The story itself originated from Lewis’ personal life. Like the children in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, children were sent to live in the country when World War II, the Battle fought over Britain, took place and some children came to Lewis’ home. During that time a little girl helped inspire him to write the book because she was curious about the wardrobe in his house. After Lewis published all seven of his books, readers realized he did not write them in chronological order according to the time period settings in each book. Many readers, including myself, do not follow that chronological order. This makes it more fun for readers when they can decide which way to read the series. As for the movie version, I heard the film makers will continue the series using Lewis’ publican order.
The movie’s setting occurs around the beginning of WWII in London. The four siblings’ father is in the war; and, Peter, the leader of the bunch, Susan, the motherly figure, Edmund, the lost middle child, and Lucy, with the sweetest heart, leave their unsafe home and stay with an elderly professor at his mansion-type home. This is where a not so ordinary wardrobe is found and within it the land of Narnia is discovered; a land full of beasts, like the lion Aslan, fauns, like Mr. Tumnus, and other amazing creatures. I cannot forget the horrible White Witch, Jadis, who makes it winter all year round.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is filled with cool-looking creatures, awesome acting, and a phenomenal plot. The plot begins to unfold when heroic Aslan agrees to give himself over to the evil White Witch as a trade for the human boy, Edmund, who is supposed to become one of the kings of Narnia. Aslain, a lion messiah, knows he must do this dreadful task in order to save the boy’s life as well as the destiny of Narnia. The witch agrees to take the lion in the boy’s place. The four children try to figure out how to free Narnia from the witch on their own.
The meanings alone impel me to read and watch The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe many times. The movie shares the same original meanings as the book has; though, the book is far more theological than the movie. Some of the public question the novels’ Christian morals and theories from the New Testament conveyed by Lewis. What does Aslan’s sacrifice truly mean? Is it the same as Christ’s? And, if you are wondering what I am talking about you must see this movie.
I must also say that I have never read all of the Narnia novels, but I did read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe more than once. I enjoy the movie just as much. And, if you are wondering which one really is better… some say that the book –or the original– is better than the movie.
I recommend that you discover The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. This movie is for all audiences; however beware: There are battle scenes. If you like any of these stories, such as, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Shrek, The Giving Tree, and The High king, you will like The Chronicles of Narnia too.
Are you ready to see the movie? It should be available at any store or movie rental place. Then, you can decide whether the book is better than the movie, which line you like the most, which creature looks the coolest, as well as figure out the meanings of Lewis’ book. I will not tell you any more because I know you want to see this must see movie and will enjoy figuring the story out for your self because The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is enchantingly delightful.