When the Pevensie family are evacuated out to the country, they are unaware of the adventure they will encounter. During a game of hide and seek, the youngest daughter, Lucy (Henley) discovers a wardrobe which transports her to the land of Narnia. Covered in snow, Narnia is full of weird and wonderful creatures, but is watched over by the evil White Witch, Jadis (Swinton). When all four Pevensie children end up through the wardrobe, they discover that it was meant to be, as two daughters of Eve and two sons of Adam must join with the mighty lion, Aslan (Neeson) to defeat the evil White Witch.
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When the adults' swearing got out of hand on the set, Georgie Henley (Lucy) set up a swear bucket. James McAvoy was supposedly the worst offender. Even her teenager co-stars had to pay their toll, though, especially Skandar Keynes, accordingly to DVD's commentary.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When the Pevensie children are playing cricket, the ball hits Edmund and bounces to his right. A second later Susan picks it up from behind him and to his left.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Mrs. Pevensie:
Edmund! Get away from there! Peter!
[to Edmund]
Mrs. Pevensie:
What do you think you're doing? Peter! Quickly, the shelter! Now! See more »
Crazy Credits
At the end of the credits there is a dedication:
"For Isabelle and Sylvia"
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"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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