DVD : The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Widescreen Edition)

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The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Widescreen Edition)
starring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton
directed by: Andrew Adamson

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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Disney
EAN: 0786936292930
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Disney
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Disney
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Disney
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 04, 2006
Running Time: 135 minutes
Sales Rank: 685
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Disney
Theatrical Release Date: December 09, 2005

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Disney The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch andthe Wardrobe Widescreen
C.S. Lewis's classic novel The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe makes anambitious and long-awaited leap to the screen in this modern adaptation. It's a CGI-created world laden with all the special effects and visual wizardry modern filmmaking technology can conjure, which is fine so long as the film stays true to the story that Lewis wrote. And while this film is not aliteral translation--it really wants to be so much more than just a kids' movie--for the most part it is faithful enough to the story, and whatever faults it has are happily faults of overreaching, and not of holding back. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tells the story of the four Pevensie children, Lucy, Peter, Edmund, and Susan, and their adventures in the mystical world of Narnia. Sent to the British countryside for their own safety during the blitz of World War II, they discover an entryway into a mystical world through an old wardrobe. Narnia is inhabitedby mythical, anthropomorphic creatures suffering under the hundred-year rule of the cruel White Witch (Tilda Swinton, in a standout role). The arrival of the children gives the creatures of Narnia hope for liberation, and all are dragged into the inevitable conflict between evil (the Witch) and good (Aslan the Lion, the Messiah figure, regally voiced by Liam Neeson).

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C.S. Lewis's classic novel The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe makes an ambitious and long-awaited leap to the screen in this modern adaptation. It's a CGI-created world laden with all the special effects and visual wizardry modern filmmaking technology can conjure, which is fine so long as the film stays true to the story that Lewis wrote. And while this film is not a literal translation--it really wants to be so much more than just a kids' movie--for the most part it is faithful enough to the story, and whatever faults it has are happily faults of overreaching, and not of holding back. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tells the story of the four Pevensie children, Lucy, Peter, Edmund, and Susan, and their adventures in the mystical world of Narnia. Sent to the British countryside for their own safety during the blitz of World War II, they discover an entryway into a mystical world through an old wardrobe. Narnia is inhabited by mythical, anthropomorphic creatures suffering under the hundred-year rule of the cruel White Witch (Tilda Swinton, in a standout role). The arrival of the children gives the creatures of Narnia hope for liberation, and all are dragged into the inevitable conflict between evil (the Witch) and good (Aslan the Lion, the Messiah figure, regally voiced by Liam Neeson).

Director (and co-screenwriter) Andrew Adamson, a veteran of the Shrek franchise, knows his way around a fantasy-based adventure story, and he wisely keeps the story moving when it could easily become bogged down and tiresome. Narnia is, of course, a Christian allegory and the symbology is definitely there (as it should be, otherwise it wouldn't be the story Lewis wrote), but audiences aren’t knocked over the head with it, and in the hands of another director it could easily have become pedantic. The focus is squarely on the children and their adventures. The four young actors are respectable in their roles, especially considering the size of the project put on their shoulders, but it's the young Georgie Henley as the curious Lucy who stands out. This isn't a film that wildly succeeds, and in the long run it won't have the same impact as the Harry Potter franchise, but it is well done, and kids will get swept up in the adventure. Note: Narnia does contain battle scenes that some parents may consider too violent for younger children. --Dan Vancini

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- a nice transfer, good blu-ray and an ok movie
I didn't enjoy this movie as much as I did the first time I saw it. However the Blu-ray is a very nice transfer and if you're a fan of the film, it won't disappoint. It's a very nice upgrade from the dvd.

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- Another amazing BluRay from Disney
I have had this disc for a month, and am still working through the bonus features on it. Disney jam-packs their BluRay releases with Bonus features, and this one is no exception. When you have a whole extra BluRay (not DVD) of bonus features included.... I think the disc claims over 14 hours.

The video transfer is crip and sharp, and film grain is next to non-existant. Colors are vibrant, blacks are true - you would think that this film was shot with HD cameras rather than being a film ... Read More

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- a child based fantasy story
stunning picture(reference)quality, and sound
good storyline(a bit childish but that,s ok
A perfect film for the whole family
a must have in your blu ray libery

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- The best adaptation of this timeless classic
The Narnia books are fantasy classics. One of my all time favorite series was given justice in not just the adaptation, but now in this beautiful high def transfer.

Everyone knows the story, and by now, anyone who wanted to see the film already has. The question before us, is it worth getting this Blu-ray version? The short answer is, hell yeah.

The long answer is the reasons why. First and foremost is the clear and pristine transfer. For this type of fantasy film, where ... Read More

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- A Gift to the Sons of Adam and the Daughters of Eve
"Once a king or queen in Narnia, always a king or queen. Bear it well, Sons of Adam! Bear it well, Daughters of Eve!" - Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

When it was announced that Disney had bought the rights to C.S. Lewis' Narnia series, I have to admit that I was worried. Walt Disney Studios haven't always been known to produce faithful adaptations of books (example: The Black Cauldron). But in late 2005, all of my worries were laid to rest. The Chronicles ... Read More

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