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Prince Caspian [VHS]

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My grade 4 school teacher introduced me to Narnia via C.S. Lewis's famous 1st book in the series: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. A few years later I received the entire series as a Christmas present and have been in love ever since. I chanced upon the video's some 5 years ago and having little money purchased just the one. I am now kicking myself for not trying to get the other 2! The movie combines the 2 books Prince Caspian and The Voyage of The Dawn Treader. Both filmed in 1989, these are 2 video's sold together, one covering 60 min and the other an 1 hr and 45 min. The costuming, set design and acting are all well done for both stories. In particular I enjoyed the portrayals of Trumpkin (Big Mick) and Edmund (Jonathan R. Scott) in the 1st movie. Some of the special effects are not so wonderful but serve to tell the stories and younger children of course won't take notice. The only main problem was the voice of Aslan (Ronald Pickup) which didn't seem to suit Lewis's description at all. I'd say the voice done in the animated film was more accurate. Also the make-up work done for the creatures (Trufflehunter the badger and Reepicheep the mouse) look glaringly bad to an adult. Don't expect a Titanic budgeted film here. The special effect of Glenstorm the centaur is wonderfully done. The script of course doesn't stay true to the books entirely but some things have to be condensed in the time allowed. (Although why Trufflehunter becomes a female in the movie I wish I knew! *S*) The second movie was done just as well if not better. Filmed on location in Tresco around the Iles of Sicily and an estate in Llangollen gives the movie the proper feel of a voyage. Breathtaking is the vessel "Carrie" stand in for the Dawn Treader. The best performances for me were put in by Samuel West as King Caspian and of course David Thwaites as Eustace. One might also note that Gabrielle Anwar is cast as Ramandu's daughter. (listed as Princess in the credits) For a taste of a wonderful tale these movies will do good for fans young and old. I only wish that they could be made again into feature length films such as Tolkien's movies are...with all the new computer effects available I'm sure it would do these stories an even greater service. If you can get these movies by all means do! You will not regret it. True fans of the series will definitely appreciate this movie as well as the other 2. Do yourself a favour and add them to your collection. *G*

I have always loved the Narnia books, and this movie didn't change the story very much, execept that they made Trufflehunter female. The special effects look rather fake (which is why I gave it four stars instead of five), but the scenery, the costumes, and the actors are wonderful. My favorite actors in this movie are: Ronald Pickup (the voice of Aslan), Samuel West (the older King Caspian), Richard Dempsey (Peter) and, of course, my VERY favorite, Jonanthan Scott, who did a spectacualar job playing Edmund. All in all, I think think this movie is great!

I loved this version of the Narnia adventures. Samuel West, the young British actor of Howards End and Carrington, was particularly wonderful as the grown-up Prince Caspian. I docked one star off the rating for poor editing, but the movie was enjoyable and magical for both myself and my 11 year old niece. niece.

This is an excellent translation to video of two of the Narnia books. The fact that it does, in fact, combine two books may confuse some viewers - I would have preferred to have seen two separate videos, however, given limits of budget this is a reasonable condensation. The effects, although not lavish, are lovely and the acting quite admirable. (The part of Eustace is particularly well played.)

I loved the movie. I enjoyed it.Why,even adults can enjoy it,but you have to REALLY watch and think.Who is Aslan? Can you find the "hidden story"? I've learned Aslan is in this world!