Peter Pan (2003)

Director:

P.J. Hogan

Writers (WGA):

J.M. Barrie (play)
P.J. Hogan (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

25 December 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Romance

Tagline:

Let the fight begin

Plot:

The Darling family children receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Never Land where an ongoing war with the evil Pirate Captain Hook is taking place.

Plot Keywords:

Peter Pan | Pirate | Captain | Jolly Roger | Mother Son Relationship

Awards:

3 wins & 11 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Dec. 31

10:30 AM

FX

Cast

Jason Isaacs	...	Mr. Darling / Captain Hook
Jeremy Sumpter	...	Peter Pan
Rachel Hurd-Wood	...	Wendy Darling
Lynn Redgrave	...	Aunt Millicent
Richard Briers	...	Smee
Olivia Williams	...	Mrs. Darling
Geoffrey Palmer	...	Sir Edward Quiller Couch
Harry Newell	...	John Darling
Freddie Popplewell	...	Michael Darling
Ludivine Sagnier	...	Tink
Theodore Chester	...	Slightly
Rupert Simonian	...	Tootles
George MacKay	...	Curly
Harry Eden	...	Nibs
Patrick Gooch	...	Twin

MPAA:

Rated PG for adventure action sequences and peril.

Runtime:

113 min

Country:

Australia | USA | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | DTS-ES | Dolby Digital EX

Certification:

Switzerland:8 (canton of Zurich) | Iceland:L | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Malaysia:U | South Korea:All | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Czech Republic:U | Denmark:7 | Finland:K-7 | France:U | Germany:12 | India:U | Netherlands:MG6 | Norway:11 (original rating) | Norway:7 (re-rating on appeal) | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:6 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG (cut) | USA:PG (certificate #39544)

Filming Locations:

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

When Captain Hook ('Jason Issacs') is dressing in his cabin, the tattoo on his left shoulder is the crest of Eton College, where Hook went to school.

Goofs:

Continuity: Just before engaging his duel with Peter, Hook throws his large feathered hat overboard, and it is heard hitting the water. Later, when Hook is finally defeated, we see Peter wearing proudly the hat which is totally dry with no evidence that it had ever been "fished out" of the water.

Quotes:

Wendy: Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter Pan, who decided not to grow up.
Hook: Skip the prologue
Wendy: So he flew away to Neverland where the pirates are.
Hook: What fun he must have had.
Wendy: Yes but he was rather lonely.
Hook: Lonely? He needed a Wendy.
Pirate: I need a Wendy.
Hook: Why a Wendy?
Wendy: He liked my stories.
Hook: What stories?
[...]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Troldspejlet: (#37.8)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

String Quartet Op. 76, No. 5

Started my Peter Pan obsession all over again....

This movie is, in a word, BRILLIANT. I've always been a fan of Peter Pan, and LOVED the Disney and Mary Martin versions we all grew up on, but this film is 100000x better than any other version! This is THE definitive Peter Pan. I can't say enough about it! This has quickly become my favorite film of all time. It's hard for me to explain why, but, NO movie has touched my heart like this before, ever. It's dark, funny, SEXY, intelligent, and a bit scary; just like the original novel.

In her film debut as Wendy, I thought Rachel Hurd-Wood was nothing short of brilliant. She really does look like she belongs in another era! I can't believe they found this girl at an open casting call! Amazing. If she chooses to continue acting, Rachel surely has the power to become one of the biggest actresses in the world within the next few years.

As for Jeremy Sumpter, he was, in my opinion, equally as brilliant. I've been a fan of his since his first film!! Frailty was obviously a different kind of movie, and Jeremy was good in that, but, he just IS Peter Pan!! I'm not ashamed to admit I have a crush on this boy. His smile melts me every time, and he has the indescribable boyish charm that is essential for the role. I know a lot of people get on his case about his little lisp, and about his supposed "wooden" acting, but, I thought he was the perfect choice. Where ELSE would they find a kid who looked good, was fit enough to do all the stunts, AND have the same AMAZING chemistry he had with Rachel?! It just wouldn't have been the same movie without him =) Mark my words, this kid will be a HUGE box-office draw very very soon!

A lot of people dislike how Tinker Bell was played, but I really enjoyed Ludvines performance!! Tink is everything she's supposed to be: Jealous, petty, and totally devoted to Peter! She is, after all, a very "common girl" and I thought that aspect came across great.

There isn't one weak performance in this flick. The Lost Boys are all charming and adorable in their own individual ways. Jason Issacs Hook is UNDENIABLY sexy and intriguing. Jason is also effectively meek and mild as Mr. Darling. As Smee, Richard Briars never fails to get laughs. And Oliva Williams plays the PERFECT Mrs. Darling, and she is really one of the most beautiful woman i've ever seen.

This movie was far superior than anything i've seen in a looooong time. I just think it's pretty damn near perfect, and it's already a classic in my eyes. We can quibble all we want about the films imperfections, but, I just like to focus on the MANY things that the movie got right. The special effects are often jaw-dropping without feeling overdone. The colors in this movie are drool-worthy. It's like nothing i've ever seen!

This is VASTLY underrated by many people, bur i'm pleased that it got as least mostly positive reviews, and has a devoted fanbase that grows every day! Rent this, and the whole family will love it!! What other movie has sword fighting, flying, fairies, mermaids, indians, pirates, AND romance!?!?

Long Live Peter Pan!!!