The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

2010Movie113 minEnglish

This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users65%
Director: Michael AptedGenres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their cousin Eustace, are whisked away to the magical Narnian world via a painting. They find themselves aboard the Dawn Treader, a ship captained by King Caspian, who is on a quest to find seven lost lords and save Narnia from a mysterious evil. Their journey takes them to dangerous seas, mythical islands, and encounters with magical creatures.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it an improvement over its predecessor but still falling short of the original "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Praises were often directed at the visuals and adventure elements, while criticisms focused on pacing and a less compelling narrative compared to the book.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually impressive with a sense of adventure, though it struggles with pacing and depth.
  • A faithful adaptation that recaptures some of the wonder of Narnia, but lacks the magic of the first film.
  • The performances are solid, but the story feels somewhat episodic and less engaging than earlier installments.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's adventurous spirit and visual effects, finding it an enjoyable family film. Some viewers felt it was a good continuation of the Narnia saga, while others thought it lacked the emotional impact and narrative coherence of the previous movies.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Fantasy/Sci-Fi Movie. None notable major wins.

Fun Fact

The 3D effects for the film were added in post-production, as the movie was not shot in 3D.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Whilst this third in the adaptations of CS Lewis' "Narnia" stories is still enjoyable to watch; it's fair to say that it bears little resemblance to the original book and that is a shame. We only have two "Pevensie" children ("Lucy" & "Edmu...
r96sk

r96sk

I wouldn't class this as a good or bad film, it's in a weird sorta in-between to me. <em>'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'</em> is, comparatively, bad. It loses the vibe and all the intrigue that the first film h...
talisencrw

talisencrw

Growing up in the Canada in the 70's and 80's, I fondly recall vastly enjoying an animated version of Lewis' 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' that was presented by Kraft on CTV. Now as a father of a son, I want to see with him the con...
Matt Golden

Matt Golden

In the immortal words of Col. Kurtz, "The horror...the horror." Marlon Brando wasn't speaking of this film, of course, but rather the horrors of the Vietnam War. The sentiment remains applicable. When I write reviews, I do try to give at...