The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

Director:

Andrew Adamson

Writers (WGA):

Andrew Adamson (screenplay) &
Christopher Markus (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

16 May 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

A New Age Has Begun.

Plot:

The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia, where they are enlisted to once again help ward off an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the land's throne, Prince Caspian.

Plot Keywords:

Lion | Flirting | Usurper | Crossbow | Stabbed With Arrow

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

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Cast

Ben Barnes	...	Prince Caspian
Georgie Henley	...	Lucy Pevensie
Skandar Keynes	...	Edmund Pevensie
William Moseley	...	Peter Pevensie
Anna Popplewell	...	Susan Pevensie
Sergio Castellitto	...	King Miraz
Peter Dinklage	...	Trumpkin
Warwick Davis	...	Nikabrik
Vincent Grass	...	Doctor Cornelius
Pierfrancesco Favino	...	General Glozelle
Cornell John	...	Glenstorm (as Cornell S. John)
Damián Alcázar	...	Lord Sopespian
Alicia Borrachero	...	Queen Prunaprismia
Simón Andreu	...	Lord Scythley
Predrag Bjelac	...	Lord Donnon

Also Known As:

Prince Caspian (International: English title) (informal short title)
Toastie (New Zealand: English title) (fake working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for epic battle action and violence.

Runtime:

144 min

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

Ireland:12A (original rating) | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Argentina:13 | Taiwan:GP | USA:PG (certificate #44320) | Ireland:PG (re-rating on appeal) | Norway:11 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | Portugal:M/6 | Brazil:10 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Australia:M | Germany:12 | South Korea:All | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Malaysia:U | Hong Kong:IIA | Finland:K-11 | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic

Company:

Walt Disney Pictures

Trivia:

Ben Barnes was acting in the play "The History Boys" when he was offered the title role.

Goofs:

When the Pevensie children rediscover the storage room with their personal chests, you see a few decent-sized chunks of rock sitting on top of the one belonging to Peter. When he opens it, you can't see the top, but you don't hear the sound of rocks sliding off and hitting the floor.

Quotes:

Nikabrik: I told you we should have killed him when we had the chance.
Trufflehunter: You know why we can't!
Prince Caspian: If we're taking a vote, I'm with him.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-05-21)" (2008)

A Dark and Mature Sequel

This is something you wouldn't want to miss. If you thoroughly enjoyed the first film, then this one is a darker adventure than the first one. Everything in Narnia goes totally out of control and tough to handle.

The film starts off with a Spanish group who have invaded Narnia and wiped out all the creatures living there. As it goes, the Pevensie kids are summoned to Narnia to fix up the wrong doings. A lot of conspiracy is thrown into the movie, but it feels like a plot well presented. It's pace is quick and starts right off not waiting to re-introduce everything again.

The cast is absolutely fantastic. The Pevensie kids, just like the last time, add the right amount of drama and humor to their respective roles. Especially Georgie Henley who plays Lucy is the standout yet again. But a worthy addition would also be Prince Caspian, played by Ben Barnes. He acts like a courageous and brave Prince born to lead an army. This is a good breakthrough for him. Also worth mentioning is King Miraz, a great villain since Tilda Swinton. As for a few cameo appearances you should also look out for, the performances are remarkable.

The other outstanding details I loved to see yet again in the film were the Cinematography, The Production Design, and Visual Effects. The shots were lavish and grand. Specially the Long shots, reminded me of The Lord Of The Rings. The Art Direction and the locations are astounding, very vibrant and unlike anything you would have ever seen in film. And of course the Visual Effects, those everlasting details adds another level entirely. You will love watching all this come together.

Even the action and battle sequences feel like a last stand to something no one can win. Its against all odds. You would cringe just because of the turn the film takes. It is filled with dark themes and more mature elements which would be a little hard to take. You might feel that the first one was pretty good. But give it another chance and you would feel this movie is just as good as the first.

For what I feel, this is a really good movie. 9 out of 10. Go to Narnia.