The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Fox-Walden | Release Date: December 10, 2010
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JollyKinGDec 13, 2010
It had a great storyline, which was adapted by the captivating novel of C.S Lewis. However after watching both the first 2 movies of this series, I felt that this one lacked in the thrill that you should get from Narnia. I guess myIt had a great storyline, which was adapted by the captivating novel of C.S Lewis. However after watching both the first 2 movies of this series, I felt that this one lacked in the thrill that you should get from Narnia. I guess my expectations were demanding to the movie. However, what I also liked about the first 2 movies were that there were battles and both Peter and Susan were involved. Their characteristics made the first 2 movies a great success. Their lack of appearance in this film let down the aura of friendship of sibling rivalry. The effects were good yet felt that the trailer was even better than the movie. All in all it was a good movie. 6/10… Expand
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HelleThJan 17, 2011
I'm quite the fan of the fantasy genre but unfortunately that didn't much help the fact that this was a boring film and I was really disappointed in this third part of the trilogy. As others have remarked upon, I agree, that the Narnia filmsI'm quite the fan of the fantasy genre but unfortunately that didn't much help the fact that this was a boring film and I was really disappointed in this third part of the trilogy. As others have remarked upon, I agree, that the Narnia films tends to cater to a younger public than for example the Harry Potter series - and with my thirty one years I guess I'm not even supposed to be a great fan.. Anyways I'd say that it's an OK film for the younger audience and it won't kill parents to see it. The first film was good (largely thanks to Tilda Swinton's performance) and the second one really bad so by comparison the third is quite watchable - the style of acting is very theatrical, the sets often looks cheap and I never could get past how sleep inducing Liam Neeson is in his portrayal of Aslan but I guess that's all of the negative I have to say.. Watchable if you absolutely must but boring...… Expand
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BikerjamesDec 29, 2010
Some people call the Narnia films the "poor man's Harry Potter", but I think they are missing the point. The Narnia films seem geared more towards young children while Potter is more sophisticated and appealing to adults as well. I'm not aSome people call the Narnia films the "poor man's Harry Potter", but I think they are missing the point. The Narnia films seem geared more towards young children while Potter is more sophisticated and appealing to adults as well. I'm not a fan of the Narnia films but I have seen all three. This one is my favorite of the three because of the fantastic special effects. The acting is still wooden, the dialogue unnatural, the characters bland, but I wouldn't be surprised if this film wins for special effects come Oscar time. Although I'm not a huge fan of 3D, they did a good job with the technology. The one bright spot with the acting was the kid that played Eustace - he was a hoot and actually had PERSONALITY. Something sorely missing from the other characters.… Expand
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PYRiAHDec 12, 2010
Just as C.S. Lewis' books dropped in popularity after "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", I believe the film adaptations might be doing the same. Granted I enjoyed "Prince Caspian" way more than I enjoyed "The Lion and the Witch"Just as C.S. Lewis' books dropped in popularity after "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", I believe the film adaptations might be doing the same. Granted I enjoyed "Prince Caspian" way more than I enjoyed "The Lion and the Witch" (probably because there was a huge battle at the end), but I think Fox made a mistake when it changed directors from "Prince Caspian" to "Dawn Treader". I don't know why Fox switched directors, but I do know that I would have much rather seen Andrew Adamson's (Shrek 1 & 2) version of "Dawn Treader" than seeing the one I saw directed by Michael Apted ("The World is not Enough"). Read full review at FlicksWorthWatching.com… Expand
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MegWhiteleyMar 28, 2012
The movie is good, but, the biggest problem is that the Narnia that all meet, die, an in a terrible mode. The magic creatures don't appear, be much humans, and this magic stories, don't appear.
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 20, 2016
Ultimately the weakest Chronicles you'll ever see. Are you sure there's some sort of good part in this movie? I'm sure there isn't one at all. Narnia's Chronicles are all over for now.
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JPKJun 29, 2019
Very By The Numbers
Dawn Treader feels very bland and boring at times, Something I shouldn’t be saying about a Narnia movie.
