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Summary: fun, if dated, film with no dvd extras
Review: The Disney people were awfully talented, but they sure weren't leading the political correctness parade! There are definitely some egregious sexist plot devices and racially insulting utterings here that make this film seem dated, but it is difficult not to enjoy the great plot, wonderful songs and excellent direction. Captain Hook is a colorful villain, Tinkerbell rocks, and some of the scenes just take your breath away -- flying over London on the way to Neverland and our first sight of the island, for example.The dvd edition is disappointing. You can listen to the film in English or French, and that is about it -- no subtitles, no storyboards, no voiceover, no extras at all. For the price, you might want to buy the VHS edition instead. I believe there is a new dvd edition with extras and that may be more worthwhile. This would be a less expensive alternative if you just want a copy for kids' viewing, perhaps. If watching with children, you should also be prepared to discuss why we don't use the terms 'redskins' and 'injuns' anymore. Recommended with reservations.
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Summary: I'm in love....
Review: When I was five, I was in love with Peter Pan. I thought I was going to marry him when I got older, and tried jumping out of a window, thinking I could fly. Now, at 14, I moved on to Michael. He's adorable! But..ahem... This classic Disney movie is about Peter Pan, Neverland, the lost buys.... Wendy tells her younger brothers, John and Michael, stories about Peter Pan every night. Peter Pan himself loves these stories, and when he finds out that there will be no more stories because Wendy is moving from the nursery, he takes matters into his owns hands. He teaches the kids how to fly and takes them to Neverland, where the adventure starts. No matter what your age is, if you have any taste, you'll love this movie.
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Summary: author hates or fears women
Review: I am an adult who usually enjoys Disney movies, but this is the worst one I've ever seen. The author and/or adaptors into cartoon, portray all female characters except Wendy as jealous and malicious. Tinkerbell is jealous of Wendy and tries to get others to hurt her. The mermaids are jealous of Wendy and mistreat her. Then even Wendy becomes jealous of the Indian princess. The boys have all the fun, and Peter seems to relish the girls sniping at eachother over his attention. Very shallow and disappointing cartoon.
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Summary: Peter Pan is a delight!
Review: Even though I'm a teenager, I still love this movie! Everything it is superb!
One of the things that amazes me each time I watch it is the animation. The colors are absolutely gorgeous, and the views from above England and Never Never Land are truly stunning.
"Peter Pan" also has a great musical score. One of the best songs is "You Can Fly," sung while the children are flying over London.
The one problem I had with this movie was that there were almost no solos. After awhile, you may get tired of hearing the chorus.
Otherwise, this a fabulous movie. I recommend it to everyone!
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Summary: Definitive, Classic Disney, Best of the Best!
Review: From the first time I saw this feature back in the '50s, I have loved it most of all...there is so much here that is reminiscent of the Golden Times of childhood, what a special time it is and how fleeting...the idea that one can choose not to grow up at all, but live as a perennial child in a place of beauty, some danger, although not real danger, just enough to keep things interesting, and adventures and wonderful spots throughout the island to visit, is a universally appealing one. The music is perfectly suited to this vision of Halcyon days gone by, from the favorite "I Can Fly" to "The Pirate Song" to "What Makes the Red Man Red" to the Lullaby that Wendy sings to the Lost Boys, it's just wonderfully evocative and captures the mood of each moment perfectly.
The opening shot that slowly zooms in to the Darling house is fabulous, as is the extraordinary detail of the house itself; I notice something different every time I see it. The animators built an exact miniature of the house down to the smallest detail and fixtures, etc, to aid them in their drawing, and this attention to detail and quality are very apparent throughout.
The voices, from Bobby Driscoll as Peter to Kathryn Beaumont as Wendy are wonderfully voiced, very believable without being cloying or self conscious, real kids having real adventures.
