"Follows the exploits of the four Pevensie siblings--Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter--in World War II England who enter the world of Narnia through a magical wardrobe while playing a game of'hide and seek' in the rural country home of an elderly professor. Once there, the children discover a charming, peaceful land inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs, and giants that has become a world cursed to eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis . Under the guidance of a noble and mystical ruler, the lion Aslan, the children fight to overcome the White Witch's powerful hold over Narnia in a spectacular, climactic battle that will free Narnia from Jadis' icy spell forever."
Before I went to see this movie, I read that some reviews said this is "Passion of the Christ" and "Lord of the Rings" mixed into one movie. That turned me off a bit, as I to this day still refuse to watch "Passion of the Christ".
But in the end I was not sorry to have seen it. Turns out this movie was great fun! The sets and sceneries were beautiful, the casting was perfect, and how great it was to watch that war scene ! Seeing unicorns, fauns and other mythological creatures roaring and fighting really dazzled my eyes.
However, what I enjoyed the most out of this movie is actually the four main characters, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy. Peter is the eldest, and the bravest one. Susan is the intelligent one, always trying to keep calm and do the right thing. Edmund is the rebellious one. Even though he almost went down the wrong path, he found his way back. And who can forget adorable little Lucy. She's sweet, forgiving and kind, and is also the one who discovered the world of Narnia. I loved how the four of them really grew up as the movie progressed. From their adventures and mishaps, they learned to appreciate having each other as family.
Yes, as the great lion Aslan dies for Edmund's sins, then later being resurrected from the dead, one has to wonder how this relates to a certain someone from the Bible. But why dwell on the deeper meaning of this movie, I say let's just let our imaginations run wild and have fun watching the magical world of Narnia!
The ending was very satisfying too, everything was summed up nicely. I can't wait til these children get back inside the wardrobe again. :) Now, I just need to watch "Walk the Line" and "King Kong", then I'm all ready to go on vacation!
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