FantasyAdventureFamily2h 48m
6.1
TMDB
Young Prince Caspian of Narnia wonders and dreams about the old days of Narnia when animals talked, and there were mythical creatures and four rulers in Cair Paravel. But his uncle and aunt don’t like to hear him thinking of such things, and plan to murder him and take his throne. Caspian’s tutor, Dr. Cornelius manages to save him, and not only teach him about the old ways, but bring him into the real Narnia and introduce him to the real Narnia. But Caspian’s plight is desperate, and he must use the legendary horn to call help from another world: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Then, Lucy and Edmund are sent back to Narnia, along with their cousin Eustace, to assist Caspian on a voyage. Along their journey the children battle dragons and sea serpents, and sail across a golden lake to reach the edge of the world.
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studios
BBC
Morningstar EntertainmentWonderWorks2 reviews · 1 fan
1 fresh · 0 rotten
Revisiting the classic BBC version of Narnia is a heartwarming trip down memory lane, but honestly, it asks for a lot of patience from modern viewers because of its severely aged technical flaws. Right off the bat, you'll notice the camera barely moves, giving the whole thing the vibe of a filmed stage play. This totally kills the urgency and suspense of an epic sea adventure, as the characters often just stand around looking way too calm about facing monsters or the end of the world. On top of that, the show heavily relies on the old "tell, don't show" TV trope. Instead of actually showing us epic battles or disasters, characters just stand in a room and explain what happened off-screen. This makes the first couple of episodes feel like a drag, weighed down by endless exposition instead of dynamic action. When it comes to the cast and characters, it's a mixed bag. The giant animatronic Aslan has his defenders who love the practical charm, but whenever he needs to look fierce or dynamic, he ends up looking like a stiff, motorized teddy bear. Thankfully, Ronald Pickup's comforting and majestic voice acting almost makes you forget about the clunky puppet. As for the kids, it's actually refreshing that Lucy, Edmund, and Caspian look like normal children rather than polished Hollywood stars. However, their acting is super stiff and theatrical, which constantly breaks the illusion.…
Title
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Released
Nov 19, 1989
Rated
NR
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
Original Audio
English
Runtime
2h 48m
Status
Released
Studios
BBC, Morningstar Entertainment
