It's the Conquistadorian helmet, and the style of the pauldrons on Miraz's armor that mostly made me think Spanish. I'd have to see the the full body armor to really get a feel for it.
Looking at the Telmarine soldier, the vest does look a bit more Italian, maybe Venetian to be specific, though really it depends on the time period.
I need to get a medieval arms and armor book, I feel like I should know this.
Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :
I think the Hispanic look is definitely intentional.
I'm wondering how Queen Prunaprismia will look, and the Telmarine lords.
Posted by steven (Member # 8099) on :
I can't believe these movies are coming out.
If they are anywhere near as well-done as the first one...oh man. Particularly Voyage of The Dawn-Treader. Particularly where Eustace becomes a dragon and cries. Also, particularly the end, where Reepicheep gets in his little boat and paddles onward...it touches my heart when he does that.
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
It's really exciting, especially after those BBC versions my hubby lovingly refers to as "The Lion, The Witch, and Dr. Who".
Posted by steven (Member # 8099) on :
Oh good Lord, those versions....oh dear...how can I put this nicely?
Their budgets were perhaps skimpy on the special effects.
Posted by Flaming Toad on a Stick (Member # 9302) on :
Was the first movie any good?
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
It was okay.
Personally I didn't think it was a spectacular adaptation and could have been better, but it was perfectly watchable.
Posted by Puffy Treat (Member # 7210) on :
I liked the first film quite a bit, but the book is much better.
Still, since I consider Prince Caspian to be the weakest book in the series, I'm looking forward to the retooled, revamped version they have planned for the screen.