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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

• Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. Along the way they encounter dragons, dwarves, merfolk, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world.
• Lucy and Edmund Pevensie are stranded in Cambridge, living in the house of their obnoxious cousin Eustace, while the grown-ups Susan and Peter are living in the USA with their parents. When a painting of a ship sailing on the sea of Narnia overflows water in their room, Lucy, Edmund and Eustace are transported to the ocean of Narnia and rescued by King Caspian and the crew of the ship The Dawn Treader. Caspian explains that Narnia has been in peace for three years but before he took his throne back, his uncle tried to kill the seven lords of Telmar, who were the closest and most loyal friends of his father. They fled to The Lone Island and no one has ever heard anything about them. Now Caspian is seeking out the lords of Telmar with his Captain Drinian, the talking mouse Reepicheep and his loyal men. Soon, they discover that an evil form of green mist is threatening Narnia and the siblings and their cousin join Caspian in a quest to retrieve the seven swords of the seven lords of Telmar to save Narnia from evil. — Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Along with a cousin, two of the four siblings return to Narnia to fight a new kind of threat. Reuniting with friends, they must seek a way to defeat the threat that can destroy Narnia. Along the way, they all learn multiple things about life and survival. — RECB3
• Edmund Pevensie (Skandar Keynes), almost but not quite an adult, envies adult men. He tries to enlist in His Majesty's Army, but the recruiter, of course, catches him out with his fake I.D., especially when his sister Lucy (Georgie Henley) reminds him that he was supposed to help her with grocery shopping. Lucy envies any girl whom she thinks is prettier than she. The problem is that her only standards of beauty are her older sister Susan (Anna Popplewell), now in America, and any other girl who is hanging on the arm of a young man. Edmund and Lucy have another problem. Because the war still rages, they are evacuated once again. Only while Peter (William Moseley) and Susan are evaculated all the way to America, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated, not to Professor Digory Kirke's country estate (see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe), but to the home of their obnoxious cousin, Eustace Clarence Scrubb (Will Poulter). Eustace has no social graces whatsoever and would like nothing better than to treat Edmund and Lucy as he would treat any of the arthropods in his considerable, and repulsive, collection. One afternoon, Lucy and Edmund are alone in the room that Edmund has to share with Eustace. They notice a painting on a wall--a painting of a ship on an ocean, a ship that looks very much like one of the ships they once sailed in the world of Narnia, where once they had reigned as a king and a queen. Only as they stare at the painting, the water seems to move, and the ship seems to come right at them. Eustace enters, and makes fun of them for indulging, as he sees it, in a flight of fancy. But then the seawater starts to *spill into the room.* Eustace, panicked, tears the painting off the wall, but that does no good. In the next instant, the room is full of water, rising until they are swimming in it. Soon they are underwater, and rising up to the surface of a real ocean. And there comes the ship, big as life! The crew of that ship pick them up at once. Edmund and Lucy discover, to their delight, that the ship is actually Narnian. The distinguished passenger on board is none other than King Caspian (Ben Barnes), with whom they had fought a successful war three years before (in Narnian time; see Prince Caspian). Eustace is thoroughly affronted, especially with a Talking Mouse (Simon Pegg) who protests that he was only trying to resuscitate him! To make matters worse, a walking, talking Minotaur (Shane Rangi) tells him that he is aboard the Dawn Treader, "the finest ship in the Narnian Navy!" Caspian welcomes Edmund and Lucy on board as honored guests. Then, after outfitting them both in Narnian clothing, he gives Lucy her dagger and medicinal cordial (and Susan's bow and arrows), and offers Edmund his old electric torch, which he had left behind. Now Caspian reveals his mission. He is looking for the Seven Lost Lords of Narnia, friends of his father's whom Lord Protector Miraz had driven into exile. They had fled to the Lone Islands, and no one has heard from them since. Caspian's mission: to rescue or recover them. Reepicheep the Talking Mouse has a mission of his own: he wants to travel to the literal end of the world, and find the country of Aslan (Liam Neeson), the lion-shaped God-King of the world of Narnia. Lucy thoroughly enjoys the sights and sounds of Narnia. Edmund and Caspian entertain the crew with a fencing match. Eustace stubbornly insists that he "never lost" his "sea legs." Eustace boasts that he will find the British Consulate, as if Britain even *has* a consulate in this world. But all this idle talk stops, as the Dawn Treader comes within sight of land: Narrowhaven, capital city on the largest of the Lone Islands, their immediate destination. Tavros the Minotaur, who obviously serves as boatswain on board, orders two longboats fitted out. In them, Caspian leads a landing party ashore. Edmund, Lucy, Eustace, and Reepicheep are all part of it. They find Narrowhaven deserted, and Caspian and the children go further inland to investigate. Inside an empty hall, they find ledgers showing purchases and sales--of slaves. Just then, the slavers rappel down ropes and attack. Lucy, Edmund, and Caspian handily fight off the attackers, but Eustace is easily seized, and used as leverage to capture all four of them. In the dungeon into which the slavers throw them, they find Lord Bern (Terry Norris), first of the Seven Lords, who has been a prisoner for many years. Bern recognizes Caspian as his king and tells him what has befallen Narrowhaven. Then they watch as the slavers take a cartload of very frightened slaves, load them into a longboat, and shove it out to sea--where an animated green mist suddenly appears, washes over them, and then disappears--with the slaves. Lord Bern tells Caspian that his six companions set out to find the source of the mist, and never returned. Bern has reproached himself ever since for not going with them. The next day, the slavers try to sell the children at auction. An apparent buyer shows up--who is actually Lord Drinian (Gary Sweet), captain of Dawn Treader, and enough men-at-arms to take over the town and set all the slaves at liberty. Eustace tries to steal away in a longboat, but succeeds only in decking another slaver who tries to kill him before the other Narnians show up. A distraught man of Narrowhaven name Rhince (Arthur Angel), seeking to find his wife Helaine (Rachel Blakely), who was on the last longboat devoured by the mists, signs on with Dawn Treader's crew. Lord Bern then retrieves a sword he has kept all this time, one of seven swords that Aslan gave to the Seven Lords. Bern gives this to Caspian, who then gives it to Edmund to use while he is in Narnia. Dawn Treader sets sail to go further east. Eustace keeps a diary, always assuming that everything around him is an illusion. And then on his first full night on board, he tries to steal water and food from the ship's rations. Reepicheep catches him at it, and the two fight a quick duel, Reepicheep with his sword, and Eustace with the first weapon he finds handy: a galley knife. The fight is almost one-sided, except that Reepicheep is trying more to train Eustace in swordfighting than to do him any real harm. Then Eustace falls over a bundle--that turns out to be a little girl, Gael (Arabella Morton), Rhince and Helaine's daughter, who desperately wants to find her mother. Captain Drinian says nothing about the attempted ration theft, and simply welcomes the little girl as "an extra crewmember." Lucy takes to Gael quickly and acts as her protector. Dawn Treader next fetches up at another apparently uninhabited island. Only this island *is* inhabited, by invisible men who hop about on one foot each--but are quite capable of abducting someone. They abduct Lucy and bring her into the garden of a mansion several yards inland (a mansion that is also invisible, and by the same means: a magic spell). They want her to go into this mansion, find a book of spells, and recite a spell to render them visible once again. Lucy reluctantly does so, especially after the voices tell her that they can neither read nor write. Caspian finds Lucy missing and awakens Edmund and the other members of the landing party (except Eustace, who sleeps on). Inside the mansion, Lucy finds the spell book, which she cannot open until she breathes upon it. She finds all sorts of spells inside, including a spell to make snow (she tries it, with success), and a spell to make one beautiful. She tears that page out, and then an angry lion's voice roars at her, rustling the pages. Then she hears Aslan's voice calling her name, after she looks into a mirror and sees her sister Susan's face. Now Lucy returns to the business at hand: she finds the spell to make things visible and says it. Just in time, too, for the inhabitants have captured Caspian and the landing party. When they become visible again, they let their guard down and tell all. Lucy reappears, and introduces Coriakin (Bille Brown), the master of the island. Coriakin apologizes for rendering the monopods ("Dufflepuds") invisible, saying that he had to protect them from "The Evil", i.e., the force behind the Green Mist. Now Coriakin has something to reveal: an animated, interactive chart of the eastern part of the Great Ocean. He tells Caspian, Edmund, Lucy, and Eustace that they must proceed to Aslan's Table, with a Blue Star to guide them, and lay upon it all of the Seven Swords of Aslan. But he also warns them: "You are all about to be tested." That applies equally to Caspian (who has always felt that he was not the king his father was) as it does to Lucy, Edmund, and Eustace. Dawn Treader then sets out again, this time sailing into a storm. Fourteen days effectively dampen everyone's spirits, except