DVD review: “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Director/co-writer Andrew Adamson delivers another engaging and epic fantasy adventure in “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” the sequel to his blockbuster 2005 adaptation of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”
As with many fantasy series, The second Narnia film delves into deeper and darker territory; the film’s violence and length make it unsuitable for tots. The increased violence - though mostly bloodless - and the sequel’s excessive 2 ½-hour length make it unsuitable for tots. But older children and fans of C.S. Lewis’ beloved books will relish the film’s rich and detailed rendering of Narnia.
In the follow-up, The Pevensie siblings - proud Peter (William Moseley), practical Susan (Anna Popplewell), stubborn Edmund (Skandar Keynes) and gentle Lucy (Georgie Henley) - are still trying to adjusting to life in England and their resumed childhood after accidentally leaving Narnia a year ago. While waiting for a tube train, they are suddenly transported back to the enchanted land. of centaurs, fauns and talking animals.
But much of the magic has left In Narnia, where 1,300 years have passed, and the neighboring Telmarines have taken over. and sent all its mystical inhabitants into hiding. The siblings have been summoned back by Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes), the rightful heir to the Telmarine throne, who wants to make peace with the Narnians. But Caspian has been marked for death by his wicked Uncle Miraz (Sergio Castellitto), who wants to be king.
With the help of grumpy dwarf Trumpkin (Peter Dinklage), swashbuckling mouse Reepicheep (voice of Eddie Izzard) and loyal badger Trufflehunter (voice of Ken Stott), the siblings must help Caspian take the throne.
Disney foolishly released “Prince Caspian” during last May’s crowded blockbuster season, and subsequently saw diminished returns for the sequel. As a result, the House of Mouse has opted not to co-finance the third Narnia film, “Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” leaving Walden Media searching for a partner and putting the franchise in jeopardy. It’s a sad and undeserved fate considering the quality of the films and the faithfulness of Lewis’ fans.
DVD features: Digital copy, deleted scenes, blooper reel, commentary and several making-of featurettes.
- BAM
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