The Chronicles of Narnia Blu-ray Bundle (Amazon Exclusive)
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Actor: Prince Caspian [Blu-ray], The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe [Blu-ray]Audio: English (Unknown)
Blu-ray Release Date: 2008-12-02
Studio: Walt Disney Video
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Movie Review: Good film adaptation, but could have been great
Summary: 5 Stars
After a horrid BBC adaptation of C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe does a decent job of bringing the first book to life. The Pevensie kids were generally well cast, and Georgie Henley as young Lucy steals the show. James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus is also very good. The film provides a visual feast, from snowy mountains to fauns and minotaurs. Harry Gregson-Williams' moving soundtrack provides an epic backdrop for the action.
Unfortunately, as much as I like it, I just felt like I couldn't give The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe five stars. Coming so soon after the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe obviously invites comparisons. However, Disney just doesn't meet the high standards those films set. For one thing, some of the roles are miscast. William Moseley as Peter never shows much passion. Tilda Swinton as the evil queen never really worked for me, although she has some moments (such as riding in a sleigh pulled by polar bears). Some of the animal computer-generated characters look cartoonish, especially the wolves, although Aslan the lion himself looks great. Overall, these are a few details that, with a bit more work, could have been improved.
Technically, as a piece of cinematography, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian stands as a marked improvement. The Pevensies are back, with the addition of Ben Barnes as Prince Caspian. Between his accent and youthful demeanor, Barnes has the right mix of prince and adventurer to fill the role. The Telmarines make great villains, as the byzantine tribe of human invaders in the land of Narnia. The Telmarines display a vile mix of treachery and hatred that minotaur costumes and CG wolves just can't match. The effects and soundtrack are also much better.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian doesn't break much new ground, and the general plot is the same, with an epic battle at the end. However, it represents a marked improvement over The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as a film. In short, if you liked the first one, you'll probably love Prince Caspian.
Overall, I think it's fair to say that The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be remembered as a well-done, entertaining movie adaptation, but not an outstanding work of art along the lines of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings. The film is fun, entertaining, and likely to please fans of Lewis' novels, but, with a bit more time and effort, could have been even better. Ultimately, I don't think Disney and director Andrew Adamson were a right fit for the series, which makes it good news that the next films (The Voyage of the Dawn Treader) will be in good hands.
Summary of The Chronicles of Narnia Blu-ray Bundle (Amazon Exclusive)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobePrepare to enter another world when Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media invite you to experience C.S. Lewis' timeless and beloved adventure as never before on Blu-ray Disc?. Join Lucy Edmund Susan and Peter four siblings who step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There they discover a charming once-peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch Jadis. Aided by the magnificent lion Aslan the children lead Narnia into a tremendous climactic battle to be free of the Witch's glacial powers forever! And now the stunningly realistic special effects are even more breathtaking in the astounding clarity of high definition. Meet talking beasts dwarfs fauns centaurs giants and more! Meanwhile every sound -- from the roar of Aslan to the echo of battle trumpets and the gentle rustling of leaves -- comes alive with spectacularly enhanced audio quality. Live the adventure of a lifetime as if for the very first time with Disney Blu-ray -- Magic in High Definition.System Requirements:Running Time: 135 minutesFormat: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: PG UPC: 786936751963 Manufacturer No: 05614900
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
The magical world of C.S. Lewis' beloved fantasy comes to life once again in Prince Caspian, the second installment of The Chronicles of Narnia series. Join Peter, Susan, Edmund Lucy, the mighty and majestic Aslan, friendly new Narnian creatures and Prince Caspian as they lead the Narnians on a remarkable journey to restore peace and glory to their enchanted land. Continuing the adventure of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe with more magic and a brand-new hero, Prince Caspian is a triumph of imagination, courage, love, joy and humor your whole family will want to watch again and again
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