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sreekiranApr 4, 2011
good screenplay. eye popping visual effects. captivating cinematography mars the weak narrative and bad editing of the movie. it is a typical narnia movie made without soul and life. a story that seems complex enough is not really complex. agood screenplay. eye popping visual effects. captivating cinematography mars the weak narrative and bad editing of the movie. it is a typical narnia movie made without soul and life. a story that seems complex enough is not really complex. a complex tale ends as a simple snake battle. the story of seven swords is good to hear and audience expect a real thrill ride in second half. but it becomes cheaper and looks B grade kind of movie in the end. lack of strong narrative and weakness in editing makes this edition as a fragile one. it is though appreciable for visual effects and cinematography. in the end narnia : voyage of dawn treader is a movie of high expectations but ends up as a regular one.… Expand
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brewcrewprideDec 18, 2010
Fans most likely would enjoy this and going to this would kind of only be worth it to them, but with a story that is flat and does a complete circle with a sense of urgency, "Dawn Voyager" is either really boring or is overall alright forFans most likely would enjoy this and going to this would kind of only be worth it to them, but with a story that is flat and does a complete circle with a sense of urgency, "Dawn Voyager" is either really boring or is overall alright for people that either havenâ… Expand
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modernfam275Dec 12, 2010
This movie was very mediocre. Most of the characters are very one-dimensional and bland. Eustace was the only character that was drawn-out well and turned out to be multi-faceted as we see his transformation in the end. The visual FX wereThis movie was very mediocre. Most of the characters are very one-dimensional and bland. Eustace was the only character that was drawn-out well and turned out to be multi-faceted as we see his transformation in the end. The visual FX were very cheesy for the most part but I've heard this movie had a smaller budget than the previous two which were produced by Disney. Still, this movie looked and felt like a loosely-filmed and low-budget British TV drama more than anything. This is a family-friendly alternative to the edgy first part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but it pales in comparison quality-wise. If you like bland and preachy films that feel perfect for Sunday school, you will love this latest Narnia installment more so than its two Disney precedents.… Expand
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Ruler101Jan 5, 2011
Aside from the great animations created and used the storyline moved like it seemed it would. Adding more sponk into the movie would give it more to the viewers. More mystery or something to spring on the viewers maybe.
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ShikaidouApr 16, 2011
Definitely was not the best in the series. I loved the first one so much, and the second one I didn't like too much, and this one is in the middle. I did enjoy the two Pevensie children and especially loved their cousin. Though a littleDefinitely was not the best in the series. I loved the first one so much, and the second one I didn't like too much, and this one is in the middle. I did enjoy the two Pevensie children and especially loved their cousin. Though a little annoying, he did crack a laugh out of me. I found that I really had to pay attention to know what was going on and sometimes got rather confused. I did overall enjoy it though.… Expand
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jimmytancrediMay 29, 2011
It's a good movie, nothing at all though. The story is cool but doesn't develops that much, and in my opinion if it weren't for the cool most nagging character I've ever seen in movies, Eustace, which at the principle he's a dumb and you wishIt's a good movie, nothing at all though. The story is cool but doesn't develops that much, and in my opinion if it weren't for the cool most nagging character I've ever seen in movies, Eustace, which at the principle he's a dumb and you wish him to die on the first seconds that he appeared but then he's the responsible for the big moments of the film, fairly for that said that if wasn't for him, the movie would been even more boring to watch. The special effects are good, in 2D, the 3D really left much to desire, the performances are average such as in the previous movies, they're good. Anyway, it's a good movie, but it is very warm, better than the second movie and much lower than the first.… Expand
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Ridz43Mar 21, 2011
This movie was okay! I clearly can pinpoint several diferences from the previous films in this series! The acting was a bit tense and dry. Also, when it comes to 3D I recommend to stay away from such unless it is really good and this wasn'tThis movie was okay! I clearly can pinpoint several diferences from the previous films in this series! The acting was a bit tense and dry. Also, when it comes to 3D I recommend to stay away from such unless it is really good and this wasn't really good in 3D.… Expand
