Movie Review: "Prince Caspian"

This is the 2nd installation of the C. S. Lewis’ 7 part “Chronicles of Narnia.” The four Pevensie children are called back from our world into Narnia by Susan’s magic horn. Hundreds of years have passed since they were last in Narnia. The evil King Miraz is trying to usurp the throne from the rightful heir Prince Caspian. The four children are called on to aid Prince Caspian and the magical animals and occupants of Narnia to fight the Telmarines.

This is the least interesting and entertaining of the seven books in the series. For some reason, the Telmarines and Prince Caspian are all cast with Spanish accents and Castillian attire. The relationship between Susan and Prince Caspian is never developed. Aslan’s appearances are sparse. As in the first of the series, “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, Liam Neeson dubs Aslan’s voice. Overall, the acting was wanting, although the cinematography was above average. The film held fairly true to the book.