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Don't ask questions, just consume product an get excited for next product....

Things just happen in this movie and are barely explained, just hand waved away. Its like the writers expect you to know the original story but then if you know the original story you are guaranteed to be annoyed by the changes they have made for the so called "modern audience"....

The cast is alright from my point of view, not perfect just good enough, the problem is the writing and the overall production value, it lacks entertainment value, I didn't feel the magic....

The common excuse is that its for children but I wouldn't recommend showing this to children....

Much of what you expect from pretty much every unnecessary Disney live action remake these days is very much represented here, but what surprised me was how consistently grim of a viewing experience this was. The few times the film attempts to recreate some of the visual gags of the original feel half-baked by comparison, but much of it is also replaced entirely. Dour monologuing, bickering and expanded origin stories dominate the runtime, and I question why - given how this is still clearly oriented towards children - anyone thought this was going to be appealing.

Attempts at thematic depth are noble, but this is not an enjoyable watch for either adults or kids, so I don't know who this was intended for. Good thing there's Disney+ now to drop these in and avoid the shame of a major box office bomb.

Also, I don't care that Tinkerbell is black but those special effects on her were... yikes!

You gotta have an energetic, boisterous, charming, confident to the point of cocky and at least sometimes likeable Peter Pan for this tale to, um, fly. Which is a really tough thing to put on a child actor, or any actor. It's a role that not even Robin Williams always nailed. No amount of CGI wonderment or heart string pulling nostalgia can make up for simply not having the essential characteristics of Peter Pan in a Peter Pan movie. Not even the title sharing Wendy, with her well performed trepidation about impending maturity, nor Hook and the deeper than usual dive into his PTSD, can make up for a flat, boring, Peter Pan that gives you no reason to root for him.

I went into this neutral, excited that Disney plus had finally put something new on, but oh was I disappointed. The pacing was all over the place and too fast, the main characters were bland and un-likeable, the camera angles were odd, the colour scheme was washed out and depressing... so in conclusion, it's unwatchable and boring, save yourself time and don't watch it. The only pro is that they finally made a Peter Pan film with a Native American Tiger Lily, otherwise there's nothing to like about this film. Stick to Hook, the only real live action Peter Pan worth watching. Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman will always be Peter Pan and Captain Hook.

I cannot believe that Disney made this. A total disaster to the story it's time to stick to original animation for these classic tales. This definitely makes me not want to see what they have done to the little mermaid. Acting was terrible and stilted what has happened to the magic of Disney??? Has the company totally gone nuts or what. I would not waste the time to watch it unless you are just really bored and no nothing of the story. Changing the plot and adding characters that are unnecessary to the story is moot. This version has left out so much of the fun and adventure it is not even worthy of a bedtime story at all.

This movie has nothing to do with Peter Pan. Nothing to do with Lost Boys, nothing to do with art. The child actors are child but it is still obvious that they havent been chosen by their talents, they are at the beginning of their career, i hope they will improve more.

Writing and story was horrible and dialogues were too dumb even for my 8 yrs old and 11 yrs old. Both stopped watching the movie even before the first half. I asked why they stopped, they said it is the same stereotypes that they see every day at their school. And they got fed up with these things to shove their throat. This is coming from their target audience of 8-11 yrs old,

i hope disney is not making money with movies anymore and they basically become a toy seller company. Soon all will be lost. Walt Disney created a great company that butchered to bits by the new generation.

Dont pay stream to watch it and simlpe stayt away from this bore-fest.

This is coming from someone who actually enjoys most of Disney's live action remakes, mainly the musical ones. Yes there are some who couldn't live up to the original movies, I still enjoy them. This film, however is a bit of a miss for me.

The movie was ok with fine performances from the actors and visual effects. But it just lacked that spiritual adventure that the previous live action remake had.

The 2003 live action remake with Jason Isaacs as Captain Hook will always be superior in my opinion. You'll definitely prefer that film than this one.

Only reason I like this film was some songs the pirates were catchy.

At this point if you can't make a decent live action Disney movie, then save us all the time and don't make it. Literally I have no respect for this film at all!

For starters it's boring! And already ten minutes in the film, Peter comes in and takes Wendy away? What's the reason? Everyone knows that when Peter comes to fetch Wendy it's because he enjoys hearing her stories, they completely blind sided that! Not to mention, this film isn't even "magical", 2003's Peter Pan ( Jeremy Sumpter ) had more laughter and adventure! The cast was great and the movie had a PLOT! It wasn't rushed either! This film just isn't the right film. It sadly should not have been made and it's a waste of time to watch it.