those of Reepicheep, who is hearty enough to accept anything as part of the adventure. Even Captain Drinian is reluctant, but Caspian insists on pressing on and reminds Drinian sharply that they have taken on a crewman and his daughter, who are very eager to find their loved one. During the storm, Lucy has the bad sense to try out the beauty spell. With the result that she becomes Susan, and finds herself with her brothers Peter (William Moseley) and Edmund in America. Problem: no such person as Lucy, and no Narnia, either. Now thoroughly frightened, Lucy awakes with a scream, to find herself face-to-face with Aslan. Aslan chides her for wishing herself away, and doubting her own value--for without Lucy, the Pevensies would never have found Narnia. Lucy, having learned her lesson, burns the beauty spell. The Green Mist briefly appears, and then moves out to the quarters that Edmund and Caspian share. Edmund wakes up to hear a voice he never wanted to hear again: that of his ancient temptress and cruel enemy, the White Witch of Narnia (Tilda Swinton). Then the Mist retreats when Lucy walks in on the boys to say that she could not sleep. Edmund knows why. The next day, the Dawn Treader puts ashore at yet another island. This one is uninhabited for real. Edmund, Lucy, and Caspian descend into a cave, where they find a pool of water with a golden statue at the bottom. Edmund tries to probe it with a broken-off branch--and the branch turns to gold in his hand. Then they realize that the statue is actually one of the Seven Lords, Restimar, now "aurified" and dead. They know that they must retrieve Restimar's sword--but Edmund is much taken with realizing that anything dipped into the pool turns to gold. He sees riches for himself, and Caspian sees a resource over which he, as king, should take dominion. Then the two start to argue, and only Lucy's intervention keeps the two from killing each other in a duel. And so they retrieve the sword and leave the pool alone. Eustace, meanwhile, goes off exploring on his own--and finds a rock defile filled with more treasure than he has ever seen in one place: gold, silver, and gemstones, all for the taking. He finds a skeleton (actually that of Lord Octesian) and puts on a gold bracelet that the skeleton had been wearing. That is a mistake. In the next scene, Caspian and Edmund set out to find Eustace, who they assume has strayed form camp. They find his clothing and diary, and fear the worst for him. They then recognize Octesian's remains and recover his sword. Then, out of nowhere, a winged, fire-breathing dragon swoops down from the mountains and alights on Dawn Treader's spar. Drinian leads his men-at-arms in a futile attempt to shoot the dragon off, and then Reepicheep climbs the mast and embeds his tiny sword into the dragon's talon. The dragon shrieks, jumps off, and flies back ashore--where he finds Edmund and Caspian, scoops up Edmund in his talons, and carries him inland, where Edmund reads this legend, burnt into the rocks: I AM EUSTACE. Edmund and Caspian realize the terrible truth: the dragon's treasure turned Eustace himself into a dragon. Lucy manages to relieve Eustace of Octesian's bracelet, which now hurts him terribly. Caspian observes that everyone in the world of Narnia knows that a dragon's treasure is enchanted, hence dangerous to collect or even to touch. Lucy, Edmund, Caspian, Gail, and Reepicheep agree to stay on the island overnight to keep Eustace company and decide how best to accommodate Eustace. Reepicheep actually warms to Eustace and tells him some of his favorite adventure stories. Eustace, unable to communicate, at least seems glad of the company. Reepicheep also suggests to Eustace that his transformation is a sign of an "extraordinary destiny" to come. In the next morning, the Blue Star appears to them. Dawn Treader embarks, with Eustace flying alongside. A mermaid tries to warn Lucy that they should sail no further; Lucy does not understand, and Caspian is determined to press on. Soon the ship is becalmed, and the men must fall to with their oars with grumblings from them of desiring to eat the dragon if the ship does not find land to resupply soon. However, Eustace wraps his tail around the ship's figurehead and takes it in tow. To that, the crew lets out a lusty cheer of approval upon realization that Eustace is now a valuable asset to the ship That night, Dawn Treader lands at yet another island--Rhamandu's Island, where Aslan's Table is always spread. There the crew find three more of the Lords (Revilian, Argoz, and Mavramorn), not dead but fast asleep and tangled in their own beards. At Caspian's direction, they recover the swords that the Three Lords carried. They lay these, and the swords they brought with them, on the table--but they make only six. They still must recover one more. Then the Blue Star appears to them, and takes the form of a young woman--Liliandil (Laura Brent). She encourages them to eat freely of the fruit of Aslan's Table, and assures them that the three Lords are under a sleeping spell only for their own good, to stop them from killing one another, as they almost did. Liliandil then tells them that they must sail on to one more island: the Dark Island, source of the Green Mist and of every man's nightmare. There Lord Rhoop (Bruce Spence), carrying the last sword, walks that island, mad with fear. This will be their greatest hazard, for the island will make any man's nightmare take real form. Still they sail on to the island, with all hands armed. (Caspian gives his sword, that once belonged to Peter, to Edmund; Edmund gave up his sword at Aslan's Table.) Reepicheep struggles to give Eustace a pep talk, to remind him that, as a dragon, he has much better natural armor and weapons than any other hand aboard, and so should not flinch from battle. As Dawn Treader approaches the Dark Island, the Green Mist reaches out to it, though the men do their best to ignore it. Rhince sees a vision of his missing wife. Drinian sees a thick fog, that robs him of sight. Caspian sees a vision of his father, Caspian IX (Nathaniel Parker), dressing him down. Edmund sees the White Witch, who offers him the same thing that she once offered him many years before: to make him her king. Then they hear Lord Rhoop, shouting at them to keep off. Rhoop bears the Seventh Sword, as everyone thought he would. Rhoop is reluctant to come aboard, but Eustace simply flies to the island, scoops up Rhoop, and sets him on board. Rhoop acknowledges Caspian and warns Caspian that they must put out to sea at once and not think too much. But Edmund thinks of a Great Sea Serpent, which now takes form and attacks the ship. Eustace flies into battle and attacks the Serpent with all the fire he has--but the Serpent takes Eustace in his jaws, flings him this way and that, and throws him onto the rocks. Eustace recovers and blows more fire on the Serpent. Rhoop then foolishly throws his sword at the Serpent. He misses--and the sword embeds itself in Eustace' shoulder. Eustace flies off to Rhamadu's Island and makes a hard belly landing on the sand, as the Sea Serpent wraps itself around Dawn Treader, threatening to crush her. Edmund and Caspian seek to steer Dawn Treader toward the rocks, to ram the Serpent. Edmund challenges the Serpent, using Peter's old sword, while Caspian struggles with the wheel. Caspian's strategy is successful: they manage to stun the Serpent by slamming its head into a rock. Eustace, on the sand bar, wakes up. Aslan appears to him, and with a roar, burns off Eustace' dragon skin. Eustace wakes up, finding himself back in his old form, and with the Seventh Sword nearby. He takes it in hand and realizes that he is on Rhamandu's Island and can walk into the room of Aslan's Table. So while Dawn Treader's crew continue their desperate fight with the Serpent, and Edmund must struggle again with the temptation of the White Witch, Eustace races to the table and lays the last Sword on top of the other Six. The Mist tries to stop Eustace, but he disperses it with the sword. Edmund, of course, can't see Eustace doing this. But suddenly Peter's original sword, which he is carrying, turns bright blue. He realizes at once that the sword now is far more powerful than it ever was. So, though the White Witch (or her apparition) tries to dissuade him, he impales the Serpent with it. The Serpent dies and falls to the shallow bottom. The deep darkness lifts, and Dawn Treader is in daylight again. At Aslan's Table, the Three Lords awaken--and at the Dark Island, now no longer dark, every longboat of slaves that had gone to the Green Mist now comes out to meet Dawn Treader. Rhince and Gael are reunited with Helaine. Eustace then finds himself in the water, swimming to Dawn Treader. Reepicheep jumps in to rescue Eustace--and then they realize that the water is no longer sour, but sweet. Dawn Treader has now come within sight of Aslan's Country. Caspian, Lucy, Edmund, Eustace, and Reepicheep set out alone in a longboat to Aslan's Shore--which has a permanent, stationary breaker of surf on it. Aslan joins them there and informs them that their journey is at an end. Caspian, knowing that he would never return from an adventure into Aslan's Country, decides at the last instant to turn back, and go back to Narnia to govern it properly. Reepicheep is welcomed permanently into Aslan's Country, as has always been his destiny. Edmund says it's time for him, Lucy and Eustace to return home. Lucy understands that for her and Edmund, this is their last time in Narnia; they won't be returning. Aslan tells the Pevensies that they must now learn the name that Aslan bears on Earth, and their time on Narnia was intended to help them do that. Eustace is assured that he might be needed on Narnia once more, in the future. Aslan then sends Lucy, Edmund, and Eustace back to earth, back the way they came. They find themselves back in the room in Eustace' house. Eustace hangs the fallen painting back on the wall--and in it, Dawn Treader is sailing away from them. The film ends with Eustace' last diary record: that in the days that followed, the children spoke often of Narnia, and when the Pevensies leave, as they do once the war ends, Eustace will miss them. (But in a hint of the next intended sequel, Alberta Scrubb, Eustace' mother, shouts up to Eustace that a little girl named Jill Pole has stopped in for a visit.)