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kman5473Jan 12, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Starts out more promising than it finishes. I was hoping that with a new studio picking up the franchise that there would be a move to make the films less melodramatic and more focused on the fantasy, but they failed. And thus, we will not see another sequel in this rendition of the book series. The CGI throughout the film has very cheaply and poorly composited; shadows and lighting don't quite match up, and the rendered textures don't properly match the grain of the film. The result is: everything looks too smooth. On top of this, the scenes are acted out to be more and more melodramatic. Very small aspects from the books are blown out of proportion, because! DRAMA!!! It doesn't work. And it's such a shame because I genuinely believe that the actors that play Eustace and Lucy are pretty solid actors. It's only the material that they are given to work with that stinks. I really wanted the main creative liberty the writer/director/studio took with the plot to work. I thought it was a great idea to give more of a driving force for the central plot beyond just, "We need to find the 7 lords because I want to." However, it falls flat due to too many creative liberties being taken. The book is about exploration for the sake of an exciting adventure, and it noticeably conflicts with our interest in watching through the film and caring. Furthermore, the book plot reinforces a state of wonder--CS Lewis asks us the question, "What is beyond? What is at the edge of Narnia?" which gives us a sense of freedom and pure adventure. Whereas, this heavy plot introduced by a Wizard who is not doing anything to fix the antagonist makes no sense (why hasn't he already resolved this issue, being that he is a powerful sorcerer?). There is far too much weight put on Lucy's character to want to be "the beautiful one," considered both that she is already better looking than the actress that plays her sister, and this shouldn't be such a big deal as it is depicted. In the book, it is written like a typical growing pains/adolescence conflict. In this movie it becomes the core flaw of her character. I genuinely believe the BBC mini series version is so much better. Better actors, better direction, better practical effects, and much more integral focus on the true essence of what make the Chronicles of Narnia great: fantasy and story. NOT melodrama and cheap thrills.… Expand
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msft777jfJul 5, 2011
This is a very average movie in terms of interest...while the CGI and effects are convincing, storyline is a convoluted mess of stories and episodes that don't end up adding to a good movie experience..
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Potter17Dec 10, 2011
After two wonderful films I was hoping for "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" to follow the steps of its predecessors. Unfortunately, my expectations were not fully met.
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TyranianApr 7, 2019
Fans of the novels will get some enjoyment but this is a very mediocre adaption of a very good book.
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6
jetpackulleySep 11, 2012
Well, um....I really expected this one to be the best, but I lament myself by saying it is the least best of the entire saga: Yes, this one is the one with more magic, more jolly creatures and talking animals, less and more slow fighting plusWell, um....I really expected this one to be the best, but I lament myself by saying it is the least best of the entire saga: Yes, this one is the one with more magic, more jolly creatures and talking animals, less and more slow fighting plus it's more kid-friendly, unlike Prince Caspian. Well, it is a little boring, but it yet does not deserve a 5, because it is still kinda good. If you wanna see it, see it. If you don't, it's gonna be the same.… Expand
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worleyjamersDec 8, 2012
Well...the third installment of the Narnia Saga is a decent addition, at best. It lacked in almost every area that first two films succeeded at. Do not get me wrong, I really enjoyed the film as a whole, but do not be expecting a film similarWell...the third installment of the Narnia Saga is a decent addition, at best. It lacked in almost every area that first two films succeeded at. Do not get me wrong, I really enjoyed the film as a whole, but do not be expecting a film similar to the first two.
The visual effects were absolutely stunning, even better in 3D, definitely the best aspect of the film. The story was good, too. The thing that really set me off was the acting. In the first two, with there being 4 characters, each role was smaller and more dependant of the others. In this film, the eldest characters aren't in the film, leaving the 2 youngests actors to carry the entire film. It was not executed as brilliantly as the first films. The young actors simply weren't up to par; it has nothing to do with their ability. It seemed like they could not keep up with the large scale of the story. Ben Barnes gave a good performance though. He was very convincing as King Caspian. Eustace is one of the most annoying characters ever. I secretly wished he would have died.
