3 stars out of 4 -- "[T]his is a rip-snorting fantasy for families....[Apted] attacks with gusto."
Chicago Sun-Times "[T]he long tail of Reepicheep is back with Simon Pegg giving excellent voice to the swashbuckling rodent whose rapier wit is as erudite as his swordsmanship is sharp."
Los Angeles Times 3 stars out of 4 -- "[T]he ship looks exactly like you would hope it does. Credit the art and production-design folks for doing a whiz-bang job."
Washington Post 4 stars out of 5 -- "The third part of the franchise throws in every special effect in the business, with flying dragons and serial swordfights aplenty."
Box Office "[A] pretty sweet ride it is!..."
Movieline 3 stars out of 5 -- "[Apted] proves a steady hand and as those who know and love the book might have hoped, this is more about big monsters than talking animals."
Empire 3 stars out of 5 -- "It's back to Narnia basics here: enchanting critters, gorgeous production design and fairytale landscapes..."
Total Film "[The] visuals are generally strong: the Antipodean landscapes provide a stunning backdrop made even more immersive in the 3D version."
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