During an ordinary game of "Hide and Seek", Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter walk into a Wardrobe (a type of clothes closet) in World War II England and are transported on an incredible journey to an enchanted land where Centaurs, Fauns and Gryphons come to life.
The four children soon learn of their destiny to free this enchanted land from it's state of never ending winter and the clutches of an evil witch with the help of a lion named Aslan in a spectacular battle between good and evil.
During World War II, the imagination of C.S (Clive Staples) Lewis, known to his friends as Jack, began creating and writing what would become a series of 7 books known as The Chronicles of Narnia.
Each of these books are filled with fantastic, lovable characters and wonderful adventures, all set in a special land known as Narnia.
The 7 Chronicles of Narnia books include:
The last of these 7 books was published in 1956.
In 2005, the Disney Studios released their excellent screen version of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe."
Budgeted at around $150 million dollars, this movie is nothing less than a spectacular vision.
True to Disney form,
their production is lavish, with a beautiful musical score and wonderful images brought to the screen as only Disney can using state-of-the-art technology to transport the audiences into a dazzling visual feast.
In 2006, "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" won an Academy Award for "Best Achievement in Make Up" and was nominated by the Academy for "Best Visual Effects."
And audiences loved it!
While some scenes may be too intense for the very young, this is an absolutely excellent family movie.
The story isn't just good, it's literature
And a great story with wonderful characters always makes for the very movie experience.
If you haven't yet had the pleasure of seeing this excellent movie, it's really a must see.
And if you did have the good fortune of seeing this movie in the theatre, you'll be very happy to learn that The Disney Movie Club offers "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" as part of their magnificent family movie and video library.
A wonderful story for young and old alike.
The Chronicles of Narnia is a movie that is equally entertaining for both young and adult audiences.
And one thing is for sure, if you've ever played a game of "Hide and Seek," you'll be amazed at what happens when one little girl decides to hide in what appears to be an ordinary wardrobe.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is movie experience you won't soon forget.
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