A fantastic fantasy for the whole family and a REAL love story!

Rating: 8/10 (9 December 2005)

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was a wonderful movie with wonderful characters. I had read the book when I was about 12 years old and had forgotten a lot of the story. All I could remember how wonderful Aslan the lion seemed (who even as a twelve year old I picked it out that he resembled a Jesus/God-like figure) and it was the same in this movie. The White Witch was pretty scary but not too scary for little children. Overall, this movie captured my attention and my emotions but as a Radio/TV/Film major I was slightly disappointed with some of the scenes. I expected a little more Lord of the Rings quality but felt it didn't quite reach its level. (Maybe I am too critical from being in the business.) However, we could all use a story about the battle over good and evil, the Messiah, and learning about family love/loyalty!