'Prince Caspian' - Film review

7 out of 10

I'm a Chronicles of Narnia fan and this is rather different from the book, but not in any way I objected to. It cares more for battle and spectacle than personalities but that's okay, it's a Hollywood blockbuster so it's understandable. It's the same reason they're missing out the less box office friendly books from the series.

It tries a little bit to be Lord of the Rings and fails, but succeeds with less ambitious targets - i.e. simply providing 140 minutes of fun. Most of the characters are well portrayed, though Reepicheep is my favourite character in the book and has the least justice done here.

Ignoring any literary considerations, this is a fun family blockbuster and kept me entertained throughout. Roll on Dawn Treader, I say.