C.S. Lewis would be pleased

Rating: 9/10 (8 December 2005)

From the moment I saw Lucy's eyes as she entered the room with the Wardrobe I knew I was in for a thrill. What can you say about a children's (and adult) classic that has been faithfully brought to the screen? I could almost feel the pine needles pricking my skin as they backed into the woods from the rear of the wardrobe. The snow falling on Lucy's hair and eyelashes (god help me, shades of the Sound Of Music) but it really was effective.
The acting (both human and animal) was right and not over done. I was lucky to see a special preview with lots of children and with some adults who remember their childhood. All seemed pleased.
A note of caution. There is some violence, mild and no gore, but small children in attendance did find it hard to watch some of the battles and especially were upset with the death of Aslan. But, they recovered well when he re-appeared.
Loved the book as a child and love the movie as an adult. If you do not have a child, borrow one and go to the movies.