The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian

As a youth, I dreamed of having adult adventures in an adult world and treated like an adult though still a child. I believed life was filled with possibilities. That is the essence of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

The five principles in the film are teens but they are treated as grown up by all, the aspiration of any young person. And they have a noble cause for which they must fight, the salvation of Narnia. It is for these aspects alone that the film is worthwhile viewing by American teenagers and post teenagers, and anyone who still has a young heart within them. Because it is never too early to inspire people to the greatness they have within themselves nor too late to discover a purpose that makes life worth living.

The film does a very good job of telling a story to which people of any age can relate. It is positive and suspenseful, even though, like the movies of old, the viewer knows it will end well. And that is possibly the best of all reasons to watch Narnia, no fear of disappointment. In an age of cynicism, people should seek out positives. Dark films with shady protagonists and depressing endings are hardly the stuff upon which solid, confident lives are built. America was constructed on the dreams and aspirations of those who did not and do not allow events to drag them down or hold them back. Victimization may be the political and judicial flavor of the times but, it will not lead to long term success. Victims are the pitiful in need of care not heroes deserving of praise.

We need more screen writing which can see the light of hope through the darkness of the most desperate situation and point the movie-goer to a satisfying conclusion. If all life ends with death and that is all there is, then life is not worth the price of admission. However, if there is more to life then eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die, humans have a reason to exist.

Despite those who consider the film a flop because it did not initially pull in the bucks expected, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian will make money, lots of money. Simply because of its positive nature, it will be purchased by many and kept in that place in a movie collection where one reserves films for those times when a pick-me-up is required. It will be one of those films that will sell for generations given its timeless quality and inspiring character.