LWW has more nostalgia going for it since that’s the only one I specifically remembered, but Prince Caspian seemed far better in almost every other way. The religious parallels aren’t nearly as blatant, which I think allowed for a brand of storytelling I prefer (i.e. not preachy). Then of course there’s the detail of it having WAY more action, which any guy can appreciate.

That one review you posted that compared it to the Star Wars franchise is about as spot-on as I can think to describe it. A New Hope is a great movie, much like LWW, but the story is a little predictable. The Prince Caspian/Empire Strikes Back attitude allows the material to at least FEEL new, even if you have ultimately heard it told a hundred times.

I loved Prince Caspian. I wouldn’t hesitate to call it my favorite of the Summer so far. I loved Iron Man, and thought the second half of Speed Racer was awesome, but C.S. Lewis is tough competition. Especially when mixed with Andrew Adamson.

I’m kind of hoping Indiana Jones will take its place though.

Short answer is I thought it was okay while I was expecting *great* so I was a little disappointed, even though it was a good movie.

Feels weird to say so.

Also anxious for the conclusion of “Cranford” – I preordered the DVDs from Amazon today.

http://foreverlost-lostmania.blogspot.com/2008/05/sesin-de-fotos-de-henry-ian-cusick.html

I’m looking forward to Prince Caspian too, but won’t be going this weekend. I don’t like to sit slap up against strangers in the dark to watch a movie, so I’ll let the crowds thin out.