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Summary: best movie ive seen all year...
Review: anticiped by fantasy fans all over the world, the real-life version of peter pan hit australian screens december 18...
the film had lots to live up to, but the characters were truely brought to life by the actors...
jeremy sumpter [pan] portrayed the character very well and really made the movie light and heart felt.5 stars..
suitable for all ages... plus- peter pan is hot.
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Summary: PETER PAN Can, but Didn't
Review: Written over 100 years ago, the latest version of PETER PAN is said to be closer to the original story than the beloved Disney film. There has been several retellings over the years, but this one just didn't get off the ground with me. Seeing a half naked boy flying around with a ferry and trying to kill people seemed more creepy than cool. It also takes far too long to get to the meat of the film, and then seems to end shortly thereafter. That being said, the audience couldn't disagree more. "Excellent," "amazing," and "great," were the words by the patrons as they left the screening. So once again, don't take my word for it. However, I believe that they may all agree that if you are going to see a pirate movie this winter, rent PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN. THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL was one of the few films to come out of 2003 that over-delivered!
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Summary: Awesome movie
Review: This was just the cutest most wondeful magical movie ever!! There has never been a better casting job. And I can't believe this is Wendy's first acting job! WOW! Jeremy (Peter Pan) is wonderful. As well as Rachel (Wendy) -- she was just angelic. The movie was just perfect. The mother (Olivia Williams) couldn't have been casted better and her acting was superb. I mean, this movie was sooo good. And I'm going to see it again -- definitely! I think Dustin Hoffman is the best Hook ever but Jason Issacs turned in another top-notch performance. And he always seems to be cast as bad guys -- hmm.... The graphics were great too. Just a visual feat. And the mermaids were awesome! What a creative twist that was. Totally one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. I felt transported back to my childhood. I can't imagine anyone not enjoying this. Grrrreat movie!
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Summary: "Great Family Flick"
Review: At first I wasn't looking forward to Peter Pan but then I thought to myself "i'll give it a chance".I must say this was a wonderful movie the whole family can enjoy.Though it does get cheesy at times ,it was a fun movie.Your never too old to enjoy a Peter Pan movie.I belive this is the best version of Peter Pan I have seen so far.Peter Pan takes you on an wild,and fun adventure and never gets boring.I know that the trailer makes the movie look ridiculous but once you get to the theater its realy not bad.I never imagined I would be sitting through a movie such as this one and i'm glad I did.If your looking for a movie to take the family out to or you just want to feel like a kid again Peter Pan is a great movie that I suggest you try.
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Summary: Magic Can Happen
Review: Ahoy, matey! There be quibbles ahead! They're not dangerous, says you. Fair warned is fair armed, says I. Overall, "Peter Pan" is a delightful, beautiful presentation from Australian director PJ Hogan. After the Sturm und Drang of "Lord of the Rings" and hairball of "Cat in the Hat", this movie is very welcome. No Hollywood comedian under formulaic siege from terrorist five year olds, as in "Cheaper by the Dozen" - a clone of "Daddy Day Care". Avast there! Don't set your course for movies like that, matey. See "Peter Pan"! Pay attention to the rating, but I believe its okay for your little mateys older than 6. After we saw it this morning, we saw it twice more today. That's how much we liked it. The story most people know is from the Disney cartoon, or even better, the beloved, little fairy play written a hundred years ago by Sir JM Barrie. Few today have read the original novel. It reads like a bedtime story, told to us kindly, gently before we drift off to where dreams and Neverland are born. It's funny and scary, full of children's nonsense; and yet, it lets wistful adults wink at it, too. It is, also, a period piece of its time. The play and novel, chained in Edwardian slang, societal roles, and conventions, do not translate well today. Contemporary productions usually navigate these shoals and reefs to disaster. The eponymous reference is, of course, to the mythological god and shepherd of the forests. By extension, he is a manifestation of the cross-cultural archetype of spring, the Green Man, who, dressed in leaves, comes from the forest to take his consort, a flower maiden, back with him. Peter Pan is also a victim of contemporary pop psychology -- enough said there, but football widows will understand. The movie is a very close adaptation of Barrie's published and (recently discovered) unpublished Peter Pan material. Like all adaptations, it is someone else's vision. But, almost everything in it is supposed to point back to Barrie somewhere. They made this movie because they are passionate about the story and intended to film it retaining Barrie's spirit and imagination. That has never been done before. Also, this is the official centenary of "Peter Pan", and there are celebrations. It also updates the Barrie material to fit current, albeit transitory, politically correct notions that may have compromised the producers' original intent. A classic refreshes us; thereby, we give life to a classic, and this movie does that. The production values, especially in design, costume, and effects, are first rate and created by enthusiastic, top-flight people. It's good the story drives the effects, not the reverse. The score, by James Newton Howard, is, by turns, sweet and poignant, jubilant and soaring. It has a good cast, and their performances are solid. Jeremy Sumpter portrays Peter Pan. He is a poster child for the revolution because an actress has usually portrayed Peter and still does in the musicals. He combines