RottenTomatoes.com
Log In | Register | What is RT?
  • Home
  • Movies
  • DVD
  • Celebrities
  • News
  • Critics
  • Trailers & Pictures
  • CommunityBeta
  • Box Office
  • | In Theaters
  • | Opening
  • | Upcoming
  • | Best Of
  • | Certified Fresh
RT Search Powered by Google
help icon Enhanced RT
searches on Google
Click here to turn on enhanced search results from RT on your Google searches.
 
Movies / Upcoming / The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Rate this Movie Help Icon

  • Write a Review
  • Read Reviews
  • Add to List
  • Buy Poster External Icon
  • Bookmark and Share

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

  • T-Meter Critics
  • Top Critics
  • RT Community
  • My Critics
  • My Friends
66 %
Tomatometer

How does the Tomatometer work Help Icon

Reviews Counted: 174

Fresh: 114

Rotten:60

Average Rating: 6.3/10

Consensus: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is an entertaining family adventure worthy of the standard set by its predecessor.

Runtime: 2 hrs 29 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

US Box Office: $141,614,023

Synopsis: Based on the second novel in C.S. Lewis's beloved CHRONICLES OF NARNIA series, PRINCE CASPIAN finds the four Pevensie children--Peter (William Moseley), Susan (Anna Popplewell), Edmund (Skandar... Based on the second novel in C.S. Lewis's beloved CHRONICLES OF NARNIA series, PRINCE CASPIAN finds the four Pevensie children--Peter (William Moseley), Susan (Anna Popplewell), Edmund (Skandar Keynes), and Lucy (Georgie Henley)--once again whisked away from WWII-era England into the realm of Narnia, where the siblings once ruled as royalty. However, the Pevensies soon discover that 1,300 years have passed since they left, and the world is now controlled by the Telmarines, humans who long ago banished the magical creatures of Narnia to the wilderness. When the heir to the Telmarine throne, Caspian (Ben Barnes), survives an assassination attempt plotted by his scheming uncle, Miraz (Sergio Castellitto), the noble youth stumbles across Narnia's exiled enchanted population, and decides to lead them in an uprising, aided by Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Considerably darker and more action-packed than THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE, this 2008 sequel, once again directed by Andrew Adamson, is driven by the struggle between the Telmarines and the banished Narnians, resulting in many fierce battle sequences. While the newcomer Barnes and the established quartet of Moseley, Popplewell, Keynes, and Henley are all in fine form, CASPIAN is largely enhanced by its supporting cast, which includes indie mainstay Peter Dinklage as the dour dwarf Trumpkin and revered British comedian Eddie Izzard as the voice of the swashbuckling mouse Reepicheep. Also briefly reprising their roles from the previous film are Liam Neeson, as the voice of Aslan, and Tilda Swinton, as the White Witch, actors who bring their familiar personas to this engaging and entertaining second chapter in the NARNIA saga. [More]

Starring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell

Starring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Ben Barnes, Peter Dinklage, Warwick Davis, Vincent Grass, Pierfrancesco Favino, Sergio Castellitto, Tilda Swinton, Eddie Izzard, Ken Stott, Liam Neeson

Director: Andrew Adamson

Director: Andrew Adamson
Screenwriter: Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Producer: Andrew Adamson, Mark Johnson, Philip Steuer
Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

[See More Credits]

  • Trailers
  • Pictures
  • Trailer #1
    >
    Super Bowl Spot (HD)
    >
    Journey Back Into Narnia Featurette
    >
    Trailer #2
    >
  • World of Narnia Featurette
    >
    NYCC 08: Prince Caspian Interview
    >
    Cast & Crew Interviews
    >
    RT Review Revue Mini - Prince Caspian
    >
  • RT Review Revue - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
    >
    Creatures Of Narnia
    >
1 - 4 of 10

See More Movie Trailers & Pictures

Reviews for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

  • T-Meter Critics
  • Top Critics
  • RT Community
  • My Critics
  • My Friends
 
 
1 - 20 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
Text View | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >> >|
Arrange By: Fresh | Rotten | Comments | Name | Source | Date
 
 

This film is a more of an action flick than the first, but there is still enough of the magic of Narnia to ensure the success of the franchise will continue.

Full Review Source: Courier Mail (Australia) | comment Comment
06/13/08
Rodney Chester
Courier Mail (Australia)
Top Critic Icon Top Critic

Prince Caspian is rife with Christian metaphors and mythology. Well, they're there if you choose to see them.

Full Review Source: Sunday Mail (Australia) | comment Comment
06/07/08
Colin Newton
Sunday Mail (Australia)
Top Critic Icon Top Critic

Adamson is probably indifferent to politics, which would be easier to forgive if the film gave you anything else to think about.

