Not really into video reviews anymore so heres another written review, this time of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
I think the book version is the most magical of the series, that said I think it translates well to screen. This probably isn't the most thought out review so I'll write what stood out to me.
The 3rd in the Narnia series brings the two youngest Pevensie kids back tothe land of Narnia along with their cousin Eustace. This time there are no wars to fight or kings to make, just a sea adventure to rescue lost supporters of Caspian's (present king) father from long ago. Turns out the lost lords may have had some help getting themselves lost though, and the adventure kicks up a notch.
That's the summary. Two things that I think could've been done better or they're something that bugged me just a little bit.
1. My friend says King Caspian had a generic English accent and lost his Spanish accent from his debut back in TCoN:Prince Caspian. I hadn't noticed this so I can't be sure. Lol but it bugged me that I didn't notice also. I liked how the cultures broadened in "Narnia2" when Caspian and the other kingdom showed up. They were like Spanish sailors and kings and stuff so the new cultures I welcomed. I'll have to watch Voyage again to see if he lost the Spaniard in him though haha.
2. Everyone loves to see what makes it from the source material onto the screen. The Dufflepuds are one-legged creatures with a huge foot (like Tolkien hobbits) and they bounce around. Now they're pretty crazy and funny characters in the book and are in film... but I realized they were too outlandish. I don't know, maybe I'm too used to more fleshed out creatures like hobbits and elvs and things like that lol, so its prob petty. It was still cool for a second to be reminded of them from the book.
What i liked about the movie and beware, some spoilers.
1. Eustace translated well to film I think. He's so annoying in the book yet has laughs, but in the movie I never really got mad at him. He wasn't nasty to me, he was just funny all the time. The other characters couldn't stand him but I couldn't wait to see him again. Gee I hope that doesn't mean on the flipside, his characterization sucked since I didn't feel his obnociousness as a viewer haha... ohh who cares?
2. Character building/challenges: I happen to like how in all the movies so far, the Pevensie kids feel like a family to me. They believe in one another, they annoy one another, the protect one another and grow together. This year they grew again and faced themselves together through greed and insecurities and the like. And it felt real to me. Sure they always face Narnian problems or even real-world problems but they always have to rise to the occasion as a family for the family or friendship to survive. Its a fantasy about battles, both inside and out I think and I hope that never goes away.
3.Ending transitions: Lion, Witch and Wardrobe ended in a forest turning to a closet, Prince Caspian ended with a tree tunred magic portal and Voyage ends in a huge wave-tunnel. They're so creative and I enjoy them getting back to England after the adventure is over.
4. Creative licensing and lead-ins: the battle at the end of Wardrobe was further expanded and I think it was better for it. The book didn't feature the Beavers or King Peter on a unicorn or the White Witch in a polar bear chariot, but I thought it was cool all the same. Same with with Caspian because the nightly castle-siege scene was made up for the second movie but worked well and set up problems for the group back at camp, plus led up into the mano y mano fight between Peter and Miraz (which was beautifully shot by the way). Finally the final battle with the Telmarines and the River God were nice too, though the walking trees felt a lot like Ents in TLoTR but not as cool, but they tried =/ And I had really wanted to see the River God, Aslan summons him at the end which worked fine for me even though it was different in the book. I don't even remember how different haha. So in Voyage the Green Dream Mist being resposnible for the captivity of the lost lords was cool and I think it added to the magic already within the story. Especially since it stalked everyone and came in full force at the end of the movie. It was a good tool for the Sea Serpent because I knew it would be in the movie. The Serpent being a nightmare creature was a fine touch for me. I think I could lead into The Silver Chair since King Caspian is most responsible for destroying the Mist. I think so because it could very well reveal the Lady of the Green Kirtle who kidnaps Caspian's future son Prince Rilian. If the movie makers want to go that route it won't surprise me, it'll be cool because it builds on the other nicely. That's what happends or can happen with intelligent creative licensing.
So that's a lot haha and I realize I talked about the whole series not just "Narnia3", hadn't planned on that but oh well. Looking forward to the 4th one definitely now, might even get a PG-13 rating haha, not a must but The Silver Chair can be kinda dark. But its all in how you look at it, but, and I'm leaping ahead but The Last Battle is the darkest and weigtiest one in the series, so if I don't get PG-13 for the fourth one then maybe for the seventh hahaha.
