This third adaptation of a 'Chronicles of Narnia' story follows the last two Pevensies and their hideous cousin on another adventure with prince Caspian. This time we leave the comfort of the shores of Narnia to voyage, as the title aptly describes, on the Prince's ship -The Dawn Treader, across the sea into unchartered waters. As the Edmund and Lucy have grown so has their audience and this story is a reflection of that, with more complex messages, a heightened sense of fear and self-discovery. This film is a wonderful adaptation of the book and retains the ambience of mystery, suspense and excitement. Despite the increased maturity the stories remain an exploration of the wonders of nature and the child's imagination. The smooth and impressive CGI also aids the realism of the world but does not overshadow the character built narrative and important plot developments (that will hint at the ending for the series). However, after the spectacular final battle the end of the voyage seems a little anti-climatic as the protagonists never actually set foot on the desired island after all!
However, the end result is a very nostalgic and moving tale.
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