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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a 2010 epic fantasy film based on The Voyage of the Dawn Treader , the third published novel in The Chronicles of Narnia series. This movie marks the first Narnia film not to be distributed by Disney (both The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian were under the Disney banner). Instead, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was distributed by 20th Century Fox . On March 23, 2010, Fox announced that the film will be released in Digital 3D in select theaters.

The film was released in theaters in the United States and United Kingdom on December 10, 2010.

• 2.1 Main Protagonists
• 2.2 Dawn Treader crew
• 2.3 Narnians
• 3 Differences between the book and film
• 4 Production
• 5 Marketing
• 8 External links

Dawn Treader

Sometime has passed since the Pevensies ' last adventure. The two youngest Pevensie children, Lucy and Edmund , are staying with their odious cousin Eustace Scrubb during the final days of the second World War while their older brother and sister, Peter and Susan , are in America with their parents. Edmund and Lucy feel they are being left out; Edmund attempts to join the army, but is unsuccessful and Lucy is upset by the feeling that she does not match up to her sister in looks. They get a letter from Susan that they'll be staying with Eustace for another few months. And they are not happy about it. Of course, Eustace isn't thrilled about it either. They observe a painting in Lucy's room of a grand ship on the sea that looks very Narnian, only to be interrupted by Eustace who mocks them. Suddenly, just as Edmund and Eustace get into an argument, the painting comes to life and the water spills out into the room, transporting the three children into an ocean in Narnia. They rose to the surface to find themselves in the way of the ship from the painting, but are rescued by the crew and are taken aboard. this is a different sort of editing. one that stil works.

Among the ship's crew are  King Caspian X and Reepicheep and the ship is the Dawn Treader , the first ship Narnia had seen in centuries. Also among the crew are  Lord Drinian , who serves as the ship's captain, and a small number of Narnians including the Minotaurs Tavros and Jemain . Caspian shows Edmund and Lucy the hidden chamber where he kept all of the Pevensies' prize possessions. He also explains that three years have passed in Narnia and he is on a voyage to find the seven lost lords of Telmar , good men and friends of his late father, Caspian IX , whom his evil uncle Miraz banished when he usurped the throne many years back. Lucy and Edmund are delighted to be back in Narnia, but Eustace is less enthusiastic as he doesn't want to believe he is in Narnia and is at odds with Reepicheep. Lucy even asks if Caspian had found a wife in the three years they had been gone; he smiles bashfully and admits he had not, unaware that later events on the voyage would change that fact. Lucy also asks what is beyond the Lone Islands ; in a later conversation with Reepicheep when she hears him sing a song a dryad sang to him when he was a mousling, he says that he believes Aslan's Country lies beyond the Seas of the Utter East - a place he hopes to sail to on the voyage.

Finally, they arrive at the Lone Islands and first make land in Narrowhaven ; the Lone Islands are normally Narnian territory, but they discover that Narrowhaven has become a haven for slave trade by Calormen . Caspian, Lucy, Edmund and Eustace are captured by the slave traders as merchandise. While imprisoned, Caspian and Edmund meets one of the lost lords, Lord Bern , who is overwhelmed when Caspian reveals that he is the son of the late Caspian IX. Edmund then witnesses a group of slaves being sailed out to sea and disappearing when a mysterious green mist appears. Bern reveals those not sold are sacrificed to this mist that he and the other lords were investigating. The crew of the Dawn Treader arrive and rescue the four captive crew members, killing the slave trade leader and their men. The people in Narrowhaven also participate in the fight. Eustace tries to run away, but he doesn't know that Calormen is sneaking behind him, about to kill him, and knocks him out with a boat paddle. Caspian reclaims Narrowhaven and names Bern its duke, who gives him one of the Seven Swords that the lords possessed, which were given to them by his father. One of the citizens, Rhince , whose wife Helaine was one of those sacrificed to the mist, begs Caspian to let him join them so he could find her and Caspian agrees. But later, When Eustace and Reepicheep have a sword fight, much to the crew's entertainment, it is discovered that Rhince's young daughter, Gael , had stowed away on board the ship, but is accepted by Drinian and welcomed by Lucy.

Lucy reading the Book Of Incantions

The second island they visit is the Coriakin's Island and Lucy is abducted by invisible Dufflepuds , who force her to enter their oppressor's manor to recite a spell of visibility. She enters the manor and find the Book of Incantations, from which she rips out a page containing a beauty incantation that would make her look like her sister before reciting the visibility spell, making both the Dufflepuds and the magician, Coriakin visible again. Lucy and the others learn that Coriakin actually cast the invisibility spell to protect the Dufflepuds from the evil green mist that came from Dark Island . To defeat the evil of Dark Island, the crew would have to locate the other Swords of the Seven Lords and lay them at Aslan's Table on Ramandu's Island , but Coriakin also warns them that they are all about to tested by temptation. In order to reach Ramandu's Island, they have to follow the Blue Star. During a storm at sea after leaving Magician's Island, Lucy nearly becomes the first victim to the mist's temptation because of her lack of self-value; she casts the beauty incantation and transforms into Susan. She then finds herself at a party with Peter and Edmund, who recognise her as Susan and do not know of Lucy or Narnia. Realising that she no longer exists as Lucy, she awakes from the vision of the party as her normal self. Aslan appears to her in a mirror and explains that she wished herself away and much more with it because she doubted her value. Her brothers and sister would not have known of Narnia if it was not because of her, as she was the one who discovered it. After Lucy throws the page containing the beauty incantation into the fire, the mist moves to torture Caspian and Edmund with their own personal demons; Caspian has nightmares of his father and the mist appears to Edmund as Jadis , the White Witch.

The crew then make a stop at a volcanic island, where Caspian, Edmund and Lucy find a pool of water that turns anything it touches to gold, along with Lord Restimar , who fell into the pool and was turned to gold himself. After successfully claiming his sword, Edmund is tempted by the pool's powers and challenges Caspian over who is more worthy of being king. They fight, but Lucy stops them and warns them that they are being tempted, just like Coriakin warned them. Elsewhere, Eustace leaves the group to avoid participating in the work and finds treasure that arouses his greed, filling his pockets with gold and jewels and puts on a large golden bracelet from a skeleton. When Caspian, Edmund and Lucy return to the boats and realise that Eustace is missing, Caspian and Edmund go looking for him. They come across the treasure themselves and find Eustace's clothes burnt, but no sign of Eustace. Caspian then spots the skeleton and identifies it as Lord Octesian , while Edmund finds his sword. Suddenly, a dragon attacks the Dawn Treader and abducts Edmund, flying him over the island and showing him giant words it made with fire that say "I AM EUSTACE". They all realise that Eustace must've been tempted by the treasure and transformed into a dragon as a result. The Pevensies, Caspian, Reepicheep, Rhince and Gael stay ashore that night, keeping Eustace company. Reepicheep comforts Eustace, stating that maybe being turned into a dragon was a sign that he had a great destiny ahead of him; Eustace then helps the crew get to their destination the next day when Gael spots the Blue Star in the sky.

The crew finally arrive at Ramandu's Island and discover Aslan's Table, served with food and Lord Mavramorn , Lord Argoz , and Lord Revilian under a spell. Caspian warns the crew that the food was responsible and when Edmund spots the Stone Knife , they lay the swords on the table, realising that one is still missing. Suddenly, the Blue Star descends from the sky and turns into a beautiful young woman; she is Lilliandil , the daughter of Ramandu and Caspian immediately falls in love with her. Lilliandil warmly welcomes them and invites them to eat, stating that the food is safe and for them. She then explains that the three lords are under a sleeping spell because they were threatening violence upon each other by the time they reached the island, for violence is forbidden at Aslan's Table and they would only awake when the seventh sword is put with the others. She guides them to the location of the final sword; Dark Island itself and warns them that they will need great courage. Before Lilliandil returns to the sky, Caspian tells her that he hopes they would meet again and she reciprocates his wish with a smile.

Edmund and Lucy in the Dawn Treader

Upon arriving at Dark Island, Eustace tries to run away from the island as soon as he sees it. But Reepicheep reminds him that a noble warrior doesn't run from fear. With Reepicheep's words encouraging him, he ventures inside with the crew. The crew discover the seventh lord, Lord Rhoop and Eustace brings him abroad. The mist has made Rhoop paranoid and makes him think he's about to be attacked until Caspian introduces himself to him. Rhoop warns them not to think of their fears, or it becomes real. But Edmund fails and his fear manifests as a sea serpent that attacks the ship. Eustace fights the serpent and tries to kill it, but the serpent grabs Eustace and drags him under water, and slams him into a giant rock. But Eustace was able to breath out fire and burned the serpent, blinding one of it's eyes. Mad with fear, Rhoop throws his sword at Eustace, stabbing him and Eustace flies away, landing on a sandy island nearby. There, he is approached by Aslan, who turns him back into a boy and sents him back to Ramandu's Island to place Rhoop's sword with the others. The sea serpent goes back after the ship and coils around it. Edmund tries to distract it, and Lucy hits it near its eye with Susan's bow and arrows . The crew slam the beast into a giant rock. But it recovers and splits it's body. It tries to pull the ship underwater, but then the crew use harpoons to pull it down and to kill it. Eustace makes it to Aslan's table. But the mist tries to keep him from doing so. The mist tries to distract Edmund by appearing as Jadis again, but Eustace succeeds in getting the seven swords together and Edmund manages to overcome his own demons as he slays the sea serpent with Peter's sword, Rhindon . The spell is lifted, the three lords awake from their sleep, the sacrificed people, including Gael's mother, reappears and Eustace rejoins the crew.

Soon afterwards, Caspian, Reepicheep, Lucy, Edmund and Eustace head to the World's End, sailing in a small boat through a sea of lillies until they reach a shore with a massive wave. Aslan appears and tells them that His Country lies beyond the wave, but they would never return if they chose to go on. Caspian is offered the chance to go on when asking if his father is in Aslan's Country, but choses to stay out of realising that he already had what he needed in Narnia and that his father would not have wanted him to give up what he died for. However, Reepicheep comes forward and gains Aslan's blessing to see His Country; he bids farewell to his friends, including Eustace who is devastated at his departure, and paddles in a coracle up the wave and onto Aslan's Country, never again to be seen in Narnia. Aslan then opens a portal in the wave to send the children home, telling them that Edmund and Lucy would not return to Narnia because they have grown up, like Peter and Susan, but encourages them to know him by another name in their own world. However, Eustace, now a much kinder person from his time in Narnia as a dragon, could return someday. Edmund and Lucy bid a final farewell to Aslan and Caspian, before entering the portal along with Eustace.

