*NOW THERE'S ROMANCE?!* The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: FIRST TIME WATCHING

[@samswords9993]

In the book there is no rivalry between Caspian and Peter. Caspian knows Narnian history and is in total awe of the four kings and queens. Caspian is also younger in the book than in the movie.

[@Unusual_Farmer]

"Do not underestimate Miraz as your father did." Buddy, you couldn't have picked a worse time to drop that bomb. You don't tell people life-altering news in the middle of a heist.

[@MsMaggyW]

Aslan isn't so much a king as a god. He can't just always come and help, he has to let people make their own choices, their own mistakes, and grow and change. Otherwise there's no point to life.

[@ewie6040]

He isn't so much "a god" as God. C.S.Lewis was pretty adamant on the fact he was just supposed to be the Christian version of god 😂

[@MsMaggyW]

​@@ewie6040 I disagree. CS Lewis may have had his Christian God in mind when he wrote Aslan, but on the page, Aslan could be a metaphor for any god really. It is not explicitly stated. A lot of different religions have similar creation myths, and similar gods. And CS Lewis does reference other religions/mythologies in Narnia, quite literally: fauns, naiads and dryads are all from Greco-Roman mythology. And I could be misremembering, but I seem to recall the naiad who drowns the Telmarines is referred to as a river god in the books, so Aslan isn't even the only god in Narnia, just the most powerful one.

[@polygon2745]

@@MsMaggyW I think its pretty obvious that Lewis clearly thought of Aslan not as a representation of Jesus, but Jesus as he would be if he somehow incarnated in the fictional world of Narnia. “If Aslan represented the immaterial Deity in the same way in which Giant Despair represents despair, he would be an allegorical figure. In reality, however, he is an invention giving an imaginary answer to the question, ‘What might Christ become like if there really were a world like Narnia, and He chose to be incarnate and die and rise again in that world as He actually has done in ours?’ This is not allegory at all.” "The Incarnation of Christ in another world is mere supposal: but granted the supposition, He would really have been a physical object in that world as He was in Palestine and His death on the Stone Table would have been a physical event no less than his death on Calvary"

[@bluewolf2708]

​@@MsMaggyW He the only One. Just because some other people believe there's more, doesn't make that statement true. This is a Christian film, so kindly stop acting like you know better if you're not a Christian yourself. Surely there's other movies out there that peak your interest. So please don't try to tell us that we're in the wrong here.

[@bluewolf2708]

​@@redcardinalist Does saying something make it automatically true? Otherwise, what's the point of believing? Just because you don't see something or read it, doesn't mean that it's not real. Anyone who has read the Bible will automatically connect the dots. It's not that hard.

[@paramitch]

Wonderful reaction from both of you! However, I liked Peter's arc here because it wasn't about immaturity, but trauma. Peter is visibly (from the beginning of this movie) still struggling with his memories of being an adult in Narnia. He wants to fight, to be a man, and he is still trapped in the body of the boy he was. What I loved about this movie is it externalizes something Lewis never addressed -- that the children had to have some conflicted feelings about living there for decades, GROWING UP, and having to come back into their children-selves. So I really liked that Peter's clashes with Caspian were really about his struggles to see himself as a grownup. I also thought Caspian was just terrific, and the effects in this were beautiful. Loved seeing the White Witch again, as always!

[@neonvideos200]

CS Lewis who wrote the original Narnia books was a devout Christian and he brought a lot of themes from Christianity to his books. Aslan is a metaphor for Jesus.

[@PhilandSofia]

Father of creation, Jesus the Redeemer and the inspiring Spirit

[@ArsGratiaArtis85]

He's not a metaphor or an allegory. For CS Lewis, Aslan IS Jesus. “The Incarnation of Christ in another world is mere supposal: but granted the supposition, He would really have been a physical object in that world as He was in Palestine and His death on the Stone Table would have been a physical event no less than his death on Calvary.”