In London, Wendy Darling (Ever Anderson) is a young girl who is preparing to be sent off to boarding school and must soon leave behind her childhood. Later that night however, Wendy is visited by pixie Tinker Bell (Yara Shahidi) and Peter Pan (Alexander Molony) after hearing that Wendy doesn't wish to grow up and offers her and her brothers John (Joshua Pickering) and Michael (Jacobi Jupe) the opportunity to travel to Neverland where they never have to grow up. Once there they have encounters with Peter's nemesis Captain Hook (Jude Law) who bears a grudge against Peter for cutting off his hand and feeding it to a crocodile which leaves Wendy conflicted with the reality of Neverland not matching the stories.

Peter Pan is the latest live-action remake of a Disney animated film in this case being the 1953 film of the same name adapted from the stage play and book by J. M. Barrie. I was honestly rather skeptical of the need for yet another Peter Pan movie not only because they haven't made one that was financially successful since Hook, but with the last one I actually say is good being the 2003 version most Peter Pan movies have been rather underwhelming such as the 2015 film Pan that tried to shoehorn Peter Pan into a "hero's journey" type narrative with questionable results and not one but two Peter Pan adjacent films Come Away and Wendy that failed to leave much of an impression. The fact that David Lowery signed on to direct and write the film after doing one of the better Disney remakes with 2016's Pete's Dragon did make me at least a little curious as to what he could do with the material especially since Lowery was responsible for the fantastic fantasy drama The Green Knight. The end result of Peter Pan & Wendy doesn't fully escape the shadow of its predecessors, but I did like it a lot more than I thought I would.

In terms of the performances, I thought Ever Anderson was good as Wendy and made a strong co-lead to the material conveying the adventurous spirit you'd expect from the character while also serving as a grounding element upon which Neverland and its various denizens can bounce off against. I also rather liked Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell and while the character is no longer as vindictive and malicious as she was in either the 1953 Disney version or the 2003 adaptation she does give the character a personality of being maybe a touch arrogant even if it's not to the level of where most people are used to. But it's still more in line with the character than Julia Roberts' take from Hook. I also rather liked Alyssa Wapanatahk as Tiger Lily and how they position her as something of a big sister for Peter Pan giving her more presence in the story without stumbling over themselves (cough *Pan* cough). Alexander Molony is a bit of a sticking point for me because while he does get some moments right, he doesn't quite dive into the character's more abrasive tendencies and feels like he plays Pan with a bit too much softness to him. I don't think Molony is to blame. The movie feels like it wants to dive into that darker subtext of the story including commentary on the character's more sociopathic tendencies, but there's something of a disconnect between the performance and the material that just felt like a sticking point. However, stealing every scene he's in is Jude Law's take on Captain Hook who is very intense in the role and you can tell he's giving his all to this performance and as a result gets some of the best scenes.

In terms of the writing the movie feels much more ambitious than last year's Pinocchio especially since the movie does go a fairly different direction from how events played out in the original film. While the setup is mostly abridged and Nana and George are massively shortshrifted (Alan Tudyk is rather wasted here to be honest as George) there is a good idea at play in Neverland where it looks at the feud between Captain Hook and Peter Pan and how it's basically a creation of Peter's to give him an excuse for his adventures and feuds. This is a really rich idea as it basically reframes Peter Pan as potentially being a villain in his own story and it's a rich idea that offers a lot of possibilities but because this is a Disney film it's only really flirted with while very much retreating to the old standards. The movie moves at a decent pace and I was never bored by the film unlike Pan, Come Away, or Wendy, but it very much felt like a movie where there was a strong underlying idea that just wasn't allowed to be explored as much as it clearly wanted due to Disney emphasizing brand integrity.

If you are going to watch a Peter Pan movie, both the 1953 and 2003 versions still feel like the best way to go as they're the closest to capturing the spirit of the original play and story. Peter Pan & Wendy has some interesting ideas and if they had gone full force with them and made Peter Pan a villain I really think this could've been a unique version of Peter Pan that stood on its own. The end result is just okay but at least it wasn't a mess like Pan was and I'd rather watch this than Hook if I'm being honest because at least it isn't two and a half hours.

And that is all it is. The acting is so bad and the characters had zero character. Felt like us was watching a cheap theatre show down the local civic centre. But this is the future of everything now. When will they learn to listen to the majority of the public.

And repeat again to get the review in although I do t have much more to say really. And that is all it is. The acting is so bad and the characters had zero character. Felt like us was watching a cheap theatre show down the local civic centre. But this is the future of everything now. When will they learn to listen to the majority of the public.

