The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 2008
Directed by Andrew Adamson
- Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- 150 min
- PG
Everything you know is about to change forever.
One year after their incredible adventures in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Susan Pevensie return to Narnia to aid a young prince whose life has been threatened by the evil King Miraz. Now, with the help of a colorful cast of new characters, including Trufflehunter the badger and Nikabrik the dwarf, the Pevensie clan embarks on an incredible quest to ensure that Narnia is returned to its rightful heir.
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- Vinicius Monteiroon TMDB · Jun 20266/10
Revisiting fond memories only to find the scenery hopelessly changed comes with an unavoidable heaviness. When I sat down in front of the screen for this second chapter, my expectations were tied to that pure sense of childhood wonder. What I found instead was a raw attempt at forced maturity. The franchise tries to grow up at all costs right alongside its audience, ending up trading its charm for dust, sweat, and metal. Following this sudden transition means looking carefully at what we've gained in terms of massive battles, and what we inevitably lost along the way. The atmosphere and cinematography have drastically changed. Seeing Narnia devastated and the creatures oppressed brings a genuine urgency and a visibly more adult vibe. I felt like the dangers became real. The direction ditched the vibrant colors for a visual aesthetic of earthy, desaturated filters. It feels heavy on screen. The innocent charm of the first movie is completely gone. I ended up looking at a dark and almost monotonous setting, purely focused on war politics. The darker tone works for anyone looking for real tension in the action sequences, but it steals a big chunk of that classic magical wonder. The na
Read the whole review on TMDB - CinemaSerfon TMDB · Jul 20247/10
One year after their return from "Narnia" the four Pevensie children are summoned back. They arrive to discover everything has been destroyed and the land divided - humankind and animals no longer co-exist - under the autocratic rule of the nasty king "Miraz" (Sergio Castelitto) who murdered the previous king and usurped the throne from the rightful successor Prince "Caspian" (Ben Barnes). A great supporting cast including Peter Dinklage, Warwick Davis and Pierfranceso Favino help the kids and the Prince do battle - alongside a rather deferential but feisty vocal contribution from Eddie Izzard as "Reepicheep", the chivalric mouse - to restore the proper order. It's not got as much going for it as the first film in the series; the story isn't quite so engaging - but again the dialogue, scenery and score all contribute to a thoroughly enjoyable family fantasy adventure that relies much more on the quality of the story than on extensive use of CGI.
Read the whole review on TMDB - r96skon TMDB · Nov 20207/10
A definitive downgrade on the first film, but this sequel still entertains to a good level. <em>'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'</em> is a suitably entertaining production, if not an exceptional one; though it's not far off. I like the fresh new story and the fact that all four of the youngsters remain, but the change from dark, snowy settings to plain, summer-like conditions means the film does lose some spark. There's also much less intrigue with the villains. Georgie Henley (Lucy), William Moseley (Peter), Anna Popplewell (Susan) and Skandar Keynes (Edmund) are again enjoyable in their roles. Liam Neeson, just barely, reprises his role of Aslan - his inclusion does feel forced, as great a character as he is. Away from those four, you have a number of new faces. Ben Barnes (Caspian), Peter Dinklage (Trumpkin), Warwick Davis (Nikabrik) and Eddie Izzard (Reepicheep) are my standouts. Barnes is solid, I liked watching Caspian. Dinklage is great, while Davis and Izzard are welcomed newbies. Like the first film, the casting here is done astutely. They definitely should've shortened this though, the ending does drag a fair bit. There's also a couple of different moments that
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Cast
- William MoseleyPeter Pevensie
- Anna PopplewellSusan Pevensie
- Skandar KeynesEdmund Pevensie
- Georgie HenleyLucy Pevensie
- Ben BarnesPrince Caspian
- Tilda SwintonWhite Witch
- Peter DinklageTrumpkin
- Sergio CastellittoKing Miraz
- Suzy Eddie IzzardReepicheep
- Liam NeesonAslan (voice)
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- Andrew AdamsonDirector
- Andrew AdamsonScreenplay
- Christopher MarkusScreenplay
- Stephen McFeelyScreenplay
- C. S. LewisNovel
- Karl Walter LindenlaubDirector of Photography
- Harry Gregson-WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
- Sim Evan-JonesEditor
- Josh CampbellEditor
- Andrew AdamsonProducer
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