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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Review by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 5/16/2008

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When Lucy says that she saw Aslan, Peter asks why he didn't see Aslan too. Lucy replies, "Maybe you weren't looking." Was Lucy looking? In what way? Do we have to prepare ourselves in any way to see God? Can he reveal himself to us if we are not looking for him?
In another scene, Peter says he wishes Aslan had given them some "proof" of his presence in the forest, and Lucy replies, "Maybe we're the ones who need to prove ourselves to him." What do you make of that response? How do we "prove ourselves" to God? Does he ever ask us to "prove ourselves"? Why or why not?
Caspian tells Aslan, "I do not think I am ready [to become King of Narnia]," to which Aslan replies, "It's for that reason, I know you are." How does this compare to Peter's desire for the glory and power that come with being High King? What does this film say about leadership and the kinds of leaders who are worthy of it?
In the film, Aslan tells Lucy, "Every year you grow, so shall I." In the book, Aslan says, "Every year you grow, you will find me bigger." Is this a significant change? In another scene, the film version of Aslan tells Lucy, "We can never know what would have happened." In the book, he says, "Nobody is ever told that." Is this a significant change? Do changes like these affect our understanding of Aslan's divinity? If so, how? If not, why not?

The Family Corner

For parents to consider

Prince Caspian is rated PG for epic battle action and violence. There are lots of shootings (with crossbows, not guns) and swordfights throughout the film, as well as a few people getting stabbed in the back, etc.—but all of it is kept fairly bloodless and non-explicit. A scene in which a hag and a werewolf try to bring the White Witch back from the dead may also be too scary for very young children.

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Jayden

Posted: June 29, 2009 4:07 PM


I liked the movie, but I heard that they didn't make enough money so they might not be making a third one.

V.B	Posted: May 31, 2009 11:15 PM


Don't wast your time. Way to many religions are mixed in this movie. I am still a bit confused on what have happened and why. I would have watched wall-e Would have got more out of that movie then this. Again if I know what it would be like but I had no choice for I was watching it with a group of people.

Aldo	Posted: April 29, 2009 8:11 PM

No spam here. I thought it was a fun movie to watch, although the ending with the trees attacking the enemy was ripped off from LotR. The Pevensie children were far more developed and fleshed out, despite most of the times just standing there like statues without doing anything. The action sequences were rather exciting, even though too many people were getting killed. It was far more targeted to teens than in the other one. And, no, I haven't read the books. Sorry. Still, a movie worth the price. Not the best fantasy flick, but it's not the worst either.

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