 Walt Disney // Buy from Amazon.comPrepare to enter another world when Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media invite you to experience C.S. Lewis' timeless and beloved adventure as never before on Blu-ray Disc(tm). Join Lucy Edmund Susan and Peter four siblings who step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There they discover a charming once-peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch Jadis. Aided by the magnificent lion Aslan the children lead Narnia into a tremendous climactic battle to be free of the Witch's glacial powers forever! And now the stunningly realistic special effects are even more breathtaking in the astounding clarity of high definition. Meet talking beasts dwarfs fauns centaurs giants and more! Meanwhile every sound -- from the roar of Aslan to the echo of battle trumpets and the gentle rustling of leaves -- comes alive with spectacularly enhanced audio quality. Live the adventure of a lifetime as if for the very first time with Disney Blu-ray -- Magic in High Definition. Admittedly, I was not a fan of the "Narnia" books growing up. I had friends who were as passionate about them as I was about comic books and, later, the "Xanth" series of books... but despite several attempts, I just never got into C.S. Lewsis' fantasty world. As such, no surprise that I skipped this film in theaters and even on its initial DVD release. However, the mighty Walt Disney Company saw fit to send a Blu-ray 2-disc screener to DVDschlock.com for review, so I figured the least I could do would be to dim the lights, pop some corn, and sit back to travel on a fantastic journey... ... and much to my surprise, I enjoyed myself. Was I completely enthralled & enraptured watching this one? Not at all - it's definitely a light, breezy affair aimed primarily at the young'uns. However, the visual effects were unbelievable - while I didn't care as much about the story, the seamless blending of make-up & CG effects, plus the hyper-stylized cinemtography had my jaw hitting the floor several times. This is absolutely a film made for the Blu-ray format, as it lept off my screen and burnt itself into my eyeballs! I was mesmerized, and enjoyed the ride. Definitely check it out: fun for the kids, visual eye candy for the grown-ups. Video As per every Blu-ray release by the Big Mouse thus far, this one is unbelievable - definitely reference quality. With nary a single flaw or blemish to be found, this is a truly stunning film to behold and a perfect example of how mesmerizingly beautiful Blu-ray can be. Audio On par with the visuals, the 5.1 PCM audio surround mix is jaw-droppingly fantastic. From the soft to the bombastic, every note will ticle your eardrums and help transport you to the land of Narnia. Extras Closing Thoughts Light fun fantasty film with unbelievable visual effects + PLETHORA OF EXTRAS = shining example of just how darn good a shiny Blu-ray disc can be! |
