The chronicles of disappointment - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Reviews

For a world of imagination peopled by mystical creatures, picturesque settings and grand adventure, Narnia sure lacks magic. Based on C.S. Lewis' novel, Chronicles' foray onto the big screen is less winning than it's literary counterpart. The initial introduction into the lives of the Penvensies siblings before they were packed off to the Professor, was well conceived. But after they stumble into Narnia through the wardrobe, their chemistry becomes seriously out of step. With the exception of the rebellious Edmund played by Skandar Keynes, the other three rugrats are rather flat and uninteresting. The other outstanding individual is Tilda Swinton who is deliciously evil as the White Witch. Hampered but a weak cast, uneven pacing and mediocre effects, "Chronicles" could have been much more than it is. But for a more discerning and sophiscated audience who had been exposed to classics like "The Lord Of The Rings", "The Chronicles of Narnia" is child's play in the company of the great adventure epics.