It's Fantastic!!!

We just arrived back from viewing the new installment of the Narnia series, "Prince Caspian", and it was absolutely, positively INCREDIBLE! But don't worry - no spoilers here.

The acting of the youngsters playing the Pevensie children has definitely matured since the LWW. There is a depth to this movie that seemed to be missing in the relations of the first. Perhaps having the benefit of working together previously helped to solidify camaraderie on the screen. They are so ON here.

Edmund gets a little more screen time and earns his worth many times over from his antics in the first movie. He redeems himself quite well, though I could hardly understand exactly what he said (shucks, that means I have to see it again), but his actions spoke volumes.

Even though the young man playing Caspian is much older than he's supposed to be in the books, it still works here. Evil King Miraz is just that - pure evil. The scene near the beginning of the movie where he sends the general and his men to do the unthinkable...well you'll understand. Very powerful!

This movie is, by all means and in every way, darker than the LWW. The rivalry between Peter and Caspian is truly electric, and the fight scenes were quite realistic. I imagine there were a few moments where it almost earned a PG-13 rating, but not for blood.

Intensity has been upped a thousand fold - we're talking almost constant action or anguish. Then the end battle sequence is absolutely spectacular with several surprising twists (literally). You will be sitting on the edge of your seats.

Just be sure and visit the restrooms beforehand, because you will not want to miss a single moment!