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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
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Shrek director Andrew Adamson switches to live-action movies with this ambitious adaptation of the best-known book in CS Lewis's seven-volume Narnia series. Years in the making, it's an old-fashioned fantasy adventure that retains much of the magical allure of the popular children's classic. The four Pevensie siblings are evacuated from London to a country manor house during the Second World War. There they discover an enchanted wardrobe that leads to a wintry, fairy-tale realm populated by talking animals and mythical creatures. Narnia has fallen under the malevolent spell of Tilda Swinton's imperious White Witch — setting the scene for a climactic battle between good and evil. With its focus on character relationships rather than flashy spectacle, the film is perhaps more intimate and low-key than many modern youngsters are used to. However, aside from some midway plot lulls, there's plenty to delight here, from the imposing landscapes to the noble, CGI-realised hero Aslan the Lion, majestically voiced by Liam Neeson. SF
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Running time
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137min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Fantasy Adventure
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, from the novel The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis
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Theatrical distributor
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Buena Vista
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UK cinema certificate
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PG
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UK cinema release date
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December 2005
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