So many poor reviews and I would consider myself a pretty solid critic of films when they are poorly made with poor storylines. I have seen most Peter Pan films. Hook is probably the best of all time and 2003 Peter Pan is the goat, but judging this film individually I thought this film was incredibly immersive and well made. It takes us to a differently envisioned never land that I feel is more true to the story's origins and the cinematography is beautiful. I felt I saw more of what I would have liked to see in the other Peter Pan films that have been released. Ever has a bright future in acting and love Alexander's almost unaware cleverness he brings to his role as Peter. At different parts of the film some of the cinematography reminded me of Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and some of the beautiful beach scenes from movies we see take place in idyllic places such as Cornwall or Scotland. My kids haven't seen it yet, but I'm certain will love it as well. People focus too much on judging films like this by their predecessors. I love films and appreciate this particular film for what it is and feel it's been unfairly judged based on the success of great predecessors. If you love a good movie where you forget where you are that's also a great piece cinematically, you will still enjoy it and appreciate it. If you are going to sit and critique every aspect you probably won't enjoy many movies. Let go for a little while, escape, and enjoy the beautifully made piece.

I wasn't excited for this movie... Not expecting it to be good but after watching it... I can say it is good... Emotions are very strong... Wendy character is portrayed so well... Ever anderson captures every emotion greatly... She literally stole the show... I just loved her performance... Tink is cute and adorable... Captain Hook is amazing... Jude law did Fantastic job... All the child cast also did good job... Being a teenager the story of growing up really made me emotional... It motivates me to grow up in good way... CGI is good... Far better than Pinocchio and Dumbo... Enjoyable watch...

In the 1940s and 1950s Disney studios were masters of innovation and imagination. They brought stories to the big screen, told full of fantasy and heart. Those classic animated versions still resonate with children across the globe.

The latest decade the original high standard of innovation has crumbled down into a sinkhole of creative block as they primarily release live action versions of their old hits. Peter Pan and Wendy does just that, just with the obligatory whiff of political correctness and inclusion. I greatly miss the spark, spirit and humour of the animated original.

People of Disney, let the public disappointment of this movie make way for a new era of inspired original stories instead of delivering the mere expected remakes. Hire original writers and moviemakers and let them once again cooperate to create bold, unexpected, spirited marvels that challenge the viewer's imagination.

Rescue your sinking ship and astonish us all, once again!

Honestly, yes. This is what a remake should do. Adding and adapting few things while keeping the original story the same.

One of the best things is to keep the focus on Wendy. Peter Pan might be main character but at the end of day he is still a pretty boring character. It is Wendy and her development as character that make the stories interesting. Even Spielberg realised the limits with Pan and made him adult.

And then there is Hook played by Jude Law who might be the best Hook so far. Less camp moron, more actual real pirate. And with a interesting story to him, making it more interesting to watch. Law owns the movie.

Also positive is the fact they use real backgrounds and not another CGI created world. Creates that nice retro old family adventure feeling.

Overall a really pleasent surprise. Warm, exciting and surprisingly tragic with a fresh take on the relationships between the main characters. Check it out!

The story is ok. I love Hook so I don't hate reimagining and adding parts to the story. The real glaring problem is the casting of Peter.

I can't totally bash a kid on his acting capabilities, but you can't take a character like Peter Pan and totally change every aspect of him and put it all on a kid to sell it with their acting. I fully support more inclusion in many of these glaringly monotone classics. However, the actor is not the right fit for this roll. I feel like this could have been a really good movie if they would have put more effort into finding a better fit for the main character.

I still enjoyed the movie because I'm not a purist and I loathe people that totally bash on continuations (read: Star Wars fanatics), but I do have to agree that this one just missed the mark simply by miscasting the main character.

They've re-written a classic, and, as seems to have happen so often these days, it's like the unoriginal people who can't come up with their own stories, feel like they are somehow expert at re-writing timeless classics!

If they were so good at writing, then why not come up with something new? In any case, all the roles are reversed. Peter has no charisma and is weak, instead of heroic. Wendy goes from being an older sister and substitute mother into some type of sword wielding heroin.

All the fun is siphoned out of the movie and one wonders why Disney moved forward on this in the first place.

Don't waste your time with this. Watch "Hook" or the original Peter Pan or any of the other remakes. I imagine an elementary school play version would be better than this.

I am so confused about the negative reviews here. I expected this movie to be awful considering how terrible remakes and sequels usually are, but I really truly enjoyed it. Personally, I thought it captured the magic of the story I loved so very much as a child. The story seems to be timeless. This was my favorite movie as a child, and now as an adult I have a whole new perspective and appreciation for the story. It is dear to my heart, so the nods, quotes, and classic ness of this story make me happy. If you love the story of Peter Pan, watch with an open mind and you may be pleasantly surprised. The 11 year old girl I nanny for had never seen any Peter Pan movies and this got her coveted stamp of approval!

