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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
'PRINCE CASPIAN' A DARK, CRISP WAR MOVIE
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Unquestionably the first film sequel with the distinction of taking place 1,300 years after the initial series installment, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" features more clanging swords than all the Robin Hood and Ivanhoe movies put together. ... this new entry is a bit darker, more conventional and more crisply made than its 2005 predecessor... Full Review
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