Sunday, January 18, 2009

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe



















2005

Director: Andrew Adamson

Composer: Harry Grerson-Williams

Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures / Walden Media

Key Elements: Story – Visuals – Characters – Message – Symbolism – Music - Gospel

My Review:

I was amazed at how well this movie was made. It’s very well for a movie to stay true to its literary sources, but this one did it.

Lewis’ classic story is faithfully reproduced here with gorgeous music and stunning visuals.

James McAvoy makes Tumnus come alive in ways I’d never imagined. And the battle sequence is incredible.

But the best thing about this story is how it symbolizes the gospel. Aslan gives his life as a ransom for Edmund. But death cannot hold him and he returns to free Narnia from evil. It’s exactly what Jesus did for us.

Trailer:



Quotes:
  • Now, are you familiar with any Narnian lullabies?
    - Sorry, no.
    Well that's good, because this probably won't sound anything like one.
  • Impossible!
  • When Adam's Flesh and Adam's bone sits at Cair Paravel in throne, the evil time will be over and done.
  • There's a right bit more than hope. Aslan... is on the move.
  • The great cat is dead!
  • For Narnia and for Aslan!
  • He's not a tame lion.
    - No... but he is good.
Stills:




























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