I stumbled across an enthusiastically appreciative blog post about the movie from a Catholic perspective. I hesitated to share it here since religion is such a divisive topic, but it actually writes a lot about the artistic/technical aspects of the movie, and I think the parts about how it personally resonates with the writer because of her faith are interesting whether you share that faith or not. 

For my generation especially, every time we watched this movie as adolescents our age corresponded to a different Pevensie. Their journey and their experience becomes ever more real as we put ourselves in the shoes of each child and their respective approach to facing the wonder of a new world, the prospect of mortality, and the journey of faith. 

We are Lucy when we embrace our present moment grace. We are Edmund when we allow irritation and pride to cloud our view of what is good and just. We are also Edmund when we atone. We are Susan when we try too hard to use our intellect in matters of faith. We are Peter when we fight to further the kingdom of God despite overwhelming opposition. The film makes the Pevensie children so real and tangible.

100 Movies Every Catholic Should See #55: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)