Georgie Henley

Nominated for three Academy Awards, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe follows on the heels of recent successful big screen adaptations of fantasy novels for children of other films as Lord of the Rings and books of the Harry Potter series. But while each of these series feature underlying tones of Christian symbolism, The Chronicles of Narnia is overtly intended as a Christian allegory. Written by the brilliant Oxford and Cambridge 20th Century literature professor CS Lewis, the Narnia stories were a tribute to his deep Christian faith. And this big screen transition is something to be proud. Directed by Andrew Adamson veteran director of Shrek franchise, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is a master blend of traditional human acting and computer images.

The film follows the exploits of the Pevensie children four, two brothers and two sisters. Set during the early years of the Second World War, their mother sends them off to the countryside to escape the relentless Nazi bombing raids on London. Left to themselves in the cavernous home of Professor Kirke (Jim Broadbent), they engage in a traditional game of hide and seek, after which the youngest child, Lucy (Georgie Henley) slips into a closet parent stationed in another empty room. Backing her way through the clothing, she falls into a winter paradise where she meets a faun named Mr. Tumnus (James McAvoy).

Initially, Mr. Tumnus tries to kidnap the girl, but he had a change of heart thanks to the kindness of his spirit. Accordingly, he reveals the truth on the ground where it fell. Narnia is dominated by the evil White Witch who claims to be master of the forest, but the rule is a lion named Aslan true prophesied long ago that the two daughters of "son of Adam" and "Eve" would announce the end of the darkness one hundred years administered by the White Witch. The knowledge of the prophecy, the witch intends to murder the children upon their arrival. But when Lucy relays the facts of the adventure to his family, they do not believe.

Despite their initial reservations, her older siblings - Edmund (Skandar Keynes), Susan (Anna Popplewell) and Peter (William Moseley) - all find their way into the magical land of Narnia. With talking trees, a forest full of danger and a wicked witch in hot pursuit, the Pevensie children must find their way through the treacherous land to find Aslan (Liam Neeson), the messianic lion king can help them fulfill their destiny as the rightful heirs to the throne of Narnia ...

Aided by an outstanding soundtrack which perfectly compliments each sequence of events, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is a film based on epic proportions. For Christians, it has a significance far beyond a traditional film. For example, the climatic scene of the film in which Aslan provides the ultimate sacrifice will evoke images of Roman soldiers beating and mocking Jesus in the hours before his crucifixion. It is undeniable that the scene's most powerful film. Meanwhile, Georgie Henley turns in an unforgettable performance as the innocent and playful Lucy. His charisma emanates from the screen in a manner rarely common to child actors. This performance is complemented by Tilda Swinton, who is magnificently in the role of the White Witch. It simultaneously displays the satanic traits of seductive beauty and ruthless cunning with heavenly perfection. Add a final battle sequence recalls Braveheart, and you have a hit movie the whole family can enjoy. Although parents of small children who scare easily note that some scenes may be scary, but probably no more frightening than Darth Vader and the aliens of Star Wars. N.