The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is the first installment in a three-part film series based on author CS Lewis' novel of the same name. Set against the backdrop of the London Blitz, four youngsters travel to the countryside to avoid the bombing campaign. They discover a secret gateway inside a wardrobe to the land of Narnia, a region filled with exquisite scenery and fantastical creatures, while there. However, the children soon realize that the realm of Narnia, like their own, is ravaged by warfare. They are unwilling participants in the struggle, with their ascension to the throne being the foretold path to peace for all of Narnia.

While still a children's picture at heart, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is not as sanitized as some common fantasy films in the genre, with the prospect of war lurking over the characters throughout.