[@danielallen3454]

The book actually spends two or three chapters on Caspian's early life and education and it makes a *lot* more sense. He's also aged significantly for this film, mostly so they could have a love interest for Susan.

[@allison3852]

danielaallen3454 have you see the 3 movie

[@danielallen3454]

@@allison3852 I have.

[@nina-raedelong158]

I'm not sure how I feel about the Caspian and Susan romance. Susan hated Caspian on sight and didn't give him a chance. They only had two positive scenes together where she wasn't mad at Caspian or giving him the cold shoulder. Caspian deserved better than Susan.

[@Jabberwocky415]

The also aged him up for the rivalry with Peter. Which I actually think is more interesting than the book version.

[@danielallen3454]

In the book there wasn't a rivalry with Peter. Caspian's wounded and Peter's the High King. Caspian simply steps aside for him almost without comment. @@Jabberwocky415

[@joshuawells835]

Returning to the theme of Christian allegory, Lucy represents Mary Magdalene, who was the first to see the Risen Lord Jesus and none of the other disciplines believed her until after they had seen Him too. Edmund still represents sinners, especially those who repent of their sins. Peter represents Simon-Peter, the greatest of the 12. Susan in other works will come to represent those who lose the faith.

[@samswords9993]

hmm. I never thought of that.

[@PhilandSofia]

That scene with Lucy against the army was perfect and how she summoned nature, goes to show what faith and hope did for her. The moral here is actually to put your faith in Him.

[@izzyliberty8720]

"how did they start counting at the same time" that's what the horn was for. right before they start counting, a horn is sounded to mark where they are underground and to start the count. the tactics in this movie are actually very well thought out, as far as the grand scheme goes.

[@boqndimitrov8693]

to grow up, respected as a king or queen, and then to become a child again - a nasty trick! I don't envy them going through puberty again at all!

[@BanditoBurrito]

One of my favorite duel scenes in a movie. That got me so hyped as a kid! With all the troops cheering on either side

[@NarnianRailway]

Reepicheep! Good analysis on the humans making the right choices. Reflected in the movie, initially Queen Susan was satisfied with life back in England and hesitant with her bow. As her faith and love for Narnia were restored, her prowess with bow was restored. King Peter depends on himself and in battle or arguments only states "For Narnia." As he's reminded to trust and have faith in Aslan, he finally proclaims "For Narnia and for Aslan" leading his fellow Narnians in the final battle. Years ago received an autograph pic from Anna Popplewell. A long delay because of her University studies, so she included a nice letter. Wonderful lady, actress and truly the heart of a Narnian. Enjoyed the editing for many of the humorous lines. 👍

[@mevb]

Trumpkin is played by Peter Dinklage who also played another fantasy short person Tyrion Lanister and voiced Captain Gutt in Ice Age: Continental Drift.

[@Jo.Jo.222]

The beach they arrive on in Narnia is 3 hrs away from where I live. Cathedral cove New Zealand.

[@samswords9993]

It would be hard to find your way around your old home if the landscape had changed. That is what Peter and the others faced. They knew their way around Old Narnia, but not the new one.

[@noirgatherer]

Aslan (like God) has his own time for when things are meant to happen. His timeline not ours. And he was there making things happen in the film even though you couldn’t see him.

[@pollyparrot9447]

Aslan is pretty much as useless in that world as Jesus is in this one.

[@dcemerald70]

Thank you for this reaction! I don’t know if you knew this, but Reepicheep and his fellow mice are descendants of the very same mice that ate away the cords that bound Aslan to the Stone Table. It’s also suggested that the evil dwarf Nikabrik is a descendant of Ginnabrik, the White Witch’s dwarf in the film. My favorite moments are the children returning to Narnia, seeing the cave drawings and the Stone Table still cracked from Aslan’s resurrection, when we see the dark ritual take place and that Edmund destroys the wall of ice to prevent the return of the White Witch, the showing of Aslan in that scene to remind us to always have faith in Jesus even in the darkest of times, Aslan’s return and turning the tides of the battle, and how Peter and Susan must accept the responsibility of finally growing up while Edmund and Lucy will still be able to return to have another adventure with their new friend and fellow ruler Caspian. 👩🏻‍🦰🧑🏻👩🏻‍🦱👱🏻‍♂️🤴🏼🦁⚔️🛡🏹🎺🧪

