I took my niece and she loved it! I've read the book, and although the film skipped some things and added others (attacking the castle?)--overall it told the basic core of the story. The "Narnia" movies are a great way to open the books up to a new generation, as well as opening up dialogue.....I personally loved the first film much more, but truth be told--how could they only make one? I truly wish, however, that they could get it a bit more polished in the production values department. I am very much looking forward to the next one...dare I say "Dawn Treader"?