With all this being said, overall, I enjoyed the film. No, it doesn't do any justice to the saga, but it certainly does not do it disservice either. If you are a big fan of the first two films, I recommend that you see this film. You will enjoy it still, as I did.… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is fantasy-lite. With its PG rating and aversion to anything shocking or overly grotesque, it's the bastard stepchild of The Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. A dull, meanderingThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is fantasy-lite. With its PG rating and aversion to anything shocking or overly grotesque, it's the bastard stepchild of The Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. A dull, meandering storyline and visuals all-but destroyed by a second-rate 3-D conversion make this movie inferior to its predecessors, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian. The "quest" element, a common fantasy staple, is uninspired and perfunctory, and there's a growing sense throughout the movie that there's no real point to any of what is occurring. This isn't much a problem in C.S. Lewis' source novel, an allegorical children's fable about faith and the fantastical, but it does not translate well to a motion picture.

In 2005, following the success of The Lord of the Rings and the early Harry Potter films, Disney decided they wanted their own fantasy franchise. Instead of choosing something newer and edgier, they went with C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, a lightweight in the genre, but one that could deliver two key demographics: younger children and church-going Christians. The latter group was specifically targeted because of Lewis' religious reputation and his admission that his beloved books were Christian allegories. However, after the success of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, enthusiasm dried up for Prince Caspian. Disney, disappointed by the box office returns of the second installment and concerned that the lack of a narrative drive in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader could make it unpopular, bailed on the series. 20th Century Fox replaced Disney as Walden Media's partner in the venture, but this could be a one-film deal. Unless The Voyage of the Dawn Treader does better in multiplexes than is currently predicted, Narnia's live-action feature films will stall at three. (The series contains seven books, although two are outside the main chronology.) The Last Battle will probably never reach the screen, which is disappointing, since it would have been interesting to see how the filmmakers might have handled an apocalyptic story that is essentially unfilmable.

In an attempt to bring some structure to the narrative, the movie occasionally departs in significant ways from the book. In fact, arguably the most energetic element of the movie - a lengthy battle with a gigantic sea serpent - has been contrived for the screen. Still, even with the quest sharpened (the seven swords, when gathered and placed on Aslan's Table, can shift the balance from evil to good and free the prisoners of The Dark Island), The Voyage of the Dawn Treader meanders. The trek demands nearly two hours, but it's hard to argue that the destination is worth the time investment.

Character development is perfunctory. There's an irony here; director Michael Apted is best known for his Up Series of movies, cinematic records of the lives of a group of British men and women over 42 years (and counting). As such, Apted is the author of arguably the greatest documentary character study ever committed to film. One would expect more vivid - or at least interesting - personalities to emerge even from a fictional endeavor. However, despite this being the third time viewers have traveled alongside Lucy and Edmund, they fail to stand out as memorable or remarkable. A similar complaint can be made about Caspian, although this is only his second movie. Eustace is a generic brat. The two most compelling individuals are brought to life by special effects: the swashbuckling mouse Reepicheep (whose voice is provided by Simon Pegg) and Eustace the Dragon. Once the boy has become a monster, he carries the tragedy of his circumstances like a mantle, and it's touching to see the dragon's tears.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader features some odd shifts in tone. A sequence involving a group of invisible creatures feels like it was lifted from an unproduced Monty Python movie. Eustace's character arc contains elements of pathos. And there's sadness at the end when the finality of certain farewells is made clear. Throughout the movie, many common fantasy elements are present, including a dungeon and a dragon, but the essential simplicity and lack of ambition make The Voyage of the Dawn Treader an unremarkable and somewhat boring trip.… Expand
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aadityamudharApr 19, 2016
It had a great storyline, which was adapted by the captivating novel of C.S Lewis. However after watching both the first 2 movies of this series, I felt that this one lacked in the thrill that you should get from Narnia. I guess myIt had a great storyline, which was adapted by the captivating novel of C.S Lewis. However after watching both the first 2 movies of this series, I felt that this one lacked in the thrill that you should get from Narnia. I guess my expectations were demanding to the movie. However, what I also liked about the first 2 movies were that there were battles and both Peter and Susan were involved. Their characteristics made the first 2 movies a great success. Their lack of appearance in this film let down the aura of friendship of sibling rivalry. The effects were good yet felt that the trailer was even better than the movie. All in all it was a good movie. 6/10… Expand
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FilipeNetoFeb 19, 2018
This movie is the adaptation of a C.S. Lewis book. In this film, Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia, for the last time, accompanied by an inconvenient and annoying cousin named Eustace, to assist Caspian to find seven lords of TelmarThis movie is the adaptation of a C.S. Lewis book. In this film, Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia, for the last time, accompanied by an inconvenient and annoying cousin named Eustace, to assist Caspian to find seven lords of Telmar who disappeared at sea.