[@sarahmoller7308]

"If you pick a fight with a tree it's gonna go badly." You're so damn right Thor. 😂😂 Remember the lord of the rings? Treebeard? The ents? Heck yeah, never fight a tree! 😋

[@tomsamper4345]

Side note, Treebeard in LOTR was directly based on C.S. Lewis, who wrote these Narnia stories. Tolkien and Lewis were good friends who taught across the hall from one another at Oxford. Treebeard’s “don’t be hasty” is something Lewis would often tell his students.

[@Peregrin3]

The Horse and his boy is actually centered around her question about Aslan.😎

[@df6957]

As a child "The Horse and His Boy" was my least favourite of the books, but when I revisited it as an adult, it has become my favourite. The line about "only being told your own story, not anyone else's" is so strong... I love it...

[@thedoctor4327]

Missed this in theaters originally but then I watched it in college and I never quite understood why people didn’t like this one. Maybe I liked it because I was reading A Song of Ice and Fire at the time and this felt like a more mature fantasy story akin to ASOIAF without all the adult content. Either way this was just as good as the first movie IMO

[@Pharaohstheif]

Speaking only for myself, I didn't like this one because I disliked the changes from the books. The biggest one is the Susan/Caspian romance, plus Caspian being aged up for no reason. A lot was added that ruins the tone and themes, like the rivalry between Peter and Caspian that didn't actually exist. The castle raid was also stupid, though I at least understand that choice.

[@DarkLord-pm1eg]

@@Pharaohstheifyou spoke for the entire book fans, mate!!! That’s exactly why I didn’t like the movie either.

[@lyds6382]

@@redcardinalistthe series received steadily worse reactions as it went on, partly because it deviated ever more significantly from the books. Although a book can’t be translated directly to the screen, it’s problematic when it changes core messages and themes.

[@mevb]

Aslan's Hill was built around where the Stone Table was.

[@mevb]

Nikabrik is played by Warwick Davis who have played Wicket W. Warrick the Ewok in Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi, Wald and Weazel in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, the title character in Willow and Professor Flitwick and Griphook in The Harry Potter movies (though in the first film, Davis didn't voice Griphook). Coincidently he played Reepicheep in the Narnia TV series.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

And Trumpkin is played by Peter Dinklage, very well known for Game of Thrones and many excellent movie performances

[@Phoenix-ug1ru]

34:02 Aslan this movie: "I refuse to do anything to help...except against this one guy, suuuuper fuck this one guy, you don't even want to know what he did"

[@samswords9993]

MAke sure you read the book again! There is so much more detail and excitement.

[@calebharvey8979]

32:34 The centaur riding next to Caspian was blowing a horn so Peter could hear.

[@amelie.1313]

Nice catch!

[@mevb]

The boy centaur Lightning Bolt at Aslan's Hill is played by Gomez Mussenden, the son of Costume Designer Isis Mussenden (she was the costume designer for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe as well).

[@mevb]

Trufflehunter the Badger is voiced by Ken Stott who later would play Balin in The Hobbit trilogy.

[@lc8155]

Great reaction thanks guys!

[@drakkus13]

Can't wait for your reaction on the third 😊

[@danettelovesjk277]

My favorite out of the 3 films ❤

[@entertainmentlife430]

Mine 2

[@nathancruz9172]

I recently watch prince caspian the second time on Disney +, but my first time was in the theaters 15 years ago.😊

[@PhillipButler1962]

The dwarf is also in game of thrones

[@jpraiswater8625]

if they had continued the movies, the White Witch would have had a large part in the Magicians Nephew.

[@MarBetStol99]

In the books Aslan has other places he needs to help, that’s why he can’t always come save people right away.

