Andrew Adamson shows a more confident and defined vision that works on several levels, however it's unable to overcome a nagging feel of disconnect.
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12/23/08
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
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Reviews Counted: 170
Fresh: 113
Rotten:57
Average Rating: 6.3/10
Consensus: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is an entertaining family adventure worthy of the standard set by its predecessor.
Runtime: 2 hrs 29 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Theatrical Release: May 16, 2008 Wide
Box Office: $141,614,023
Synopsis: Based on the second novel in C.S. Lewis's beloved CHRONICLES OF NARNIA series, PRINCE CASPIAN finds the four Pevensie children--Peter (William Moseley), Susan (Anna Popplewell), Edmund (Skandar... [More]
Starring: Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell
Director: Andrew Adamson
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Reviews for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
It's unfair to characterize it as Lord of the Rings-Light, but it's difficult to avoid that conclusion after watching this earnest but seriously under-inspired effort.
12/01/08
If crossbows, strange creatures, and a squeaky-clean young cast are the right elements for a fantasy sequel, then this naive epic is your movie.
10/18/08
Adamson barrels the action along in an even-handed manner that should keep most of the family happy.
10/18/08
Top Critic There's something missing from this franchise, and three years ago the absence of persuasive content was baffling. Now, the clues are more apparent.
10/18/08
Adamson's pulled a more morally nuanced rabbit (or badger, actually) out of his directorial hat this time out, and the result is a far more engrossing film than its predecessor.
10/18/08
As with any would-be summer blockbuster, the members of the special effects team are the real stars, and they haven’t stinted in bringing this fantasy world to life.
10/18/08
The acting, direction and effects have all improved considerably since The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Narnia fans won't be disappointed, but the story itself is weak by comparison.
07/18/08
Prince Caspian (the movie) is gorgeous and a total snore. The boy is just gorgeous. Whitewashing the themes also removed the story.
07/17/08
An improvement over the original, Prince Caspian better catches the nuances of the source material, but continues to ignore some of the more potent statements.
07/13/08
Significantly better than the first film or, say, the first two Harry Potters.
06/27/08
Marred by the dull performance of the movie's pinup-ready title swashbuckler and the relative charmlessness of the English schoolchildren (the Hogwarts Sorting Hat would have kicked these kids to the curb).
06/20/08
This film is a more of an action flick than the first, but there is still enough of the magic of Narnia to ensure the success of the franchise will continue.
06/13/08
Its darker tone and well turned performances lend credibility and urgency to the story, but the forced Disney/Walden-style kiddie pandering makes for a rather schizophrenic experience.
06/12/08
"In the two battle scenes, we always have an exact sense of what an old film professor of mine called the "axis of action." We know who is where, and why, and where things stand
06/11/08
Prince Caspian is rife with Christian metaphors and mythology. Well, they're there if you choose to see them.
06/07/08
Adamson is probably indifferent to politics, which would be easier to forgive if the film gave you anything else to think about.
06/07/08
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December 02, 2008:
RT Interview: Richard Taylor on the Weta Workshop and Prince Caspian
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December 01, 2008:
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December 01, 2008:
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June 26, 2008:
RT Interview: Ben Barnes on Taking on the Journey of Prince Caspian
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People seem to be claiming that this is much DIFFERENT from the original?
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