But I felt they served Peter poorly in a way that undercut his position in the canon as High King.
This is exactly my problem with the movie. Prince Caspian is my favorite of the books, and one of the things I've always liked best about it is the incongruity of the Pevensies as competent, experienced leaders in adolescent bodies. They're constantly being underestimated and then freaking people out by turning out to be more than they seem; even Miraz's troops eventually recognize that Peter is more kingly than their own king. I felt that the movie really sabotaged Peter's dignity and authority by portraying him as an angry, arrogant kid with something to prove.
There was a lot about the movie that I liked, but Peter's attitude and rivalry with Caspian really ruined it for me. (I also think Caspian was cast too old, which probably contributed to the problem.)
On a more positive note, Carpetbaggers is definitely on my to-read list. :)
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This is exactly my problem with the movie. Prince Caspian is my favorite of the books, and one of the things I've always liked best about it is the incongruity of the Pevensies as competent, experienced leaders in adolescent bodies. They're constantly being underestimated and then freaking people out by turning out to be more than they seem; even Miraz's troops eventually recognize that Peter is more kingly than their own king. I felt that the movie really sabotaged Peter's dignity and authority by portraying him as an angry, arrogant kid with something to prove.
There was a lot about the movie that I liked, but Peter's attitude and rivalry with Caspian really ruined it for me. (I also think Caspian was cast too old, which probably contributed to the problem.)
On a more positive note, Carpetbaggers is definitely on my to-read list. :)