Full Review Source: The Age (Australia) | comment Comment
06/07/08
Jake Wilson
The Age (Australia)
Top Critic Icon Top Critic

All in all, a solid and respectable entry to the ledger.

Full Review Source: Herald Sun (Australia) | comment Comment
06/07/08
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
Top Critic Icon Top Critic

This is a dark romantic epic, which at times recalls such classic sagas as Ivanhoe and Quentin Durward, and it’s very enjoyable on a number of levels, not least in the realm of pure spectacle.

Full Review Source: At the Movies (Australia) | comment Comment
06/07/08
David Stratton
At the Movies (Australia)
Top Critic Icon Top Critic

Prince Caspian is marvellous entertainment.

Full Review Source: FILMINK (Australia) | comment Comment
06/07/08
Pauline Adamek
FILMINK (Australia)
Top Critic Icon Top Critic

Prince Caspian has most of the elements required for a fantasy-action-adventure story, and the book has been intelligently adapted for the screen.

Full Review Source: The Australian | comment Comment
06/07/08
David Stratton
The Australian
Top Critic Icon Top Critic

Character depth and stirring subtext is what books are for. Adamson’s Narnia adaptations remove all that pesky claptrap so that we can glide through a superficial reading.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine Australasia | comment Comment
06/01/08
Ben McEachen
Empire Magazine Australasia
Top Critic Icon Top Critic

Yes, Prince Caspian is terrific and there's plenty to enjoy, but someone needs to tell the filmmakers that length does not make a better film. In this case, the film's length has compromised its heart.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
05/28/08
Urban Cinefile Critics
Urban Cinefile
Top Critic Icon Top Critic
N/R

Click to read the article

Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
04/23/09
Peter Keough
Boston Phoenix

Excessively violent but oddly dull...a Crusades allegory for teeny-boppers

Full Review Source: Orange County and Long Beach Blade | comment Comment
02/27/09
Fr. Chris Carpenter
Orange County and Long Beach Blade

The creakiness of the plot mechanics and the light condescension I detect don't have me looking forward to the third Narnia movie.

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
02/09/09
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies

...the opening hour essentially proceeds at a crawl...

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
02/02/09
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

Andrew Adamson shows a more confident and defined vision that works on several levels, however it's unable to overcome a nagging feel of disconnect.

Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
12/23/08
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

It's unfair to characterize it as Lord of the Rings-Light, but it's difficult to avoid that conclusion after watching this earnest but seriously under-inspired effort.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
12/01/08
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

It's entertaining, value-for-money stuff.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
10/18/08
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian [UK]
Top Critic Icon Top Critic

If crossbows, strange creatures, and a squeaky-clean young cast are the right elements for a fantasy sequel, then this naive epic is your movie.

Full Review Source: Screen International | comment Comment
10/18/08
David D'Arcy
Screen International

Click to read the article

Full Review Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | comment Comment
10/18/08
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Adamson barrels the action along in an even-handed manner that should keep most of the family happy.

Full Review Source: CNN.com | comment Comment
10/18/08
Tom Charity
CNN.com

There's something missing from this franchise, and three years ago the absence of persuasive content was baffling. Now, the clues are more apparent.

Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page | comment Comment
10/18/08
Brian Orndorf
Sci-Fi Movie Page
 
 
1 - 20 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
Text View | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >> >|
all

Latest News for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

January 07, 2009: People's Choice Awards Winners Announced
The 35th annual People's Choice Awards were handed out on January 7, 2009. A complete list of film nominees, with winners in bold, follows below. More...

December 02, 2008: RT Interview: Richard Taylor on the Weta Workshop and Prince Caspian
RT chats to Richard Taylor about what goes into creating a world, the importance of good weaponry and how his six year-old son became a king. More...

December 01, 2008: RT on DVD: Watch an Exclusive Clip from Wanted on DVD
More of this summer's films come to DVD this week, led by the extras-packed fantasy The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. If bullet-bending is more your style, you'll want... More...

December 01, 2008: RT Tours Weta Workshop and The Real Narnia - A Photo Tour
RT jumped at the chance to visit the real Narnia and mix with the creative types at Weta Workshop in New Zealand. Here we celebrated the DVD release of The Chronicles of Narnia:... More...

See More Topics...

Related Forums for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince...

Click here to be the first to post a message on this forum.

See All

More Movies

Coming Soon in Australia
Tomatometer Percentage Movie Date
86%
86%
Bruno 08/7
42%
42%
The Fox and the Child 09/7
—
Winged Creatures 09/7

What’s Hot On RT

Directors transform

Directors transform

What if Michael Bay wasn't director?

