As movie-making goes,The Voyage of the Dawn Treaderhas been far from plain sailing.
Away from Narnia and loose on the Eastern seas, the franchise feels revitalised.
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Lewis is obviously responsible for much of what works about the film.
As characters, the Pevensie children can be a bit too earnest.
Because of course, theres no room for scepticism in Narnia.
But not all ofDawn Treaders improving morals stick in your craw.
Even the humour seems refreshed, capturing some (but still not enough) of Lewis satirical vicious streak.
Thats not to say its all angst and no action.
At least it didnt get in the way.
Lets leave it there.
stage persona, causing you to spend most ofPrince Caspianwaiting for Reepicheep to break into a James Mason impression.
That, or just hum quietly to yourself while gazing at the beautiful final scene.
It just took a trip out of Narnia to do it.
Rating:
4 out of 5
