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It is a quiet sort of a day in the heart of the English countryside when Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy stumble through the back of an old wardrobe into the enchanted land of Narnia. They embark on an extraordinary adventure discovering talking fauns, friendly beavers, giants and flying horses. When the White Witch learns of their presence in Narnia their lives are in danger, but there is talk that Aslan, the Great Lion, is on the move.
Originally broadcast in 1988, this adaptation of C S Lewis' powerful fantasy for all ages uses live action, animation and special effects to recreate the most thrilling adventure of all. Relive the excitement of this memorable production in this magical DVD.
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (Dir. Marilyn Fox, 1988): A production of C.S. Lewis' powerful fantasy for all ages using live action, animation and special effects to recreate this most exciting and enchanting adventure in the magical world of Narnia; a land of dwarves, nymphs and giants and also the land's arch-enemy the White Witch...
Prince Caspian (Dir. Alex Kirby, 1989): Evil King Miraz and his Queen Prunaprisma are making plans to take over the kingdom. Heir to the throne Prince Caspian is forced to flee to safety...
The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader (Dir. Alex Kirby, 1989): Edmund, Lucy and Eustace travel to Narnia to help King Caspian find the seven missing Lords...
The Silver Chair (Dir. Alex Kirby, 1990): Eustace Scrubb and his bullied school friend Jill Pole, find themselves on a perilous quest to find the lost Prince Rilian, aided by their newfound reptilian companion Puddleglum (Tom Baker). Their travels lead them to the Giants of Garfang and underground to the land of the earthmen. Here they must face the fearful Queen of the Deep Realm, combat her magical powers, and break the enchantment of the Silver Chair.
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C S Lewis The Chronicles Of Narnia, The complete Four Disc Collector's Edition, DVD Box Set.
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
How obsessed was I with this when I was a kid? I drove my parents to distraction watching it over and over again until they could probably have quoted it, never mind until I could!
When I found a copy on the videos in my local library a few weeks ago I knew that I had to get them out! I had great memories from when I was a kid and just had to watch them again! I approached them with great trepedition, cos lets be honest, the books were fab, and was it possible for these to be anything like as good as I remembered them? Quite simply yes!
I remember the queen in teh Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe used to terrify me, but now I just think that she's wonderful! Rather unfortunately Aslan also used to terrify me, but what can you do? The Prince Caspian ones were great, especially the rat whoes name I now can't remember, (plus I had an utterley huge crush on rince Caspian when these came out!) And when rewatching the Silver Chair I rediscover Tom Baker who I had completely forgotten was even in it!
An added bonus for me was that I had recently visited Hawkstone Park where large parts of Prince Caspian were filmed!!!
Anyway, one with raving, this is absolutely fabulous, and in no way the let down that I have often come to expect with things based on wonderful books! My only problem is that they never made the other three books as well! A must have, whether you remember when these were originally shown or not!
How obsessed was I with this when I was a kid? I drove my parents to distraction watching it over and over again until they could probably have quoted it, never mind until I could!
When I found a copy on the videos in my local library a few weeks ago I knew that I had to get them out! I had great memories from when I was a kid and just had to watch them again! I approached them with great trepedition, cos lets be honest, the books were fab, and was it possible for these to be anything like as good as I remembered them? Quite simply yes!
I remember the queen in teh Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe used to terrify me, but now I just think that she's wonderful! Rather unfortunately Aslan also used to terrify me, but what can you do? The Prince Caspian ones were great, especially the rat whoes name I now can't remember, (plus I had an utterley huge crush on rince Caspian when these came out!) And when rewatching the Silver Chair I rediscover Tom Baker who I had completely forgotten was even in it!
An added bonus for me was that I had recently visited Hawkstone Park where large parts of Prince Caspian were filmed!!!
Anyway, one with raving, this is absolutely fabulous, and in no way the let down that I have often come to expect with things based on wonderful books! My only problem is that they never made the other three books as well! A must have, whether you remember when these were originally shown or not!
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am surprised that it has taken this long for these classics to hit dvd. I still remember as a child watching these and being amazed at the magical world I saw before me.