The three return to Eustace's bedroom where the water returns to the painting and Eustace's mother calls out to him that Jill Pole has come for a visit. The three watch sadly as the Dawn Treader sails away in the painting and disappears behind the waves.

Main Protagonists [ ]

• Ben Barnes - Caspian X
• Georgie Henley - Lucy Pevensie
• Skandar Keynes - Edmund Pevensie
• Will Poulter - Eustace Scrubb
• Liam Neeson - Aslan (voice)

Dawn Treader crew [ ]

• Simon Pegg - Reepicheep (voice)
• Gary Sweet - Lord Drinian
• Shane Rangi - Tavros the Minotaur
• Tamati Rangi - Jemain the Minotaur
• Ryan Ettridge - Caprius the Satyr
• Steven Rooke - Nausus the Faun
• Morgan Evens - A Faun
• Chris Cruickshanks - Cruickshanks the Dwarf
• Mirko Grillini - The Belligerent Telmarine

Narnians [ ]

• Laura Brent - Ramandu's Daughter , Liliandil
• Terry Norris - Lord Bern
• Bruce Spence - Lord Rhoop
• Tony Nixon - Rynelf
• Arthur Angel - Rhince
• Arabella Morton - Gael
• Nathaniel Parker - Caspian IX
• Bille Brown - Coriakin
• Roy Billings - Chief Duffer
• David Vallon - Governor Gumpas
• Colin Moody - Pug
• Catarina Hebbard - Gael's Aunt
• Ozzie Devrich - Slaver
• Greg Poppleton - Dufflepud 1
• Neil Young - Dufflepud 2
• Mary Bradney-George - Dufflepud 5
• Scott "Ryctor" Brewer - Dufflepud 7
• Anna Popplewell - Susan Pevensie
• William Moseley - Peter Pevensie
• Tilda Swinton - The White Witch

Differences between the book and film [ ]

•  In the film, Edmund attempts to enlist in the army, only to be thwarted by Lucy, similar to how she embarrassed Susan in the previous film.
• In the film, Eustace makes up a couplet, not a limerick.
• In the film, Eustace addresses his parents as "mother" and "father" whilst in the book, he addresses them by their names, "Alberta" and "Harold".
• In the book, Reepicheep challenges Eustace to a duel before arriving at the Lone Islands; this challenge is replaced with a duel between Caspian and Edmund in the film and Reepicheep and Eustace later have their own duel after visiting Narrowhaven.
• At the Lone Islands, Caspian instructed his men to keep silent about their identities, and only revealed who he was to Lord Bern after he bought his freedom, having been reminded of Caspian's father. In the movie, Caspian shouts "I am your king!" the second they are ambushed by Slave Traders, and meets Lord Bern in the cell where the Slave Traders throw him and Edmund.
• In the book, Caspian learns from Lord Bern that the Slave Traders have been allowed to operate without interference from the Governor, Gumpas, who sees the practice as unavoidable and necessary for the economy. In the film, Caspian learns from Bern that the Slave Traders have been making sacrifices to a green mist.
• In the film, Lord Bern had not left Narrowhaven because he had been captured and imprisoned by the Slave Traders. In the book, he had not left because he had married and settled down there.
• In the film, Rhince is a Narrowhaven citizen who joins the voyage to find his wife, who is sacrificed to the mist. In the book, Rhince is a high member of the Dawn Treader crew.
• The Dark Island takes the form of a green mist, becoming a sort of sentient threat seeking to "corrupt all goodness" and "steal the light" from the world, rather than the embodiment of fear in Narnia.
• Caspian is much older and wiser in his personality and manner in the film than in the book, most likely because of the differences in his age. In the book, he is coming of age, close to Edmund and Lucy's ages, whilst in the film, he is in his early twenties.
• In the book, Eustace tries to steal water whereas in the film, he tries to steal an orange.
• The geography has been drastically changed for the film, resulting in some of the islands being visited in a different order than they were in the book. In the book, Dark Island came before Ramandu's Island; Dragon Island and Goldwater Island were two separate islands, neither were volcanic and both were visited before Coriakin's Island.
• In the film, Reepicheep never accompanies Caspian, Edmund and Lucy as they explore each of the islands.
• In the book, the ship is caught up in a violent storm for two weeks after departing Narrowhaven and arrives at Dragon's Island badly damaged. In the film, the storm comes after departing Magician's Island and before arriving at Goldwater Island and no serious damage is caused.
• In the book, though it's assumed that Lord Octesian died at Dragon's Island, it's implied variously that he was either killed by or transformed into the dragon that Eustace encounters. In the film, Lord Octesian's remains are found among the dragon treasure and identified by Caspian, though like in the book, it is uncertain what actually killed him.
• In the film, Edmund is tempted by the powers of the gold water pool on Goldwater Island. In the book, it was Caspian who was tempted.
• In the film, Coriakin turned the Dufflepuds invisible to protect them from the Green Mist, and they seek Lucy's help because they can't read. In the book, the Dufflepuds turned themselves invisible after Coriakin turned them "ugly" and they sought Lucy's help because only a girl could reverse the spell, but they were too afraid to send their own daughters.
• Eustace remains a dragon much longer in the film than in the book. In the book, he was unable to follow the Dawn Treader at sea, whilst In the film, he is able to pull the ship when there's no wind.
• In the film, a page from the Book of Incantations tempts Lucy by showing her as the exact image of Susan; she also casts a spell to make it snow indoors. In the book, she imagined her beauty surpassing Susan's and harmfully used a spell to spy on her friends.
• Peter was never seen in the book, but he was mentioned.
• In the film, Ramandu's daughter is a star, not half-star and is named Lilliandil. Her father never appears in the film.
• In the book, Lilliandil's dress is blue whilst in the film, her dress is white, though the colour of her starly glow is blue as she is a blue star.
• Lilliandil says that the three Lords were put into a sleep because they were half-mad and threatening violence upon each other when they arrived on the island and "violence is not permitted at Aslan's Table", whereas in the book, they slept because one of them took the Stone Knife and they were not meant to touch it.
• In the book, Caspian flirts with Lilliandil by referencing  Sleeping Beauty . In the film, he states in a formal manner that she is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.
• In the book, the Sea Serpent was a dumb brute encountered before arriving at Goldwater Island. In the film, the battle with the Sea Serpent at Dark Island is the climax and the monster is a manifest of the green mist after Edmund accidentally conjures it when thinking of his fears.
• In the book, Caspian was forbidden by Aslan to sail to the World's End.
• In the film, Aslan nevers shows up at the World's End in the form of a lamb.
• In the film, Eustace and Jill Pole are already friends as Jill is mentioned to be visiting Eustace at the end of the film; they were not friends in the book and only knew each other by surname.

Production [ ]

Michael Apted was announced as director on April 17, 2007; Andrew Adamson, director of the series' first two films, and Mark Johnson are slated as co-producers. Apted grew up reading the Narnia novels. Bob Beltz of Walden Media said the production company deliberately set up a fast-paced, staggered shooting schedule for the Prince Caspian , The Voyage of the Dawn Treader , and The Silver Chair films "in a way that it won't have to be two and a half years between them. We'll be able to bring them out sequentially a year apart". Michael Apted described taking over direction of the series as easy, "What’s fascinating about this particular franchise is how different all the stories are... there’s no element of Narnia in it at all. This is a journey that Caspian the Tenth is making into the islands, outside to the east of Narnia. So it’s interesting, it’s a whole different tone to the other things".

Production designer Roger Ford was replaced by Jan Roelfs. The owners of an AUD 2.1 million 40 metre by 30 metre by 5 metre water tank at Warner Roadshow Studios in Queensland are negotiating with the production company, in the hope that The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will be filmed there. Filming began in May 2009.

Due to Prince Caspian grossing less than expected, Disney wanted a $100 million budget. However, Walden Media wanted a $140 million budget. On December 24, 2008, Disney chose not to go through with the much anticipated sequel. On January 28, 2009, Fox 2000 decided to pick up the franchise, joining Walden Media for the production.

Marketing [ ]

In late November 2009, three stills from the film were released on the social networking site, Facebook. In February 2010, Narnia.com, the official domain, returned after a nine-month period of being down, bringing with it exclusive reports from the set. The first official teaser poster was released in May 2010. The first official public trailer for the film was released online on June 17, 2010, before being attached to Toy Story 3 on June 18, 2010. A second trailer was released to the Internet August 05, 2010, after being attached on the Diary of a Wimpy Kid DVD.

• Ironically, years after refusing to move forward with the film, with 20th century fox stepping in, Disney would eventually own the film by acquiring 20th Century Fox in 2019.

Gallery [ ]

External links [ ]

• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader at the Internet Movie Database
• Narnia Fans
• Dawn Treader -- a taste of what is to come?
• 3 Caspian X

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Its leisurely, businesslike pace won't win the franchise many new fans, but Voyage of the Dawn Treader restores some of the Narnia franchise's lost luster with strong performances and impressive special effects.

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

December 10, 2010

Action, Adventure, Family

Upon returning to Narnia to join Prince Caspian for a voyage on the majestic royal vessel known as "The Dawn Treader," Lucy, Edmund and their cousin Eustace encounter merfolk, dragons, dwarves and a wandering band of lost warriors. As the edge of the world draws near, their remarkable adventure at sea sails toward an exciting, yet uncertain, conclusion.

