as when a lion roars

No reviewer can place personal feelings aside and review something objectively (research the Jewish media backlash against the Passion, for instance). So don't expect a fair shake as I review Narnia.

In a word (or two, depending): Spot-on.

In a bunch of them: just a perfect adaptation, and one which will make the evil folks at Disney enormously wealthy, ironically. Well-filmed action scenes, great scenery design, perfect Aslan, and faithful to the book. All of the correct dialogue referencing the Christ allusion remain.

Churches will be brought to a paradox. Watch the faithful adaptation and let the depth of emotion of your faith enrich the vieiwing experience. Or boycott the film to prevent the coffers of Disney from overflowing. Decisions, decisions.

Mine? Go see it. And then see it again.