Truly Dreadful Film

So much average

Really Surprised!

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

This is probably the best adaptation of Peter Pan and it deserves place in movie classics. The reason it had low success in theaters and it passed almost unnoticed lies not in its quality, but in fact it was released in the middle of Harry Potter mania and at the same time with the best fantasy movie of all time - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Practically nothing had real chance competing with those two.This is classic version of Peter Pan, but really excellent one. Production is top, although not on LOTR level. Kids are incredibly cute and they played their roles really well and scenery is beautiful. Few times I thought that CGI is bit unconvincing, but I think it's done on purpose to make distinction between real world and world of fantasy. What particularly distinguishes this adaptation is the relationship between Peter and Wendy, which is elevated to a higher level than the one we are used to. Here they are not just children, but preteens who develop early stage of romantic love and even some sort of sexual tension. That deepens their relationship and adds new dimension to the story, that is not just two-dimensional fairy-tale any more, like it was in animated Disney version. Warm recommendation.8/10

Peter Pan (2003): Dir: P.J. Hogan / Cast: Jeremy Sumpter, Jason Isaacs, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Ludivine Sagnier, Lynn Regrave: Glorious live version of the 1953 animated classic with all the glitter and glam one could ask for. It is the story of a boy who would never grow up. He has the ability to take flight and eventually descends from the clouds and into the bedroom of twelve year old Wendy. She is immediately fascinated and accepts his offer to glide through the air joined by her brothers over the clouds and into the mystical Neverland. Once there they must fend off a band of pirates headed by the evil Captain Hook. Beautifully realized adaptation although it is highly unlikely that children could successfully sword fight pirates. Director P.J. Hogan does well combining humour, romance and adventure. Jeremy Sumpter is perfectly cast as Peter Pan whose mind is young yet his body is experienced in the realms of the unknown. Jason Isaacs is fantastic as Hook as well as playing the father of the children. Rachel Hurd-Wood nearly steals the film as Wendy in her curious disposition. Ludivine Sagnier plays pixie Tinkerbell who is small yet not without resources. Lynn Redgrave is cast as an aunt who desires to help Wendy in becoming an adult. Successful live version carries the intended theme of growing up as well as presenting beautiful visual wonderland. Score: 8 / 10

This is a much more sexualized Wendy (Rachel Hurd-Wood), and Aunt Millicent (Lynn Redgrave) wants to teach her while banning her from the nursery. She is on the edge of becoming a woman. Mr Darling (Jason Isaacs) is trying to climb the social ladder. On her last night in the nursery, Peter Pan (Jeremy Sumpter) and Tinker Bell (Ludivine Sagnier) intrude on their lives.There is a lot of talk of kisses. Wendy is resisting the pull of adulthood but there's something happening between her and Peter. It seems to be taken a different tack on the never growing up aspect. It is diving right into the teenage hormones pool. It is a rather dangerous swim seeing how Rachel Hurd-Wood was no more than 12 at the time. In the end, they pull back before anything truly scandalous happened. It's quite a risky proposition to sexualize a children's fantasy. It is darker and not really the same as the Disney classic that everybody knows about. This one did it in a tasteful manner. The CGI especially Tinker Bell looks great. Ludivine Sagnier is actually able to act as a member of the cast. Jeremy Sumpter as Peter Pan is too effeminate. I think it's the curly hair. Everybody else does a good job. It's a darker Peter Pan movie with an edge.

I have loved the story of Peter Pan since I was little; I saw the pantomimes, watched the Disney version god knows how many times and enjoyed Steven Spielberg's "Hook". Heck, I chose the novel as a book presentation in school once! In short, Peter Pan became a mark of my childhood.It was no surprise that when this film version of Pan came out, I was desperate to watch it, all the while afraid that it might not be loyal to the original novel and play. I was greatly mistaken, in fact I am so glad I watched this.This is, hands down, the best adaptation of Peter Pan to date. The sheer magic of J.M. Barrie is translated perfectly into the film. The actors fit their roles so well, it's not even funny. Rachel Hurd-Wood is adorable as Wendy, Olivia Williams as Mrs Darling is wonderful, such is Ludivine Sagnier as Tinkerbell, Lynn Redgrave as Aunt Millicent and Richard Briers as Smee. Jason Isaacs, I find, portrays Captain Hook (as well as Mr Darling) the best, rivaling even Dustin Hoffman in Hook. Then again, all the characters are lovable, especially the Lost Boys. However, the real star of the show is none other than the title character and protagonist, Peter himself. Jeremy Sumpter's performance is so fantastic that the tradition of having actresses play the legendary boy will be insignificant. This made Peter Pan my favourite character in the whole film. And the rest? Well, the special effects are stunning (my god, that crocodile is scarier than the other versions!) and the music score, composed by James Newton Howard, is nothing short of captivating. My favourite is definitely "Flying", when Peter and the Darling children fly to Neverland.So, to put it briefly, I highly recommend this film, whether you love Peter Pan or not. It is wonderful as a family film and in all other ways besides. I assure you, you will not regret watching it. With a beautiful story and unforgettable cast, you will feel like you're flying and having adventures with them.