The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian, the second movie released by Walt Disney studios, is a brilliant and breath taking adaptation of the C.S Lewis book, that was fourth in a seven book series,
The movie is a perfect visual adaptation of what C.S. Lewis wrote nearly 50 years ago, and like The Lord of the Ring series, draws the viewer in with fine acting, and a subtle musical score that adds to the scenes, without being intrusive.
Prince Caspian must flee for his life, when a son is born to Miraz, a man who wishes to be king of all the lands of Narnia, and must kill Caspian , who is the rightful heir to his fathers' throne.
The four Pevensie children, who had come to Narnia in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, are brought back, but to a land that is alien to them, trees do not dance, bears do not talk, all that was magical about Narnia seems to have vanished, and Caspian, Prince Caspian knows nothing of the world that had been before him.
The story moves rapidly, and visually is stunning. When Asland the talking lion does enter the story, it is hard to believe that this is a computer generated lion, for it is so real in its appearance and movements you forget that it is just a computer representation.
Although this film has been out for two years, it is still worth viewing, whether at home on DVD, or if you are fortunate to find it playing at a theater, it is well worth seeing. You will be on the edge of your seat all the way through.
If you have the book, it too is worth sitting down and reading again. C.S. Lewis wrote the books in such a manner, that no matter your age, you will enjoy them and find something new each time you open the book and feel the cool breeze of Narnia call to you
