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

2005
PG
2h 23m

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6.9/10

441K

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Liam Neeson, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Cameron Rhodes, Tilda Swinton, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

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While playing, Lucy and her siblings find a wardrobe that lands them in a mystical place called Narnia. Here they realize that it was fated and they must now unite with Aslan to defeat an ev... Read allWhile playing, Lucy and her siblings find a wardrobe that lands them in a mystical place called Narnia. Here they realize that it was fated and they must now unite with Aslan to defeat an evil queen.While playing, Lucy and her siblings find a wardrobe that lands them in a mystical place called Narnia. Here they realize that it was fated and they must now unite with Aslan to defeat an evil queen.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

441K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

625

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Oscar
- 18 wins & 46 nominations total

Trivia
Georgie Henley's reaction to Mr. Tumnus at the lamppost is genuine. She had not seen her castmate James McAvoy in his costume before filming the scene, so her screams and reactions were real. Georgie's first reaction to the snowy world of Narnia is also genuine. She was carried into the set blindfolded to make her first entrance, and her wide-eyed, delighted reactions to it all were entirely her own.

Goofs
When the children are running around in the house trying to find a hiding place while playing hide and seek, Lucy's dress changes from purple to brown.

Quotes
Aslan: [almost in a roar] Do not cite the Deep Magic to me Witch. I was there when it was written.

Crazy credits
There is a further brief scene with Lucy and the Professor after the initial cast credits.

Alternate versions
German theatrical version (non-digital) was cut for violence to secure a "Not under 6" rating. Digital presentations were uncut (with a "Not under 12" rating). On DVD, both versions were released (standard DVD was cut, collector's edition was uncut).

Connections
Edited into The Nostalgia Critic: Black Cauldron (2019)

Soundtracks
Oh Johnny Oh, Johnny Oh!
(1917)
Music by Abe Olman
Lyrics Ed Rose
Performed by The Andrews Sisters
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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excellent filmization of CS Lewis's novel

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is an extremely enjoyable filmization of CS Lewis's magical childhood epic. The story expertly weaves in childhood themes with a modern day Christian plot line (including a slightly grisly 'crucifiction' scene) to create an enchanting motion picture. Tilda Swinton is superb as the sinister White Witch. The children are average though young Georgie Henly stands out. The Special effects are more than adequate, with a specially impressive rendering of Aslan. The film moves slowly initially and its epic nature become apparent only towards the end with a vicious (but bloodless) final battle. All told, a pleasant surprise indeed!

Overall 8/10