I think I should start off and say that I am a VERY bad critic and not so good at writting my thoughts either, but I shall try

I really loved LWW from the start, I didn't grow up reading the books and the movie was really the first introduction I ever had to the world of Narnia, that is one reason why it is such a favorite of mine. There was absolutely nothing I disliked about it to start with, after I read the book there were a few things that I thought could have been done better but on the whole I love it just as much as I ever did

-Did you like the actors and how the characters were translated to screen
Indeed I do, I love the actors that were chosen, and I enjoy the way they were introduced. I love Tilda Swinton as the white witch, the only thing I thought was perhaps they could show her angry/dreadful temper bad side a little more than they did. I loved it how she was cold and cruel like a winter day, but sometimes you just want to see that blizzard come out in her. The beginning scene was amazing and I loved how it showed each of the children and told you of his/her character. I also loved very much how Aslan was introduced, I know some people are saying that it wasn't good enough, but for me it was perfect

-Did you like what was added/taken away/changed from the book?
On a whole, yes I do, I was glad for the battle and liked the way they made it. I wish Aslan's resurection could have been made better, cause it came across a little weak, but besides that, I liked the changes very much and could see why they did what they did.

-Did you like the set design?
VERY VERY much, the design was AMAZING. They managed to make a cutlure that looked so very, very Narnian. It really gave that Narnian feel. My favorite was probably Aslan's camp, I loved the tents and banners flying on the wind. I also great liked Tumnus's home, and the detail they put into it. The White Witche's dungeon I liked very much as well

-How did you feel about the dialogue?
Honestly, I really liked the dialogue, the jokes were funny (to me at least) the lines were good, I didn't see any cheesyness in them (maybe I don' know so much about dialogou or am not very good at recognizing bad dialogue but I really didn't think there was anything wrong with the dialogue at all)

-How have your inital feelings on the film changed?
Only in that I have grown to love it more than I have, especially afte VDT came out, PC wasn't all that bad but after the disappointmen with VDT and comparing it to LWW, I realized how much better LWW was and that I really loved it so much more because of how dreadful VDT came out to be (for me at least)

-Do you think the film has "aged well"?
I'm not really sure Honestly I don't really know how to answer this question, so I guess I won't be able too

Did you like the actors and how the characters were translated to screen?

Yes, I do. I think the actors they cast, assisted of course by the screenplay and the like, portrayed their specific characters in a way that demonstrated how they were in the book while also setting them up to be remembered for their own unique 'take' on the Pevensies.

William Moseley did an admirable job as the older brother, with a willingness to listen to the youngest of his siblings. I noticed in the book that Peter was actually a bit more harsh toward Edmund in his words, while they toned down this a bit in the movies. This isn't an issue I have at all, just something I observed.

Anna Popplewell did well in her role as Susan. I can see where some are coming from in saying she seemed to be more worried abut being logical than concerned for her siblings, but really, overall, I love Miss Popplewell's portrayal and I think it did justice, very much so, to book Susan. Susan has always been my favorite female lead, despite her flaws, and I like the way they handled her in the movies.

Skandar Keynes did very well as Edmund. Some single him out as being exceptionally well played, while I see all four as being played very well, and up to par with the rest.

Georgie was just lovely as Lucy. She did very well for being so young and I do think her character was translated well.

-Did you like what was added/taken away/changed from the book?

Yes. I do not think it harmed things in the long run. I might be with those who would have desired a bit more centered on Aslan's resurrection instead of the battle, but all in all I think what they did worked out amazingly well. Narnia felt real, magical, and alive, as it also did in PC.

-Did you like the set design?

Very much so. There is nothing to criticize, in my own opinion, really, about the sets. They were lovely and captured 'Narnia' well.

-How did you feel about the dialogue?

I'm not much one for being able to overly criticize dialogue. I think the dialogue worked well, for the most part, and wasn't extremely 'cheesy' as some may say.

-How have your initial feelings on the film changed?

No, not really. I've grown older, and with that realized that films have flaws, but to me, LWW is still that magical world of Narnia that is both for children and older folks alike. There isn't much for me to find wrong with LWW. I think it was done well, though its adaption might have left out some things. Perhaps there is some dodgy CG and the like, but I think it was a well made and great film.

-Do you think the film has "aged well"?

I do. Compared to some others, VDT especially, LWW I think has aged fairly well. It is still, probably, the most well known of the three in the movies series.

Overall Rating:

7-8/10 stars.

-Did you like the actors and how the characters were translated to screen?

Yes and no. I really liked all of the kids--Lucy and Edmund especially. Even if their hair was the wrong colour. I didn't mind the changes to Susan all that much, since it set her up better for LB. In terms of The White Witch, I never really liked her to start with, and my opinion hasn't changed much. She seemed to... timid, almost? I never felt the sort of Power that Jadis commanded in the books. Aslan was just OK--I completely loved his animation and voice acting, but I think his character should've been portrayed in a stronger way. He's not a tame lion, you know.

-Did you like what was added/taken away/changed from the book?

