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Summary: Promises to be very good
Review: Obviously I can't write a proper review on this, due to having not seen it yet. However, I believe I can confirm some points. This movie is a stand-alone effort. It is not intended to be a prequel to the excellent Robin Williams movie, Hook. It is, I believe, the first ever live action cinematic version of the proper story of Peter Pan ever to be released. That fact alone should make this movie worth seeing.
Secondly, it will feature the wonderful Jason Isaacs, who is superb at playing 'the bad guy' (as any who have seen The Patriot, or Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets would know). Apparently he also features as Mr Darling, Wendy, John and Michael's father. However, it will be the character of Captain Hook that I will be eagerly awaiting seeing him as.
I recently saw a story on this movie on In Entertainment, and it looks as though we are going to be treated to a true version of Peter Pan, with all its glorious dark undertones. Anyone who has read the J M Barrie tale will know full well that Peter Pan was definitely not light and fluffy, as in the animated Disney version. Isaacs looks glorious as a very menacing Hook, and the young lad they have chosen to play the boy who never grows up (Jeremy Supmter, I believe his name is) definitely looks the part.
The scenery looked magnificent, from the famous island to the infamous pirate ship. This movie is definitely going to be something to look forward to.
I plan on taking my nephews to see it, but should they decide they don't want to go, I'll happily see it on my own. I've awarded five stars because we have to give some sort of star rating in order to write one of these things, but the five stars is because of the anticipation of a classic story told properly in all its glory for the first time.
I expect this film to be outstanding, if only because of the presence of Jason Isaacs. Maybe I'm getting way ahead of myself here, but we'll just have to wait and see, won't we?
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Summary: The Real Thing
Review: This movie is not a prequel or sequel to anything. It is in fact the first movie ever done of the actual, original J. M. Barrie story and play, including the notion of using the same actor for both Captain Hook and Wendy's father Mr. Darling. That actor, in this case, being the wonderful Jason Isaacs. And I would predict that following this film's release, we will think of no other actor in the role of Captain Hook. Jason Isaacs promises to be magnificent!
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Summary: Is this supposed to be a prequel to "Hook"?
Review: I first saw the trailer for this movie last Friday when I went to go see "The Hulk" and it looked rather interesting to me. However, I'm STILL not sure if this is supposed to be a prequel to Steven Spielberg's "Hook" or not? I enjoyed that movie A LOT when I was younger and thought that it had some of the most beautiful scenary to ever be used in a motion picture. I tried to find as much info about this film as I could online, but barely found anything... yet! If there's anybody here who knows if this is supposed to be a prequel or not I'd REALLY like to know. Thanks! ^_^
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Summary: LUSH AND TREACHEROUS
Review: Neverland has never looked so lush and treacherous, nor has the subtext of incipient sexual longing ever been so prominent as in P. J. Hogan's Freudian take on the J. M. Barrie childhood classic. Hogan skillfully revives Barrie's original concept of the story as a coming-of-age tale about a girl facing the terror and allure of womanhood -and the fantasy boy who temporarily seduces her back to the world of make-believe. Hogan dares to cast authentic boy Jeremy Sumpter as Peter. Androgynous and feral, with his tousled hair and unsettling coquette's smile, this Peter combines irritating boyish bravado with hormonal confusion; he doesn't know what he really wants when he brings Wendy to Neverland as a surrogate mother. Rachel Hurd-Wood is a ripe and trembling Wendy, who fears the grown-up world, yet expects something more than childhood games from Peter. When Peter can't or won't comply, Wendy dallies with an even more ambivalent and unstable romantic object-Captain Hook (Jason Isaacs). Wendy is "not afraid, but entranced" by "the dark figure that had haunted her dreams." Isaacs' superb Hook is no comic buffoon. Psychopathic enough to gut his own crewmen with his hook, he's also a raging wit, vain of his own erudition, amusing himself with jokes no one else can grasp. ("Split my infinitives," he exclaims, mid-battle.) Isaacs revitalizes Hook with dark comedy and menacing brio. Yet there's a poignant underpinning: the poison he concocts from his own tear is a toxic brew of "malice, jealousy, and disappointment." Isaacs' textured performance invites us to ponder the tragedy of a grown-up Hook trapped forever in Peter's eternal childhood. (...)
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Summary: The Best Movie I've Ever Seen
Review: I loved this movie! I watched it 9 times in five days. I cannot get enough of Jeremy Sumpter. The effects are amazing. I think you would have to be crazy to dislike this movie. It is by far better than Hook. I hated that movie. I was watching it and fell asleep. But P.J. Hogan's version of this classic story kept me wide awake.
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Summary: Off to Neverland!!
Review: I have a few concerns, not about the wonderful movie "Peter Pan", but of the comments that it has recived.
First off, there have been quite a few reviews on how poorly Jeremy Sumpter's (Peter Pan) acting went. No, he is not British, but I think he did a magnificent job anyways. It didn't come across my mind once until it was brought up here that he didn't perform well because he was an American boy playing the part of a British boy. I think he did an excellent job and they probably wouldn't be able to find a better Peter Pan for the movie. Also, someone said a while back, that another reason he didn't shine was because of his slightly noticable lisp. Can he help that he was born with a very small lisp?? No, he cant, so I wouldn't hold that against him. That is what makes him so cute to watch.
