Tony Didn't realize this had been made as a series, but it shows when watching it as a full film. It might have worked if they'd got some serious editing done first. It drags on and on for hours to the point that what was interesting becomes boring. Gave it 4 because other than the tedium it was well made.

zkonedog When SciFi made "Tin Man", I was blown away by the imaginative spin on such a classic story. I was less impressed by "Alice", but still enjoyed parts of it. Sadly, "Neverland" continues that downward trend by producing a paper-thin storyline "backed up" by acting that was equally as weak.For a basic plot summary, "Neverland" tells the story of how James Hook, Peter Pan, and a gang of "Lost Boys" end up in the wondrous Neverland world, as well as how they all grow into the roles we are accustomed to seeing from them. The story begins in early 20th century London, where Hook is harboring a gaggle of street boys who serve to protect his "business interests" (i.e. petty theft). When one stolen object transports the lot of them into Neverland, however, Hook shows his true colors while Pan & Co. must decide who to cast their lot with...the pirates or the Indians.The trouble with this miniseries, plain and simple, is that it is just so poorly written. The basis of the "first time in Neverland" plot is okay, but everything beyond that is underachieving. There are no compelling motivations for the characters to act as they do, while the characters themselves are written about as shallow as humanly possible. Never once during the entire production did I feel even a twinge of emotional or genuine feeling for anything that was going on. There are a few "canon moments" that elicited a reaction from me, and that is the only reason I can give the experience two stars (1.5 would be more exact).The sub-par acting only hurts matters. While Charlie Rowe is passable as Peter, the two other "pirate leads" (Rhys Ifans & Anna Friel) are uninspiring to say the least. They may be decent actors in their own right (I don't know much about either of them), but it doesn't shine through whatsoever here. The same goes for any other pirate, Indian, or Lost Boy...they don't produce a connection to any character. Again, however, this was likely in large part due to the "polished turd" effect of such a stinker script.One special note: What probably (more than anything) gave me the confidence to pull this review out of rock-bottom (1-star) status was the performance of Bob Hoskins as Smee, reprising his role from Steven Spielberg's "Hook". He is an absolute joy to watch and steals nearly ever scene he's involved in!Overall, a miniseries prequel of this nature can be judged successful only if, after watching, the viewer can judge it worthy of the original material's "canon". I cannot make that claim for "Neverland". It doesn't really cheapen the canon in any way, but just completely fails to execute what could have been a decent idea instead. If you are looking for a "Pan fix", go watch "Hook" again instead...you'll get much more out of it than this prolonged piece of mediocrity.

SnoopyStyle This is a prequel dealing with Peter Pan (Charlie Rowe) as an orphan on the streets of London. Peter and his band of thieves work as pickpockets. Their evil mentor Jimmy Hook (Rhys Ifans) gets them to steal a magical treasure which transports them to Neverland. Once there Hook join with a group of pirates led by Elizabeth Bonny (Anna Friel) in search of more magic dust. Peter lands with the Indians and the beautiful Aaya (Q'orianka Kilcher) where the people don't age.The story lack any pace. It drags along. With 240 minutes, this is way too long. It doesn't help that they explain away the magic. It reminds me of Star Wars explaining away The Force. Why can't they leave it alone? The acting is acceptable. All the big name give the expected performance. Charlie Rowe as Peter Pan is average. As for the production, it's got TV movie level. It's nothing to brag about. It's dark and dreary. Again all the magic is gone.

Mariah Cyre-Thomas the most amazing movie i have ever seen i just wish for more movies i would pay a lot for them i am a big fan and this movie was very well done, funny, clever and had me at the edge of my seat i would strongly recommend it. i loved all the rolls the actors played. it had me laughing and in suspense i watched both parts numerously and have enjoyed it every time,i am addicted, i loved the leading roll Charlie Rowe I thought he was very talented and i would love to see him in more movies, all the actors where very talented and all the rolls where played so well i couldn't stop watching it everyone i showed it to, loved it also i also wish it had gotten better reviews i would strongly rate this movie a 10/10 <3.