Church Leader Testimonials

"A winner! Narnia the movie is a valuable resource of positive reinforcement for both young and old. The excitement in the eyes of young people tells the story of a giant movie hit!"

Richard Shakarian
President of the Worlds largest marketplace fellowship with 6,000 chapters

"I've long been looking forward to December's release of 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe'…I learned that Act One's Barbara Nicolosi, a Christian screenwriter, had just seen a rough cut; she blogged that it's a "lovely" film that gets the Big Things right…I attended a Narnia Sneak Peek event at my church here in the Chicago suburbs, where more "insiders" said they got the Big Things right…(Douglas) Gresham served as a co-producer and consultant on the film, serving as an ambassador of the Lewis estate to make sure they got everything right. So when he said they got it right, I had finally, officially, and completely bought it. One hour later, he sat right here in my office and said the same thing. So, they got Narnia right. I can relax now. And I'm counting the days till December 9 …"

Mark Moring
Online Managing Editor, Music & Film

"Rarely do events happen in mainstream culture that cause people to think about deeper spiritual realities. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' movie will winsomely provide one of those rare moments. As Christians, we must be ready to make the most of this incredible opportunity."

Mark Mittelberg
International Speaker and Author

"At the Disney lot I recently saw a full, rough cut version of Walden Media's new film 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.' I went in with some trepidation, wondering whether the heart of the story would be left intact. I was not only satisfied that it was; I felt the redemptive message was even stronger than I'd hoped. Truly the Church has before it a fantastic opportunity to speak to the message portrayed in this great movie."

Scott Evans
Founder and President
Outreach, Inc.

"I had the great privilege yesterday of seeing the highly anticipated 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' from Disney/Walden. I haven't been so eager to see a film since The Passion of the Christ, nor felt the same sense of relief and joy! The movie is lovely…Narnia is a wonderland. Tke kids are going to love it. They are going to want to walk through that wardrobe with Lucy time after time…the tone of LW&W is as close to the book as probably could have been achieved. All the lines the Christians are worrying about are in there. All the scenes you want to see are here and lovingly rendered. So everybody can relax and get ready to enjoy…I personally cried every moment Aslan was on the screen…People were saying 8 year olds could handle it fine. I agree. But I also think littler kids should go…Bring your kids to see 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!' Bring them again!"

Barbara Nicolosi
Act One
Director and Screenwriter

"It was my privilege to view the movie and was very impressed. It followed the story-line of the book accurately and the production was outstanding. I believe it has great potential as an outreach tool for churches and faith-based ministries."

Larry Lewis
National Facilitator for Denominations, Mission America Coalition
Former President, Home Mission Board (SBC)

"Here is a movie for all ages. Young and old alike will find themselves enchanted by the Deeper Magic of Narnia. C.S. Lewis fans (that's most of us who have read the Narnia series) will revel in this movie adaptation. The wardrobe is wonderful, Mr. Tumnus delightful, and Aslan, the lion, larger than life. Tolkien and Lewis have defined the nature of myth for millions in the English-speaking world. Through their stories, they have helped us encounter a larger Reality than we previously knew. For the last several years, we were captivated by the movie version of 'The Lord of the Rings.' Now it is Narnia's turn!"

Robert K. Johnston
Professor of Theology and Culture
Co-Director of the Reel Spirituality Institute, Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, California

“The movie adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ 'The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe' offers an unprecedented evangelistic opportunity. Lewis’ workpresents well the good news of Jesus Christ. When the movie comes to the big screen, Christians will have a unique opportunity to share their faith.”

Steve Douglass
President
Campus Crusade for Christ International

“The production of a new series of films faithfully based on the Chronicles of Narnia represents a new way to introduce a whole new generation to C. S. Lewis’s powerful spiritual allegories. Evangelicals have long sought to follow the model of the Apostle Paul who employed 'all possible means that I might save some.' Here is yet another tool that many may find to be effective in communicating the message of Jesus to those who may not respond to other presentations. We hope that many churches will see the opportunity here to reach another part of their community with the story of the not-so-tame Lion who loves and lays down his life to set the children of Adam free from bondage.”

Ted Haggard
President
National Association of Evangelicals

“‘Word has it, Aslan is on the move,’ is now more than a quote from 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.' The reality is that a quality film adapted from the great C.S. Lewis book, true to the book’s story and theology, ‘will move’ into millions of hearts and minds starting, this Christmas. We believe God will speak the gospel of Jesus Christ through this film. The Lion of Judah is about to roar. We pray that God's people will invite seeking friends to this film, and then tell them, the rest of the story.”

Lon Allison
Director, Billy Graham Center
Wheaton College