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Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)
Ben Barnes was a perfect Prince Caspian (maybe a little too good-looking - but I'll forgive him) and Peter Dinklage was equally strong as the dwarf Trumpkin. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)
Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)
More inspired by the book than adapting it, Caspian is most likely to appeal to those not especially attached to the book, which is after all a lesser work flanked by two more popular tales. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)
Beliefnet (Nell Minow)
A grand and visually stunning epic with thrilling battle scenes and powerful themes. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Beliefnet (Nell Minow)
Tiscali UK
From its more sinister opening to its more whimsical ending, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is all that made The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe so entertaining, and more. There is more humour. A lot more. More drama. More romance. More ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Tiscali UK
Frank's Reel Reviews
If you loved The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, you'll certainly like this one even though it's a full notch below that film. It's getting darker, scarier, and much more dangerous in ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Frank's Reel Reviews
Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine) (Gina Carbone)
Puss in Boots, Gimli and Jesus Christ walk into a bar. The bartender, noticing how down they all look, asks what's wrong... ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine) (Gina Carbone)
movies.com (Dave White)
That sense of magical otherness that greets you on your first visit to an enchanted land of icy witches and all-seeing animal pals is pretty much impossible to recapture on your second pass through. So it's smart of the movie to dig deeper into the ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at movies.com (Dave White)
Boxoffice Magazine
The Wardrobe can rest easy, as Disney and Walden Media ensure the successful continuation of the Narnia films with this crackerjack sequel that matches, and in some ways surpasses, its predecessor. In this edition, the story picks up 1,300 years later ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
ReviewExpress.com (Diana Saenger)
Up against other summer blockbusters and practically going head to head with Indian Jones, Chronicles of Narnia fans will not be disappointed in this rousing fantasy. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at ReviewExpress.com (Diana Saenger)
CinemaBlend.com (Joshua Tyler)
Loses some of the innocence and wonder that buoyed along the first film, but replaces it with carefully thought out meditation on what it means to grow up. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at CinemaBlend.com (Joshua Tyler)
MovieWeb (Dodd Alley)
Prince Caspian is not by any means perfection, but it is fun for all ages and looks incredible. With Iron Man kicking off the summer season, Prince Caspian continues carrying the torch for solid entertainment. This fantasy flick clocks in at nearly two ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at MovieWeb (Dodd Alley)
New York Daily News (Elizabeth Weitzman)
Sure, it's a big-budget spectacle. But it's also the kind of grandly old-fashioned entertainment we don't get enough of anymore. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at New York Daily News (Elizabeth Weitzman)
Chico News & Review (Meredith J. Cooper)
Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)
The fantasy has its delights, laughs, and harrowing moments, keeping you reminded, despite the physical realism of solid production values, that it's an extensive work of the imagination. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)
MSNBC (Alonso Duralde)
[I]f you can work your way around the film's subtext, it's an exhilarating adventure piece. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at MSNBC (Alonso Duralde)
Boxoffice Magazine (Pete Hammond)
A crackerjack sequel that matches, and in some ways surpasses, its predecessor. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Boxoffice Magazine (Pete Hammond)
The Critical Critics
Christian Spotlight on the Movies
The Chronicles of Narnia has been called the Christian version of The Lord of the Rings, although J.R.R. Tolkien's classics were actually a Catholic-Christian allegory. The ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Chico News & Review (Meredith J. Cooper)
Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Eye for Film (Tony Sullivan)
New York Post (Kyle Smith)
Another classic saga of deeds dastardly and swashes buckled, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian doesn't quite equal the first film, but some may find this one a less-insistent piece of pure entertainment because it isn't so overtly Christian. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at New York Post (Kyle Smith)
TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Chockablock with intense battle sequences and suffused with a sense of paradise lost, Prince Caspian is a worthy successor to The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
They're necessary, eat-your-shredded-wheat watching for any movie lover, and are worlds better than all those middling Harry Potter films. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Washington Times (Christian Toto)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian dials down the spirituality but cranks the level of action to 11. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Washington Times (Christian Toto)
St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
A rousing battle climaxes "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian." Then, there's another battle, then another and another.
Like "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," Caspian stars four schoolkids who travel from World War II-era London into the ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
New York Post (Kyle Smith)
KIDS do grow up fast: Since the last time we saw the quartet from Narnia, they've aged 1,300 years.
