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?Written by
John ewart
In the movie, Edmund asks if the White Witch can make him taller. In fact, Skandar Keynes grew six and a half inches during the filming of this movie. See more »
Goofs
When Peter finds the note about the capture of Mr. Tumnus, he pulls it down off the nail, ripping the top edge of the paper. In a following shot the top edge of the paper can be seen fully intact, then ripped again. See more »
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" See more »
Alternate Versions
An extended cut of the movie was released on DVD for a limited time in December 2006. The extended edition included the following scenes:
1.The new Disney logo at the beginning of the film.
2. More parents and children crying at the train station. Also more interaction between the kids and Mrs. Pevensie.
3. A scene on the train with Lucy and her toy dog.
4. A new shot of the wardrobe before the cricket scene.
5. More of the Pevensies running from Mrs. Macready.
6. Extra shots of the Pevensies exploring Narnia for the first time.
7. More of the Pevensies following Mr. Beaver to his home.
8. Lucy finding a fish frozen in the ice around the Beaver's dam.
9. More of Edmund crossing the Witch's courtyard.
9. Some added shots of the wolves searching the dam.
10. Several shots of the snow melting and the Pevensies and the Beavers walking through Narnia as it transforms into spring.
11. A few new shots of Susan practicing archery.
12. As the gryphons attack the Witch's troops with rocks, a group of bat-like creatures rush into the air and attack them.
13. A few extra shots of the two armies colliding.
14. As the phoenix attempts to lay down it's fire, a bat-creature attacks it. Peter kills the bat-creature with a spear.
15. Some shots of creatures burning in the fire laid down by the phoenix.
16. More of Orieus and Otmin fighting.
17. Some more of the gryphons attacking the Witch.
18. As Edmund rushes to Peter's aid, he pushes Ginarrbrik over a cliff.
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe should go down in the history books right up there with the likes of Lord of the Rings. I went to see it expecting a very good movie. I came out stunned by the magnitude of the picture. Everything about it is so well done, the casting, the scenery, the score. Lord of the Rings is the only thing I can think of to compare it to. I experienced the same overwhelming sense of awe watching both of these phenomenal pictures. The CG images are very good, though not quite as startlingly realistic as those in LOTR. I cannot find fault with the casting in any way.
Though the voice of Liam Neeson is not as I would have imagined a lion's at first, it is smooth, confident, and effective. Aslan is given the presence so essential to the heart of the story. I must comment on the performance of James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus, which I believe was the best in the film. Lucy was adorable, and surprisingly convincing, and Peter was given a very firm performance. I was a little nervous about how Edmund would turn out, but I needn't have worried; those large, startlingly dark eyes are perfect for the change from traitor to hero.
I commend the directors of the movie on their strict adherence to the book. Narnia isn't just "based" on the book. It IS the book. The scope, depth, and wonder of Lewis's world have been captured in a timeless manner that should be cherished for all ages. This is a movie for everyone, at a level for children to understand, yet with a fast plot and exciting battle sequences that will keep anyone interested. The last battle scene especially is as touching as any I have ever seen, including those in LOTR, putting tears in my eyes even while my heart soared. Go see Narnia for an exciting, well-done film, and a timeless message that our world so desperately needs.
Ten stars!!
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The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe should go down in the history books right up there with the likes of Lord of the Rings. I went to see it expecting a very good movie. I came out stunned by the magnitude of the picture. Everything about it is so well done, the casting, the scenery, the score. Lord of the Rings is the only thing I can think of to compare it to. I experienced the same overwhelming sense of awe watching both of these phenomenal pictures. The CG images are very good, though not quite as startlingly realistic as those in LOTR. I cannot find fault with the casting in any way.
Though the voice of Liam Neeson is not as I would have imagined a lion's at first, it is smooth, confident, and effective. Aslan is given the presence so essential to the heart of the story. I must comment on the performance of James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus, which I believe was the best in the film. Lucy was adorable, and surprisingly convincing, and Peter was given a very firm performance. I was a little nervous about how Edmund would turn out, but I needn't have worried; those large, startlingly dark eyes are perfect for the change from traitor to hero.
I commend the directors of the movie on their strict adherence to the book. Narnia isn't just "based" on the book. It IS the book. The scope, depth, and wonder of Lewis's world have been captured in a timeless manner that should be cherished for all ages. This is a movie for everyone, at a level for children to understand, yet with a fast plot and exciting battle sequences that will keep anyone interested. The last battle scene especially is as touching as any I have ever seen, including those in LOTR, putting tears in my eyes even while my heart soared. Go see Narnia for an exciting, well-done film, and a timeless message that our world so desperately needs.
Ten stars!!