The colors are so various and rich it stuns the eye, as does the shot of the Island of Never Never Land, the first time we see it, from high above, the Pirate Ship anchored in the harbor, Mermaid Lagoon, the Indian Camp, etc, it is SO beautiful and amazing that they (the animators) were so astute in their picture of a child's fantasy, their own island of adventures. The interaction between Captain Hook and the Crocodile is very funny, as is the byplay with Hook and Smee, the bumbling, endearing servant to the Captain. Tinker Bell is great as the jealous, somewhat snippy fairy who accompanies Pan wherever he goes and displays loyalty of the first order, being willing to sacrifice her life for his.
I also love the animal outfits worn with great joy by the Lost Boys, who are a fascinating group in their own right. Despite all the fun and adventure, the Darling children opt to return to their own home and Pan obliges them in yet another visually stunning scene when Tinkerbell transforms the Pirate Ship into a thing of beauty by showering it completely with golden fairy dust.
When they have been safely deposited back into their room, the Darlings return from their party just in time to see Peter sailing across the night sky in the wonderful Pirate Ship, which travels across the Moon on a sea of clouds...Wendy, Mr. and Mrs. Darling watch from the Nursery window, and we leave them there, a family, happy and united in their wonderment, the adults and the child, together in their memories of a wonderful chapter of Youth Eternal, as all remember their own experiences with Peter Pan, the boy of Youth and Joy forever.
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Summary: The Best of the Best
Review: I'm 22, and been watching this movie since I was 4 or so. It's got everything a boy could want. The ability to fly, fight pirates, meet and chat with mermaids, and kiss an Indian princess. Your children will enjoy this, I still do. Buy this now!!!!
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Summary: PETER PAN IS A GREAT MOVIE!!!!
Review: Disney's Peter Pan is the finest Peter Pan movie ever made.Disney's animation in this film is very strong,they make Never Land so beautiful and Captain Hook's ship looks almost real!This film has very good Music.From songs to background music.A film all ages can endure. This fantastical film begins in London where Wendy,John,and Michael's bedtime stories hero,Peter Pan visits them.Peter later invites them on a magical journey to Never Land.With the help of Tinker Bell,his feisty sidekick,a shower of Pixie Dust and some Happy Thoughts,Peter teaches them how to fly.Off they soar to an enchanted island filled with wonder and terror.Later they fall into the clutches of Peter's arch enemy,Captain Hook and his band of pirates.From the stunning scenes of the flight to Never Land,to the underground home of the Lost Boys,to the stardust ship in the moonlight-Peter Pan defines Disney magic.
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Summary: Peter Pan - Limited Issue DVD
Review: "Peter Pan", the 2nd Disney Classic that I added to my DVD library is another keeper. Another favorite from my childhood, the film is still a great experience to watch. The animation is still classic, as is the story. Of course, the appeal of the film has changed for me, from what it was when I was a kid. It is now a classic animation film, rather then just a cartoon. I was suprised with Disney didn't announce that this film was going to be part of their "Platinum Editions", but this DVD (while no extras) is still worth the purchase for the film its self. The picture is adequete as is the Dolby Digital Mix (Adequete for an animated film that is). If you are a DVD Collector, you should strongly consider purchasing this DVD, and all of Disney's Classics.
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Summary: excitement~
Review: my brother liked this film about these kids that tell stories about peter pan and then he finally comes and takes them to his world where he wants them to stay, and if they dont they can never come back. The land is for kids only and they wil never grow up there. There are mermaids, and pirates, etc and new charecters and kids and exciteing for the whole family.~
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Summary: My Son Wet Himself With Laughter
Review: It had been a long time since I had seen this Disney Classic, but I thought it was an absolute hoot! My 4-year-old son laughed so hard at the crocodile sequences that he wet himself! (for him, a first) This is an excellent piece of entertainment. To Hell with the "stereotyping" complaints. If you are too PC to endure them, then don't watch the movie. Simple, huh? This is a fantasy, and has more in common with the Warner Bros. approach to cartooning than most people realise. Just compare Bugs and Y.Sam to Pan and Hook and you'll see what I mean. It is far less honey sweet than most other early Disney classics. Oh, and incidently, the last time Disney bent over backwards for the "Native American Sensitivity Crowd," the result was "POKABOREME." A bomb, if memory serves. Come on folks, lighten up! By the way, why is it nobody complains about the stereotyped Brits and Pirates?
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