Today I finally got around to watching one of the most anticipated movies this year (for me anyway) and I gotta tell you, it was well worth the wait. Patience really does pay off. This movie totally ROCKED!!!!!!!!! It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G in every possible way: the special effects, the acting, the cinematography, the storyline…everything. And it doesn’t hurt that the Prince Caspian himself (Ben Barnes) is a total HUNK!
It was much better than the first movie. Not that the first one sucked or anything, but I would only give it ‘a satisfying nod’. I think it had something to do with the fact that I’ve grown up reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe so many times and I’ve seen the older version of the movie that the first movie brought no surprises. But unlike other novel-adapted movies (i.e. Harry Potter, The Golden Compass, Eragon), this one was absolutely amazing. The only better adaptation from an epic novel would have to be The Lord of the Rings (who in the world could ever top the LOTR movies?). Narnia’s still no comparison, but it sure is on the way to making movie history.
So basically this second movie is about how Prince Caspian tries to regain his rightful throne after his uncle (Lord Miraz) tries to kill him (now that he’s got an heir to take the throne himself). What we’ve seen and come to know in the first Narnia movie is that the land of Narnia is full of magical beings and beasts and its practically a place of fairytale. But in this second part, Narnia has become what we, as viewers, acknowledge it: a myth. Nothing more. Basically, humans (“sons of Adam” and “daughters of Eve”) have banished the Narnians (centaurs, dwarves and talking animals alike) and it has become nothing more than a legend that Aslan’s kingdom once existed. Turns out they still exist, just in hiding. So Prince Caspian runs into a few Narnians and promises them their peace and freedom if they helped him regain his throne.
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy fall into the picture when Prince Caspian unintentionally blows Susan’s horn and calls them back into their land. When they realize what has become of Narnia, they immediately build forces with Prince Caspian and the remaining Narnians to try and bring down Lord Miraz’s regime. Lucy believes they should seek Aslan for aid considering the limited power they have, but Peter and Susan believe it best to strike at first chance, and not relying on a lion who’s still-existence is highly questionable. 
Their first attempt to takeover the kingdom, although seemingly successful at first, falls into pieces and, predictably, takes more unnecessary victims. I hate these sort of scenes. Not because it was overly melodramatic and typical of an epic movie, but because it was just plainly heartwrenching to see even centaurs and minotaurs so willingly give up their lives for their kings and queens. Lord Miraz’s army striked back and the Narnians are forced to fight back. At first it seems they might have the advantage, but then they realize they’re outnumbered and they get cornered, etc. etc. etc. You know, the typical climax of a movie where the hero doesn’t seem to have a chance of winning. But the only difference with this battle is that they actually trust Lucy and send her off to find Aslan. The mighty lion comes at the right time and saves everyone and everybody lives happily ever after.
That’s pretty much the big outline of things. One addition to this movie is that there’s a spark of love between Susan and Prince Caspian (it’s bound to happen sooner or later). To be frank, I’ve only read the book of the first movie. I would LOVE to get my hands on the rest of CS Lewis’ masterpiece. Unfortunately, however, I CAN’T FIND ANY OF THE ORIGINAL ENGLISH EDITIONS HERE!!!!!!!!!!! So that’s highly frustrating. I really, really, really wanna get my hands on them. Fingers crossed I do managed to find them one day.
Anyhow, it was utterly awesome! I mean, I thought British actors (especially young actors) were lame (take Daniel Radcliffe for example—no offence) but I gotta hand it to these guys, they totally ROCKED!!!!!! I can’t wait for the third installment!!!!! I sincerely hope Prince Caspian shows up in the third movie. I mean, come on! Good looks, a sexy accent, a heart of gold, chivalry and a whole KINGDOM?!?! What more could you ask for?
It was much better than the first movie. Not that the first one sucked or anything, but I would only give it ‘a satisfying nod’. I think it had something to do with the fact that I’ve grown up reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe so many times and I’ve seen the older version of the movie that the first movie brought no surprises. But unlike other novel-adapted movies (i.e. Harry Potter, The Golden Compass, Eragon), this one was absolutely amazing. The only better adaptation from an epic novel would have to be The Lord of the Rings (who in the world could ever top the LOTR movies?). Narnia’s still no comparison, but it sure is on the way to making movie history.
So basically this second movie is about how Prince Caspian tries to regain his rightful throne after his uncle (Lord Miraz) tries to kill him (now that he’s got an heir to take the throne himself). What we’ve seen and come to know in the first Narnia movie is that the land of Narnia is full of magical beings and beasts and its practically a place of fairytale. But in this second part, Narnia has become what we, as viewers, acknowledge it: a myth. Nothing more. Basically, humans (“sons of Adam” and “daughters of Eve”) have banished the Narnians (centaurs, dwarves and talking animals alike) and it has become nothing more than a legend that Aslan’s kingdom once existed. Turns out they still exist, just in hiding. So Prince Caspian runs into a few Narnians and promises them their peace and freedom if they helped him regain his throne.
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy fall into the picture when Prince Caspian unintentionally blows Susan’s horn and calls them back into their land. When they realize what has become of Narnia, they immediately build forces with Prince Caspian and the remaining Narnians to try and bring down Lord Miraz’s regime. Lucy believes they should seek Aslan for aid considering the limited power they have, but Peter and Susan believe it best to strike at first chance, and not relying on a lion who’s still-existence is highly questionable. 
Their first attempt to takeover the kingdom, although seemingly successful at first, falls into pieces and, predictably, takes more unnecessary victims. I hate these sort of scenes. Not because it was overly melodramatic and typical of an epic movie, but because it was just plainly heartwrenching to see even centaurs and minotaurs so willingly give up their lives for their kings and queens. Lord Miraz’s army striked back and the Narnians are forced to fight back. At first it seems they might have the advantage, but then they realize they’re outnumbered and they get cornered, etc. etc. etc. You know, the typical climax of a movie where the hero doesn’t seem to have a chance of winning. But the only difference with this battle is that they actually trust Lucy and send her off to find Aslan. The mighty lion comes at the right time and saves everyone and everybody lives happily ever after.
That’s pretty much the big outline of things. One addition to this movie is that there’s a spark of love between Susan and Prince Caspian (it’s bound to happen sooner or later). To be frank, I’ve only read the book of the first movie. I would LOVE to get my hands on the rest of CS Lewis’ masterpiece. Unfortunately, however, I CAN’T FIND ANY OF THE ORIGINAL ENGLISH EDITIONS HERE!!!!!!!!!!! So that’s highly frustrating. I really, really, really wanna get my hands on them. Fingers crossed I do managed to find them one day.
Anyhow, it was utterly awesome! I mean, I thought British actors (especially young actors) were lame (take Daniel Radcliffe for example—no offence) but I gotta hand it to these guys, they totally ROCKED!!!!!! I can’t wait for the third installment!!!!! I sincerely hope Prince Caspian shows up in the third movie. I mean, come on! Good looks, a sexy accent, a heart of gold, chivalry and a whole KINGDOM?!?! What more could you ask for?
*dreamy sigh*
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