Python Hyena Peter Pan (2003): Dir: P.J. Hogan / Cast: Jeremy Sumpter, Jason Isaacs, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Ludivine Sagnier, Lynn Regrave: Glorious live version of the 1953 animated classic with all the glitter and glam one could ask for. It is the story of a boy who would never grow up. He has the ability to take flight and eventually descends from the clouds and into the bedroom of twelve year old Wendy. She is immediately fascinated and accepts his offer to glide through the air joined by her brothers over the clouds and into the mystical Neverland. Once there they must fend off a band of pirates headed by the evil Captain Hook. Beautifully realized adaptation although it is highly unlikely that children could successfully sword fight pirates. Director P.J. Hogan does well combining humour, romance and adventure. Jeremy Sumpter is perfectly cast as Peter Pan whose mind is young yet his body is experienced in the realms of the unknown. Jason Isaacs is fantastic as Hook as well as playing the father of the children. Rachel Hurd-Wood nearly steals the film as Wendy in her curious disposition. Ludivine Sagnier plays pixie Tinkerbell who is small yet not without resources. Lynn Redgrave is cast as an aunt who desires to help Wendy in becoming an adult. Successful live version carries the intended theme of growing up as well as presenting beautiful visual wonderland. Score: 8 / 10

rrju-13502 Wouldn't it be amazing if you could be a child forever, you would not have a worry in the world, and all you get to do is adventure with your friends all day? Well in Neverland you can. Peter Pan (2003) tells the story of a boy who lives in this fantasy world. Sounds like a dream life, right? No rules, supervision, or worries! It all seems like that until he shows up at Wendy Darling's bedroom window. He takes her and her siblings to Neverland where they go on magical adventures and have a victorious dual over the evil Captain James Hook. In the end, no matter how bad Peter wants Wendy to stay, she knows she must go, she must grow up. He realizes then that even though he is the great Peter Pan, he has to grow up. If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and a fairytale that teaches you to cherish your childhood, then you will definitely enjoy Peter Pan a much as I did.This film teaches us many lessons. The main one is no matter how badly we would like to stay young forever, we have to grow up sometime, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Another lesson it teaches children is that they should cherish their childhood because it all goes by in a flash. Many of us struggle with these lessons as did Peter Pan in the film. None of us want to face the reality that one day we're going to have to get up early everyday to go to work, pay bills, and live in the real world. In my opinion, since he was a child for so long it kind of devalues his childhood. It's supposed to be quick and fun. You're supposed to have the best time of your life before you enter the real world. The film teaches lessons that I would share with my children: to cherish your childhood, but when the time comes to grow up, there is no escaping it. However, you will always have those memories of your childhood. In a way it makes those memories a little sweeter, rather then having to relive them over and over in Neverland and them losing their luster. So I thank Peter Pan, for helping me realize that as dull as life may get as an adult, it's part of life, and we need to cherish our childhood and adulthood because it all goes by quickly.One aspect of the film that I found particularly interesting was that Captain Hook, who was played by Jason Issacs, was also the role of Mr. Darling! To me it seems as if the director in the movie was trying to send message to the audience. The message that I interpreted from this is that we all have a father figure in our life, even if you think you don't there is always some there to teach you lessons, help you mature, and have a great influence on your life. Captain Hook did all of these things for Peter, even though it might not seem that way. Once you look past all the battles they went through, it is clear Hook had a huge influence on Peter's life such as a father would.In my opinion, this film was very good and a great lesson to children of all ages. It's more of a family oriented film, something that you would watch with small children. They would definitely enjoy all of the special effects such as flying, and how through these effects it makes Neverland look like a magical and very real place. They will also enjoy characters such as Tinker Bell, after little girls watch her they will be wanting to be a fairy just like her. Captain Hook his sometimes goofy and unorthodox ways of running his ship can provide comic relief to the evil side of him. The Lost Boys which all young boys can relate to as their crazy group of friends that they adventure with. Overall it is a very fun, magical, heartwarming, and in some ways relatable movie for all that can tug at your heart strings and give you great exhilaration. I highly suggest this film to anyone, especially those who enjoy fantasy films.

Michael Nicle Peter pan (2003) is a film i grew up with and one that also managed to leave a special place in my childhood. It still holds up and will continue to share it's magic with children in all the years to come. This timeless story is handled perfectly in every way making this a beautifully faithful book to film adaptation. From the score to the atmosphere and the magic this is another example showcasing the king of fairy tales P.PAn it the best film version of the story as far. If you love fantasy films and still didn't give this a chance please do so. A new peter pan origin film is set for next year (2015) and i strongly hope it manages to top or at least be as well made as this film.

Thane Dynamo I have loved the story of Peter Pan since I was little; I saw the pantomimes, watched the Disney version god knows how many times and enjoyed Steven Spielberg's "Hook". Heck, I chose the novel as a book presentation in school once! In short, Peter Pan became a mark of my childhood.It was no surprise that when this film version of Pan came out, I was desperate to watch it, all the while afraid that it might not be loyal to the original novel and play. I was greatly mistaken, in fact I am so glad I watched this.This is, hands down, the best adaptation of Peter Pan to date. The sheer magic of J.M. Barrie is translated perfectly into the film. The actors fit their roles so well, it's not even funny. Rachel Hurd-Wood is adorable as Wendy, Olivia Williams as Mrs Darling is wonderful, such is Ludivine Sagnier as Tinkerbell, Lynn Redgrave as Aunt Millicent and Richard Briers as Smee. Jason Isaacs, I find, portrays Captain Hook (as well as Mr Darling) the best, rivaling even Dustin Hoffman in Hook. Then again, all the characters are lovable, especially the Lost Boys. However, the real star of the show is none other than the title character and protagonist, Peter himself. Jeremy Sumpter's performance is so fantastic that the tradition of having actresses play the legendary boy will be insignificant. This made Peter Pan my favourite character in the whole film. And the rest? Well, the special effects are stunning (my god, that crocodile is scarier than the other versions!) and the music score, composed by James Newton Howard, is nothing short of captivating. My favourite is definitely "Flying", when Peter and the Darling children fly to Neverland.So, to put it briefly, I highly recommend this film, whether you love Peter Pan or not. It is wonderful as a family film and in all other ways besides. I assure you, you will not regret watching it. With a beautiful story and unforgettable cast, you will feel like you're flying and having adventures with them.