Another classic saga of deeds dastardly and swashes buckled, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" doesn't quite equal the first film, but some ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at New York Post (Kyle Smith)
Boston Herald (James Verniere)
It’s not that Narnia has lost its magic in “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” It’s that Tilda Swinton (not to mention Mr. Tumnus) has for the most part left the building.
Swinton’s frankly erotic White Witch was a villainess for the ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Boston Herald (James Verniere)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
A muscular fantasy epic that marks a filmmaking improvement if not a leap in dramatic inspiration over 2005's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Caspian reveals this series as conceived ever more clearly as a junior-league Lord of the Rings. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
If you and your children enjoyed your first visit to Narnia, you'll be satisfied by the second trip. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
Lee's Movie Info (Craig Younkin)
One other problem is that “Caspian” seems to steal several ideas from “Lord of the Rings” (walking trees, anyone?) and at times that can be distracting but overall this is a kids movie that will excite adults as well. The battles, the effects, ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Lee's Movie Info (Craig Younkin)
RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Still, this film remains simple just as the first one and I worry it won't have a lasting presence just as the first one didn't. However, I am fully comfortable recommending this film for a theatrical viewing. It's a fun summer epic and as long as you ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
kids-in-mind
The Pevensie children (Anna Popplewell, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes and William Moseley) return to Narnia after a year in London, but when they arrive they realize that centuries have passed in the magic kingdom. They also come to understand how much ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at kids-in-mind
Twitch (MIke McStay)
The film works for me because I believe the story that I am seeing and you see the whole of the men, with their flaws and all. It came across as people trying to save the day but not really sure how. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Twitch (MIke McStay)
Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
ReelTalk Movie Reviews (Betty Jo Tucker)
Yes, it's an epic adventure filled with brave characters, amazing creatures and incredible special effects, but The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian still failed to live up to my expectations. After being fascinated by the first film adapted from the ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at ReelTalk Movie Reviews (Betty Jo Tucker)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Three Movie Buffs (Patrick Nash)
The CGI effects have improved from the first movie and so has pretty much everything else. I was bored with Lion, Witch and Wardrobe, I was most definitely not bored with Prince Caspian. Bring on the next installment. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Patrick Nash)
Blackfilm.com (Wilson Morales)
With the main cast and the voice of Liam Neesam as the voice of Aslan back, as well as the creatures and CGI effects, there's enough adventures and suspense for the entire family to enjoy. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Blackfilm.com (Wilson Morales)
Los Angeles Daily News (Bob Strauss)
Prince Caspian has pretty much something for everyone built into it. Little of it may be exceptional, but much of it goes beyond the usual PG standard in thoughtfulness and craftsmanship as well as carnage. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Los Angeles Daily News (Bob Strauss)
National Post
The scope and breadth of the work is huge, but for all the money and effort and special effects wizardry that goes into creating these hulking reels of celluloid, the Narnian Chronicles still finds its strongest moments in the minutia of human ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at National Post
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
The "Chronicles of Narnia" movies take place in several worlds simultaneously. The magical fantasy land of the title is grounded in ancient Greco-Roman mythology, ruled by sorcery and superstition, and populated by centaurs, minotaurs, fauns, gryphons, ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
While not as strong in terms of plotting or character development, Prince Caspian is nevertheless a better cinematic experience than its predecessor, if only because it feels more confident and polished. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel)
...a solid fantasy blockbuster that suggests they're very much in it for the long haul. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel)
Seattle Times (Tom Keogh)
Adamson makes it all quite handsome, in a downbeat way. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Seattle Times (Tom Keogh)
Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Prince Caspian is an elaborately presented feast that will taste familiar to the 'tween and teen audience for whom it is served. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
The equivalent of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith in the series of films based on the fantasy novels by C.S. Lewis. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert)
Bigger, brasher, more magical and funnier than the first. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert)
Detroit Free Press (John Monaghan)
This new Narnia has more of everything, especially action and top-notch effects, but loses some of its soul in the process. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Detroit Free Press (John Monaghan)
USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Though the movie could have ended a few scenes earlier, it is still a journey well worth taking. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Kansas City Star (Robert W. Butler)
None of this is earthshaking, but Prince Caspian is a largely satisfying experience -- not too serious and not too silly with just the right 'wow' factor. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Kansas City Star (Robert W. Butler)
Village Voice ()
“Things never happen the same way twice.” Thus boometh Aslan the lion (Liam Neeson), alias the Son of God, popping his computer-generated shaggy head briefly into The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian to pep-talk a bunch of discouraged Brits into ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Village Voice ()
Sean the Movie Guy (Sean McBride)
lives up to expectations, although it doesn't quite scale the heights set by the original film. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Sean the Movie Guy (Sean McBride)
ComingSoon.net (Edward Douglas)
A far superior film in terms of the quality on every level, but one that suffers from the weaker source material. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at ComingSoon.net (Edward Douglas)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
As Aslan the mighty lion tells young Lucy Pevensie: "Things never happen the same way twice, dear ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
KyleSmithOnline.com (Kyle Smith)
A bleak, "Empire Strikes Back" aura....takes its rightful place in the Disney canon. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at KyleSmithOnline.com (Kyle Smith)
The New York Times
So "Prince Caspian" is quite a bit darker than "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," both in look and in mood. It is also in some ways more satisfying. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at The New York Times
Hollywood Reporter (Michael Rechtshaffen)
The lion is back, the witch puts in an appearance, but that musty old wardrobe has been put out of commission in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," a worthy if somewhat less wondrous successor to that 2005 phenomenon.
