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Customer Reviews
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A bit of a disappointment
After an incredible debut with "The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe," I was a bit disappointed by this movie from the Narnia series. The movie doesn't stick very well to some parts of the book, obviously to flash it up for hollywood. The movie also lasts an astounding 144 minutes- way longer than it should have. It tends to drag on, and I found myself longing for the credits.
It's a good story for the kids, provided they can sit through the over 2 hour movie. It does promote good values of honor and loyalty, as true to the Narnia series.
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Excellent Film Made by People Who Love the Narnia Books
This is an excellent film based on one of the more difficult C.S. Lewis Narnia books to translate to film. I understand how many fans of the Narnia books could be disappointed with the film. There were alterations to the storyline. However, when you read the book, you have to realize that it wouldn't translate well to film if presented as written on the page. The narration jumps back and forth and as a film it would have been too confusing. I have read all of the Narnia books and of all seven in the series, Prince Caspian is my least favorite. That is not because it isn't a good book. It stands on its own merits as a good book, but not as engaging as some of the others in the series.
This film did not do as well at the box office as the first film (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe). However, it still qualifies as a smashing success and will pave the way for the next book to be filmed.
Individuals may be unaware that C.S. Lewis' stepson Douglas Gresham is intimately involved in the production of the Narnia films. The scripts must meet his approval before they go before the camera. This film had his blessings. He is very passionate about preserving the integrity of the books. He agreed that to do the basic story justice as a film the plot had to be altered so the story could be told in a linear fashion.
A lot of talented people were involved in the making of Prince Caspian, many of whom are passionate fans of the series. The results are an epic, beautiful film that stands on its own. The acting, production, music and special effects all work together to make a film that will be loved for ages to come.
If these films continue to do well at the box-office, the producers have promised to try and make all seven books into films. Some will be more difficult than others. Prince Caspian made over $500 million in worldwide box-office revenues, and in the next few months filming will begin on the next in the series: The Voyage of the Dawntreader. That book is one of my favorites of the Narnia books. It will be directed by Michael Apted. Here's to hoping that film will have even better box office success so that other books in the series can be brought to life at the cinema.
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Very disappointing
I thoroughly enjoyed the first Narnia movie in fact I own it. Prince Caspian was nothing short of boring to me & my husband. It was far removed from the book, just a glimpse of Aslan & numerous senseless battle scenes. The Ice Queen got my attention but for just as long as she was on the screen.
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Shades of Lord of the Rings
While the first movie in this series ran fairly true to the book, this movie was a big jump away, seeming more like a children's Lord of the Rings. Much, much darker than the book, filled with angst-ridden teens (not in the book), an Aslan who is conspicuous by his absence for most of the movie (also not in the book), an unlikely battle (which was not in the book) which left a foolish, hot-headed Peter having to strand Narnians inside the castle to be slaughtered (as if the real Peter would have done that!), dour dwarves (who in the book were cheerful and cheeky). . .the list goes on. Probably the most admirable characters are Edmund and Lucy. The others just tend to fight amongst themselves a lot (although Peter's fight scene with Miraz is pretty cool :^)).
That said, it's not actually a bad movie. It's clean, with no swearing or sex scenes/innuendoes, and if there are a lot of battles, at least there's hardly any blood. If you haven't read the book--or maybe just don't care whether it follows the book or not--then you will probably enjoy this movie.
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Prince Caspian Was Good and Bad
I loved The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and when I found out they were coming out with Prince Caspian, I was sooooo excited. When I went to see it on my birthday with my friends, I had mixed feelings. I thought it was a very good movie. I was a little disappointed. It wasn't very true to the book. Like the Raid on the Castle was never in the book (i still liked that part though). There was a lot of battle too, it wasn't bloody, but it felt like in the last 2/3 of the movie it was constant battle. I was a little disappointed they didn't focus much on Lucy and Aslan and the whole believing thing. The biggest disappointment to me was Susan and Caspian. They never fell in love in the book. I wouldn't have mind too much if they didn't make them kiss! That was a disappointment. But other than that i really love the movie. I do recommend that young children under 6 or 7 don't watch it in the movies. I'm mature for my age and it was still a little hard for me to watch the scene where the white witch comes back. There may be some parts you will want to skip for the little ones. Very amazing actors and actresses. I absolutely love Georgie Henley's acting. Almost everyone I know thinks Ben Barnes is very good looking. I love this movie and it is definitely going into my collection.
Huge fan of Narnia and 11 years old
