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Not faithful to the book, but still good
PostedJune 16, 2008
eatlovesmovies
from Columbus, OH
As I read over the reviews, it seems like people who hated it because they're fans of the book. I love the books, and it's true that Prince Caspian takes some liberties with the stories that didn't sit well with me at first. But the changes made for a better movie. Simply put, the movie got things moving a little quicker. The character development is a little more complex than it was in the books, but I think it's fairly realistic for teenagers-not perfect and stoic like the books, certainly, but not evil, either.
I learned with Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter to treat books and movies as separate stories, and it's allowed me to enjoy both mediums. Admittedly, it was harder with Prince Caspian because it was a cornerstone of my childhood, but I think if you can let the movie stand as its own story, it holds true.
I'm still not sure about all of the changes-Peter may have had trouble adjusting to being a schoolboy again, but I don't know that he would lose his faith once he was in Narnia. But, overall, I see why the filmmakers made the choices they did, and I respect that. I was very engaged throughout the movie, and thought the acting was better than the first movie-the kids are growing up, and I'm glad I'm able to see it. Ben Barnes was fine as Caspian, although not as much of a presence as I would have liked. And, Centaurs rock.
I learned with Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter to treat books and movies as separate stories, and it's allowed me to enjoy both mediums. Admittedly, it was harder with Prince Caspian because it was a cornerstone of my childhood, but I think if you can let the movie stand as its own story, it holds true.
I'm still not sure about all of the changes-Peter may have had trouble adjusting to being a schoolboy again, but I don't know that he would lose his faith once he was in Narnia. But, overall, I see why the filmmakers made the choices they did, and I respect that. I was very engaged throughout the movie, and thought the acting was better than the first movie-the kids are growing up, and I'm glad I'm able to see it. Ben Barnes was fine as Caspian, although not as much of a presence as I would have liked. And, Centaurs rock.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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