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Jun 8 2008

“I left my new torch in Narnia”

7:47 AM  |  Family  |  Movie

I have been looking forward to seeing Prince Caspian as soon as I heard about its release date. I went to Shatin with my little sister and brother yesterday afternoon hoping to watch the movie but it was sold out, so we bought tickets for today’s showing instead. I still remember how much I’ve liked The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe despite its many symbolism and analogies to the bible. This one is pretty much the same in terms of biblical inspirations in its story. However, I think it’s a lot more powerful and entertaining.

Ben Barnes disappointed me as Prince Caspian though. He’s not quite up to the role I must say, especially with his lack of expressions and emotions. For me, the magic of the Narnia series still lies in the four Pevensies, Edmund in particular. Skandar Keynes did an amazing job given his limited screen time in this movie. His character certainly doesn’t have a big part in the story but he is very likable and charming with the few key scenes he has, not to mention Skandar Keynes has certainly grown up nicely *grin*. William Moseley is still gorgeous but his character, Peter, annoys me sometimes. I think to some extent his role and Edmund’s have somewhat switched in this second installment.

Prince Caspian is quite a bit darker than The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, perhaps because the children have grown and Narnia has lost many of its magical elements as the Telmarine invaded the world. However, I guess director Andrew Adamson tried to balance it out with more witty dialogues, which bring the story to a lighter note every once in a while. It certainly did feel like a roller coaster ride. Now I am really looking forward to The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.  Perhaps I should get started on the books while enduring the long wait to 2010.