Greetings again from the darkness. In 1904, J. M. Barrie finished "Peter Pan, or the Boy who wouldn't Grow Up", and since then the story has been re-imagined on stage, on the silver screen, and even with a live TV production. Every generation gets their version (sometimes more than one), and the most famous (or infamous) are the 1953 animated Disney classic, the 1991 Steven Spielberg live action version HOOK, the 2003 live action version that never really captured a wide audience, and the fairly recent 2015 flop PAN from Joe Wright. At the core of the story is that none of us really want to grow up and take on the responsibilities of adulthood, and to avoid such a wretched future, we'd be willing to fly off in the middle of the night to a place called Neverland and fight an evil pirate while chasing great adventures.

If you want to explore the optimistic and playful aspects of the story, then Walt Disney animation and director Steven Spielberg are your best bets. On the flip side, you wouldn't expect the director of A GHOST STORY (2017) and THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021) to follow suit. Writer-director David Lowery and his co-writer and collaborator Toby Halbrooks (Polyphonic Spree) on those projects wouldn't be expected to dwell on the cheery aspects of the story, and they certainly don't. Instead, we get exactly what they expertly deliver in their work - lush photography and a slightly twisted perspective on what makes people (young and old) tick.

We first meet Wendy (the talented Ever Anderson, offspring of Milla Jovovich and director Paul WS Anderson) as she frets over being shipped off to boarding school, while still finding the energy to stage sword fights with her younger brothers in all corners of the upstairs bedroom they share. Yet another piece of broken furniture results in the parents (Alan Tudyk, Molly Parker) lecturing Wendy about how her time for fun has passed and she should set an example for her brothers. This is the same evening (and very early in the film) where Tinker Bell (Yara Shahidi) and Peter Pan (newcomer Alexander Molony) show up to whisk the three kids away from drudgery and towards adventure and fun.

What to say about Neverland ... the "lost boys" aren't really living a carefree, desirable life, and fun seems to be a bit hard to come by. Their leader, Peter Pan, is certainly a moody dude. Adventure does strike every time Captain Hook and his band of pirates attack. Jude Law seems to relish the role and his handlebar mustache, gravelly voice, and grumpy demeanor is one of the film's highlights - along with comedian Jim Gaffigan (underrated as an actor) as first mate Smee.

In this iteration, Peter Pan is a bit of a blah character, as the focus is on Wendy and Captain Hook. We do get the origin story for Peter and Hook, and the visuals (Newfoundland, Faroe Islands) from cinematographer Bojan Bozelli are matched by composer Daniel Hart's score. Director Lowery has modernized the tale by having the Lost Boys include boys and girls of multiple nationalities, a biracial Tinker Bell, and a heroic Tiger Lily played by Alyssa Wapanatahk. Kids will enjoy the flying scenes, sword fights, and the giant crocodile, however, it's fair to wonder if the film is too dark and joyless for youngsters ... plus the focus on Hook's disenchantment is more for grown-ups than kiddos. In fairness to Lowery and Halbrooks, they were also behind the excellent and underappreciated PETE'S DRAGON (2016).

We have come to accept that Disney classics are being re-made and re-imagined as live action flicks, and it's no surprise that some are better than others.

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Overall I like Peter Pan. The fun loving playful attitude of pan makes him a great character. I also use to really love hook as a villain. Personally I did not feel a strong connection to either character. The every scene seemed to be lacking a bit of emotion to me. The small twist they had among Captain Hook and pan was some what clever and did add something to the movie. But the overall feeling that pan gave me and the depressing feeling I got from these two was a bit upsetting to me and took away from the movie. I feel Disney has gone back and tried to give these villains more of a silver lining and make them more likeable, for example cruella was great. I personally thought they could have done better with hook as a villain. Also I personally have loved the alligator in the past and felt he did not get enough love in the movie but that is a personal bias. I was a bit underwhelmed in the end.

I feel like at this point Disney is trying so hard to be diverse that it's comes off as trying too hard. This isn't the Peter Pan movie we grew up knowing. It just didn't work for me. I felt like the first 15mins of the movie you can already tell what you're instore for. The new actor for Tinkerbell did ok. I didn't like Peter whatsoever. I tried to like Wendy but it was very hard too. (It wasn't the acting, they just didn't fit the part) I don't see this movie being a hit. No wonder it went directly to Disney +. On some positive note the cgi was pretty decent. They made some things make more sense. Hook was great. The crocodile looked great. New neverland was awesome. On in all I don't want to discredit the actors but we can blame the director for the direction he took this move and how he chose to take it.

This movie, this particular movie was all about Jude Law and his fabulous acting of Captain Hook, he was simply too good for the remaining cast in fact the whole movie.

Firstly, the makers should have given some back ground, could have made it from the very start, those watching are require to be aware of the story and the characters. That's the poor aspect which was not good. The movie is for children and family and if such remake was intended, it could have been properly executed. That's the main crust and main element missing from the movie, hence making it quiet dull, off colour and without any thing good.

Very very and indeed very average.