Neverland
Neverland
NR | 01 January 2003 (USA)
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Damion Dietz's NEVERLAND is a dark, modernized, and highly original retelling of the childhood classic PETER PAN. In this version, Peter (Rick Sparks) is a juvenile delinquent, Tinkerbell (Kari... Damion Dietz's NEVERLAND is a dark, modernized, and highly original retelling of the childhood classic PETER PAN. Peter takes Wendy to Neverland — a burnt-out suburban amusement park populated by drag queens, drug addicts, prostitutes and such — the ultimate fantasy-adventure becomes a fascinating nightmare in this bold retelling of the Peter Pan story.

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Softwing

Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

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FuzzyTagz

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

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Bob

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

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Phillida

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

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jasmineladjevardi

Since a young age, I have been in love with the story of Peter Pan. This version of the story is no exception. This movie had the potential to be brilliant, but it does not deliver. I loved the disenfranchised Darling children, but their characters could have been more developed. If the movie had been longer, it may have done this properly. There were so many loose ends that were never explained, such as Tinkerbell's child and who exactly was Wendy's boyfriend and what did he have to do with the story? The acting was horrible in the beginning, but progressively got better, tanks in large part to the actors who played Tinkerbell and Peter Pan. The plot is so wonderful and the ideas and cinematography are enchanting, but if only the director took a little more time on the details, instead of just chain of random events from the book, then this movie could have been on of my favorites. So for shear creativity and story, I gave this movie a 7. Plus the guy who plays Peter is uber dreamy.

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danbagel

This movie never promises to be anything that it isn't. The description basically tells you that it's low budget and shot on DV tape. If you were expecting Titanic or Lord of the Rings - then yes, you will be very disappointed.If you go into it knowing that it's an independent film that was done on a minimum budget by someone just getting started in the business, then it's really not that bad.Being someone who is just starting out in the world of movie making, I could appreciate the effort and work put into it.So if you like weird, cult, independent, low-budget movies (and who doesn't?), then check this movie out. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being best), I'd give it about a 6 or 7. My friend thought it was totally weird and didn't like it at all.

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stephanie-98

I was completely blown away by this movie after having stumbled upon it by accident. This is not the Johnny Depp movie about J.M. Barrie, and it is not a big-budget Hollywood movie, but it is an amazing, strangely sexy/beautiful, incredibly insightful take on PETER PAN. If you are a PETER PAN fan, if you are interested in modern, edgy interpretations of classics like Baz Luhrman's ROMEO AND JULIET, or if you are into extremely cool and stylish indie cinema, this film is a must have for your collection. Beautifully directed. Incredible symbolism, especially in costuming and settings. I was so impressed with the script (stayed very true to the novel), the metaphorical genius employed, and the talented cast members. This film really stands out among other low-budget films. There were a few downfalls to it, as with any movie (i.e. the drug induced color and light sequences momentarily detract attention from the point of the movie). On the whole, I absolutely recommend this movie, especially to those familiar with the original story of Peter Pan. It's dark and original, and manages a whole new take on the well-known classic while staying true to the story JM Barrie wanted to tell.

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justicebot1975

I'll skip the plot summary, since we all know the story, don't we?A great idea. I was excited as soon as I held the box.Then the film started. A long, long, agonizingly long title sequence (consisting of someone taking random, wildly unplanned shots of a neon sign spelling the film's title) begs the mental image of the director saying "yeah, but when we cut it together it will look great".Then we see the actors. Oh...my...GOD!!! Patronize your local high school's drama club, it'll be on that level. Peter tries, as does Wendy, to act, and the effort is admirable. They at least believe what they are doing. That doesn't make them talented unfortunately.The show screeches to a halt at Neverland, with Captain Hook coming off like Uncle Ernie from Tommy, and a poorly written and executed musical number by Tiger Lily.You have to lay this one at the director's feet. He BLEW a great idea.I don't mind digital video, its a great way to introduce new talent who can't find the budgets other filmmakers can. But this? Blech. So many shots have poorly chosen color schemes meant to pass for style, and often it looks like someone smudged grit on the lens before rolling the tape. Thank God Tinkerbell knows what she's doing as an actress. The bright spot in this wonderfully conceived but horribly executed mess. And Hook channelled Vincent Price to some effect, but somebody decided to mangle his performance in the editing room.Having an ethnically and sexually diverse cast does NOT equal social commentary. I only say that, because the film does give off a "superior" air, indicating it was meant to mean something. Instead, it merely repeats the themes of the original text. I do mind paying the rental premium for what comes off as someone's high school video project.In short, great idea, horrid acting (save for Tink), awfully self conscious style, nice sets, terrible writing, inconsistent tone, some decent music.The good things cannot overcome the three biggest flaws...horrid acting, mind crashingly bad acting (save one), and ridiculously amateurish direction.2 out of 10

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