Blue-Ray hd movie review of Prince Caspian

The sequel to the popular first movie. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian definitely moves into darker territory. I'm not sure if that's the reason why it did not do as well as the first one in the box office. I felt that the main characters being children limited its ability to move into darker story line. While first film was fine for children and pre teens, it was not a much of draw for adults that have made the Lord or the Rings series so popular.

The story takes place many years after the first one. Prince Caspian, the nephew of Miraz, escapes murder plot after Miraz finally gets a son to take over the throne. On the run, Caspian runs into Dwarfs that help him realize his destiny. Meanwhile, the four siblings are transported back to Narnia. Narnia has changed significantly since they were there last time. The humans known as Telmarines only think of themselves and refuse to believe other Narnians exist. Miraz, with backing of Telmarines, hunts Prince Caspian who gathers other Narnians to creat peacful place for everyone. The Pevensie siblings help Caspian achieve this dream.

Director Andrew Adamson moves this franchise into more mature story line. Even, the action sequence and the resulting deaths seem to be amped up for this installment. I could not really buy into four kids truly battling a medieval army. This just didn't seem right. I know that's how the book is written. But, I just couldn't shake the feeling that it was all a bit forced. Other than that, everyonedelivers competent performance. I was never enamored with the four leads but they do adequate job. The expanded human casts adds bit more realism to what is a fantasy tale.

It's a competent sequel to a successful franchise. But, this movie lost some steam in box offices. It was not as successful as the first installment. Will this harm the chances for the third installment? I think it deserves third installment as the novels are classic fantasy that has many following.

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