Directed by Michael Apted, it has screenplay by Michael Petroni, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The cast was headed by Georgie Henley (Lucy), Skandar Keynes (Edmund), Ben Barnes (Caspian), Will Poulter (Eustace) and also features the voices of Eddie Izzard (Reepicheep) and Liam Neeson (Aslan).

"Chronicles of Narnia" is a trilogy that started badly and ended worse. If the first two films were bad due to the inability to properly explore the original books and the incompetence of the director and writing team, they knew at least compensate it: the quality of the actors and their performances, the costumes and extraordinary scenery or the bright and colorful picture were aspects that granted a certain beauty for these movies that managed to forget the mistakes and made them into something good. Well, if they were not completely good, at least they were acceptable or reasonable. This film does not. This film ran over C. S. Lewis with the force of a train and just rewrote the story. I was not there to see it, but I bet that was Michael Petroni's fault because, back in 2002, he had done much the same thing in "Queen of the Damned", which I consider the worst vampire movie ever, even worse than the Hammer's B movies of the seventies. So, I believe Petroni loves to destroy books in the movies... but, if Petroni is relapsing into this crime, the remaining writers are, at least, accomplices in "literary murder", as the director, who would have certainly done better if he had made another movie with monkeys! In addition to the rewriting of the history, this film has other flaws: the special effects are unconvincing and the climax of the film is an unusual fight against an evil island, which makes no sense because the film does not explain anything or put things in context.

This film, however, we need to recognize the quality of the sceneries and wardrobe, and above all the excellent performances of the actors. Ben Barnes, in particular, greatly improved his Caspian, now without that weird accent and a greater psychological depth. Absolutely amazing was Will Poulter, who made a superb interpretation and has shown that it may prove to be an excellent actor when he reaches his maturity.… Expand
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BulgarianCriticJan 8, 2022
This is a really boring and not that whimsical or fantastical movie like the first one. The acting has become worse for some reason and the CGI is bad as heck. The story is pretty meh and the character motivations are really weakly exploredThis is a really boring and not that whimsical or fantastical movie like the first one. The acting has become worse for some reason and the CGI is bad as heck. The story is pretty meh and the character motivations are really weakly explored and not that interesting. Action scenes were mostly tedious to watch and have been done in the previous movies and there was nothing in this movie that is worth watching(even for nostalgia purposes)… Expand
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zNeverSleepingAug 1, 2020
Não mantém o nível dos primeiros filmes, mas ainda sim é "assistivel". Reduzir um antagonista a uma nevoa reduz muito o senso de empatia e antipatia que temos pelos personagens. Os plots não surpreendem, e o desenvolvimento dos irmãos não éNão mantém o nível dos primeiros filmes, mas ainda sim é "assistivel". Reduzir um antagonista a uma nevoa reduz muito o senso de empatia e antipatia que temos pelos personagens. Os plots não surpreendem, e o desenvolvimento dos irmãos não é tão bom quanto eu gostaria, se limitando apenas há alguns momentos que não influenciam diretamente na trama.… Expand
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