Katy Sameh 8D
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and
the Wardrobe Movie Review
The Chronicles of Narnia: The lion, the witch and the wardrobe is the
second book of seven novels in the book series “The Chronicles of
Narnia” by C. S. Lewis, after the great success of the novel, it was made
into a film in 2005 that was loved by many.
The movie takes place during the World War II bombings of London. It
follows the lives of four siblings, Lucy the youngest, Edmund, Susan and
Peter as they have to evacuate London and are sent to a country house
where they are safe. While playing, Lucy finds a wardrobe that lands
her in a mystical place called Narnia. She proceeds to telling her siblings
but they do not believe her at first, until they get in trouble and need a
place to hide. All four children enter the wardrobe and find themselves
in the enchanted country of Narnia. Edmund gets lost but the White
Witch Jadis finds him and manipulate him to come with her to the ice
castle where he is locked up as it is the witch’s wish to have two sons of
Adam and two daughters of Eve. Enchanted creatures of the frost
inform Lucy, Susan and Peter about their brother and what the White
Witch intends to do. The animals then go on to reassure them that
there is a way to get their brother back and it is by the help of the great
lion, Aslan who is forming an army against the White Witch. Would
they be able to bring their brother back? What will it cost them?
The movie has a lot of morals as you venture in deeper into the story. It
won 13 awards and got nominated 48 times for its performance,
costumes, plot, hair and makeup. The sound track is impressive as it
gives you an eerie feeling and keeps you at the edge of your seat. The
acting is also of a very high standard as the characters perform a
dazzling and memorable performance, Georgie Henley (Lucy), Skandar
Keynes (Edmund), Anna Popplewell (Susan), William Moseley (Peter)
had their careers skyrocket from their performance on the film.
I would highly recommend The Chronicles of Narnia, especially if you
are keen on fantasy films. Once you enter the world of Narnia there is
no going back, you will be living every moment with them as if they
were your siblings. I am sure you will never regret watching it.
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