For now go check out The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader now in theaters!
I think the book version is the most magical of the series, that said I think it translates well to screen. This probably isn't the most thought out review so I'll write what stood out to me.
The 3rd in the Narnia series brings the two youngest Pevensie kids back tothe land of Narnia along with their cousin Eustace. This time there are no wars to fight or kings to make, just a sea adventure to rescue lost supporters of Caspian's (present king) father from long ago. Turns out the lost lords may have had some help getting themselves lost though, and the adventure kicks up a notch.
That's the summary. Two things that I think could've been done better or they're something that bugged me just a little bit.
1. My friend says King Caspian had a generic English accent and lost his Spanish accent from his debut back in TCoN:Prince Caspian. I hadn't noticed this so I can't be sure. Lol but it bugged me that I didn't notice also. I liked how the cultures broadened in "Narnia2" when Caspian and the other kingdom showed up. They were like Spanish sailors and kings and stuff so the new cultures I welcomed. I'll have to watch Voyage again to see if he lost the Spaniard in him though haha.
2. Everyone loves to see what makes it from the source material onto the screen. The Dufflepuds are one-legged creatures with a huge foot (like Tolkien hobbits) and they bounce around. Now they're pretty crazy and funny characters in the book and are in film... but I realized they were too outlandish. I don't know, maybe I'm too used to more fleshed out creatures like hobbits and elvs and things like that lol, so its prob petty. It was still cool for a second to be reminded of them from the book.
What i liked about the movie and beware, some spoilers.
1. Eustace translated well to film I think. He's so annoying in the book yet has laughs, but in the movie I never really got mad at him. He wasn't nasty to me, he was just funny all the time. The other characters couldn't stand him but I couldn't wait to see him again. Gee I hope that doesn't mean on the flipside, his characterization sucked since I didn't feel his obnociousness as a viewer haha... ohh who cares?
2. Character building/challenges: I happen to like how in all the movies so far, the Pevensie kids feel like a family to me. They believe in one another, they annoy one another, the protect one another and grow together. This year they grew again and faced themselves together through greed and insecurities and the like. And it felt real to me. Sure they always face Narnian problems or even real-world problems but they always have to rise to the occasion as a family for the family or friendship to survive. Its a fantasy about battles, both inside and out I think and I hope that never goes away.
3.Ending transitions: Lion, Witch and Wardrobe ended in a forest turning to a closet, Prince Caspian ended with a tree tunred magic portal and Voyage ends in a huge wave-tunnel. They're so creative and I enjoy them getting back to England after the adventure is over.
4. Creative licensing and lead-ins: the battle at the end of Wardrobe was further expanded and I think it was better for it. The book didn't feature the Beavers or King Peter on a unicorn or the White Witch in a polar bear chariot, but I thought it was cool all the same. Same with with Caspian because the nightly castle-siege scene was made up for the second movie but worked well and set up problems for the group back at camp, plus led up into the mano y mano fight between Peter and Miraz (which was beautifully shot by the way). Finally the final battle with the Telmarines and the River God were nice too, though the walking trees felt a lot like Ents in TLoTR but not as cool, but they tried =/ And I had really wanted to see the River God, Aslan summons him at the end which worked fine for me even though it was different in the book. I don't even remember how different haha. So in Voyage the Green Dream Mist being resposnible for the captivity of the lost lords was cool and I think it added to the magic already within the story. Especially since it stalked everyone and came in full force at the end of the movie. It was a good tool for the Sea Serpent because I knew it would be in the movie. The Serpent being a nightmare creature was a fine touch for me. I think I could lead into The Silver Chair since King Caspian is most responsible for destroying the Mist. I think so because it could very well reveal the Lady of the Green Kirtle who kidnaps Caspian's future son Prince Rilian. If the movie makers want to go that route it won't surprise me, it'll be cool because it builds on the other nicely. That's what happends or can happen with intelligent creative licensing.
So that's a lot haha and I realize I talked about the whole series not just "Narnia3", hadn't planned on that but oh well. Looking forward to the 4th one definitely now, might even get a PG-13 rating haha, not a must but The Silver Chair can be kinda dark. But its all in how you look at it, but, and I'm leaping ahead but The Last Battle is the darkest and weigtiest one in the series, so if I don't get PG-13 for the fourth one then maybe for the seventh hahaha.
For now go check out The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader now in theaters!
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