Rated: PG Runtime: 1h 53min Release Date: December 10, 2010

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The alarming thing about Narnia is that you might be in the same room with it. It could be inside that old wardrobe. Or, this time, inside that painting with the nautical theme. Those waves look so real. In fact, says Lucy, they almost look like they're moving. The next thing we hear is, "I'm inside the painting!"

Indeed she is, and the Dawn Treader is approaching over the waves. Eustace, her nuisance of a cousin, unwisely pulls the painting from the wall, and seawater rushes out and fills the room until they seem in danger of drowning, but no, they surface and are rescued by sailors from the ship, captained by Caspian ( Ben Barnes ), who almost seems to have been expecting them.

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," third of the films inspired by the C. S. Lewis tales, once again requires the services of English children to rescue an alternate universe. How a universe is possible that requires participation from a parallel universe I will leave to theoretical physics. If you don't ask a question, it's not a question.

Aboard the sailing vessel, Lucy ( Georgie Henley ), her brother Edmund ( Skandar Keynes ) and young Eustace ( Will Poulter ) ask no questions. They're too blissful to be back in Narnia, despite the hair-raising adventures they had in the earlier films. Lucy and Edmund, now in their mid-teens, seem uncommonly calm about being yanked from their everyday lives and put on a strange ship in uncharted seas, but these kids have pluck.

They're briefed on the situation: Narnia is threatened by evil forces from the mysterious Dark Island, which no one has seen but everyone has heard about. There is a matter of seven missing magical swords representing the Lords of Telmar, which were given to Narnia by Aslan the Lion (voice of Liam Neeson ) and must be brought together again to break a spell that imprisons the lords. Obviously, these kids can do it. Eustace is perhaps 7 years old, but, hey, bring the kid along.

On board the ship is a peppy little swashbuckling rat named Reepicheep (voice of Simon Pegg ). He walks upright, speaks assertively, falls squarely into the semi-obligatory Cute Little Sidekick role, has a heroic heart and a cute little sword he is unafraid to brandish. Why the little fella has never been stepped on and squished goes unexplained.

It's a rough voyage. There is a tempest. There is a horrifying battle with a sea monster. The monster looks big enough to send the Dawn Treader to the bottom with its tail, but the Narniaites prevail, not least because Reepicheep scampers up the rigging and imparts a nasty flesh wound. As they sail from one Narnian island to another seeking the swords, a series of other challenges confronts them, including an ominous sea fog as alarming as the one in Stephen King's " The Mist ."

A climactic voyage to the Dark Island becomes necessary, and it is fraught with hazards. Half rations of food and water for all on board! No one knows how far away it is. Lucky thing they know in which direction to sail. If they overshoot the island, they may sail off the edge of the Earth, Columbus having not existed in Narnia.

The island, first glimpsed from a distance, looks ominously like a skull, with the glow of possible volcanoes in its skeleton eyes. Skull Island comes to mind. Here the fate of Narnia will be sealed. The island, we're told, is the habitation and embodiment of pure evil; I suppose, since C.S. Lewis intended his books as Christian allegory, it is Hell. The children and the crew of the Dawn Treader are up against it, and Eustace is greatly pleased by being transformed into a fire-breathing dragon.

If I've lingered overmuch on the story, it's because mostly what you have is a series of opportunities for special effects. The characters have characteristics rather than personalities, and little self-consciousness. They spring to the service of the plot, which, not particularly coherent, boils down to one damn thing after another.

Still, this is a rip-snorting adventure fantasy for families, especially the younger members who are not insistent on continuity. Director Michael Apted may be too good for this material, but he attacks with gusto. Nor are the young actors overly impressed by how nobly archetypal they are; Lucy (who is really the lead) could give lessons to Harry Potter about how to dial down the self-importance. A universe may hang in the balance, but hey, it's only a movie.

I'm afraid it's in 3-D. I will say it has the best rendition of 3-D I've seen in one of these action spectaculars; Apted uses it and is not driven by it. The light level is dimmed. It always is in 3-D. I wish I could have seen it in 2-D. If you can, try to.

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)

Rated PG for some frightening images and sequences of fantasy action

113 minutes

Georgie Henley as Lucy

Ben Barnes as Caspian

Skandar Keynes as Edmund

Will Poulter as Eustace

Tilda Swinton as White Witch

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• Christopher Markus
• Stephen McFeely
• Michael Petroni

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The chronicles of narnia: the voyage of the dawn treader, common sense media reviewers.

Engaging third Narnia adventure is fun for tweens and up.

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The Narnia movies are filled with positive message

Aslan is an almost perfect role model, dispensing

The Pevensies and King Caspian and his crew battle

In one brief scene, Lucy looks at a couple who are

Some British insults -- like "sod," "what the blaz

Parents need to know that the third Chronicles of Narnia installment is, like its predecessors, a tween-friendly fantasy adventure. In general, you can expect the same level of special effects-heightened battles/violence and minor language as Prince Caspian . While there's little inappropriate content for…

Positive Messages

The Narnia movies are filled with positive messages about selflessness, self-sacrifice, and generosity. The characters, with the exception of Eustace (at first), are brave and want to help the Narnians defeat evil. As each of the main characters is tempted, they learn to make the choices that work for the greater good. Some of the messages could be considered religious, but it's not overt.

Positive Role Models

Aslan is an almost perfect role model, dispensing sage advice and guiding the characters to make the right decisions. The three kids are also positive role models -- as well as very relatable -- because they overcome their fears and insecurities for the good of Narnia. King Caspian doesn't surrender to his temptation to stand before his father before it's time. Instead, he honors his commitment to be the best king he can be.

Violence & Scariness

The Pevensies and King Caspian and his crew battle the elements and their own fears that turn into reality -- like a giant sea serpent that dozens of men try to bring down with swords and arrows. There's a fair bit of sword play and sword fighting, but no one is killed. On one island, people are "sacrificed" to the sea, so a girl looks horrified as her mother is whisked away on a boat, presumably never to be seen again ( spoiler alert : all ends well). A few characters look dead but are actually in a deep sleep. Two characters nearly turn on each other but only because they're under an enchantment. The White Witch appears, but only in Edmund's mind.

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Sex, Romance & Nudity

In one brief scene, Lucy looks at a couple who are flirting with each other and embracing. A star manifests herself as a beautiful woman, and both Caspian and Edmund look completely taken with her. An ongoing theme in the movie is that Lucy wishes she were as beautiful (and attractive to the opposite sex) as her older sister, Susan.

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Some British insults -- like "sod," "what the blazes," "bleedin," and "thick" -- as well as "crap," "shut up," "idiot," "oh God" (as an exclamation), and the like.

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Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that the third Chronicles of Narnia installment is, like its predecessors, a tween-friendly fantasy adventure. In general, you can expect the same level of special effects-heightened battles/violence and minor language as Prince Caspian . While there's little inappropriate content for older elementary-schoolers and up, younger kids may be frightened by a few scenes with a giant sea serpent and others set on an island where people are routinely sacrificed. Like all of the adaptations based on C. S. Lewis ' classic books, there are some mild allusions to Christianity, though nothing overtly religious is said (Aslan does reference the "other name" he's called in the regular world). The film offers positive lessons about collaboration, selflessness, and overcoming personal doubts and fears, and the three central kids all grapple with self-worth issues that will be very relatable for tweens. Note: The movie's 3-D images add to the intensity of a few action sequences, particularly the battle with the giant sea snake. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails .

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The epitome of Narniaian adventure

Very, very, badly made., what's the story.

In this adaptation of C.S. Lewis' third Chronicles of Narnia book , the two youngest Pevensie kids, Edmund ( Skandar Keynes ) and Lucy ( Georgie Henley ), are staying with their aunt, uncle, and obnoxious younger cousin Eustace ( Will Poulter ). They make the best of their unhappy situation ... until one day, when the seaside painting in their guest room comes to life and sweeps them (and unbelieving Eustace) onto the Dawn Treader , the royal Narnian ship of King Caspian ( Ben Barnes ). Caspian explains that he and his crew are on a mission to find the seven "lost lords" of Narnia, who were dispatched by his father ages ago but were never heard from again. To restore peace to Narnia, they must track down the lords' enchanted swords and lay them at Aslan's table. As Caspian, the Pevensies, and the crew of the Dawn Treader navigate treacherous waters, they're each tested by an evil mist that emanates from an ominously dark island.

Is It Any Good?

The Chronicles of Narnia series isn't exactly The Lord of the Rings saga, but, THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER is surprisingly engaging. Yes, it follows the less-glamorous younger siblings and their insufferable on-screen cousin, but that's true to Lewis' story and allows for Edmund and Lucy (and Keynes and Henley) to mature and show that they're as worthy as Peter and Susan to fight for Narnia. Simon Pegg replaces Eddie Izzard as the voice of Reepicheep, and once again the sword-wielding mouse is a highlight of the action -- in this case helping Eustace grow into a brave defender of Narnia.

