Personally I love this movie. If you ignore the Christian allegories (which I prefer NOT to do)Its just a wonderfull fantesy movie.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
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Common Sense says
Timeless classic faithfully rendered.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships, honesty
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Parents need to know that the film has some sad, scary, and violent scenes for a PG film. The movie begins with a bombing during the Blitz in London. The children are separated from their mother, which could upset some younger audience members. There are other sad scenes where animals die -- including principle characters. A friendly fox is chased and caught by a pack of wolves, who also chase the children. A witch yells at a young boy, chains him in prison, and stabs him. She also abuses her servant, stabs her enemies with a sword that turns them to stone, martyrs the lion, and leads troops into battle. The children learn to fight, then engage in hand-to-hand combat and sword fighting; one sister shoots an enemy with an arrow. There is a pitched battle with deaths and grave injuries. While not overt, the movie includes Christian imagery (a martyred, Christlike lion, a rebirth from magic water) and allegorical storylines.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the bonds among the four siblings, as they comfort and provoke one another while away from their mother and fearful about the war. How is Narnia a fantasy born of this combination of supporting one another and concern about their future? How do the animals and creatures in Narnia represent different aspects of the children's daily lives -- their courage, fear, and desires?
- Families might also discuss the Christian iconography in the film.
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
One of my favorites!
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
FANTASTIC!
SKANDER IS SO CUTE IN THIS ONE!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A Perfect Family Film
Hi, I'm ten years old and I think this movie is fantastic! It shows how siblings and family's may be mad and upset with each other, no matter what to always care. there is one part near the end however and children that are 8-9 that are not used to fake violence and/or cruelty may need to cover there eyes and ears but otherwise a fantastic film to watch over and over again!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Get the Disney movie not the BBC one!
This movie is scary but great at the same time. I can't give away any big things that happen in the movie. But i think you will like it so go watch it! PS. get the Disney movie not the BBC one!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
great for all ages
I think it was a fine family friendly christian movie with independent godly characters who care about family and learn some good lessons
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Adorable Movie
I'm fourteen years old and I adore this movie, as well as the book. It has very good role models, like Edmund for example. His character at the beginning of the story shows how cruel and hard the world can be; it turned him spiteful and angry all the time. This caused him to betray his own family to a terrible evil. Later in the story he realises the error of his ways, and I can't imagine the depth of regret he must feel. The battle scene is a little bit gory for younger kids, but 7 years and up should be fine with it, with all the other violence in the media these days. Something I like best about it is, while it was modeled rather religiously, you'd never be able to tell just watching the movie. That makes it easy for people like me (agnostic) to enjoy it.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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Several freaky parts, but still an awesome movie!
My whole family loves this movie. It also follows the story of Jesus' life, which is great. This wonderful movie will be a classic forever!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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- Good role models
Enjoyable movie; but watch it before your kids do
I enjoyed this movie. The sacrifice of Aslan may be too much for kids that don't watch many violent movies or are easily scared. In frustration, Peter says that he is going to kill Edmund. It isn't meant literally but you might want to explain that to children so they understand. He could have just as easily said, "When I get a hold of him" or something similar.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
AWESOME!!!!!
This movie was awesome! I thought that is was way better than the second movie! There was not much violence, and it was action packed!! The cast was GREAT, and the special effects were even greater!!! I would give this movie an A+!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
Good movie!
A good movie. but the second one was better!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
THE BEST MOVIE EVER
I absolutley love this movie! SHOW IT TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW 'KAY? OKAY!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Perfect Adaption is a Reward
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
An excellent christian movie
This movie shows good versus evil and teaches that God is in control. I like the adventure and the characters. I loved the soundtrack!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
boring
this movie was boring i only liked the fighting
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
GREAT MOVIE!!!
the title says it all.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Go for the movie! Wait for the book!
This movie was a great PG movie! it was perfect for that rating! the book on the other hand is really great but more violent! in the movie there is fighting but not that much blood but in the book they talk about wolves loosing there heads! Great movie! 7+
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