Chronicals Of Narnia 2 - Prince Caspian

Loved this film. I actually don't remember the book much, as LWW was the only one I read more than once, so it lacked the nostalgia that watching the last one had. But I still thought it was an amazing film.

Reepicheep, was a particular standout. I was worried they'd never be able to pull off a musketeer mouse well, but he was a great character (and worked so well, IMO, because he was unbelievably violent and I mean proper, not cartoon, violent)

Personally, I thought the Pevensies' acting was fine. Sure, it wasn't perfect, but it worked pretty well for me. The only plce it really felt out of place was when Peter was trying to stand toe-to-toe with Caspian and he really didn't seem to have the necessary presence to be an imposing leader.

However, I was impressed as to how easily it was to accept these children as hardened fighters. Edmund taking a soldier with a flashlight was a standout moment for me! Peter's big fight at the end was also convincing and well staged. to me, that's pretty good going, because it should be hard to make a bunch of spotty teenagers come off as capable of taking on real soldiers, but it worked.

The only criticism I feel is that it kinda felt like it was coming across as Lord of the Rings Lite. It really seemed like it wanted to be like that trilogy, but wasn't matching it in scale. The ending, in particular, contained one to many direct paralells with events from LOTR and unfortunately, I can't remember if these details were in the books.

But these are minor criticisms. This one will definately be on my "to purchase," list when it comes out on Blu-Ray (for Christmas, I'm betting)
 
I can honestly say after watching the first one, i have absolutely no interest inwatching the 2nd one!

Those kiRAB were soooooooooooooooo unbareably annoying, I was on the Witch's side!!!!!
 
I think we were meant to be bowled over by Ben Barnes but he did bugger all for me.

I was very disappointed by Adamson. I expected him to care more about character development. The Sunday Times review is on the money with its criticisms.

On a shallow note Skandar has grown into one cute and hanRABome kid.
 
Why? It would have generated the same response as when TLTWATW was first published or when anyone reaRAB TLTWATW before The Magician's Nephew.

A magic wardrobe and a lampost in the middle of the forest are small potatoes next to fauns, talking animals and a Witch.

There's nothing to stop them going back and doing The Magician's Nephew as a prequel. CS Lewis did the same thing.
 
I watched this film yesterday and that summed it up perfectly (can't be bothered putting it all in my own worRAB:p)
but I do have to add peter and edmund fighting was kinda hot :o
 
William Moseley's acting in the tube scene and towarRAB the end of the film was appalling. I dont get why they focused on the two worst actors either. As someone else said Popplewell has less emotion in her voice than Stephen Hawking. Keynes was excellent and I wanted to see more of him.
 
I have seen it. And it is worth watching, but nothing special.
Didn't really like the book much either. I can't wait for the dawn treador. That was my fave. I also liked the Magician's Nephew. They have so much more to them.
 
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