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:

Jeremy Sumpter, Jason Isaacs, Olivia Williams

3 wins & 13 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:

peter pan character | captain hook character | smee character | wendy darling character | gagged girl | 

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Taglines:

All children grow up, except one.

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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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Emma Roberts auditioned for the role of Wendy.

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Goofs

When the pirates realize the "crocodile" is up in the rigging, Hook is holding Michael and then throws him down to the ground. When Hook re-emerges after getting weapons, it is John that's on the ground (whom he kicks), not Michael (who is still sitting with the lost boys).

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Quotes

Mrs. Darling: And what's your name?
Nibs: Nibs. I plan the battles.
Mrs. Darling: Would you like a mother, Nibs?
Nibs: [crying] Yes!

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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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Alternate Versions

German theatrical version was edited (ie. Hook killing various pirates, sight of skeletons, much of Hooks more menacing dialogue, the final fight, the crocodile swallowing Hook) to secure a more commercial "Not under 6" rating. The DVD (rated "Not under 12") includes all these scenes but misses the head-butt due to the use of the cut UK PAL-master (see above).

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Connections

Referenced in Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 20 Greatest Animated Villain Songs: Part 1 (2010)

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Soundtracks

String Quartet Op. 76, No. 5
Written by Joseph Haydn (as Franz Joseph Haydn)

User Reviews

Underrated gem

This is by far the best filming of Peter Pan I have ever seen. Unlike Hook, this movie has magic to it. I think most of the characters, especially Peter Pan and Hook, are three dimensional characters. Never Never Land looks like a great place to visit. However, there are disadvantages to living there, such as never falling in love. I was surprised how much I loved this movie. The actors are very well cast. Peter Pan is not an obnoxious kid like he is sometimes portrayed as, but as a boy who refuses to grow but knows there are consequences to this. The actor who plays Captain Hook is not just a bad guy, but as somewhat of a sad person locked in never ending combat with Peter Pan. I like this better than the animated Disney movies and the overproduced Hook. I think this will appeal to everybody, not just young children. So I suggest you see this movie even if you do not have children. 8/10

Details

Official Sites:

Columbia Tristar [France] Official site [Brazil]

Country:

UK Australia USA New Zealand

Language:

English North American Indian

Release Date:

25 December 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Peter Pan

Filming Locations:

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,139,495, 28 December 2003

Gross USA:

$48,462,608

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$121,975,011

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Revolution Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min 107 min (theatrical)

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS-ES Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1