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[Review] "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion/Witch/ Wardrob
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MageSteff
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 		[Review] "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion/Witch/ Wardrob
IT ROCKS!!!111!! BEST. MOVIE. EVAR.

In an age where movies are either too violent for some family members, or too watered down for others, this movie is neither a watered down version of the books, nor does it contain voilence for shock value alone. This is a movie that all ages can appreciate and is certain to become a classic that becomes better with age.

It is very faithful to the spirt if the books by C.S. Lewis. The special effects (which could have been over the top) were part of the story and not something out of line with it.

It was very, very truthful to the books so there is nothing "new" if you have read the first Chronicle this movie is based on. The adaptation for film is extremely well done, and will impress fans of the books (it is one of my top 3 favorites, this adaptation is VERY IMPRESSIVE).

In 2 + hours they can't show every thing in the book, but they managed to keep all the flavor and was a seamless presentation. The "creatures" looked as real as the real human actors standing next to them, moreso than I have ever seen, and were remarkable in that they did not seem "slightly out of place" that other efforts to date have had (even the well done ones). The craftsmanship of the entire production crew is evident in ever frame of this movie.

Mister Tumnus the faun looks like the original ink drawings and is exactly the way I pictured him in my minds eye!

The young man who played Peter is quite charming and handsome.

This is well worth paying the full price of admission and standing in long lines for. I'm even willing to go a second time and pay full price, and there are very, very few movies I woulod say that about. I expect to see this movie nominated for a "Best Picture" Oscar Award, and will be severely disappointed if it is not.

Some things to note for if you take very young children:
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The opening credits show the WWII bombing of London, it is very loud, and you do see bombs explode. One comes close to the house where the children live. No one is hurt on screen, but it may frighten the smaller children.

The other place that may be disturbing for small children is the scene at the Stone Table/Aslan's How - where Aslan is ritually sacrificed and dies.

The other violent scenes do not shy away from showing the voilent actions, but it also does not show much in the way of blood/gore. Fox is bitten/shaken/thrown, Susan shown helping care for it, no blood visible. Various creatures turned to stone. Battle scene between Aslan's troops and the White Witch's, combatants are struck and fall, but no spurting blood or other gore. Edmund receives death wound, not gore other than a small blood stain on tunic. Peter stabbed in arm with sword, no blood visible in scene.

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I am obviously a fan of CS Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia. I've raved about the movie before, so I'll keep this short.

All I was hoping was that the kids would have a shred of acting ability, that the Stone Table scene would evoke some emotion, and that the whole thing wouldn't come across as cheesy or insignificant.

WOW, WAS I BLOWN AWAY ON ALL COUNTS!

The kids acting was spot-on, effectively adding the dynamic of quarreling siblings (something that I never really grasped as much once the kids entered Narnia). The Stone Table scene is obviously emotional - caused me to well up at least. Not one point did I think, "Well this is cheesy" or "Big deal." All in all, it felt like coming home after being gone for a long time. Rumor has it they are greenlighting a film adaptation of Prince Caspian. If so, I can't wait. Very Happy
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