The Chronicles Of Narnia Prince Caspian 2008 __exclusive__ Today

A flawed but bold sequel that trades wonder for warfare. Best appreciated by older fans of the books who don’t mind their fantasy served with a dose of melancholy.

★★★½ (3.5/5)

The Golden Age of Narnia is a distant legend. Their castle, Cair Paravel, lies in ruins. The talking animals and magical creatures have been driven into hiding by a new ruling species: the Telmarines, a race of humans who fear and suppress magic. The rightful heir to the throne, a young prince named Caspian (Ben Barnes), is forced to flee after his uncle, the corrupt King Miraz (Sergio Castellitto), murders his father and fathers a son of his own to secure the crown. the chronicles of narnia prince caspian 2008

The Pevensies must team up with Caspian and the Old Narnians (dwarfs, centaurs, badgers, and a swashbuckling mouse named Reepicheep) to overthrow the Telmarine regime and restore magic to the land. Director Andrew Adamson (returning from the first film) made a conscious choice to age up the material. Prince Caspian is noticeably more violent. Battles feature real blood, characters die on-screen, and the moral lines are more blurred. Peter (William Moseley) is arrogant and reckless, still clinging to his title of "High King" and clashing with Caspian over strategy. Susan (Anna Popplewell) is more cynical, and even Edmund (Skandar Keynes) shows a pragmatic, almost ruthless edge. A flawed but bold sequel that trades wonder for warfare