Honestly, I found it rather difficult to review this movie. I mean, the fact that we know this tale back and forth make it really difficult to enjoy this movie. In my opinion, if it was the first adaptation, it would be really mind-blowing. At least, you have to admit that the whole thing looked really good and I thought there was also a decent cast (Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Woo... read more
Description:Everyone knows Peter Pan as the boy who will never grow up. Writer/director P.J. Hogan's (MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING) new live-action interpretation of the classic J.M. Barrie tale is surprisingly sentimental, imbuing Peter--played by the charming Jeremy Sumpter--with a sense of longing and a desire to be loved. The object of his affectEveryone knows Peter Pan as the boy who will never grow up. Writer/director P.J. Hogan's (MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING) new live-action interpretation of the classic J.M. Barrie tale is surprisingly sentimental, imbuing Peter--played by the charming Jeremy Sumpter--with a sense of longing and a desire to be loved. The object of his affection is Wendy Darling (Rachel Hurd-Wood), a pre-teen in Edwardian London with a penchant for telling dazzling tales to her younger brothers. When Mr. Darling (Jason Isaacs, who doubles as a daunting Captain Hook) decides that Wendy should live with her Aunt Millicent (Lynn Redgrave) in order to become a proper lady, Peter takes the Darling children to Neverland, where all of the characters in Wendy's stories actually exist. The trio embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, flying through the skies, encountering nasty mermaids, and enduring Tinker Bell's (Ludivine Sagnier) hijinx. Along with the Lost Boys, the Darling children take on Captain Hook, Peter Pan's arch nemesis, and his band of pirates. Filled with lush sets and splendid special effects, this film is a visual treat. PETER PAN also stars Olivia Williams as the fetching Mrs. Darling, and Richard Briers as Hook's sidekick, Smee.... (more)(less)
“Honestly, I found it rather difficult to review this movie. I mean, the fact that we know this tale back and forth make it really difficult to enjoy this movie. In my opinion, if it was the first adaptation, it would be really mind-blowing. At least, you have to admit that the whole thing looked really good and I thought there was also a decent cast (Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Lynn Redgrave, Olivia Williams, Ludivine Sagnier). Above all, it was really faithful to the original story which it was its blessing but also its curse. Indeed, as it is so faithful, you already know what’s going to happen next every 30 seconds and it makes the whole thing sometimes a little bit tedious to watch. Still, I thought it was pretty good and I enjoyed it. For P. J, Hogan , who wen” read more
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Jason Issacs - Captain Hook
Jason Issacs is perfect as a bad guy, I think most of us can agree. Hair, make-up and attitude make Hook sexy although he really shouldn't be. Mr. Issacs spoke about how uncomfortable the above scene made him. "