Die Chroniken von Narnia – Der König von Narnia (2005)

Die Chroniken von Narnia – Der König von Narnia: Directed by Andrew Adamson. With Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell. Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.

“The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe should go down in the history books right up there with the likes of Lord of the Rings. I went to see it expecting a very good movie. I came out stunned by the magnitude of the picture. Everything about it is so well done, the casting, the scenery, the score. Lord of the Rings is the only thing I can think of to compare it to. I experienced the same overwhelming sense of awe watching both of these phenomenal pictures. The CG images are very good, though not quite as startlingly realistic as those in LOTR. I cannot find fault with the casting in any way.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThough the voice of Liam Neeson is not as I would have imagined a lionu0026#39;s at first, it is smooth, confident, and effective. Aslan is given the presence so essential to the heart of the story. I must comment on the performance of James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus, which I believe was the best in the film. Lucy was adorable, and surprisingly convincing, and Peter was given a very firm performance. I was a little nervous about how Edmund would turn out, but I neednu0026#39;t have worried; those large, startlingly dark eyes are perfect for the change from traitor to hero. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI commend the directors of the movie on their strict adherence to the book. Narnia isnu0026#39;t just u0026quot;basedu0026quot; on the book. It IS the book. The scope, depth, and wonder of Lewisu0026#39;s world have been captured in a timeless manner that should be cherished for all ages. This is a movie for everyone, at a level for children to understand, yet with a fast plot and exciting battle sequences that will keep anyone interested. The last battle scene especially is as touching as any I have ever seen, including those in LOTR, putting tears in my eyes even while my heart soared. Go see Narnia for an exciting, well-done film, and a timeless message that our world so desperately needs.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eTen stars!!”