[@Tarere2K]

4:51 Cathedral Cove, NZ🇳🇿

[@rittherugger160]

I don't really know what it was (the eyes perhaps) but I was able to recognize their little friend. That's Peter Dinklage.

[@denanebergall5514]

I will be really excited when someone finally reacts to the original Narnia series.

[@pennypizza3919]

Me too it seems like no one has ever seen the original bbc the original version which is the very best

[@denanebergall5514]

@@pennypizza3919 I agree. But all the young kids prefer the special effects heavy version. I much prefer the original I grew up with.

[@tairod7212]

8:27 well Edmund had a reputation as the best swordmen in narnia

[@ohsfer11820]

Aslan let them on their own because he is training them. So after winning the battle he can promote them. Wonderful reaction from you guys❤ I also love Prince Caspian and Susan 😊

[@berengustav7714]

Aging up Caspian from the book,it's understandable because another child actor would be a pain,on the other hand,they couldn't resist a non canon love story,for Aslans sake...

[@echoedfox9544]

rip Asterious who held up the gate 🥲🫡

[@ThunderForce2000]

I think the Prince Caspian movie is very underrated and actually a lot better than the book. It’s just a shame how disappointing Voyage of the Dawn Treader was and we never got anymore movies; especially considering The Silver Chair is my favourite book of the series.

[@niccawicca]

After "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" film, they lost their license to make more films temporarily unfortunately. But they're currently planning on making a reboot on Netflix. Considering the SAG-AFTRA strikes, I imagine the reboot was postponed.

[@Heida77]

When the first movie came out I was 12 and crushing on William Moseley & Skandar Keynes. When this came out I was 15 and crushing on William Moseley, Skandar Keynes & Ben Barnes. Today I am 30 and still crushing on all of them LOL (although there are very few recent photos of Skandar). I don't know if it's an unpopular opinion but I think Ben Barnes is the perfect Caspian, in spite of them aging him a lot from the books. Btw another movie starring Ben I recommend is Stardust (even though he only has a minor role). Fun fact: Douglas Gresham, C.S. Lewis' stepson and heir is the dude who you hear announce the birth of Miraz's son.

[@shawnsparkman7916]

Warwick Davis and Peter dinklidge are great in this movie.

[@Nicamon]

01:17 Geeze,I didn't remember Pierfrancesco Favino was in this film!!!😱(Checks Wikipedia)...And Sergio Castellitto!😲🟩⬜🟥 08:08 And Tyrion???O___O

[@GuilFernandes]

The first two were in a Padre Pio movie some years prior. Funny, isn't it?

[@joshuaminke6629]

Aslan is like the Jesus of this world. his father the emperor, created everything, including earth

[@JayD-goYanks]

Part 3? Not the Voyage of the Dawn Treader? 😮

[@hydro6en317]

Astrology is not Astronomy. Astrology is a modern invention. Astronomy is older than writing. indigenous communities knew about Astronomy hundreds of years before European researchers, & many believe in deities. kinda hard to deny it when modern Astronomy comes from Greek beliefs.

[@tony_swank4341]

Part 3?!

[@CuddleBuddee]

Great reaction, you're good as always and she cracks me up🤣🤙🏾

[@aegnor2102]

I think this one is the one I love the most but very close with the first one

[@christianaunderwood2385]

I would love to see the voyage of the dawn Treader reaction, I think it’s so good!!❤

[@Valihir]

With the 3 films I feel lion. The Witch and the wardrobe is one of the most pure book to movie adoptions ever Also I'd rank the movies 1 prince caspian 2 lion the witch and the wardrobe 3 dawn treader Which is ironic considering put of the 7 books dawn treader os my favorite and prince caspian is my least favorite book in the series

[@woooster17]

The books are so so much better.. my favourite out of the 7 Narnian ‘chapters’ is ‘The Horse & His Boy’ 🤓👌🏼

[@mevb]

Neither the attack on Miraz's Castle nor the resurrection happened in the book, it was just talked about. The latter was begun but Nikabrik were slain before he could finish it so it's partily true in the book.

