emasterslake I love the book so much I watch this movie afterwords. Almost has the same flow as the book, except with some slight changes that made it inferior towards the book.The adoptions made after this one were actually better to watch. Cause the successors were much more faithful to the original story.Not saying that this one was terrible, it just felt like seeing an altered version of the book in animated form. And the story was so perfect that leaving out some of the key points wouldn't do justice to die hard Narnia fans like me. The animation shows it's age, and can tell it was low budget. If an animated version of the book were made today it would look a little smoother. I love 2-D animation as well as live action for when it comes to book adoptions.If you're a fan of the book, you might check this movie out. Except don't expect it to be a magnificent as it's successors.

DreddMancunian In this age of cgi animation, it might be easy to overlook the 1979 hand-drawn version. But behind its deceptively simple cartoonish style lies the best version of CS Lewis's fantasy tale ever made. For this movie has what the others lack...heart and soul. From the realistic expressions of the children, the wonderful voices of the British cast, and the truly spellbinding music, this is a charming and genuinely moving movie. I remember watching this in 1980 on the BBC, and it still does not disappoint so many years later. Don't be fooled by the way it looks. This is a great film made by the same people who brought you Charlie Brown. A classic. (For collectors, the British voiced version is now available with an updated cover - it came out in 2005 from Optimum Home Entertainment)

Vidian Roth If you appreciate the Narnia books, you should find a way to see this movie. Though very stylized, it is a solid adaptation of the classic story.In fact, this movie is only genuinely unfaithful to the book in one (inexplicable!) place: the "Father Christmas" scene is mostly omitted. Maybe they didn't have a clear idea of the look they should go for with him, who knows? At least they cover it well, later in the movie.Special note must be given to the sound in this film: the voice work (at least in the English version!) is quite good, with the exception of Lucy's crying, which is really, really terrible. And definitely pay attention to the musical score--it is one of the best I've ever heard in an animated film.If you can find it, give it a watch you won't be disappointed.

scooby-41 This is one of the best animated films I've ever seen. C.S. Lewis' classic book comes alive with vigor and fun. I recommend this to anyone who has read books by Lewis, and especially to fans of the Chronicles of Narnia. The illistrations are exceptional and the music is very good.