The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader book is cited by many as the best of the Narnia chronicles. It is the third entry of the fantasy franchise on the big screen and fans of the Narnia saga should go see it as they will more than likely enjoy it.
Britain is still at war as Lucy and Edmund are taking refuge with relatives while Peter and Susan are residing in America. Britain isn’t the only country under threat as Narnia once again has an ominous cloud of evil looming. Peter and Susan are too old to answer the call so the responsibility of help rests on the young shoulders of a Lucy and Edmund. However they haven’t travelled to Narnia alone as they are joined by their snotty cousin Eustace and are rescued from a watery grave by an old ally, Prince Caspian, who is now King. They join him on a journey across Narnia’s treacherous waters in his quest for the seven lost lords and their swords which is necessary to prevent the fall of Narnia.
This swashbuckling family adventure is a perfect festive activity for the family and definitely one for the kids. With his disbelieving snobbery, Eustace provides the entertainment while the movie tells a gentle tale of the journey Lucy and Edmund take in dealing with their own inhibitions on their path towards adulthood. As in the previous two instalments, the cast comes across as a little wooden, making it hard to have empathy for them but there is enough magic and action to put that aside and enjoy the movie for what it is. For the fans of the series, whether in book or movie format, you won’t be disappointed and should enjoy this family adventure.
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