when you think they all came out of the mind of C.S. Lewis. Aslan's animation, for example, is brilliant.
Without giving away any of the story line, I will say that it is unlike any other fantasy movie you've ever seen - but don't trust me on it. Go watch it yourself.