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is by far the best out of them all. The storyline is much stronger and it has a much more magical feeling to it. What I find strange is that even now, many years on! I can still remember each scene so well.
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is by far the best out of them all. The storyline is much stronger and it has a much more magical feeling to it. What I find strange is that even now, many years on! I can still remember each scene so well.
Extras DvD
When I heard that an interview with the original cast was to be included I was looking forward to it. I was a little disappointed however to discover that it lasted on 10 minutes. The length aside it was well worth watching.
Overall Points
-All films have been transferred perfectly on to dvd
-There have been some small scenes added to the Lion the witch and the wardrobe if you watch closely.
-The extras
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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Watching these wonderful series again just takes me back to Sunday afternoons in my childhood!
Even now, surrounded by the CGI world of movies where stunning effects are everything, I was still impressed and delighted watching this set of the BBC series again. As the new movie shows, the mythical creatures are created by CGI to look as real and 3D as possible. In the BBC version they have combined cartoon animation for the creatures, mixed in with the actors. BUT, this all adds to the beauty of it and still works very well and is pleasant on the eye.
Even now, surrounded by the CGI world of movies where stunning effects are everything, I was still impressed and delighted watching this set of the BBC series again. As the new movie shows, the mythical creatures are created by CGI to look as real and 3D as possible. In the BBC version they have combined cartoon animation for the creatures, mixed in with the actors. BUT, this all adds to the beauty of it and still works very well and is pleasant on the eye.
The children actors for the most part are very good, the costumes are excellent and the thing I was still in awe of was Aslan! I'd forgotten what an amazing piece of design he was!! In "The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe", the White Witch is just so evil, a baddie in the time when baddies really DID look evil and had the right cackle! Yes, some of the scenes are simplistic and occasionally wooden in the acting stakes, but it all adds to the nostalgia and magic somehow.
This DVD box set is a beautiful set, with clear menus to navigate. The Special Features disc is a great bonus; it was nice to see the actors together again in the 2003 Interview, and hear what they'd been up to. There are also behind-the-scenes featurettes from various TV progs from the time etc.
The transfer to DVD has been excellent. This is a set all the family can enjoy again and again. BRILLIANT!!
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Narnia
A classic BBC series, decent price promptly delivered.
I bought this for my 8 year-old grandson, to introduce him to this marvelous piece of television and he loves... Read more
I bought this for my 8 year-old grandson, to introduce him to this marvelous piece of television and he loves... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Donatello46
This is BBC version!
I bought this because I thought these were the the Walt Disney movies, but this is a low cost old BBC production filmed in 80s-90s. I am extremely disapointed.
Published 2 months ago by pencilady
Great value
i purchased this as one of my 9 yr old granddaughters stocking fillers, she loved it as they are learning about it in school.
Great price and speedy dispatch.
Great price and speedy dispatch.
Published 4 months ago by Zim
Christmas Gift
I bought this Gift Box for my 9yr old grandson. He hasn't had a chance to watch it yet, but as he asked for it specially I am sure it will be a "big hit"
Published 5 months ago by Ugly Monkey
great
i bought the lion witch and wardrobe some time ago as a single dvd i knew of other stories so got the full set great and cheap at the price
Published 5 months ago by anistasia
more emotionally true than Disney, but less slick
This is a great deal. You get the basics of most of the Chronicles, well acted and not excessively digital-synthetic, faithful to the books and without silly Hollywood melodrama. Read more
Published 9 months ago by rob crawford
Really Nice Boxset
Really nice boxet - please just note that the dvds are not in seperate cases they are all in the same box - each disk has chapter sections on the front
Published 9 months ago by x
Into the Wardrobe
I have quite a collection of CS Lewis material - his scholarly texts, religious books, children's books, books about Lewis (and the Inklings,), CDs of all the unabridged Narnia... Read more
Published 9 months ago by RR Waller
NARNIA
liked the box set, it is perfect for children as there is no modern 3D's and so children can learn about the old ways and also can learn how to act in school play using... Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. Joshi
Fab Present
HI i bought this a part of an easter present for my grandadughters and what a hit it was,so yes i would recomend this dvd.
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. D. Simpson
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