The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

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.

Director:

Andrew Adamson

Writers:

Ann Peacock (screenplay), Andrew Adamson (screenplay),

Stars:

Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley

Won 1 Oscar. Another 14 wins & 36 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Georgie Henley	...	Lucy Pevensie
Skandar Keynes	...	Edmund Pevensie
William Moseley	...	Peter Pevensie
Anna Popplewell	...	Susan Pevensie
Tilda Swinton	...	White Witch
James McAvoy	...	Mr. Tumnus
Jim Broadbent	...	Professor Kirke
Kiran Shah	...	Ginarrbrik
James Cosmo	...	Father Christmas
Judy McIntosh	...	Mrs. Pevensie
Elizabeth Hawthorne	...	Mrs. Macready
Patrick Kake	...	Oreius
Shane Rangi	...	General Otmin
Brandon Cook	...	Boy on Train
Cassie Cook	...	Girl on Train

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

witch | lion | professor | snow | magic | 

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Taglines:

The beloved masterpiece comes to life December 9

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for battle sequences and frightening moments

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English German

Release Date:

9 December 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Chronicles of Narnia

Filming Locations:

Adrspach National Park, Trutnov, Czech Republic

Box Office

Budget:

$180,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$35,824 (Argentina) (3 March 2006)

Gross:

$291,709,845 (USA) (5 May 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Walden Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

143 min 150 min (extended)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Witch's coachman is unnamed in the book. The filmmakers named him Ginaarbrik, deciding that he is an ancestor of Nikabrik from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. The two dwarrow wear the same family ring in the films.

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Goofs

In the railway station, the train is stationary in several shots when it is supposed to be moving. The doors are alternately open and closed in these same shots. In some shots, the train's billowing smoke column disappears entirely. At one point just before the children get on (and we see the caption: directed by Andrew Adamson), the train simply vanishes for a short time during the shot overlooking the station.

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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!

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Crazy Credits

In the opening credits the Title "The Lion, the Witch, and Wardrobe" comes down as snow after we see "The Chronicles of Narnia"

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Connections

Referenced in The Film Crew: Hollywood After Dark (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Winter Light"
(2004)
Written and Performed by Tim Finn
Produced by Bobby Huff and Tim Finn

User Reviews

Amazing

I saw this movie with very high hopes and they were met. The acting was excellent and the special effects set a new standard for Hollywood. This, in my mind is the best movie of the year and a best picture nominee for sure. I do not think that it will win the best picture Oscar though because it is only the first movie in a series of seven. Each book though, unlike the LOTR series, is a completely different story with many different characters. Overall, this movie is a must see and the next six will likely be the same. C.S. Lewis is an amazing story teller in the people behind this production are amazing film producers.