I've always been on the fence about this film. There areelements about it that are some of the best in Disney history, and then there's elements that either annoy or insult me. I do see what's good in Peter Pan and I do see why people and fans love this film.
Plot: In London, the Darling family lives just like a normal family does. Mr. Darling believes that their daughter Wendy has grown past living in the nursery and should have a room of her own. He is also annoyed that Wendy has been telling the boys, John and Michael, stories about a boy who could fly and battled pirates in an imaginary land.
That night, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell come to the Darling's house in search of his shadow. Wendy offers to sew it back on, and Peter offers to take her to Neverland so she could never grow up. The boys accompany them, as a jealous Tinker Bell tries everything in her power to kill off Wendy.
Meanwhile, the ruthless Captain Hook kidnaps Tiger Lily, the Indian Chief's daughter to force her to reveal Peter Pan's hiding place. Peter is able to save her and leaves his arch-nemesis to swim away from the Crocodile that swallowed the alarm clock. Wendy soon realizes that living in Neverland isn't what she expected and tries to bring the boys home, but Peter is unwilling to help them leave.
Hook is able to trick Tinker Bell into revealing Peter's hideout and captures the Darlings and Peter's lost boys. Then, he leaves a bomb that will explode and blast Peter out of Neverland forever. Luckily, Tink is able to save Peter and the two set off to defeat Hook and his pirates once and for all.
What's Bad?: Well...there are things I find pretty irritating in this film. For the most part, it involves the stuff and people in Neverland. The Indians are on the same scale as the Crows from Dumbo and it irks me, mainly because I am Native American. The Lost Boys could have been like the Dwarfs and have their own personalities, but they're all the same, like Huey, Dewey, and Louie. The same could be said about the Mermaids, but I do understand it.
Another thing that annoys me is that from what I noticed (i could be wrong), the only real reason Wendy tries to get the boys to go home is because Tiger Lily kisses Peter and she gets jealous. For the most part, Wendy forces her opinion on her brothers and at least tries to on her parents.
What's Good?: That being said, Wendy's character is likable. She is your basic older sister and she is likable, just like Alice.
What i really love about the movie is Captain Hook. He is one of Disney's greatest villains for a reason, because he is hilarious and foppish, while also being menacing and conniving. Plus, the slapstick between him and the Crocodile is some of the funniest in Disney history, along with Iago's in Aladdin.
The songs are okay and the score is adventurous and upbeat.
The romance between Wendy and Peter is well done. They act like how real kids fall in love. And since i was a kid not too long ago, i feel like their chemistry is just like a kid's would be.
Overall: The film is well crafted. It has a great villain and a strong starring cast, but the supporting cast kind of falls by the wayside. The animation is still good and the music is nice and the pacing is great. It's a nice film and a decent one at that. I just think it could have been a lot better. Nevertheless, it's still a film to watch. Go see it, if you haven't already.
Report Card
Hero: A
Heroine: A
Villain: A
Supporting Cast: C
Songs: B
Musical Score: B+
Animation: A-
Special Effects: B-
Theme: B+
Story: A-
Final Grade: B+
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