Peter Pan (2003)

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.

Director:

P.J. Hogan

Writers:

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

Stars:

Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Lynn Redgrave

3 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling, and the fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story, when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and leads them over moonlit rooftops through a galaxy of stars and to the lush jungles of Neverland. Wendy and her brothers join Peter and the Lost Boys in an exhilarating life--free of grown-up rules--while also facing the inevitable showdown with Hook and his bloodthirsty pirates.

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Plot Keywords:

hook | pirate | captain | lost | showdown | 

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Taglines:

Let the fight begin

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for adventure action sequences and peril

Details

Official Sites:

Columbia Tristar [France] Official site [Brazil]

Country:

Australia USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Peeter Paan

Filming Locations:

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$406,564 (Japan) (16 April 2004)

Gross:

$406,564 (Japan) (16 April 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Revolution Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min 107 min (theatrical)

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS-ES Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Following tradition (in both theatre and film), the actor portraying Captain Hook is the same actor portraying Mr. Darling (Wendy's father). In this case, it's Jason Isaacs.

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Goofs

When Peter hides in the group of Lost Boys on the Jolly Roger, he goes down behind Tootles, but when the camera cuts back to him, he is in front of Tootles.

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Quotes

Captain Hook: She was leaving you, Pan! Your Wendy was leaving you. Why should she stay? What have you to offer? You are incomplete. Let us now take a peep into the future, shall we?
[Hook and Peter start to fight again]
Captain Hook: 'Tis the fair Wendy. She's in her nursery. The window is shut.
Peter: I'll open it.
Captain Hook: I'm afraid the window is barred.
Peter: I'll call out her name!
Captain Hook: She can't hear you...
Peter: No!
Captain Hook: She can't see you.
Peter: Wendy!
[...]

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Crazy Credits

In the countries where Universal distributed, only the Universal logo appears at the beginning followed by the title, the Columbia and Revolution logos appear after the end credits.

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Connections

References H.M.S. Pinafore (1973)

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Soundtracks

"Symphony No. 5 in C Minor"
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven

User Reviews

Great adapation, well worth seeing

Having seen the movie a few hours ago and the initial joy wearing off, this movie still leaves a pleasant taste in your mouth. This is Peter Pan as it should have been done years ago (although quite possibly couldn't have, effects wise). The movie is highly stylised, which works brilliantly, and very rarely has any cringe-worthy moments.

The lead actors, both children, are wonderful. Jeremy Sumpter as Peter has a certain arrogance and cockiness about him that really works for the boy who never wants to grow up, and his chemistry with the actress playing Wendy is very palpable. The successfully manage to hold the movie on their own, though Jason Isaacs as Hook/Mr Darling is wonderful in his own right. Never over the top, as it could be so easy to do, but never forgetting that he's in a make believe land, full of mermaids, flying children, and hugely oversized alligators, one with a specific taste for his flesh.

Overall this movie is a joy, not only for children but for adults alike. The style is unique, the effects are wonderful, and the plotline tight. Definitely highly recommended :)