Rating of
3/4
"Prince Caspian" takes "Chronicles" a step back
kcvidkid - wrote on 06/10/08
The formula used in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" and its sequel, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian", is probably not one that the filmmakers had in mind: both movies have interesting beginnings, followed by long and boring middle sections, then completed with spectacular battles.
I truly expected "Prince Caspian" to be better than its predecessor, or I would not even have wanted to see it; it sure looked more action-packed. But in reality, it absolutely was not better. A good sequel does everything bigger and better than the original, but the only thing better in this is that the middle section seems longer and more boring! And the final battle is not as exciting; by the time it finally arrived, I was in a stupor, I guess.
It's a shame that this series will continue, while the more interesting "The Golden Compass" sequels will probably remain unfilmed due to the original's poor box office reception last year.