The second thing I noticed is lots of people complaining on how badly Tinkerbell was potraied. I think she did an amazing job. How else would we be able to get the message about exactly how she was feeling? Yes, she may have overacted some parts, but they were only minor.
Third was how "Peter Pan" was getting bad reviews because of the previews? Just because you may not like the movies being previewed, doesn't make "Peter Pan" a horrible movie.
Forth, there have been lots of people dislikeing the "romantic" parts in this movie. One person said how Peter and Wendy (Rachel Hurd-Wood) both looked at Peter's "mid-chest", then looked at eachother and smiled. Umm, did you not notice what excatly they were doing? They were getting ready to dance. Peter hadn't really danced before, so when Wendy put her hand on his shoulder, he put his hand on her waist. They both looked at his hand, not his "mid-chest" as this person calls it. Also, I find the kiss to be very sweet. Kids between 2 and 8 or so wont really understand the so called "sexual tension" through out the movie. The kids will be focusing on the movie in a way that will get their imagination flowing, not how Wendy "wants" Peter.
This movie is my favorite movie. The way Neverland was introduced really took me by suprize, but in a good way. The acting was magificent and touching.I dont see how people can say this movie is boring, or too long. It's just right. The soundtrack, though I have yet to buy it, is incredible and really makes your imagination soar. I reacomend "Peter Pan" to anyone who is willing to become a kid again, if only until the credits roll!! I would give this movie 10 stars, but I can only go up to 5!!!
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Summary: An enjoyable and truly riviting film!
Review: Unlike past renditions of this classic story, this is truly Wendy Darling's story, as it should be. Wendy is on the cusp of growing up, and this is the story of her struggles between childhood and womanhood with the temptations of both sides. First time actress Rachel Hurd-Wood fits the role perfectly and do hope to see more of her on the screen in the future. The Lost Boys and Peter Pan are well cast, and bring delightful performances to this film that both children and adults will enjoy.
By far, the best of this film is Jason Isaacs cast as both Mr. Darling and Captain James Hook. Isaacs is among the best of the true character actors in this age of all too many star actors who merely play themselves inserted into a role. He becomes his character thoroughly and believably whether that character is Hook, Col. Tavington, Lucius Malfoy, or Mr. Darling. He plays the convincingly shy and insecure, yet loving father very well, and plays Captain Hook with a flair and appealing quality never before seen in a Hook. As Wendy said: "I find him to be a man of feeling." A man of feeling he truly is, even if those feelings are rather on the dark side.
The DVD bonus features are wonderful, including a behind the scenes look at the set, commentary from Jason Isaacs as he tours the set with a camcorder; the pirate song that didn't make it into the film; set construction; teaching the children to fly; special effects and more. My only complaint about the bonus features is that there aren't more of them! This is a favourite film at my home already with my three year old and five year old, and is sure to be a favourite for any home with children. Definitely one to buy!
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Summary: BEAUTIFUL!
Review: I am a Disney loyalist, but I have to admit that this is by far the most beautiful and artistic telling of Peter Pan ever put on film! First of all, it is closer to the ORIGINAL book. Secondly, they can now do stuff with live action movies and special effects that they could never do with earlier versions of Peter Pan films.
In my opinion the casting could have been a little better for Peter and Hook, but the girl who plays Wendy is absolutely perfect!! Over all I think this is a very charming movie, and parents will enjoy watching this FRESH version of Peter Pan with their children instead of the old ones they are tired of.
Nobody loves Disney and "Hook" (1991) more than I do, but I think this is the ultimate version of Peter Pan!
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Summary: To Believe In Fairies
Review: This movie is just a real treasure. It's great for anyone who still loves magic and Peter Pan. Jason Isaacs's performance as both Mr. Darling and Captain Hook is, in short, brilliant. His acting with Jeremy Sumpter (Peter Pan) and Rachel Hurd-Wood ( Wendy Darling ) is really just pure magic. Jeremy is a wonderful Peter. With his good looks and golden curls he almost makes me think of the sun god, Apollo. Just his presence is unique and it is very hard to take your eyes off him, because his acting is so believable.
I also strongly believe that the movie just wouldn't be the same if it weren't for the music and the artwork. The costumes are brilliant and really make the cast stand out. Everyone works so well together. The special featuers are also a special treat. Duchess Sarah Fergusoneven gives a little speach about Peter Pan's past and his meaning in today's society. You also learn about some of the tragedies that author John Berrie faced as a young boy, and the first idea that became the Peter Pan story.
This is a great family movie. It's good for the parents to watch with the kids. It teaches kids how to help friends, and facts and points about having to grow up. But of course the real treasure that lies in Peter Pan is the beautiful magic itself.
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Summary: A modern, more mature version of a classic story
Review: I really liked the new version of Peter Pan. I have seen all the other movies (both the 1st and 2nd animated ones and both live musicals where a female actor plays Peter) but this is my favorite. It is more mature than all the other ones and very clearly shows the disadcantage to remaining young forever: you will never develop true feelings. However, in the end of the movie, Peter realizes that he does feel - for Wendy, but still chooses to remain a boy forever while Wendy grows up. It is definitely more mature than the animated one or even the stage version, so I would not recommend that very young children see it. However, for the slightly older crowd, it is a very good version of one of the finest classical stories ever told.
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