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Grade: B-
The young heroes of Narnia return to the fanciful, creature-filled land for "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," where they help a young heir battle his evil uncle in a more epic and sweeping -- though not necessarily better -- film than its predecessor.
This time around, the "Lord of the Rings"-style battles are enormous and exciting, even if the movie's story is not as engaging or novel as the first film.
The DVD and Blu-ray version are crammed with Disney's usual treasure trove of extras, including making-of materials and children's activities.
It's rousing and darker than the first film, just not as memorable or emotional.
-Vince Horiuchi
