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

Always good but I literally fucking hate Edmund like he's a little asshole

These kids are living my dream

my childhood fr

Honestly, this was really good! The world-building was top tier—Narnia felt fully realized, magical, and immersive, which made it easy to get swept up in the story. Even though it was made in the 2000s, the CGI and overall production quality have aged surprisingly well. From the creatures to the wintry landscapes, it still looks visually impressive today. The characters were likable, though I have to admit Edmund was so irritating for most of the film (which, I guess, was kind of the point). Each of the Pevensie siblings had a role to play, and I appreciated how distinct their personalities were. That said, I do wish Susan had a bit more to do—she felt underused compared to the others, though I thought she was very graceful and beautiful on screen. I also really appreciated all the Christian allegory woven throughout the story. It made for some fun discussion with my sister—we couldn’t stop referring to Aslan as the “Jesus lion” 😭 (we’re both very religious 💀), and it was cool to see those deeper themes explored in such a fantastical way. Now, I might be alone here, but… I was a little uncomfortable with Lucy and Mr. Tumnus’s friendship. Not because of the dynamic itself—it’s was sweet and whimsical—but visually, it was kind of jarring. Like, why is this shirtless, hairy guy with goat legs hanging out with a little girl in such an intimate setting? 😭 I know it’s a fantasy film and meant to be charming, and I did like Tumnus as a character, but that thought just lingered in the back of my mind the whole time. All in all, a solid fantasy film that still holds up, with memorable characters, strong world-building, and just enough emotional weight and symbolism to give it lasting impact.

a perfect movie to escape from reality, I felt like I wasn't in this cruel life any longer and I was transferred to a magic one.

9.5/10