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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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During the World War II bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy (Georgie Henley) finds a wardrobe that transports her to a magical world called Narnia. After coming back, she soon returns to Narnia with her brothers, Peter (William Moseley) and Edmund (Skandar Keynes), and her sister, Susan (Anna Popplewell). There they join the magical lion, Aslan (Liam Neeson), in the fight against the evil White Witch, Jadis (Tilda Swinton).

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With first-rate special effects and compelling storytelling, this adaptation stays faithful to its source material and will please moviegoers of all ages.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook Incredibly engrossing but intermittently so. It holds you, but the grip could have been even more firm. Rated: 3/4 Jan 9, 2019 Full Review Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) This is a worthy opening salvo, a film that succeeds through the sheer weight of our expectations, and that won't disappoint younger audiences. Feb 10, 2007 Full Review Ian Freer Empire Magazine It's an enjoyable adaptation and good enough for us to welcome this new franchise. Rated: 3/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Joe Lipsett Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast The film captures the essence of the novel, which succumbing to the 2000s tendency to lean into fight scenes and CGI (puppets look good, though!). The kids are well cast, but this adaptation feels bloated and padded at nearly 2.5 hrs. Rated: 2.5/5 Dec 30, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Despite its generic swords-and-sorcery storyline, it's amusingly padded with extensive fantasy elements, making it a must-see for those itching for magic-doused adventure. Rated: 6/10 Sep 29, 2020 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine A wonderfully realised and pleasant feature. Rated: 7/10 Apr 19, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Shaked G Nice movie. But it is not vary good. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Darío C Great movie to watch with family. Nice acting and visual effects are surprisingly good. A heart-warming story for all ages. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Audience Member A great family film with everything a child or a young adulthood could want. As an adult, there are some plot devices that I wish they explored a little bit more - especially regarding the “PG” violence at the end. Overall, a magical story that feels like you’re a kid again with the world at your fingertips and a brain for imagining, believing, exploring, etc. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review James E Excellent casting and great cgi, especially considering its age. This film captures the spirit of the novel and is a great watch, especially for a family viewing. The sound design and makeup are also notable in their success. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/10/24 Full Review Joe S Watched it in 2024 with my kids and they loved it. Movie held up really well even 19 years later. Not too many epic kids movies like this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Audience Member I can't believe the ratings are in the 60%... this deserves more respect. It's well done and very enjoyable while respecting the book. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis During the World War II bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy (Georgie Henley) finds a wardrobe that transports her to a magical world called Narnia. After coming back, she soon returns to Narnia with her brothers, Peter (William Moseley) and Edmund (Skandar Keynes), and her sister, Susan (Anna Popplewell). There they join the magical lion, Aslan (Liam Neeson), in the fight against the evil White Witch, Jadis (Tilda Swinton).
Director
Andrew Adamson
Producer
Mark Johnson
Screenwriter
C.S. Lewis, Christopher Markus
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walden Media
Rating
PG (Frightening Moments|Battle Sequences)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 9, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$291.7M
Runtime
2h 20m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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