Director Michael Apted , a master at nuance and character development (he made both the groundbreaking documentary series 7 Up and the Oscar-winning biopic Coal Miner's Daughter ), smartly focuses on the relationships between the main characters rather than the action. There are still some special effects-heavy sequences, but it's not mind blowing. So Apted chronicles how Lucy deals with her desire to be as beautiful as her older sister and how Edmund struggles with his jealousy over living in Peter's -- and now Caspian's -- shadow. These are believable younger sibling "issues," and it makes the Pevensies -- and Eustace, who's too logical and uptight for his own good -- incredibly relatable to a tween audience, many of whom are experiencing similar doubts about their self-worth. So although this saga isn't quite as memorable as other epic fantasies like LOTR and the Harry Potter movies , The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a worthier-than-expected journey.

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Why do you suppose the Pevensies can't return to Narnia once they've grown up? What is it about getting older that makes your time in Narnia come to an end?

Movie Details

• In theaters : December 10, 2010
• On DVD or streaming : April 5, 2011
• Cast : Ben Barnes , Georgie Henley , Skandar Keynes
• Director : Michael Apted
• Inclusion Information : Female actors
• Studio : Walden Media
• Genre : Fantasy
• Topics : Magic and Fantasy , Adventures , Book Characters
• Run time : 115 minutes
• MPAA rating : PG
• MPAA explanation : some frightening images and sequences of fantasy action
• Last updated : February 18, 2024

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You can find it now on Disney+ .

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Upon returning to Narnia to join King Caspian for a voyage on the majestic royal vessel known as “ The Dawn Treader ,” Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin Eustace encounter merfolk, dragons, dwarves, and a wandering band of lost warriors. As the edge of the world draws near, their remarkable adventure at sea sails toward an exciting, yet uncertain, conclusion.

The film is rated PG and stars Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Will Poulter, Ben Barnes, and Liam Neeson as the voice of Aslan.

This is my personal favorite of the Narnia movies that have been made so far, and the final film in what had become the “Walden Media” trilogy until Disney bought Fox, who co-produced the third film after Disney dropped the franchise. Now, it’s basically Disney’s Narnia Trilogy. Ironic.

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

• Action/Adventure , Drama , Kids , Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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In Theaters

• December 10, 2010
• Ben Barnes as King Caspian; Skandar Keynes as Edmund Pevensie; Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie; Will Poulter as Eustace Clarence Scrubb; voices of Simon Pegg as Reepicheep; Liam Neeson as Aslan

Home Release Date

• April 5, 2011
• Michael Apted

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• 20th Century Fox

Movie Review

When I was a kid, I’d go into the backyard and wait for Aslan to come and get me.

I knew, from repeated readings of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia , that the great lion could come at any ol’ time. But I figured it’d be best if I was ready—and I tried to encourage him to come on an afternoon when there wasn’t much going on. So, on lazy summer days, I’d sit in the bushes (so my parents wouldn’t be alarmed should they see a sudden flash of light or a mysterious whoosh of wind) and think about how best to greet a centaur or make small talk with a squirrel. And, when that didn’t seem to work, I started asking my parents whether they’d ever be in the market for a wardrobe.

I never got to Narnia—not in a literal sense, anyway. For whatever reason, Aslan saw fit to keep me firmly in this world. We can’t all be swept away to visit another, I guess.

For Lucy and Edmund, of course, such trips are old hat. They visit Narnia more often than most of us visit Disneyland, so when one of Harold and Alberta Scrubb’s unloved paintings suddenly starts flooding the spare bedroom with seawater, the Pevensie siblings know better than to freak out: They simply swim around and wait to be plucked into their next adventure.

Not so Eustace Clarence Scrubb, for whom Narnia was just an imaginary land—something he referenced only when he wanted to mock Edmund and Lucy. He panics .

You’d think Eustace might’ve apologized for making fun of all his cousins’ Narnia talk after he, Edmund and Lucy are fished out of the drink and pulled aboard King Caspian’s Dawn Treader in the middle of the Great Eastern Ocean. Not him. As soon as he gets his sea legs, Master Scrubb sets to complaining about the accommodations, stealing oranges and antagonizing most everyone on board.

“Perhaps we could throw him back,” the gallant talking mouse Reepicheep suggests.

But Aslan doesn’t pull people into Narnia simply to have them tossed away. Even Eustace—especially Eustace—sniveling and shrinking as he is, has a place in Aslan’s plan. And that plan will set sail with all hands on deck even if Eustace has to be dragged aboard by his sopping wet hair.

Positive Elements

Reviewing some films, we say right up front that there’s “too much blood” or “too much sex” to catalogue it fully. Here, we have a more unique issue: There’s too much positivity to adequately deal with in this space.

In a nutshell, the story of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is one of high adventure: Caspian and crew must (in the film) find the source of an evil green mist and dispel it with the help of seven magical swords. But as we’re told by a magician early on, “to defeat the darkness out there, you must defeat the darkness inside yourself.” And so the Dawn Treader becomes a voyage of self-discovery, in which characters are challenged, tempted and tried before finding the wherewithal inside—and outside—themselves to triumph.

Lucy must conquer her jealousy and her self-image insecurities. Edmund, finally free from the shadow of his older brother, Peter, finds he must submit to a new authority in Caspian. Eustace’s issues run the gamut, from cowardice and greed to just being a pest. Everyone comes face to face with their fears and peevish natures—and what they see is rarely pretty.

And that’s the key: These faults are ugly. They aren’t excused or mollified or treated with a sense of relativist gentleness. Everyone brings aboard their own sets of bad qualities and, rather than accept them, our heroes and heroines are encouraged to overcome them—even if it means, as it does in Lucy’s case—appreciating yourself for who you are.

Lucy has long compared herself, unfavorably, to her beautiful older sister, Susan. So Lucy’s greatest challenge here is the temptation to turn herself into Susan—via the magician’s book. She recites a spell and is thrilled when she sees herself as Susan. Then, despite the protestations of Aslan, she rips the page out of the book and takes it back onboard the Dawn Treader to recite again. When she does she’s whisked back to England, this time transformed into Susan—and finds that, in so doing, she’s almost wished herself away. “You doubt your value,” Aslan tells her. “Don’t run from who you are.” Sage advice for our times, when many young girls try to conform to a standard template of beauty or pretend to be someone they are not.

Meanwhile, irrepressible Reepicheep takes a personal interest in Eustace’s maturation: Instead of running the boy through for stealing an orange (absconding with the ship’s stores, the mouse solemnly says, is a capital offense), he gives Eustace an energetic fencing lesson—helping him begin to overcome his fear. And when the lad must face a horrific challenge, Reepicheep tries to instill in him a sense of duty and courage.

It works. Eustace ends up the story’s hero, flying (literally) into the face of danger, selflessly staying evil’s hand for the sake of his friends—which is exactly what his cousins have become.

Spiritual Elements

C.S. Lewis always meant for Dawn Treader to reflect a Christian’s walk in this fallen world of ours, and the temptations faced by the film’s protagonists seem to reflect the Seven Deadly Sins outlined by Pope Gregory in 590—extravagance, gluttony, greed, discouragement, wrath, envy and pride.

While all of the characters have some work to do, it’s Eustace who gains the most, spiritually, from his trip to Narnia. After pilfering treasure from a dragon horde, Eustace turns into a dragon—and the fact that this very mean boy turns out to be a very nice dragon hints at the paradoxical nature within us all: We are creatures of God turned draggonish by sin—and yet, we’re sometimes at our best when we finally, fully understand our own twisted natures.

Eustace eventually turns back into a boy—not from any magic potion or as a reward for an act of heroism, but by the grace of Aslan. Though the transformation scene differs from what is found in the book (more on that later), the meaning is the same—underlined by Eustace’s own words: “No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t do it [change] by myself.” He needed, as we all do, the help of a Savior.

In Narnia, that Savior is Aslan, and his oft-referenced “country” is heaven. Lewis meant the great lion to be a Christ-like figure, and those of us who’ve been raised both in the faith and with the Narnia series are fully aware of that. To introduce that idea to moviegoers who are meeting Aslan for the first time here, the film draws a dotted line between the lion and the Lamb. When Lucy asks whether Aslan can be visited not just in Narnia but in our world, Aslan tells her yes. “But there I have another name,” he continues, in a line straight from the book. “You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.”

That short speech preserves the book’s explicit, deeply spiritual underpinnings. And it marks Dawn Treader as a voyage of faith and belief. For, as Reepicheep says, “We have nothing, if not belief.”

Lewis also included a lot of magic in his books, and the film brings images to that as well. Lucy, for instance, both willingly and under duress reads spells from the magician’s spell book. It’s worth noting that in Lewis’ Dawn Treader , magic and the magician are clearly under Aslan’s authority, but the movie sometimes uncouples the magic from spirituality, making it feel more naturalistic. Aslan clearly disapproves of her dabbling. Still, it can be fairly said that it appears as though Lucy is playing around with the same kind of sorcery seen in Harry Potter or Charmed .

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Shimmering, translucent CGI naiads swim through the water, their feminine curves fairly evident at times. Lucy sees teens kissing in London. 

Violent Content

Dawn Treader’ s action sequences, though frequent, don’t wander far afield from those found in classic swashbucklers starring Errol Flynn. And they’re far less traumatic than those seen in the previous Narnia film, Prince Caspian . There are swordfights aplenty, and a few slave traders are thrown off buildings or take tumbles into the drink. But there’s no blood and no painfully obvious deaths.

There is, however, a pretty scary sea serpent that attacks the Dawn Treader as it sails toward Dark Island. The serpent is toothy, ugly and ever so mean, and it might well frighten younger moviegoers right out of their landlubber shoes. Also, Eustace, as a dragon, gets stabbed with a sword, and we see the remains of some of the lords Caspian is searching for. (One of them has been turned into a statue of gold. Another is a skeleton.)

