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:

Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley

Won 1 Oscar. Another 17 wins & 46 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

Four children from the same family have to leave their town because of the bombings of WWII. A woman and a professor take the children to their house. While playing a game of hide-and-seek, the youngest member of the family, Lucy, finds a wardrobe to hide in. She travels back and back into the wardrobe and finds a place named Narnia. After going in twice, the four children go in together for the last time. They battle wolves, meet talking animals, encounter an evil white witch and meet a magnificent lion named Aslan. Will this be the end of their journey to Narnia or will they stay?

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Plot Keywords:

sister sister relationship | based on novel | witch | the white witch character | lucy pevensie character | 

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Taglines:

There are many stories of Narnia. The first is about to be told.

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for battle sequences and frightening moments

Did You Know?

Trivia

Andrew Adamson, the director the movie, and Rupert Everett (the voice of the Fox), previously worked together on "Shrek 2", with Adamson as one of the directors and Everett voicing Prince Charming.

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Goofs

When Lucy's mother is pinning the ID to her coat,you hear her say "You warm enough?" Her lips move with it, but after Lucy nods, she says "Good girl," but you don't her her mouth move.

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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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Alternate Versions

German theatrical version (non-digital) was cut for violence to secure a "Not under 6" rating. Digital presentations were uncut (with a "Not under 12" rating). On DVD, both versions were released (standard DVD was cut, collector's edition was uncut).

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Connections

Referenced in The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006)

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Soundtracks

Can't Take It In
(2004)
Written by Imogen Heap and Harry Gregson-Williams
Performed and Produced by Imogen Heap

User Reviews

The perfect Christmas movie

To sum things up: I loved this movie.

I had been waiting for it ever since it was announced, so of course I couldn't pass up the chance to see a press preview this morning. And, while there were some definite weaknesses (mostly in the quality of the animations), overall I was completely convinced. Naturally it did not coincide 100% with my own vision of Narnia visually, but emotionally it rang absolutely true, choking me up several times and really touching me. I walked out of the theatre with a warm, contented feeling - just like I feel every time I read C.S. Lewis' book!

The stand-out performance was definitely Tilda Swinton's as the White Witch, but I liked all actors/voices, from cute little Lucy (newcomer Georgie Henley) to majestic Aslan (Liam Neeson). I thought the children did a great job, considering their relative inexperience and the amount of blue screen work involved.

Tip: Stay seated through the actor credits - afterwards there's another small scene.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English German Brazilian Sign Language

Release Date:

9 December 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Filming Locations:

Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$180,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$65,556,312, 11 December 2005

Gross USA:

$291,710,957

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$745,013,115

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:

2.39 : 1