Despite the lukewarm reviews, Prince Caspian was first place at the box office with 56 million. I’ve decided to wait it out and see it at the discount theater.

Iron Man still cleaning up at second place with 31 million, while Speed Racer came in fourth place with only 7.6 million, proving it’s not destined to win the summer box office race.

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The fourth book in the Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was one of my favorites when I was a kid. Maybe it’s because it is more complex and serious than it’s predecessor.

In this book, it has only been a year later for the children, but it has been over 1300 years in Narnia time. The peaceful land they left is no more. The castle is in disrepair and deserted. Rather quickly, they meet Prince Caspian who explains that they’ve arrived in the middle of a war for Narnia. Together with Caspian and Aslan, they must save Narnia from the evil King Miraz who wishes to seize the throne.

Andrew Adamson is back, who wrote and directed both films. I have high hopes for the film version, despite not liking the first film. It is still rated PG, so I wouldn’t expect too much violence. Still, it can’t be as bad as Speed Racer since I really like the novel.

Prince Caspian hits theaters Friday, May 16th.

Watch an interview with the director on SciFi Wire.