Prince Caspian Opinions? - Blu-ray Forum

BoschRock · 12-13-2008, 11:37 PM

I have been sitting here for an hour wondering if I should pull the trigger on the Prince Caspian + Wall-E deal on Amazon. I would have already done so, however, it seems Prince Caspian has some nasty reviews (the movie, not the Blu-ray).

How does it stand against the first installment?

Blu Titan · 12-13-2008, 11:44 PM

I liked Prince Caspian a lot! Not quite as good as the first, but a very good movie. The replay value is great. Movie 4.5 out of 5.

sfmarine · 12-13-2008, 11:45 PM

Is it worth a blind buy?

Midnightsailor · 12-13-2008, 11:54 PM

Many people seem to like it a lot. I didn't like it in theaters...but, perhaps I should give it another shot?

ReduxInflux · 12-13-2008, 11:55 PM

i thought the first (lww) was awkward. enjoyed it but in my final estimation - i gave it a 7/10. prince caspian, though flawed (but i wont get into that), however, was really entertaining to me. i thought it was way better and more cinematic than the first. i added it to my christmas list (the only other Blu i want is Dark Knight)... in my opinion - if you *liked* the first, it's a no brainer. if you end up not liking it (which is a possibility, albeit a small one) - i think that the resale/trade value would be high...i say go for it...

martinstraka8282 · 12-14-2008, 12:39 AM

I loved it! It was a definite buy for me!

P@t_Mtl · 12-14-2008, 12:42 AM

First one was more of a surprise, the joy of seeing a CS Lewis brought to the big screen. The second one had a few scene that seem a bit boring when I first saw it in theaters back in May. I've now watched it 3 times since I got by BD last week it's getting better, even more so then the first one IMO

Blu Titan · 12-14-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

First one was more of a surprise, the joy of seeing a CS Lewis brought to the big screen. The second one had a few scene that seem a bit boring when I first saw it in theaters back in May. I've now watched it 3 times since I got by BD last week it's getting better, even more so then the first one IMO

I agree! I saw it at the theaters and liked it, but liked it even more watching it at home in Blu. One of those movies that just keeps getting better each time you see it.

ajmrowland · 12-14-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BoschRock

I have been sitting here for an hour wondering if I should pull the trigger on the Prince Caspian + Wall-E deal on Amazon. I would have already done so, however, it seems Prince Caspian has some nasty reviews (the movie, not the Blu-ray).

How does it stand against the first installment?

Critics are dumb when it comes to what the source material and purpose of a lot of movies is. SW: the Clone Wars was just setting up another tv series. And Prince Caspian is supposed to be grittier and darker than the first Narnia. I liked the movie, personally, and recommend it.

Darko · 12-14-2008, 02:13 AM

I enjoyed it more than the first film. It kind of took me back to being a kid again and I got that magical feeling I got watching Disney as a kid.

MerrickG · 12-14-2008, 02:47 AM

I agree with everyone who thought it was better than the first. I blind bought it not knowing what to expect and was VERY pleased.

cajmoyper · 12-14-2008, 02:55 AM

It was not better than the first at all. I liked this movie enough to get it on BD but can admit that I would not recommend it as a blind buy. It's less of everything that made the first one the hit that it was, but Wall E is a definite must-own.

ajmrowland · 12-14-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

It was not better than the first at all. I liked this movie enough to get it on BD but can admit that I would not recommend it as a blind buy. It's less of everything that made the first one the hit that it was, but Wall E is a definite must-own.

You can blame Lewis for that. Out of all the books he wrote, most ppl mark 'wardrobe' down as their favorite.

jd13 · 12-14-2008, 05:54 AM

It is a good movie, but if you have read the books, there are some tangents that it goes down that bothered me a little bit, which, in turn, took a little away from what the book was intending. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, on the other had, was almost word for word from the book.

Is it a great buy? YES! Is it perfect? No, but only in the sense that Wanted was not perfect from a physics standpoint.

Go out, get some

and buy the movies. They are both spectacular on BD.

jd13 · 12-14-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ajmrowland

You can blame Lewis for that. Out of all the books he wrote, most ppl mark 'wardrobe' down as their favorite.

I liked Voyage of the Dawn Treader the best. I am so looking forward to it. There is so much that goes on in it.

t0nythebeat · 12-14-2008, 12:03 PM

I recommend it. Very underrated.

I love this movie and I'm sticking to my word that I feel this is superior than the first. So much darker yet so much more magical.

