Hogan has managed to remain faithful to Barrie's Edwardian spirit without making him feel musty.

| Mar 12, 2018

Clearly a star in the making, Hurd-Wood demonstrates a maturity far beyond her 13 years, especially in the easy way she adopts the role of surrogate mother to The Lost Boys once in Never-Never Land.

| Jan 11, 2018

It won't give Harry Potter a run for his money, but it beats the hell out of a Cannon & Ball panto in Skegness.

| Original Score: 3/5 | May 27, 2011

Live-action version keeps its thrill and charm.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 27, 2010

These ingredients are digitally present and correct, but Hogan fails to inject much excitement into the many boisterous action sequences.

| Jun 24, 2006

Most kids will be bored for much of the time, and are unlikely to be attracted by the juvenile performers.

| Jan 15, 2004

So what need is there, then, for director P.J. Hogan's latest live-action incarnation of Barrie's tale? Not much, really, but I'm sure glad that didn't stop him from making it.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 10, 2004

There's really no way this film should have received a kid-friendly PG rating.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 30, 2003

A dazzling retelling of the J.M. Barrie tale.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 26, 2003

With only a few exceptions, the performances (and the script) range between dull and mediocre.

Full Review | Dec 25, 2003

In this incarnation, Peter is imbued with a greater degree of psychological darkness than before.

Full Review | Dec 25, 2003

Familiarity doesn't exactly breed contempt, yet despite the novelty of a real boy as Peter, the movie does engender a listless been-there / eaten-that reaction.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Dec 25, 2003

A tribute to the power of good storytelling.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 25, 2003

Little children may find it a bit scary ... but it's a warmhearted and often magical adventure.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 25, 2003

If, as you go into the theater, you hear people coming out still chanting 'I do believe in fairies. I do! I do!' do not be alarmed. Soon you will be joining them.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Dec 25, 2003

Hogan's shimmering vision of Peter Pan is rewardingly sumptuous and faithful.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Dec 25, 2003

What distinguishes this Peter Pan from other versions is its unsentimental insight into the terrors and delights of both childhood and growing up.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 25, 2003

Sumptuous-looking and engagingly acted.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Dec 25, 2003

Both enchantingly old-fashioned and daringly modern.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 25, 2003

Action-fortified, touching and entertaining from its beguiling beginning to its dreamy conclusion.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 25, 2003