The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeOverview and Synopsis

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Opened December 9, 2005 | Runtime:2 hr. 10 min.
PG
battle sequences and frightening moments
Four London children discover a wardrobe that transports them to the land of Narnia. Narnia is ruled by a cruel witch, who keeps the land in a perpetual state of winter and turns all who cross her into stone. The children join forces with the lion Read More
Cast: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, Liam Neeson
Director: Andrew Adamson
Genres: Children's Fantasy, Fantasy Adventure, Fantasy, Children's/Family

Critic Reviews

"...the movie remains faithful to the book in both tone and imagery." Los Angeles Times
- Carina Chocano
"...a faithful rendering of a magical tale that should hold adults' attention and delight young moviegoers." USA Today
- Claudia Puig
"...strong casting of mostly unfamiliar faces, a convincing family feeling among the four kids, solid storytelling and fluid interplay between the humans and four-legged creatures..." Variety
- Todd McCarthy