The Underlooked Pan Film

Greeting to you. Welcome to the 2nd post of March. Y'know, it's been mighty gratifying blog-examining favourite films and informing you why they're esteemed by yours truly. In the corresponding paragraphs, I'll be gushing about another favored movie--the underappreciated 2003 Peter Pan film. It's a film of pertinence for this blog 'cause the boy who never grew up initially materialized in a 1904 stage play.

The sets of the film are stupendously designed/constructed--They're aceful at encompassing the Australian soundstages and crafting real-world/Neverland locations. Janet Patterson and the costume department excelled, the costuming is so apposite to the characters. James Newton Howard composed the score sublimely, I'm particularly fussed on the most prevalent piece of music. Stunt-wise, there's sword fighting of exhilaration and the flying's conveyed. The cinematography/editing contain proficiency, too.

The effects were nifty in '03. Retrospectively, the CGI's not too shabby. There are effects of practicality and CG that's effective. Even the effects that aren't completely stellar facilitate the story and are forgivable.

Kudos to the casting folks. They enlisted skillful individuals. The cast is so complimentary to each other. A trio of trained male St. Bernards were Nana. Saffron Burrows narrated the film wonderfully. Lynn Redgrave's delightful as Aunt Millicent, a prim, seed planting character of originality. Olivia Williams astonishes as Mary Darling. Carsen Gray, Tiger Lily, portrayed her character brilliantly. The Lost Boys were skilled actors, especially Theodore Chester's Slightly. Harry Newell and Freddie Popplewell had adeptness as John and Michael Darling. Richard Bryers is a wondrous Mr. Smee, as the boatswain, he was a supplier of entertainment. They selected an exquisite live actress for Tinkerbell, Ludivine Sagnier! She absolutely nailed Tink's personality.

Rachel Hurd-Wood acted outstandingly as Wendy Darling. Rachel demonstrated top-notch acting chops and definitely carried the film. Jeremy Sumpter was a stupefying Peter Pan. He was spritely, youthful, swift and nuanced. Jason Issacs doubled-roled fantastically, he and the writers humanized the character of George Darling. Jason's Captain Hook is aristocratic, pathetic, humorous, unnerving, erratic and nefarious! Issacs was debonair and implemented menace into Hook.

The story retains faithfulness to the source materials. There is quotable dialogue and riveting action sequences. This plot enacts events that occurred before Peter and the Darling siblings flew to Neverland. The pacing has steadiness. Saffron Burrow's plot-forwarding narration informs and is unintrusive. The characters posses dimensions. This film's denouement is heartwarming. The script analyzes Pan psychologically.

It captures entering womanhood in 1904 (thank you to Jason Issacs for pointing that out).

Applause to J.P. Hogan, the director and co-writer. He crafted an amusing, adventurous, multifaceted film. He directed the film terrifically and had a comprehension of the story. I posses admiration for his film. It's a fab fantasy and produced skillfully. Families can view it together and, surprisingly, the film manages to contain degrees of racial sensitivity. It resonates with preteen girls. It's certainly deserving of ubiquity and your viewership. Incidentally, I dedicate this post to a totally luxurious person! She's quite childlike at heart.