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Rating: 8/10 (5 September 2004)

I took my little brother to see the second movie in this series, was very pleasantly surprised by it (also because it's a great movie to watch with a little kid), and so my family had no trouble getting me out of the house to see this one (which is more than can be said for the books, at least.) This is every bit as good as the second movie and for a blockbuster Hollywood fantasy film I go with it over the recent Lord of the Rings entry. This movie is an improvement in terms of plotting, with some clever mixing of chronology, but a step back in terms of action - the amazing aerial dogfighting of the second movie is unfortunately pared down in this one. But the real winner is again that amazing castle. Forget about the drama and just enjoy being carried through the castle.
I haven't read the books but i cant imagine the experience is as interesting as watching these movies, because the whole appeal is the visual tone of the setting.
8/10