Have you ever started reading C.S. Lewis The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, and lost interest after a couple of chapters? If so, push these objections aside like the children do to the fur coats in the closet. Chronicles of Narnia is about four kids discovering that their closet is a portal into a magical world. They step into a riveting world of talking beavers, fauns, goblins and other half man-half animal charactersall enslaved by a wicked witchwho makes life a perpetual winter. Two sons of Adam, and two daughters of Eve, who turn out to be the children themselves, must break the curse. Theyre really just ordinary kids, but in Narnias mystical world, humans are like dinosaurs. They just dont exist anymore. Yes, Narnia is a strange, enchanting place. The children are initially hesitant about getting involved, but step out in faith when they are equipped with supernatural armor and the support of mighty lion named Aslan. Overall, Narnias empowering message is fueled by a riveting plot, strong acting performances, incredible special effects, and surprising bursts of comic relief. A word of caution to parents with children under eight: Narnias kidnapping scenes and witch encounters may be too scary for little ones. Everyone else who can separate fact from fiction will delight in Narnia, and treasure this rare cinematic gem.

Chicken Little is a computer-animated comedy about a pint-sized chicken who claims (you guessed it) the sky is falling. When the impending doom turns out to be nothing more than an falling acorn, Chicken Littles father, Buck Cluck suggests that he keep a low profile and not expect too much out of life. Determined to turn things around, Chicken Little takes up baseball and works hard to improve himself. Just as things start to look up, the sky actually falls due to an alien invasion. Suspense, chaos, and plenty of laughs ensue as Chicken Little and his band of misfit friends discover a baby alien who desperately needs to be reunited with his parents. It turns out to be an obvious parallel, as Chicken Little and his Dad are worlds apart, and need to restore faith and trust in each other as well. Overall, Chicken Little is a fun movie that entertains with snappy music, zippy animation, compelling characters and clever insights. Children and adults alike will appreciate its rousing message of a father bonding with his son. It may be just a cartoon, but its downright cute.