And the BLU is fantastic!

perfectdark · 12-14-2008, 01:17 PM

Loved this movie not too mention PQ/AQ top notch. This movie is underated, much more entertaining than the first one
a must own if you like the Narnia series

cartman781 · 12-14-2008, 01:24 PM

They are both great. I got it as a blind buy and am very happy I did

blue comet · 12-14-2008, 01:32 PM

I liked it though not quite as much as the first one.. If in doubt rent it first and then determine if its worth buying ..

Psychonaut · 12-14-2008, 01:55 PM

I only rented it but liked it a lot more than the first. It is a bit long, though. PQ and AQ are outstanding.

12-13-2008, 11:37 PM	#1
BoschRock Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:16 Trading Score:3	Prince Caspian Opinions? I have been sitting here for an hour wondering if I should pull the trigger on the Prince Caspian + Wall-E deal on Amazon. I would have already done so, however, it seems Prince Caspian has some nasty reviews (the movie, not the Blu-ray). How does it stand against the first installment?

12-13-2008, 11:55 PM	#5
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	my opinion i thought the first (lww) was awkward. enjoyed it but in my final estimation - i gave it a 7/10. prince caspian, though flawed (but i wont get into that), however, was really entertaining to me. i thought it was way better and more cinematic than the first. i added it to my christmas list (the only other Blu i want is Dark Knight)... in my opinion - if you liked the first, it's a no brainer. if you end up not liking it (which is a possibility, albeit a small one) - i think that the resale/trade value would be high...i say go for it...

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12-13-2008, 11:44 PM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I liked Prince Caspian a lot! Not quite as good as the first, but a very good movie. The replay value is great. Movie 4.5 out of 5.

12-13-2008, 11:45 PM	#3
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Is it worth a blind buy?

12-13-2008, 11:54 PM	#4
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	Many people seem to like it a lot. I didn't like it in theaters...but, perhaps I should give it another shot?

12-14-2008, 12:39 AM	#6
martinstraka8282 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:1466 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	I loved it! It was a definite buy for me!

12-14-2008, 12:42 AM	#7
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	First one was more of a surprise, the joy of seeing a CS Lewis brought to the big screen. The second one had a few scene that seem a bit boring when I first saw it in theaters back in May. I've now watched it 3 times since I got by BD last week it's getting better, even more so then the first one IMO

12-14-2008, 02:13 AM	#10
Darko Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1063	I enjoyed it more than the first film. It kind of took me back to being a kid again and I got that magical feeling I got watching Disney as a kid.

12-14-2008, 02:47 AM	#11
MerrickG Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:College Station, TX Blu-ray reviews:2	I agree with everyone who thought it was better than the first. I blind bought it not knowing what to expect and was VERY pleased.

12-14-2008, 02:55 AM	#12
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	It was not better than the first at all. I liked this movie enough to get it on BD but can admit that I would not recommend it as a blind buy. It's less of everything that made the first one the hit that it was, but Wall E is a definite must-own.

12-14-2008, 05:54 AM	#14
jd13 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Spring, TX Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:107 Blu-ray collection:618 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	It is a good movie, but if you have read the books, there are some tangents that it goes down that bothered me a little bit, which, in turn, took a little away from what the book was intending. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, on the other had, was almost word for word from the book. Is it a great buy? YES! Is it perfect? No, but only in the sense that Wanted was not perfect from a physics standpoint. Go out, get some and buy the movies. They are both spectacular on BD.

12-14-2008, 12:03 PM	#16
t0nythebeat Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:38 Trading Score:2	I recommend it. Very underrated. I love this movie and I'm sticking to my word that I feel this is superior than the first. So much darker yet so much more magical. And the BLU is fantastic!

12-14-2008, 01:17 PM	#17
perfectdark Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:55 Blu-ray reviews: 59 Trading Score:14	Loved this movie not too mention PQ/AQ top notch. This movie is underated, much more entertaining than the first one a must own if you like the Narnia series

12-14-2008, 01:24 PM	#18
cartman781 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:In a van down by the river Blu-ray collection:2074 DVD collection:257 Digital collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:99	They are both great. I got it as a blind buy and am very happy I did

12-14-2008, 01:32 PM	#19
blue comet Member Member since:Jun 2008	I liked it though not quite as much as the first one.. If in doubt rent it first and then determine if its worth buying ..

12-14-2008, 01:55 PM	#20
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I only rented it but liked it a lot more than the first. It is a bit long, though. PQ and AQ are outstanding.

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