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)

Wow! Hard to believe it’s been 20 years already. It seems like yesterday when I first saw the movie at the cinemas. I don’t really go to the cinemas that often, but when I do, I want to make sure it’s for a movie worth watching. At least I don’t regret going to this one. I even own it on DVD, so I like to watch it from time to time.

@jasmine_tarkheena 

I own the three Walden films on Blu-ray and I have never regretted buying them.  It is true that they aren't perfect adaptations, but they are still worth watching for the acting and they do hold much interest in their stories. I think they were mostly successful as movies even though they were imperfect. i own the soundtrack music too. some of may be bit modern for Narnia, but most of it is quite listenable though I think it could have been more old fashioned, which I think is something that Lewis intended for the books.