I held high hopes for this film as the previous two movies were entertaining and epic for both children and adults. So I was extremely excited when I was to see the film in 3d. My excitement was extinguished after 30 minutes of watching the film.
Pros: The music is as great and epic as ever. It adds to the atmosphere of traveling on the high seas. The characters of Eustace and Reepicheep were well acted and added great comic relief when needed. The subplot involving Rhince's search for his wife added depth to the film. The final scene at the world's end was gorgeous and exactly as imagined in the book. Ramandu's daughter was well portrayed. The dark island looked as evil as imagined and was a real treat to look at. The combining of Dragon island and death water island made perfect sense and cut out unnecessary time from the movie. The bout between Eustace and Reepicheep was fun and entertaining. The duffers were exactly as portrayed in the book.
Cons: Drinian is not a jerk as portrayed in the movie, he is friendly, respectful, and kind. The movie gains no benefits from changing his character. The concept of the green mist was rather lame and unrealistic. Lord Bern is a successful and rich man, not some old prisoner of the pirates. Caspian is supposed to be looking for the seven lords, not seven swords. Where is Ramandu? Eustace does not stay a dragon for so long, Aslan cures him on the island. The battle between Eustace and the sea serpent had a sort of Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus feel to it. The sea serpent is supposed to be a real creature that they randomly encounter during their trip, not a figment of Edmund's imagination. Lord Rhoop wanted to get off the island as soon as possible. He should of been wanting to get on the ship, not shoo it away. How did the bracelet get off Dragon Eustace easily? It was supposed to pester him till the spell was broken. The conflict that Edmund had with Caspian on death water island seemed unreal. What was with the sea serpent tearing up his torso? Doing that should of killed it. The "oppressor" was quite a dull character and wasn't well acted.
Overall, the movie is aimed toward the viewers who haven't read the books. The visuals are great, music is great, and the pacing is great. Die-hard fans of the books will dislike the film, as it was nothing like the book. The 3-D was rather disappointing as well and you would be better off watching it in 2D. Although I would rather be laying on my bed listening to the audio books, this movie is well worth your buck if you haven't read the book.
Pros: The music is as great and epic as ever. It adds to the atmosphere of traveling on the high seas. The characters of Eustace and Reepicheep were well acted and added great comic relief when needed. The subplot involving Rhince's search for his wife added depth to the film. The final scene at the world's end was gorgeous and exactly as imagined in the book. Ramandu's daughter was well portrayed. The dark island looked as evil as imagined and was a real treat to look at. The combining of Dragon island and death water island made perfect sense and cut out unnecessary time from the movie. The bout between Eustace and Reepicheep was fun and entertaining. The duffers were exactly as portrayed in the book.
Cons: Drinian is not a jerk as portrayed in the movie, he is friendly, respectful, and kind. The movie gains no benefits from changing his character. The concept of the green mist was rather lame and unrealistic. Lord Bern is a successful and rich man, not some old prisoner of the pirates. Caspian is supposed to be looking for the seven lords, not seven swords. Where is Ramandu? Eustace does not stay a dragon for so long, Aslan cures him on the island. The battle between Eustace and the sea serpent had a sort of Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus feel to it. The sea serpent is supposed to be a real creature that they randomly encounter during their trip, not a figment of Edmund's imagination. Lord Rhoop wanted to get off the island as soon as possible. He should of been wanting to get on the ship, not shoo it away. How did the bracelet get off Dragon Eustace easily? It was supposed to pester him till the spell was broken. The conflict that Edmund had with Caspian on death water island seemed unreal. What was with the sea serpent tearing up his torso? Doing that should of killed it. The "oppressor" was quite a dull character and wasn't well acted.
Overall, the movie is aimed toward the viewers who haven't read the books. The visuals are great, music is great, and the pacing is great. Die-hard fans of the books will dislike the film, as it was nothing like the book. The 3-D was rather disappointing as well and you would be better off watching it in 2D. Although I would rather be laying on my bed listening to the audio books, this movie is well worth your buck if you haven't read the book.