Production Year: 1953 - Family - Director: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronomi - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal more
Join mischievous Peter Pan, the young boy who refuses to grow up, his hot-tempered pixie pal, Tinker Bell and the Darling children as they soar away to the mysterious Never-Never... more
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Peter Pan [1953]
Peter Pan has a special place in the realm of classic animated Disney films: it instils an
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element of child-like wonder. The 1953 version of James M Barrie's story is colourfully told and keeps on the straight and narrow of the book. Barrie's wondrous ...
Advantages: 'Disney', what more can I say... Disadvantages: Not as dark as the original tale
...that through out versions of Peter Pan, the actor playing the villain Captain Hook also plays the role of Mr Darling. Their children, Wendy, Michael and John are met by the cheeky green-clad figure of Peter Pan, 'the boy who never grew up' who leads them on a journey of excitement and adventure to 'Never Land'. There are memorable characters such as Tinkerbell (now a huge Disney merchandising icon... I used to have tinkerbell pajamas and slippers ... ...still much good and ultimately Peter and friends win. Neverland is a paradise. Good guys have many allies, the Red Indians helping out the Lost Boys whereever possible. And ultimately evil and evil cancel each other out with the crocodile that swallowed the alarm clock coming back for Captain Hook's second arm once he so enjoyed eating the first.
The incompetance of the pirates is a constant source of amusement, while everyone likes the good guys. ...
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Advantages: Fun Fun Fun and Ever So Cute Disadvantages: I Don't Think There Are Any..
...behind the scene of making Peter Pan which is a really fascinating look back on how they did films in 1953. You can also get commentary from the actors as the film is playing and subtitles in English, for those who have hearing impairment in English as well, Greek and Arabic.
The description on the back of the box is as follows:
“bursting with pixie dust, adventure and song, Disney’s 14th animated classic brings the timeless story of PETER PAN ... ...and Michael’s bedtime stories – peter Pan invites them to enchanting never Land, where childhood lasts forever. With the help of the feisty fairy Tinker Bell and a glittering shower of pixie dust, off they fly for an adventure of a life time.. culminating in Peter’s swashbuckling battle with the notorious Captain Hook. So just take the second star to the right and go straight on till morning” and you too will reach the magical land that’s captured ...
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Advantages: Great acting, amazing special effects, magical, exciting, Jason Issacs! Disadvantages: None.
...enough to play her new Gameboy. Fun, fun, fun…
Ten minutes later, all that was forgotten. We were no longer in the front row of our local Warner Village. We had been transported. The sub-standard Disney animated version of PeterPan had faded into a memory of a bad dream. This was the real PeterPan and we were right there…
STORY
There can’t be many people that don’t know the story of PeterPan, but just in case, here’s a résumé. The Darling family live in a big house, where the three children – Wendy, Michael and John – spend hours inventing exciting stories in the nursery, where they are looked after by a rather unconventional childminder – a dog called Nana.
One day, PeterPan – a little boy who can fly and who never grows up – arrives in the nursery. Wendy, Michael and John...
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Advantages: fantastic!! everthing about it!! Disadvantages: none
...in theatres all over Europe for the next 30 years. It was in 1953 that it hit the silver screen though when Disney made the animated film (Disney had bought the rights to PeterPan in 1939 but it took him over ten years to begin work on the film) Disney's PeterPan premiered in America in January 1953, and was first shown in London at the Leicester Square Cinema on April 16th of that year. Since then there have been many different PeterPan films including, PeterPan, Finding Never Land, The Lost Boy's and Hook.
HOOK
Hook was made in 1991 and gave a different take on peterpan. Never before had peter grew up. No one expected him to become an accountant. The film was a hit. It had a great cast a great director and a wonderful modern story that gave pan lovers a modern day connection.
Cast-
Dustin Hoffman - Capt. Hook
Robin Willliamas- Peter...
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Advantages: Great story, wonderful fx, heart warming Disadvantages: Minor complaints re some fx
...along too.
The strange land that awaits is inhabited by small boys, dangerous pirates and a tribe of Indians who roam about the tropical jungle hunting for animals. However, not all is sweetness and light as danger comes from the ongoing feud between PeterPan and Captain Hook, chief pirate, who clash on a regular basis by way of sword fights and all manner of fighting.
The introduction of Wendy and co. into this fairy tale environment disturbs the equilibrium, creating a situation for Hook to exploit the children in a ruse to finally gain the upper hand over his rivals. He invites Wendy to join his band of cut throats to live the life of a pirate and all it entails. Female jealousy enters stage right in the form of Tinkerbell, PeterPan’s faithful fairy companion. With more than a hint of envy, she arranges for Wendy to be shot down...
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Actor(s): Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Paul Collins, Hans Conried, Bill Thompson
Director(s): Clyde Geronomi, Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
Genre: Family
Classification: Universal
Production Year: 1953
Running Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): Walt Disney Home Video; Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Release date: 04/03/2002
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: D 888428
Barcode: 5017188884280
Voice: Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried, Bobby Driscoll
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
Join mischievous Peter Pan, the young boy who refuses to grow up, his hot-tempered pixie pal, Tinker Bell and the Darling children as they soar away to the mysterious Never-Never land where childhood lasts forever in this magical, musical adventure. Based on J.M. Barrie's 1904 book.
Technical information
Special Features: Making Of Featurette, Peter Pan Story, Disney Storytime Peters Playful Prank, Pirate Treasure Hunt, Still Frame Gallery, Audio Commentary
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English Greek Dolby Digital 2.0 English Arabic
Animated: Animated
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