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The Chronicles Of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch And The Wardrobe (4 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2005]

Skandar Keynes (Actor), Tilda Swinton (Actor), Andrew Adamson (Director) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD
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  • Actors: Skandar Keynes, Tilda Swinton, William Moseley, Ray Winstone, Georgie Henley
  • Directors: Andrew Adamson
  • Format: Anamorphic, Box set, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
  • DVD Release Date: 20 Nov 2006
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000IHZ4FQ
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,752 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)

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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

Synopsis

This lavish set includes an all-new, extended edition of the film. Director Andrew Adamson (SHREK) gives a new dimension to C.S. Lewis's enchanting story with this long-awaited Disney adaptation. As the story begins, a group of child evacuees, Edmond, Susan and Peter are packed off to stay at a professor’s house in the country. Away from war-torn London and under the care of a strict housekeeper, they are instructed to stick to themselves and stay out of trouble. But when an innocent game of hide-and-seek leads young Lucy to a spare room containing a large wardrobe, she discovers something that will change their lives forever. Inside the wardrobe there is a world frosted with ice and filled with magical beings. Known as Narnia, the land is stuck in eternal winter at the hands of a cruel White Witch.

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42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but not very extended, 22 Nov 2006
By Melissa Garrett "xenutia" (East Sussex, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chronicles Of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch And The Wardrobe (4 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2005] (DVD)
While the packaging is possibly the most exquisite to date and the bonus materials are very good value, I couldn't help but feel that this is more of a 'Special Edition' than an 'Extended Edition'. The film itself has next to no additional material - I haven't clocked it but I think it was about five minutes, none of which added to the story at all. Most of the additional material consisted of extended camera shots of landscapes and a small section during the Battle of Beruna. If you are interested in Collector's items and want all the Behind-the-Scenes magic, then this set is a good buy. However if you were only considering it for the extended movie, I don't think this set is for you.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What Memories!, 5 Sep 2006
By A. Bealby "woo_zip" (Nottingham,UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chronicles Of Narnia 'Book 2'- The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe [2005] [DVD] (DVD)
As a child l loved this story - I think l still have the original videos. This remake of an old classic has brought the story to life once again - With even more magical and enchanting moments (not to mention the amazing special effects) l have to say a great film
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Peter Jackson watch out !!!, 16 April 2006
By Bic Biro (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Chronicles Of Narnia 'Book 2'- The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe [2005] [DVD] (DVD)
Even as an adult watching this "family film" I was impressed by the story,acting and especially the special effects,which never failed to convince that these could be real animals (albeit the talking!).
Thoroughly recommend to all
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