See above in terms of characters. In over-all plot, I don't mind anything except for Aslan's resurrection: not enough frolicking, cut away too soon, and we didn't see the scene where Aslan jumps the Witch's castle. That was a large part of the finale, in my mind--no matter how high and impenetrable Jadis thought her walls were, Aslan was still able to trounce them with ease. And... I didn't like that Aslan didn't send Lucy away from Edmund during the healing scene. We can't always have what we want, and I think the filmmakers missed that. I was pretty happy with the additions, though.

-Did you like the set design?

Resounding yes. Everything was beautiful, minus one green-screen moment.

-How did you feel about the dialogue?
Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. 6/10.

-How have your initial feelings on the film changed?
After the first viewing, "EEEEEEEEEK Narnia film!!", sentiments wore off, my feelings are about the same: it's not the best it could possibly be, but it's a movie I enjoy and can happily call Narnian.

-Did you like the actors and how the characters were translated to screen?
I was a fan of the actors and how the characters were translated onto the screen, but I wasn't a fan of the acting of the four kids, it was pretty bad. But that of course comes with experience, which none of them had.
-Did you like what was added/taken away/changed from the book?
I was actually a fan of the Waterfall scene, it added to Peter's character development.
-Did you like the set design?
Loved it!
-How did you feel about the dialogue?
Some of it felt forced and cheesy, but on the whole it was decent.
-How have your inital feelings on the film changed?
When I first saw it, I was jazzed, now my feelings have faded. But it's still LWW. So it's epic.
-Do you think the film has "aged well"?
Yup.

-Did you like the actors and how the characters were translated to screen?
I was a fan of the actors and how the characters were translated onto the screen, but I wasn't a fan of the acting of the four kids, it was pretty bad. But that of course comes with experience, which none of them had.

I actually really liked the acting of the kids. That movie made me quite a fan of their acting talents. Although, subsequent movies have changed my mind quite a bit (I thought they were average in PC, and terrible in VDT). I don't think many people - particularly children - could give quite the performance Georgie Henley gave in LWW.

~Riella

I have to agree with Ithie regarding the acting, though that may have more to with the scripting than anything--it's much easier to get behind a story you enjoy, which is why I think the acting in VDT suffered.

But this is about LWW. For the parts that were predominately method acting (Georgie seeing Narnia for the first time, Skandar's awkwardness around Swinton, or the scene of Aslan's death and subsequent resurrection), the kids did a great job. The sections that were 'regular' acting, you might say, felt forced in parts (Tumnus crying after betraying Lucy, for example, didn't ring quite true). But for the most part I thought it was fine.

-Did you like the actors and how the characters were translated to screen?

I thought the actors did a fantastic job! Espically Georgie and Skandar!
I can honestly say I think Georgie is the best eight year old actress I've see in a movie.
-Did you like what was added/taken away/changed from the book?

Overall I think the LWW movie is one of the better book adaptions made.
I would have liked more credit given to Aslan for the coming of Spring though!
It wasn't a perfect adaption but it came very close to being perfect, for me anyway.
And even though some changes were made, they weren't as drastic.

-Did you like the set design?

I LOVED the set designs. I can't think of a single one I dislike.
The colors and architecture, very creative and done well. Each place felt special.
I think the sets each had a very Narnian feeling to it.
Like in Lord of the Rings, each place felt very much like Middle-Earth.

-How did you feel about the dialogue?

Hmm.. 8/10 Overall it was really good, but there were a few lines I think could have been said differently while still getting the same point across.

-How have your inital feelings on the film changed?

No, I still Love it as much as I did the first time I saw it!
Out of the three films, LWW has that special memory in my heart.

-Do you think the film has "aged well"?

I still like it, and even though I don't hear many talk about it, I think it will go down movie history as being a well liked film.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe gets a solid 9/10 from me.

I loved it then, I still love it now, but I'm noticing the first half isn't as suspenseful to me as it one was. I also notice that when I go to watch a Narnia movie more and more I'll pick up PC instead of Wardrobe, but Wardrobe's story line is one I'll always be able to relate too. I could say however it's a sign that the two are evening out on my favorite's list. I'm more hesitant nowadays to say I like LWW more than PC, though I still say it because of PC's character changes, but the day may be coming that that might change... [/self insight ]

I'll never forget the first time I watched LWW.

But choosing a favorite... that's something else. It's funny, but a year ago, I would have said Prince Caspian hands down , but recently certain elements of PC that I never cared for have kind of gotten to me. So while I still favour PC, LWW is now close behind. Overall I just feel like the better made movie IMHO.

I also notice that when I go to watch a Narnia movie more and more I'll pick up PC instead of Wardrobe, but Wardrobe's story line is one I'll always be able to relate too.

Now that's very interesting. I wonder if it's because PC has more action/conflict than LWW has... I know several people who'll say the same, and it's because it's a faster paced film.

Now that's very interesting. I wonder if it's because PC has more action/conflict than LWW has... I know several people who'll say the same, and it's because it's a faster paced film.

I am also more likely to pick up PC then LWW, but that is because PC had such an impact on my life and it is overall my favorite.

Perhaps it is also because people feel it is a better quality made film? Some people say that there is dodgy CG and not the best acting in LWW, while in PC the CG isn't so much that way and the Pevenies and others seem to have their acting down. Just a thought.

Speaking on LWW's set designs for just a minute again, what they did with Cair Paravel looked amazing. I know a majority of such was CG, but the coronation room looked gorgeous.