[@congaplaya]

I love the Telmarine armor and weapons, especially the face masks, designed by Weta Workshop which was started by Peter Jackson to create all the costumes, weapons and sets for LOTR.

[@aidaninsask2.0]

I Think The Portal In The Wardrobe Collapsed Upon Itself So It Sealed Itself Entirely

[@sarahmoller7308]

Heeeeey I'm pretty early for once? Lovely! ❤❤❤ You two are a delight and I'm happy to watch along with you. 🥰

[@lyssalovesit]

Heeeelllooooo Ben Barnes 🤣😩💜

[@МагдаленаВълчева-в9ц]

Hello The Darkling 🖤😁 Shadow and bone

[@larasemerad2605]

Young teenager boy that like Susan could be Prince Caspian future relative.

[@shawnsparkman7916]

Voyage of the dawn treader is next.

[@CharnKydo]

waiting for voyage of dawn reaction too 😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@PhilandSofia]

She preferred the white witch over Aslan? 😂 we now know which side Jesse would take

[@joecrazy9896]

Free Turkish Delight is the selling point

[@Philbert-s2c]

This version isn't particularly faithful to the book but I think it's the best of the three films. Ahh, a young, non-evil Ben Barnes. Those were the days, eh?

[@agentdarkbooty6995]

You either die a hero....

[@PhillipButler1962]

You should watch dawn treader reep plays a huge roll in it also lucy and edmund and caspian are there as well as a new character.

[@michaelnewsham1412]

Book-Trumpkin was cheerful, resolutely loyal to Caspian, and absolutely disbelieving in Aslan. Movie-Trumpkin is gloomy, and believes in Aslan , but ts bitter because he thinks Aslan deserted the Narnians. The difference is that the movie was made by American Evangelicals who, unlike C.S. Lewis, think as a matter of faith there can be no such things as real atheists, let alone cheerful ones, and all professed atheists really belieeve in God, but are just mad at Him

[@susantherestorer]

Um, this was directed and made mainly by New Zealanders and British people. Americans were only partly involved.

[@tanjaveenhuis569]

When will you watch the 3rd movie?

[@lorenzomartinez3091]

Nick don't you know, you never get into Narnia the same way😊

[@amybennett8447]

Next you need to do Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

[@ownwecuff4770]

If Aslan did everything for everybody, they'd all become like spoiled rich kids. People have to fight their own battles to grow. God and Aslan only step in when they're really needed.

[@balintkovacs4089]

If you think Aslan in the movie is irresponsible, in the books he spends most time doing a literal world tour/bacchanalia during which he "frees" towns from under oppressive tools such as school education. Sooooo... Maybe too much catnip there? XD

[@gember1382]

Have you seen the spiderwick chronicles yet? It's a bit in the same category

[@teresaharris9134]

this is your second Narnia movie. they are bible parables...Aslan is god.

[@noirgatherer]

The film cut out an important scene from the book when Aslan after the battle went on a parade through the city.

[@niccawicca]

Considering the movie was 2:29:58, they probably decided to not have Aslan parading around.

[@kgzuig]

Omg, just not Google maps.

[@pollyparrot9447]

Your reactions are really good. It's great to hear the views of someone who has no knowledge of the books. Prince Caspian is the least interesting of the Narnia books, and as you pointed out, they didn't improve on that in the movie with all the teen drama. I would like to see your reaction to The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The movie makers spoiled it somewhat with more silly teen drama and by introducing an even sillier video game element (none of which was in the books) but at least the ship was beautiful.

[@mevb]

Um, Thor, cellphones didn't exist durin World War II, especially not in Narnia.

[@SpreadTheGoodNews.]

Wait this was 6 months ago my bad

[@joshuaminke6629]

this was okay. but i prefer the 3rd one

[@chamiverse5076]

your friend is annoying lol

[@jessicamacaulay7462]

You're annoying lol

[@cherry6813]

idk, but she can actually be quite endearing

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