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Narnia Grows Up
PostedMay 31, 2008
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from Boston
As a stirring, emotionally complex action adventure, 'Caspian' is in many respects superior to TLTWTW, the first Narnia movie. The action, (although rendered without much blood) is intense and compelling. The production design -- especially as displayed in the costumes, armor and furnishings of the usurping Telmarines -- is brilliantly Oscar-worthy.
Tithe film's chief virtue, however, lies in its rich, credible and occasionally heart-rending exploration of the emotional and moral conflicts inherent in leadership. Despite its escapist trappings, Caspian ends up exploring every teenager's struggle to learn wisdom, self-control and command in a complex and confusing world. The eye-popping special effects support a surprisingly serious message.
This movie has some minor flaws -- William Moseley as Peter is somewhat overmatched by the demands of his role while Disney has cut back on the film's magnificent orchestral score in favor of pop-tinged ballads -- but these are quibbles.
Anna Popplewell as Susan, Georgie Henley as Lucy and especially Skandar Keynes as Edmund have matured as actors and embody their roles with real skill and confidence. Ben Barnes is not merely handsome but convincingly intelligent, capable and idealistic as Caspian.
I wouldn't take a child under eight or so to a film in which the real costs and consequences of war are made so painfully apparent -- but this film works on many levels as a first-rate summer entertainment.
Tithe film's chief virtue, however, lies in its rich, credible and occasionally heart-rending exploration of the emotional and moral conflicts inherent in leadership. Despite its escapist trappings, Caspian ends up exploring every teenager's struggle to learn wisdom, self-control and command in a complex and confusing world. The eye-popping special effects support a surprisingly serious message.
This movie has some minor flaws -- William Moseley as Peter is somewhat overmatched by the demands of his role while Disney has cut back on the film's magnificent orchestral score in favor of pop-tinged ballads -- but these are quibbles.
Anna Popplewell as Susan, Georgie Henley as Lucy and especially Skandar Keynes as Edmund have matured as actors and embody their roles with real skill and confidence. Ben Barnes is not merely handsome but convincingly intelligent, capable and idealistic as Caspian.
I wouldn't take a child under eight or so to a film in which the real costs and consequences of war are made so painfully apparent -- but this film works on many levels as a first-rate summer entertainment.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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