THE LAND OF THE NARNIANS

This post is dedicated to the Narnians. Personally, this is one of my most anticipated movie of the year. Finally today, I finally had time to watch The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

Every time I talk about the movie, the first thing most people tell me is how handsome the guy on the poster is. Everyone is attracted to the actor who plays Prince Caspian - Ben Barnes and I have to admit that after watching the movie, I am too. But, beyond the good-looking leads (Ben Barnes is not the only hottie in the movie you know), I actually think this story is so much better and entertaining than the first. There are funnier one-liners, which really makes the movie more interesting. Of course the first one was also very good, but it's great to see that they have improved their script and definitely written a better storyline in this sequel.

I already have an idea of what is going to unfold on screen through the reviews I read. For example, I knew about the ego battle between the two Princes (or Kings), Peter and Caspian who both wanted to establish themselves as the rightful leader of Narnia. Before this, King Peter, the Magnificent was King but 1300 years later, the throne belongs to Prince Caspian. So it's no surprise that Peter, who is used to being The King, wants to impress the Narnians. I also know that there was going to be some love sparks between Susan and Caspian. Hence, what impressed me was that although I thought I knew enough about the movie, I was still awed and the movie still managed to get me hooked. I shall disregard some comments that Narnia is not a good movie, or rather, is a movie for kids. I actually think that it is highly entertaining and the fighting scenes are not as fake as I expected it to be. 

In this sequel, we learn that everyone makes mistakes; even Kings. Peter seems to be the wiser and more matured one in the first movie, but in this sequel, he seems to be rash and he doesn't want to admit his own faults and he blames it on other people. If you think the handsome Prince Caspian is any better, he also made a couple of mistakes himself, because all he cared for was revenge for his father. But can you blame them? I wouldn't because I think, that is the beauty of human beings. Even I behave like the two kings. Sometimes I blame other people for my mistakes just so I feel better myself (well at that moment that is, later, the guilt will sweep all over me). And it reflects how emotions do affect how we behave and the decisions we make (right or wrong). The most important thing is that we learn from our wrongs and make it right. Edmund, who was the rebellious one in the first movie is now the sweet one. I despised him in the first movie and in this one I fell in love with him (and the character). The actor who plays Edmund, Skandar Keynes really looks better with age, I might add. 

Susan is definitely my idol. If there is one character I want to be like, it has to be Susan. I really admire her combination of sweet but tough, smart and wise and basically, she just seems so sensible and rational (which I guess is the complete opposite of me). She is always so poised and reserved and there's just some sort of vibe about her that makes me like her so much.

In conclusion, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is a must watch! Don't think of it as a children's movie. Even if it is, there is nothing wrong watching it, even if you are a 999-year-old grandma. Sometimes, children movies are the most meaningful, enlightening and entertaining and I am so sure that many people agree with that. I just dislike comments that say that movies like Harry Potter and Narnia are childish. It is not exactly true. I mean, I can also say movies like "Spiderman" or "Superman" are for kids, but I see people of all ages enjoying it. I think it is what we think and how we understand the movie that is important. Don't you think?