New Alice Pics

New Alice Pics

Glimpse Tim Burton's vision of Wonderland.

Jackson's 10 Best

Jackson's 10 Best

Remembering the star on screen

Best Movie Robots

Best Movie Robots

We pick the 50 best 'bots of all time

Other News

  • Top Stories
  • Popular
  • Interviews
 
 

Comments

 
 
Top Stories
Headlines Comments
  
  • Brandon Routh Talks Superman's Future Source: Moviehole
58
  • Sony's Amy Pascal Explains Moneyball Balk Source: Los Angeles Times
6
  • Three Theaters Getting Harry Potter in IMAX Opening Day Source: Collider.com
18
  • Weekly Ketchup: Adam Sandler joins The Zookeeper, David Fincher joins Facebook
72
  • Zak Penn Talks The Avengers Source: Sci Fi Wire
20
  • Watchmen Director's Cut Headed to Theaters Source: Collider.com
32
  • Lorenzo di Bonaventura Talks G.I. Joe, Beverly Hills Cop 4, More Source: Collider.com
14
  • (Teaser) Trailer Bulletin: The Last Airbender Source: MTV
61
  • Johnny Depp Talks Alice, Pirates 4, Dark Shadows Source: Collider.com
12
  • New Alice in Wonderland Concept Art, Stills Posted Source: USA Today
26
Popular
Headlines Comments
  
  • Box Office Guru Wrapup: Transformers 2 Generates Explosive Box Office
168
  • Critics Consensus: Solid Public Enemies Doesn't Quite Bring The Noise
104
  • Five Favorite Films with Fred Durst
86
  • RoboGeisha: 2009's Most Insane Trailer?
74
  • Total Recall: Johnny Depp's Best Movies
73
  • RT on DVD: Street Fighter, Transmorphers 2, and Uwe Boll's Tunnel Rats!
36
  • Academy Invites Tyler Perry, Michael Cera, Seth Rogen to Join Oscar Ranks
28
  • Box Office Guru Preview: Dinosaurs and Gangsters Spark Fireworks
22
  • Karl Malden: 1912-2009
17
  • Edinburgh 2009: RT's 10 Must-See Movies
9
Interviews
Headlines Comments
  
  • RT Interview: Director Carlos Cuaron on Rudo and Cursi
0
  • RT Interview: Tony Scott on The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
10
  • Cannes 2009: RT Interview - Sally Hawkins on We Want Sex
2
  • RT Interview: Tilda Swinton on Julia
5
  • Hollywood Legend Debbie Reynolds Reflects On her Life in Showbiz
10
  • Exclusive: McG Talks Terminator Salvation
24
  • Georgia Groome - Fresh Talent on RT
5
  • RT Interview: Reading The Reader with Stephen Daldry
11
  • RT Interview: Oscar Nominee Melissa Leo
7
  • Carey Mulligan - Fresh Talent on RT
7
 
 

Sponsored Links

Around The Network

  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at Rotten Tomatoes
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at IGN
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at AskMen

Fresh Links

Featured
10 Questions for JJ Abrams
10 Questions for JJ Abrams External Link

J.J. Abrams has done it all: writing, producing, and directing for TV and movies. He answers reader questions here for TIME.

50 Greatest Movie Trailers
50 Greatest Movie Trailers External Link

IFC channel counts down the best film trailers, ever. Allegedly...

David Lynch's Interview Project
David Lynch's Interview Project External Link

The filmmaker takes his cameras across America for refreshing interviews with ordinary people.

Shut the f**k up, Donny
Shut the f**k up, Donny External Link

Forget the AFI, here's the other 100 Greatest Movie Quotes...

Competitions
Win <em>Transformers</em> Generation One Packs!
Win Transformers Generation One Packs! External Link

Prime old-school animation action to win, thanks to Madman

 
 
About| Site Map| Help| RT To Go| Contact Us| Critics Submission| Linking to RT| Licensing| Movie List| Celebs List| Newsletter
IGN Logo

IGN.com | GameSpy | Comrade | Arena | FilePlanet | GameSpy Technology
TeamXbox | Planets | Vaults | VE3D | CheatsCodesGuides | GameStats | GamerMetrics
AskMen.com | Rotten Tomatoes | Direct2Drive | Green Pixels


By continuing past this page, and by the continued use of this site, you agree to be bound by and abide by the User Agreement.
Copyright 1998-2009, IGN Entertainment, Inc. About IGN | Support | Advertise | Privacy Policy | User Agreement | Subscribe to RT's XML feed! IGN RSS Feeds
IGN's enterprise databases running Oracle, SQL and MySQL are professionally monitored and managed by Pythian Remote DBA
Certain product data ©1995-present Muze, Inc. For personal use only. All rights reserved.