Several shades darker in ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Hollywood Reporter (Michael Rechtshaffen)
Film Journal International (Katey Rich)
Narnia may never escape comparisons to Middle Earth, but it's on its way to creating its own satisfying vision of a fantasy world. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Film Journal International (Katey Rich)
Slate (Dana Stevens)
They may make for clunky religious parables, but the Narnia books -- and so far, the movies based on them -- are wonderful as stories about childhood and its loss. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Slate (Dana Stevens)
Associated Press (Christy Lemire)
It's simultaneously darker and funnier, more substantive and more engaging, more violent and more technically accomplished. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Associated Press (Christy Lemire)
NewsBlaze (Prairie Miller)
That less might have been much more, is the past tense of an exceedingly wise axiom that could easily apply to The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian. But while backwards time travel is just the cure for what ails the troubled kingdom of this ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at NewsBlaze (Prairie Miller)
Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
[T]he real charms of [t]his second outing... flow much as they did in the first one: by not lingering on the spectacle but on the sweetness of... the child characters and the enchanting talking animals... ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson)
Offers loads of action, an intriguingly creepy story and a roster of entertaining new characters. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson)
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Adamson overcomes some of the book's better-read-than-spoken dialogue and the odd bits of chunky plotting with plenty of grace and charm. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Athima Chansanchai)
In this sequel, magic still reigns but suspending disbelief doesn't come as easily. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Athima Chansanchai)
E! Online (Matt Stephens)
Though darker in tone, Caspian still generates more laughs, with amusing turns by Peter Dinklage as cranky dwarf Trumpkin and Eddie Izzard as the voice of swashbuckling mouse Reepicheep. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at E! Online (Matt Stephens)
Bangor Daily News (Maine) (Christopher Smith)
LOVED the first movie. This one? Not so much, but not that bad. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Bangor Daily News (Maine) (Christopher Smith)
Christian Science Monitor (Peter Rainer)
This is a bigger and darker Narnia movie and although it didn't leave me famished for the inevitable sequel, it delivers the family-entertainment goods. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Christian Science Monitor (Peter Rainer)
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
As a fantasy action movie, there's enough about Prince Caspian that works to make it an enjoyable rather than punishing experience. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
Arizona Republic (Bill Goodykoontz)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian offers kids and adults an entertaining escape into the world of C.S. Lewis' books. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Arizona Republic (Bill Goodykoontz)
CHUD (Devin Faraci)
A fantasy film without much magic but plenty of darkness and violence. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at CHUD (Devin Faraci)
Jam! Movies (Jim Slotek)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian represents a moody, action-packed flashpoint in the arc of Narnia. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Jam! Movies (Jim Slotek)
Watertown Daily Times (Adam Tobias)
Instead of following the same formula of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," Adamson has created an entirely different Narnia, one that is darker and full of hatred and violence. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Watertown Daily Times (Adam Tobias)
Just Press Play
Certainly the argument could be made that in the long run the Chronicles of Narnia are not in fact attempting to fill the shoes of the recently successful Lord of the Rings trilogy - but vice versa. That argument however can only apply to the books, as ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Just Press Play
Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
Much like the first film, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was a decent film that didn't leave me feeling much after it was over, but was entertaining enough while I was watching. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
New Republic (Christopher Orr)
Prince Caspian may be less full of innocent wonder than its predecessor, but it is a smarter, better film. Like its young stars, the Narnia franchise has, for better and worse, grown up. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at New Republic (Christopher Orr)
Newsweek (Jennie Yabroff)
Under all the gimmickry and effects, there's a nice story to tell -- as anyone who has read the books knows. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Newsweek (Jennie Yabroff)
ShowBIZ Data
Virtually all reviewers compare Prince Caspian with the earlier Narnia movie. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. A.O. Scott in the New York Times calls the newer film "more satisfying" than the first. He warns parents: "Its violent (though gore-free) ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at ShowBIZ Data