The film tames down Eustace’s transformation back into a boy considerably from what the book indicates. Rather than showing Aslan ripping the flesh off a little boy—a scene that would’ve likely taken the film into PG-13 territory, according to Walden Media president Michael Flaherty—the scaly disrobing is treated to a one-step remove, where the skin magically falls off as Aslan claws the ground.

Crude or Profane Language

“Fool,” “pipsqueak,” “coot” and “sap” get tossed around in a name-calling context. There’s an interjection of “oh god.”

Drug and Alcohol Content

Other negative elements.

Someone is described as smelling like the “hind end of a minotaur.” A little girl, against her father’s explicit wishes, stows away aboard the Dawn Treader. Back in England, Edmund lies about his age to try to enlist for the war.

If  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was cautious and  Prince Caspian grim, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is, quite simply, fun—a cinematic adventure that retains the spirit (both literarily and theologically) of Lewis’ original treasure. It even, incredibly, gives audiences a hint of his humor. As such, it is without question the best of the series so far.

It’s far from a slavish reproduction, mind you: Fans of the novel will find that the filmmakers took license at times. But the result is just a mouse hair short of wonderful. Dawn Treader is a classic children’s adventure in the vein of Treasure Island , Swiss Family Robinson or Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory that takes audiences to a fantastic place and gives them the license to imagine themselves in it. While some movies can stifle creativity—smothering imagination under a blanket of CGI and storytelling orthodoxy— Dawn Treader encourages it. Had I seen this film when I was 8, I would’ve likely gone home and turned the living room into the Dawn Treader’s deck, filled with sofa cushion battlements and sails made from sheets.

Before this film, I think the cinematic Narnia series was a little like Lucy, looking enviously at big-sister Susan. Maybe it was trying too hard to be the next  Lord of the Rings or aspire to Harry Potter -level success. It worked so hard to be literary and spectacular that, just maybe, it forgot what the Narnia books were at their core: children’s stories. Meaningful stories, yes. Good stories, absolutely, filled with allegorical heft and layers of meaning … but at their core, they’re meant to be fun .

Dawn Treader found the fun. For two hours, I was engrossed in a land I loved as a child and still love today. I was called into a magical world and I once again felt Aslan tugging at my heart. He wasn’t in my backyard, but it was the next best thing.

Paul Asay has been part of the Plugged In staff since 2007, watching and reviewing roughly 15 quintillion movies and television shows. He’s written for a number of other publications, too, including Time, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. The author of several books, Paul loves to find spirituality in unexpected places, including popular entertainment, and he loves all things superhero. His vices include James Bond films, Mountain Dew and terrible B-grade movies. He’s married, has two children and a neurotic dog, runs marathons on occasion and hopes to someday own his own tuxedo. Feel free to follow him on Twitter @AsayPaul.

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The limitless possibilities of fantasy have rarely felt so unimaginative

Apted's ultimate downfall is the over-utilization of special effects in a film that simply doesn't require them to such excess.

What works on the page does not necessarily work on screen, and the woolly plot structure robs Dawn Treader of much of the previous films' energy.

A good vessel to board for kids of all ages.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader isn't exactly bad, but it lacks magical resonance and does not make up for it in character depth.

Embarking upon this seemingly endless, dot-to-dot like quest of flat and laborious special effect driven events, we fall victim further still to the franchise's ever growing, deluded and cocksure array of purportedly endearing characters.

Fortunately, by the time we sail into the sweet waters of Aslan's country, things are back on track.

The cinematography is gorgeous and the fusion of CGI and real characters seamless. Even more outstanding is the script that never stalls and blends characters, plot, and themes in ways that entertain and inspire.

What's been missing from the series since the first film is a strong, memorable adversary.

...rushes from the screen with ambition and color, excitement and thrill, and a relentless sense of optimism that catapults the story and its visuals to striking heights.

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• Genre : Fantasy, Family
• Release Date : December 10, 2010
• Languages : English
• Captions : English, Spanish
• Audio Format : 5.1

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The Chronicles of Narnia series, while it hasn’t been known for making Harry Potter level money or inspiring viewers to get pumped for the next installment, has been known for one thing: staying fairly true to the books. Of course, characters and events were slightly tweaked and changed in the first two films, but with Disney washing its hands of the franchise and 20th Century Fox picking it up… only to wash its hands of the franchise, the last of the Narnia films features more swashbuckling and adventure than its C.S. Lewis written counterpart.

Since The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is generally one of the more popular titles in the Narnia series, it’s a shame it doesn’t stick as closely as the others to plot, but I can’t really blame director Michael Apted for turning a niche-audience story based on wit-filled interactions and strong characters into a broad story mainly about action. I’m sure he has kids to feed. Or a dog.

Following is a breakdown of the biggest changes I noticed in my screening.

Following the first two films, England is set in WWII. Edmund, with the fighting skills he’s honed in Narnia is anxious to join the war, but is deemed too young. Peter, instead of studying at the old ‘wardrobe’ house with Professor Kilgore as he does in the book, has joined the army. The continuation of Edmund’s jealousy for Peter does not become him, and is a reminder that Edmund’s character has not developed as far in the films as in the books.

Eustace’s over-the top journal musings are a main component to the narration in the film. Eustace is a ridiculous character, no matter how you paint him. His journal musings are comedic insights into the way he thinks. However, in this film these musings are used less to comedic effect and more to keep the narrative rolling. This works once or twice.

Eustace is a dragon for half the movie. Eustace’s transformation from whiny and insipid to smart and included is played out in the Dawn Treader , although Eustace, in a far more lengthy punishment, is a dragon for twice as long in the film. Luckily for us, we don’t have to see him peel off countless layers of skin to become a human boy again.

From the time the crew reaches the Lone Islands, Dawn Treader is extremely action-driven. The Dawn Treader is a book about its characters being brave or hearty and thinking their way out of situations. Caspian is the key to this. The movie shoves this idea aside, creating less room for thought and more room for action. Caspian is hastier and quicker to choose firearms over mental will, although this route seems to just as easily lead to saving his people.

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The islands are out of order and some are missing. The Dark Island is key to this film, and to get there, fewer islands are necessary to get to the story’s heart. This leads to more action in a smaller area. This is the formula for less movie minutes, people, and less money spent on the budget, I would suspect.

Mist brings nightmares to those traveling East in Narnia. Aslan’s country is reached, but it was never really the goal of the film. Instead, it is first the goal to find Caspian’s Lords and second the goal to save the country from an evil green mist that has been stealing Narnian citizens and taking them beyond Caspian’s reaches. Saving the people means finding the Dark Island, and that becomes the goal of the film. This is a wayward turn of events, since the mist doesn't exist in the books and is a weird stand-in for the darkness that is a frightening event in the book.

Seven swords hold the key to beating evil. The wish Caspian has to find the seven Lords who were his father’s followers becomes more important when it is discerned their swords hold the key to saving the kingdom from the green mist. Reuniting the swords on Aslan’s table will defeat the evil mist; the only problem is getting a hold of the final sword, which lies in Lord Rhoop’s hands within the Dark Island.

Lucy is a caretaker. A stowaway named Gail is found, perhaps to augment the ratio of female (1) to males (several dozen) on board. Gail is a young girl whose mother disappeared into the green mist. Lucy must turn away from her petty yearnings the audience learns of early on at a magicians abode. This way, she is able to mentor Gail and be the strong sweetheart audiences know her to be.

The sea serpent becomes the main villain. Everyone knows that sea serpents are very stupid animals… except when they are made of green mist. Then they become vastly more intelligent and all the more wicked because they are created by nightmares, apparently. Besides, fighting a giant sea serpent at the end of the film as Eustace tries to return the final sword to Aslan’s table leads to a lot of cool cut-to shots.

Reepicheep journeys with Aslan’s blessing into his kingdom. It is Caspian’s longing to see his father again that eventually leads to Aslan’s country. While Caspian, the Pevensies and Eustace cannot go, Reepicheep humbly asks Aslan for a pass. The storyline works within the circumstances, but doesn’t allow Reepicheep to do what it is in his character to do: go out boldly, with a bang. Perhaps this is a statement about The Voyage of the Dawn Treader itself.

See anything I missed? Add to the list yourself in the comments section below.

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Greta gerwig’s chronicles of narnia movies should repeat one casting trick that actually improved the book story.

With Greta Gerwig's Netflix Chronicles of Narnia movies underway, one casting trick from the 2000s Disney renditions could be necessary.

• To enhance success, slightly age up child characters in Gerwig's Narnia films while maintaining core dynamics.
• Disney films slightly aged main characters, broadening appeal without disrupting storyline or dynamics.
• Casting unknown actors for Pevensie children in Gerwig's Narnia movies is a risk that could be rewarding.

Greta Gerwig's Chronicles of Narnia movies are in the early development stages, and one casting trick could be critical to their success. Following the $1 billion success of Barbie , Gerwig is one of the most sought-after filmmakers in the industry, and she's already signed on for her next two projects. Greta Gerwig will be directing two Chronicles of Narnia films for Netflix , though it's unclear which order of C.S. Lewis's Narnia novels she'll be going in. The previous Disney movies started with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , but that's not the only option for her.

Greta Gerwig's Narnia movies are in production , but there will likely be some time before they're released on the streaming platform. With that in mind, there's plenty of time to theorize about them, given Lewis's novels and the previous Narnia movie renditions. The 2000s Disney films got off to a decent start with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , before Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader were met with a more mixed reception and less-broad commercial appeal. From the three films, there are valuable pros and cons to take away and apply to the next rendition.

