Product: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (Two Disc Edition + BD-Live) [Blu-ray] (2008)
Rating: 5.0
A Magnificient Return To Narnia
Following the box-office success that was 'The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe," director Andrew Adamson and his production team had a battle ahead; to make a sequel worthy of both C.S. Lewis' treasured classic and the previous film installement.'Prince Caspian' does both, answering the call in a visually and emotionally fantastic film. Ben Barnes and Peter Dinklage lead the excellent new cast, joining the talented stars of the first film.'Caspian' sports improved acting over it's prequel, as the young stars have grown (both in stature and talent) with their characters. Better yet, the battles of 'Caspian' are exciting and well-paced, featuring excellent fighting sequences that push the PG rating to the max, in a good way; While the battles are not really visually violent, as there isn't a lot of blood and gore, they are conceptually violent, as the conflict and carnage can be felt much more intensely than in the first film. This leads to a stronger emotional attachment and realization of the stakes, and more exciting fights. Superb choreography as well.Ben Barnes, who from the previews I assumed would be annoying, is engaging as the title character. Whenever he wasn't on screen, I wanted him to be, and when he was, I was glad. An excellent performer.Sergio Castellitto's performance as King Miraz is, too, worth praise. Simply said; he plays the villain well.An excellent piece of filmaking, anyway that I can look at it. I would recommend seeing it if you have the time for it's 2 and a half hours, and I think that you will enjoy it, too.