Pan (2015)

Just perfect...

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

The acting in this movie is really good.

I so wanted to enjoy this film. Unfortunately instead of being spellbound in a world of magical adventure I was bored and repeatedly pulled out of any suspension of disbelief by what, to me, were pointless choices by the filmmakers. If I'm sat there asking myself "why is it set in WW2 if it's a prequel to Peter Pan?", "why have they shoehorned in Nirvana and The Ramones, what's the point?" and "why's Hook American?", it's a clear indication that the film has failed to draw me in and hold me in the world they've created. I didn't rate the performances in the main. Hugh Jackman did a decent scenery chewing job but that didn't help because there's no point to his character - other than to have a bad guy who isn't Hook so they could throw in the twist that Hook and Peter start as friends. And then they failed to do anything with that idea anyway. The original story of Peter Pan drops the seeds of how Peter came to be in Neverland and what made him the way he was. The opportunity is there to make a fascinating, enchanting, poignant film. This is not that film

A different look at Peter Pan giving light to a boy living in a cruel situation but has the determination to believe in what is right. This is a new twist on how discoveries of his life which could make him a victim or fight to believe in himself. Hooks character brings out some of the humanity he had before becoming the Hook everyone knows in the original movie. The conglomeration of the characters and the graphics creates a balance that is amusing and delightful.

C'mon people. Peter Pan was a very dark book with many twists and turns. I think this Pan, though not your bubblegum Disney version hits the mark perfectly. I'm shocked at how many of you have little imagination considering Pan is all about never growing up and since you've grown, so many bad reviews reflect so little imagination. Very sad indeed. I've watched this film a few times since it came out and I enjoy it every time. I allow the film to carry me away with it and join Pan on his adventures. Hugh rocked as Hook and every character was complex and rounded. I LOVED this film and while I wouldn't say it was a perfect 10, I gave it 10 to make up for the lack of imagination of so many closed minded grown ups. I believe in fairies and you should too. Watch this film with an open heart and mind and you ptoo will feel its magick.

There aren't enough words to describe how awful this movie truly is to watch. The acting (with the exception of Hugh Jackman) is pretty terrible. The storyline is creative but lacked vision. The special effects jump back and forth between amazing and 'we ran out of money'. Overall though, its just plain cheesy. A small child might find this movie amusing, however, anyone else would turn it off after about 20 to 30 minutes.