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One casting trick used by the 2000s Disney Narnia movies was slightly aging up the main characters. By having the Pevensie children be older than their book counterparts, the films were able to appeal to broader film audiences. While they should certainly still be children, a slight change of 1-3 years, particularly for Peter and Susan, offers a maturity baseline for the core characters that allows older audiences to relate better. Peter is 13 in the first book and 17 in the film. These slight differences don't disrupt the core familial dynamics but make the material more approachable.

However, if the characters were to be portrayed at book-accurate ages, Greta Gerwig would be one of the few directors who could pull it off.

Given how quickly the Pevensie children get involved in the world of Narnia, this change helps with general audience appeal. The books have beautiful fairy tale elements, but it's harder to portray a 13-year-old believably wielding a sword in battle than a 17-year-old on screen. Game of Thrones is an example of doing this successfully, as the Stark children and characters like Daenerys were aged up to fit the television landscape. However, if the characters were to be portrayed at book-accurate ages, Greta Gerwig would be one of the few directors who could pull it off.

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The Pevensie children in the Disney Narnia movies weren't necessarily bad, but with the right casting, they could have been far more compelling characters. Casting for Gerwig's Narnia hasn't been announced yet, but it's likely primarily unknown actors will play the four children. Thus far, Gerwig's movies have relied heavily on star power from performers like Margot Robbie, Saoirse Ronan, and Florence Pugh, so her Chronicles of Narnia movies will see her taking a risk with fresh talent. It'll be the film's most significant obstacle but potentially its most rewarding aspect.

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• Liam Neeson's movies have collectively grossed over $11.6 billion worldwide, making him a box office powerhouse.
• Neeson starred in high-grossing films like Batman Begins and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe.
• Neeson also appeared in lucrative franchise films like Star Wars and The Dark Knight, contributing to his incredible net worth.

Liam Neeson has had one of Hollywood's most varied and prolific careers.

The Irish actor has starred in everything from quiet dramas and historical epics to animated adventures and superhero blockbusters.

Neeson has been gracing the silver screen for over four decades, making his debut in the 1978 religious allegory Pilgrim's Progress.

He rose to prominence portraying Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg 's holocaust drama Schindler's List, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination in the category of "Best Actor."

Neeson has starred in over 90 films, collectively grossing over $11.6 billion at the box office.

That remarkable box office success puts him in rare company, and with a net worth estimated at $145 million, the charismatic actor is clearly doing something right.

Today, we'll look at the highest-grossing Liam Neeson movies of all time, ranked by box office receipts.

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Global box office, taken 3 - $326,479,141.

The Taken trilogy reaches its explosive conclusion, and things get personal.

Liam Neeson returns as Bryan Mills, the ex-CIA operative with a "particular set of skills." This time, instead of rescuing loved ones, Mills is the target.

Framed for a brutal murder he did not commit, he's on the run from relentless law enforcement (led by a determined Forest Whitaker ).

Although critics found the plot less compelling than previous installments, action fans flocked to see Neeson dish out his unique brand of justice.

Taken 3 grossed $89.3 million in North America and $236.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $326.4 million against a budget of $48 million.

Global Box Office, Batman Begins - $375,325,692

Christopher Nolan 's gritty and realistic take on Batman's origin story , Batman Begins, marked a turning point for superhero films.

Liam Neeson portrays the enigmatic Ra's al Ghul, the leader of the League of Shadows, a group of assassins who train Bruce Wayne ( Christian Bale ) in the art of combat and vengeance.

Neeson's Ra's al Ghul served as a philosophical counterpoint to Bruce Wayne's burgeoning heroism, forcing him to confront the darkness within himself.

Audiences and critics responded positively, praising the film's dark atmosphere and complex characters.

Batman Begins raked in $206.8 million in North America and $168.4 million in other regions, for a global total of $375 million , exceeding its $150 million budget and breathing new life into the Batman franchise.

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Global box office, taken 2 - $376,152,455.

Vengeance comes knocking in this high-octane sequel, and Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) is once again the only hope for his family.

Neeson returned as ex-CIA operative Bryan Mills, but this time the tables were turned. In a terrifying twist, he and his ex-wife are kidnapped in Istanbul by vengeful gangsters linked to the events of the first film.

Neeson did many of his own stunts, giving the action sequences an extra dose of authenticity.

As reported by Box Office Mojo, Taken 2 grossed $139.9 million in North America and $236.3 million in other territories, which brings the film's worldwide total to $376.1 million against a budget of $45 million.

Global Box Office, The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian - $419,665,568

Bringing the fantastical world of Narnia back to the big screen, The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian continued the epic saga based on C.S. Lewis' fantasy series .

Liam Neeson reprises his role as the mighty and wise Aslan, guiding the Pevensies and Narnia's inhabitants in this thrilling adventure.

The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian whisks the Pevensie siblings back to Narnia, where they find a desolate land under the tyrannical rule of King Miraz. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.

Many praised the performances and visual effects; however, the film's darker tone and mature themes drew polarizing opinions.

Prince Caspian proved to be a moderate success at the box office, grossing $55 million during its opening weekend and accumulating a total worldwide gross of $419.6 million.

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Global box office, the chronicles of narnia: the voyage of the dawn treader - $415,686,217.

The epic fantasy saga continues in The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader , with Liam Neeson once again voicing the majestic Aslan.

This third installment follows Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their insufferable cousin Eustace, as they're magically transported back to Narnia to rescue seven lost Narnian lords and confront a mysterious evil lurking on a dark and uncharted island.

Neeson's powerful voice brings Aslan's wisdom and guidance to life, even with limited screen time. The film offered breathtaking visuals but faced some criticism for a lighter tone compared to the previous entries.

The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader grossed $415.7 million worldwide, including $104.4 million in North America and $311.3 million in other territories.

Global Box Office, The Lego Movie - $470,759,687

Liam Neeson brings a hilarious duality to the role of Bad Cop/Good Cop, a mercurial police officer and henchman for the villainous President Business ( Will Ferrell ).

Neeson's ability to switch between stern authoritarian and friendly ally at a moment's notice is comedy gold.

Packed with eye-popping visuals, snappy jokes, and infectious energy, the film is a delightful romp through a world built entirely of imagination and creativity.

The Lego Movie grossed $257.8 million in the United States and Canada and $210.3 million in other territories, for a total of $468.1 million worldwide .

The Lego Movie made a net profit of $229 million, making it the third most profitable film of 2014.

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Global box office, clash of the titans - $493,214,993.

Liam Neeson stepped into the mighty shoes of Zeus, king of the gods, in the 2010 remake of the epic fantasy Clash Of The Titans .

With its blend of mythological grandeur and pulse-pounding action, the film tells the tale of Perseus, a demigod determined to avenge his family and defy the gods.

The film's $125 million budget hinted at the spectacle. However, its critical reception was decidedly mixed.

Some praised the riveting set-pieces and Neeson's gravitas, while others found the plot simplistic and the reliance on CGI overwhelming.

At the box office, Clash Of The Titans opened at number one, earning $61.2 million in its debut weekend in the United States and Canada.

The film went on to gross $163 million in North America and $330 million in other territories, bringing its total worldwide gross to $493 million.

Global Box Office, The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe - $745,013,115

In this magical adaptation of C.S. Lewis' classic novel, Liam Neeson's distinct voice breathed life into Aslan, the noble lion and savior of Narnia.

The film follows the Pevensie siblings as they stumble through a wardrobe and discover the fantastical realm of Narnia, frozen in an eternal winter by the White Witch ( Tilda Swinton ).

Neeson brought a sense of power and authority to the role of Aslan.

The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was a box office hit, grossing $745 million worldwide against a $180 million budget and becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2005.

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Global box office, star wars: episode i - the phantom menace - $1,027,083,462.

Liam Neeson portrays Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in George Lucas ' prequel, a film that dared to rewind the Star Wars saga to an era of political intrigue and fading grandeur.

Qui-Gon, a maverick Jedi guided by instinct and prophecy, finds himself drawn into a web of galactic conflict when he is tasked with protecting the resolute Queen Padmé Amidala of Naboo.

Amid swirling political machinations, he stumbles upon Anakin Skywalker, a young slave on the desert planet Tatooine.

The Phantom Menace was a seismic event; its audacity in revisiting the successful universe polarized fans but sparked feverish excitement nonetheless.

The film proved to be a massive success at the box office, grossing a remarkable $745 million worldwide .

In North America, it earned $291.7 million, and $453.3 million from other territories.

Global Box Office, The Dark Knight Rises - $1,085,289,416

The Academy Award-nominated actor returned as Ra's al Ghul in The Dark Knight Rises .

Directed by Christopher Nolan , this film serves as the final chapter in his Dark Knight trilogy. Liam Neeson's Ra's al Ghul, the leader of the League of Shadows, casts a long shadow over Bruce Wayne's fate.

Eight years after the events of the previous film, Gotham City faces a new threat: the ruthless mercenary Bane.

The Dark Knight Rises received praise from critics for its action sequences, themes, and performances, deeming it a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.

It earned $448.1 million in North America and $632.9 million in other countries, summing up to a worldwide total of $1.081 billion .

As such, The Dark Knight Rises is the second film in the Batman film series to earn $1 billion, the highest-grossing Batman film to date, and the highest-grossing Liam Neeson movie thus far.