Which Witch? What Wardrobe? (The Chronicles Of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe [2005] (DVD))

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Product:	The Chronicles Of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe [2005] (DVD)
Date:	23/06/08 (248 review reads)
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~~~Where did the idea come from?~~~
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a film which originates from a book written by C.S.Lewis who wrote the chronicles of Narnia. These books were a great success and it was only a matter of time before it was made into a successful film. The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe has been made into a film before but it has not been as successful as this one. This film has been made extremely well and sticks to the book very well which is very unusual for films.


~~~Are there strong references to the Bible?~~~
This seems to be a big question especially between my friends. The simple answer is yes, there are references towards religious ideas. However we must remember that Lewis was Orthodox Christian and believed greatly in his religion and portrayed this through his books which have also been portrayed through the film. But if you think this film is brainwashing children into Orthodox Christian ways of thinking then think again. For those who have seen the film and did not pick up on who represented who then here are some of the references:
The White Witch = The Devil
Aslan the Lion = Jesus who sacrifices himself to save all others
The children = Sons of Adam and Daughters of Eve


~~~What is the story about?~~~
This story is about four children (Edmund, Susan, Peter and Lucy) who were evacuated from their home in Finchley during the war. They go to live with a professor in the countryside. The children have to keep themselves occupied however on their first day it is a dull rainy day so they have to play inside. They decide to play a game of hide and seek and Lucy decided to hide in a old wardrobe in the attic. Once she has entered the wardrobe she finds herself in a cold land (Narnia) where she meets Mr Tumnus. She is told that in Narnia it is always winter but Christmas never comes. The White Witch then orders all children to be taken to her so Mr Tumnus quickly takes Lucy back and she goes home through the wardrobe. Although time is normal is Narnia in the real world it is just a few moments so when she tells her brothers and sister naturally they don't believe a word. However Edmund goes with her that very night and sees for himself the world of Narnia. However when they return Edmund denies that he has ever been to Narnia. The next day Edmund breaks a window whilst playing cricket so the children quickly try to hide, of course they decide in the wardrobe, now all the children know that Lucy was telling the truth. However this is when all the troubles start when Edmund disappears and the other three realise the only way they can get their brother back is by rescuing him. The only way they can rescue him is with the help of Aslan, so the adventure begins...


~~~Did you like the film?~~~
I really enjoyed this film as it was so packed of adventure and excitement. There was something magical about this film which would trap anyone under its spell. Unlike many films this film has really stuck to the book well and although some parts were missed out, I think this film covered the key points and adapted it well to a film. The special effects were beyond imaginable. They provided perfect pictures for the landscaped and the battle scenes were so well done that it all looked so real. Perhaps this was what made it so magical and believable. I loved this film so much and had to buy the DVD even though I had seen it in the cinema. This has to be in my opinion one of the best films yet released and urge everyone to see it.


~~~Who is it suitable for?~~~
The film is PG rating (Parental Guidance) and is said to be suitable for children over the age of eight. However the film does say that children under the age of eight might find the battle scenes a little frightening, however there is no blood in the battle scenes. There were certainly some parts which made you jump however overall I do not think the film was frightening. Certainly parents should watch this film with their children for the first time just in case. I think the rating given is suitable for this film and should be taken into consideration if young children are present.


~~~Who was in the cast?~~~
Lucy Pevensie - Georgie Henley
Edmund Pevensie - Skandar Keynes
Peter Pevensie - William Moseley
Susan Pevensie - Anna Popplewell
White Witch - Tilda Swinton
Mr Tumnus - James Mc Avory
Professor Kirke - Jim Broadbent
Aslan - Liam Neeson
Mr. Beaver - Ray Winstone
Mrs. Beaver - Dawn French
Fox - Rupert Everett


~~~DVD and Film information~~~
Languages: English and German
Runtime: 140 minutes
Region: Region 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 / Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: Danish / English / Hindi / Norwegian
Director: Andrew Adamson
Walt Disney Production


~~~DVD extras~~~
Creating Narnia (Quite interesting)
Chronicles Of A Director (I found this interesting but after 5 minutes quite boring)
The Children's Magical Journey (Quite good but I have not yet watched all of it)
Evolution Of An Epic (This is quite good but gets a bit tedious)
Creatures, Lands & Legends (This is interesting)
Creatures Of The World (This is quite interesting)
Explore Narnia (I thoroughly enjoyed this one!)
Legend In Time (This is worth watching as well)

As usual the film is much better than the extras but what else can be expected.

~~~How much does it cost and where can I get it from?~~~

This DVD can be bought from most stores such as Woolworths, HMV and most other shops which sell DVDs. Many online shops such as Amazon have this product and it can be bargained for on ebay for a cheap price. It costs about £14.99 however I bought mine for just £12.99. Shop around to find the cheapest price.

~~~Overall~~~

I really recommend you watch this film and I think it is suitable for all ages to watch. I think this film is great and even if you have seen it in the cinema, it is well worth having the DVD. This DVD can be watched time and time again and can beign thoroughly enjoyed by all the family.

Summary: Magical fun for all.