the dashing qualities of Errol Flynn with the athletic flair of Douglas Fairbanks. He makes a very credible Peter Pan, leaf-clad and grubby. Sumpter invested a lot of his blood and tears in the role. He is a teenage idol, too. It was a good marketing decision, though one not without risk, to hire him. Sumpter does a very good job. You can believe he is the fairy-enchanted youth of Neverland. But, at 14 and 5'6" plus, some may think he is too tall and old for the part. His changing voice and mild lisp dented the mood for me sometimes, though not for other people. But, Sumpter brings to the role everything the actresses have failed at, and everything Barrie wanted, in Peter: courage, recklessness, deviltry, braggadocio, vulnerability, and tragedy. That is no small task, and Sumpter carries it so well. Jason Isaacs' performance as Captain Hook may redefine the role. This is a dangerous and seductive Hook, and a relief from the buffoon we usually see. Isaacs' Hook is a menace, but he is a PG menace; and, that is all Barrie ever intended him to be. The tweenie boppers may squeal for Isaacs as much as they do for Sumpter. But beware, Isaacs portrays Hook with the same kind of evil seduction that favors Dracula. Rachel Hurd-Wood, plays Wendy, facing the last night before she must leave childhood behind; for in those days, there was no adolescence in our modern sense. Unspoiled by training or craft, she is, as described in the publicity, an "English rose" and very good. Also, there is undeniable chemistry between Hurd-Wood and Sumpter that is charming and on key. But, the movie departs from the original's bittersweet conclusion that makes the story resonate still a hundred years later. It is chapter-and-verse Barrie and defines the tragedy of Peter, who must never know love lest he lose Neverland. From a published cast interview, casting notes, and photographs, we know they shot it and they said it was great; but they said the studio decided the filmed scene was too affecting and powerful. For all the filmmaker's talk about capturing the deeper themes of Barrie's story, the studio chose the safer, weaker ending that merely ends the trip to Neverland but not the story of Wendy and Peter. I hope they restore it on the DVD. But, this is just my cynical quibble; you see, the 1924 silent film, a blockbuster of its day, didn't include that scene, either. Then, should grownups by-pass this cove? Belay the thought! Just go, and take your inner child by the hand for the world is full of weeping. Suspend your disbelief in fairies and boys who fly. Let magic happen for you again. But cast your weather eye, matey! There may be broadsides. If there be, then repel boarders! Watch your topgallants! Come away, come away for a great -- but too brief - time in Neverland.
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Summary: Never grow up
Review: I saw this movie last night, absolutely beautiful! In fact, the most beautiful movie I've seen in years. Jeremy Sumpter is undoubtly the perfect boy to play Peter, and has an amazing chemistry with Rachel Hurd-Wood (Wendy), a very "different" love story and what unforgetable special effects and adventure! The relationship between Wendy and Peter is surprisingly sexy despite their age of innocence. However, I was a little bit upset about Sagnier being Tinkerbell, she's a good actress and very beautiful indeed, but I don't think she's the right person to play Tink, she doesn't have that cuteness and curves Tink supposed to have. All in all, I LOVE this movie a LOT! in fact I'm going to see it again.. and again... and again.. :) The dancing scene in the forest leaves me speecheless.. you should go and see it.. IMMEDIATELY!
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Summary: Absolutely magical
Review: This movie was beautiful and stunning. Yes, he added an extra character and a bit of cheesiness with the puppy love factor. Apart from that, I was aboslutely touched. This is the most beautiful movie I have seen in years. And such a perfect kids movie. It really deserves all 5 stars. If you're wondering, I saw it at a preview screening last night. As we were leaving, I saw a big, gruff looking dad wiping tears from his eyes. This movie is really something special. Go see it, go buy it when it comes out on dvd, and show it to your children. And they'll probably show it to thiers, as it manages to be absolutely timeless.
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Summary: Can't Wait!
Review: Can't wait ta' check this out! Starts on Christmas Day!! Have a holly jolly Christmas with Peter, Capn' Hook, Smee, the ticking crocodile, Tiger Lily and all the other residents of Neverland!
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Summary: Second on the right, and straight on til' morning.
Review: The previous reviewer, "a sixteen year old who already feels the effects of age" is looking forward to Peter Pan. So is this 46 year old who has never grown up and hopes that never changes. Whatever your age, whatever your status, there is that part of you that never wants to grow up - and that is Peter Pan. Similarly, there is that part that DOES want to grow up, but still, still, doesn't want to have to obey the rules that don't belong, doesn't want to have the responsibilities, and isn't sure that the world is what it really should be - and that's Wendy. And finally, there's the part of you that wants to have no responsibilities, but all the fun, but still, if need be - to try to help - and that's Tinkerbell. Berrie put together the archetypes that are within us all. I will be going to this movie in a strong longing and a strong anticipation - hoping that the makers of the film feel the exact same way - that such a movie reflects us all.
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Summary: I can not wait
Review: I, of course, have not seen this movie yet, but i do think it looks promising. I first heard about it last night while watching coming attractions last night. Anyway i sound stupid so I'm just gonna say that it looks awesome, and of course Jason Isaacs is going to rock the parts as both Mr. Darling and Capt. Hook. I'm also VERY glad that they are not going to do a "fluff and stuff story" and actually based it on the book.
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