Prince Caspian
I think its ironic that most of the Caspian reviews I have read have disliked the new Narnia film for the very thing it is speaking against. Caspian is anti-modern intentionally. The reviewers miss the point and criticize the film for being too contemporary. How can a film (or book) speak against modernity without being in a modern setting? My hope is that the film still does well on the heels of the first success. Yes, it will lack the charm of the first film. This book does not intend to charm the audience but to horrify the audience at the result of neglect of faith (and Aslan.) I have not doubt that the Narnia of Caspain's time will be ugly, brutal, and disenchanting. But Caspian will triumph in the end and faith in Aslan over modernity will return. I've been working through an excellent tome on the themes of Caspian by Dr. Veith. I urge you to read it as well to prepare for the film. On a side note, I don't think CS Lewis would intend for children to see these films until they have become disenchanted themselves. Perhaps then they should read the book. if their imagination is still dead, the film might then bring it back to life. In my opinion, the genius of the story is its transcendence. It may well be best a children's film for adults who have lost their wonder and amazement.
