Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Theatrical Release Date: 2010 05 07 (USA) / 2010 12 10 (USA)

UPC: 024543707509

Studio: 20th Century Fox

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:[Mild Violence, Suitable for Children, Scary Moments]

Summary: 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. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Category: Children's/Family

Awards: Best Original Song – Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Original Song – Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Original Song – Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Art Direction in a Fantasy Film – Art Directors Guild Young British Performer of the Year – London Film Critics Association

Features: Blu-ray
The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader in High Definition
The Untold Adventures of The Dawn Treader Animated Short
King Caspian's Guide to The Dawn Treader: Legends and Lore of the Great Ship
Deleted Scenes
Islands Exploration
Narnian Discoveries: Friends and Foes of Narnia
3 Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes including Battle on the Sea
Audio Commentary with Filmmakers, Game

Disc 2 - DVD
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader in Standard Definition

Disc 3 - Digital Copy

Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Format: Blu-ray

Release Date: 04/08/2011

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Alternate Wide Screen

Audio: DHMA null, DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 113 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 2

Language(s) English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Subtitles: English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
1. Scene 1 [4:28]
2. Scene 2 [3:08]
3. Scene 3 [4:20]
4. Scene 4 [3:24]
5. Scene 5 [4:43]
6. Scene 6 [7:07]
7. Scene 7 [5:05]
8. Scene 8 [4:25]
9. Scene 9 [3:05]
10. Scene 10 [2:04]
11. Scene 11 [3:25]
12. Scene 12 [2:29]
13. Scene 13 [5:00]
14. Scene 14 [5:12]
15. Scene 15 [3:45]
16. Scene 16 [3:52]
17. Scene 17 [2:36]
18. Scene 18 [2:29]
19. Scene 19 [6:04]
20. Scene 20 [3:28]
21. Scene 21 [3:24]
22. Scene 22 [4:35]
23. Scene 23 [4:05]
24. Scene 24 [2:16]
25. Scene 25 [1:11]
26. Scene 26 [2:08]
27. Scene 27 [2:47]
28. Scene 28 [4:11]

Alaina O'Connor

It's that time again when all the big fantasy films of the year come out just in time for the holidays. This year the youngest of the Pevensie kids return to the magical world of Narnia in the third installment of the franchise, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, based on the C.S. Lewis classic novels The Chronicles of Narnia. The book itself, which is arguably the fan favorite, poses unique challenges for screenwriters Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, and Michael Petroni. The dialogue is witty and thoughtful in some respects and there's a certain sense of wonder in director Michael Apted's earnest approach to the movie, but the book involves a long seafaring adventure with a vague narrative and no major villain to speak of, so the film version of the story consequently lacks momentum and enough action to keep the audience fully engaged. This time around, Lucy and Edmund (Georgie Henley and Skandar Keynes), the youngest of the Pevensie children, go to live with their cousin Eustace Scrubb (Will Poulter) while their parents are abroad. The children return to Narnia, which has been at peace for a number of years, through a picture of a ship on choppy waters hanging on the bedroom wall and find themselves on Prince Caspian's ship, the Dawn Treader. Caspian (Ben Barnes) vows to find the seven lost lords of Narnia, while the fearless talking rat Reepicheep (voiced by Simon Pegg) hopes to find Aslan's country beyond the sea. Lucy and Edmund decide to join Caspian on his adventure on the high seas, sailing from island to island and encountering everything from slave traders to magicians to sea monsters. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader really ups the ante as far as special effects for this franchise are concerned. The detail and precision that have gone into creating this world make for exciting, beautiful, and artistic visuals, especially during the climax of the film, in which the crew of the Dawn Treader fights a pretty scary-looking sea monster. However, the pacing seems really off, particularly during the moments in the movie when there should be some action, but the action we do get feels a little off-kilter. Even though the film centers around Edmund and Lucy (and to a lesser extent Prince Caspian), the true protagonist of the movie is their snarky little cousin Eustace, played brilliantly by Will Poulter. Eustace has the most obvious arc in the film, at first spouting indignantly and cowering at every turn, then later evolving into a brave warrior. He undergoes the most obvious and profound changes, both figuratively and literally, and Poulter's take on the character is a joy to watch. Regardless of the popularity of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe -- the first installment of the franchise -- Prince Caspian was met with little enthusiasm. Despite a valiant effort, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader may mark the end of the Narnia franchise, not to mention the fact that it will have to battle with such fantasy behemoths as Harry Potter. Nonetheless, true Narnia fans will surely flock to this film and enjoy the delightful fantasy adventure. ~ Alaina O'Connor, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Michael Apted  Director 
Mark Johnson  Producer 
Michael Petroni  Screenwriter 
David Arnold  Composer (Music Score) 
Andrew Adamson  Producer 
Philip Steuer  Producer 
Christopher Markus  Screenwriter 
Stephen McFeely  Screenwriter 
Perry Moore  Executive Producer 
Douglas Gresham  Executive Producer 
Ben Barnes  Actor 
Georgie Henley  Actor 
Skandar Keynes  Actor 
Will Poulter  Actor 
Liam Neeson  Actor 
Simon Pegg  Actor 
Tilda Swinton  Actor 
Gary Sweet  Actor 
Terry Norris  Actor 
Bruce Spence  Actor 
Bille Brown  Actor 
Laura Brent  Actor 
Colin Moody  Actor 
Anna Popplewell  Actor 
William Moseley  Actor 
Shane Rangi  Actor 
Arthur Angel  Actor 
Arabella Morton  Actor 
Rachel Blakely  Actor 
Steven Rooke  Actor 
Tony Nixon  Actor 
David Vallon  Actor 
Jared Robinsen  Actor 
Roy Billing  Actor 
Neil G. Young  Actor 
Greg Poppleton  Actor 
Nicholas Neild  Actor 
Nathaniel Parker  Actor 
Daniel Poole  Actor 
Mirko Grillini  Actor 
Ron Kelly  Actor 
Laurence Coy  Actor 
Douglas Gresham  Actor 
Michael Maguire  Actor 
Catarina Hebbard  Actor 
Tamati Rangi  Actor 
Lucas Ross  Actor 
Megan Hill  Actor 
David Sachet  Actor 
Ross Price  Actor 

Country: USA