Movie Review
Prince Caspian
Of course I loved it. There were a few things different from the books but nothing that detracted. They also had some fairly overt religious moments but I had to accept that coming from C.S. Lewis. I have read all the books so I knew what I was getting into.
I would like to say that it is sad to see William Moseley, Peter and Anna Popplewell, Susan go as their acting has greatly improved. The biggest difference can be seen in Georgie Henley, Lucy. She has grown up a lot in the past three years. It was good to see Tilda Swinton, the White Witch, make another appearance because she is a phenomenal actress for which the role was made for her. My favorite character was Knikabrik played by Warwick Davis because he nails the sarcasm perfect. Ben Barnes as Prince Caspian had trouble remembering which accent he was imitating but he held his own. Sergio Castellito, King Miraz was also very slimy and a great fit for this character. I hope to see him in future movies.
Although this book isn't nearly as emotional as the first the movie tried hard to balance battle, faith and tears. The most striking moment happens for Peter when he has to do what no King/General ever wants to do. You really feel the turmoil and this was probably the only place I cried. The goodbyes in the end were hard but the movie had not effectively established enough emotional connection between Lucy and Knikabrik or Susan and Caspian to really bring me to tears.
While this one has the same director and screenwriters as the first it does have a slightly different feel. Before I looked it up on IMDB I would have guessed they had different directors the difference is that striking (kind of like with the Harry Potter movies). It isn't bad nor good just different. I guess that's what three years will do. It was darker overall so I am interested to see how they treat the next movie, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I was a little disappointed that the special effects had not improved more so I am hoping they are up to challenge the next movie will present.
No matter what it is worth paying theatre prices for because if you live for Narnia like I do you will want to visit it again and again in all its glory which can only be captured on a screen that tall and a sound system that intense. So don't drink that beer and save your pennies for this beautiful journey back to your childhood retreat. Already I am anxiously waiting the next one.
Of course I loved it. There were a few things different from the books but nothing that detracted. They also had some fairly overt religious moments but I had to accept that coming from C.S. Lewis. I have read all the books so I knew what I was getting into.
I would like to say that it is sad to see William Moseley, Peter and Anna Popplewell, Susan go as their acting has greatly improved. The biggest difference can be seen in Georgie Henley, Lucy. She has grown up a lot in the past three years. It was good to see Tilda Swinton, the White Witch, make another appearance because she is a phenomenal actress for which the role was made for her. My favorite character was Knikabrik played by Warwick Davis because he nails the sarcasm perfect. Ben Barnes as Prince Caspian had trouble remembering which accent he was imitating but he held his own. Sergio Castellito, King Miraz was also very slimy and a great fit for this character. I hope to see him in future movies.
Although this book isn't nearly as emotional as the first the movie tried hard to balance battle, faith and tears. The most striking moment happens for Peter when he has to do what no King/General ever wants to do. You really feel the turmoil and this was probably the only place I cried. The goodbyes in the end were hard but the movie had not effectively established enough emotional connection between Lucy and Knikabrik or Susan and Caspian to really bring me to tears.
While this one has the same director and screenwriters as the first it does have a slightly different feel. Before I looked it up on IMDB I would have guessed they had different directors the difference is that striking (kind of like with the Harry Potter movies). It isn't bad nor good just different. I guess that's what three years will do. It was darker overall so I am interested to see how they treat the next movie, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I was a little disappointed that the special effects had not improved more so I am hoping they are up to challenge the next movie will present.
No matter what it is worth paying theatre prices for because if you live for Narnia like I do you will want to visit it again and again in all its glory which can only be captured on a screen that tall and a sound system that intense. So don't drink that beer and save your pennies for this beautiful journey back to your childhood retreat. Already I am anxiously waiting the next one.