Comingsoon.net
For all its problems, though, "Prince Caspian" has enough solid strengths to be worth your time, young or old. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Comingsoon.net
The Hollywood Reporter
A bit of the magic is gone, but the enchantment lives on. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at The Hollywood Reporter
The Deadbolt (Brian Tallerico)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian seems to be the exception to a personal feast-or-famine response to modern fantasy films. Of course, the Lord of the Rings movies are cinematic perfection, and I also surprisingly adored the last three Harry ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at The Deadbolt (Brian Tallerico)
film.com (Eric D. Snider)
It's the grown-ups who might feel slightly underwhelmed by it all, though they'll likely be moderately entertained by the action and adventure. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at film.com (Eric D. Snider)
Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
A fierce and somber battle epic. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
Santa Fe Reporter
Is there anything in this PG-romp for the little ones? There is. There are cute little talking animals. There are also stabbings, prolonged sequences of war violence and a massacring of the aforementioned cute little talking animals.
The Chronicles of ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Santa Fe Reporter
CNN Showbiz (Tom Charity)
"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" is, indeed, a darker and more violent episode than "Wardrobe," the first film in the series based on the C.S. Lewis novels.
It is a year later -- in the Pevensies' time. In Narnia, centuries have passed. The ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at CNN Showbiz (Tom Charity)
UGO (Keith Uhlich)
The very real wonders of the first Chronicles of Narnia adaptation from Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe) are all but lost in the follow-up, Prince Caspian. Corporatizing C.S. Lewis' popular fantasy world ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at UGO (Keith Uhlich)
OC Weekly (Luke Y. Thompson)
...as inferior to the first book as the second one is, so is the second film from the first. Which is about right. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at OC Weekly (Luke Y. Thompson)
Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
It's back to Narnia in this second, and only slightly more meaty, adaptation of the C.S. Lewis fantasy franchise. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
It lacks the kind of rich details and memorable dialogue that would elevate it to amazing status, but the action is good ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
Groucho Reviews (Peter Canavese)
Adamson is willing to jettison Lewis' "quaint" (I'd say loveable) whimsy and mythical acumen in favor of more martial sequences that'll sucker in the Lord of the Rings crowd. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Groucho Reviews (Peter Canavese)
KYW Newsradio (Bill Wine)
Which is to say, with the new Chronicle, it offers slightly stronger visuals and slightly weaker story values. So overall, you can pretty much expect the same level of quality as the original delivered.
In this second children's adventure, the four ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at KYW Newsradio (Bill Wine)
Christianity Today (Peter T. Chattaway)
In steering the film closer to his own vision, director Adamson steers it away from C.S. Lewis's, and so it loses some of the book's core spiritual themes. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Christianity Today (Peter T. Chattaway)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
A few things have changed since the first "Chronicles of Narnia" film arrived on the scene. In the sequel, "Prince Caspian," the principal actors are a little older and more proficient. The director, Andrew Adamson, seems more confident; the action ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
The magical creatures and sprawling battles have been beautifully produced and shot, and the thunderous final conflict shakes the Earth. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Deseret News, Salt Lake City (Jeff Vice)
On whole, this fantasy adventure does feature more action and is more exciting, arguably, than its predecessor, the 2005 film adaptation of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City (Jeff Vice)
Houston Chronicle (Amy Biancolli)
The struggles remain, but [director] Adamson has tweaked the plot, rejiggered the character dynamics and piled on the epic warfare. By the end I had overdosed on surly Peter, pouty Caspian and over-digitized shock-and-awe. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Houston Chronicle (Amy Biancolli)
Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
Those plucky Pevensie children, the young and improbable heroes of 2005's "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," make an impressive if somewhat repetitive return in the second installment, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
If anything, this sequel could have used more hellfire. You leave feeling covered in a blanket of bland. ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Surprisingly good filmmaking, but a kid's film? Could it be that any important lessons here get lost in all the warring? ...read the complete Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
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