Although the story line was predictable throughout, the climaxes still brought a tear to my eye. The special effects rivaled or exceeded the first installment of the series. The acting may even be better than the first, as the performers have all matured. But some unexplained story lines left the viewers shaking their heads. Why does Aslan wait so long to get involved? All these Narnians die while he waits for an invitation to save them? The apparant telepathic communication between Aslan and Peter is also wierd, and unexplained. All in all, the movie is worth seeing for fans of the series, but those looking for consistency and satisfaction in the story line may be disappointed.