Writer: Temple Mathews, J.M. Barrie
Director: Robin Budd, Donovan Cook
Cast: Harriet Owen, Blayne Weaver, Corey Burton, Jeff Bennett, Katie Soucie, Andrew McDonough, Spencer Breslin
Rating: G
Studio: Disney Studios
Release Date: November 27, 2007
Disney sequels usually tend to come out looking like other sequels. Most of the time, they are unnecessary and meant to make money. However, every now and then there is one worth watching or even buying because it is just that good. In this case, that extra special sequel would be Peter Pan Return to Never Land.
I was surprised to find that this wasn’t another cheesy, useless film, and that instead, I really seemed to like it. A surprise to me was that I liked it as much as I did the original Peter Pan. Of course, the difference between seeing this one now and the original back when I was a child is that I am a much harsher critic than I was as a child. Despite that fact, Peter Pan Return to Never Land won me over and made me a fan. It is one of the best children’s movies to come out in recent years and it is worth the purchase be it as a Christmas present or just to extend your child’s DVD collection.
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The original Peter Pan movie debuted in 1953 to critical acclaim like most of the Disney movies of that time. Despite the fact that this was meant to appear as a direct-to-DVD feature, there was a brief theatrical release that came along with this film. Peter Pan Return to Never Land was released by Disney Studios on November 27, 2007.
The Peter Pan Return to Never Land Plot
In Peter Pan Return to Never Land, you are introduced to Wendy’s children Jane and Danny. The time is during WWII and Wendy’s husband is called off to war. The film focuses specifically on Jane. The oldest child of Wendy and her husband, Jane believes that in a time of war there is no room for silly stories and fun.
London is crumbling around the remaining residents of the city and Jane feels as if it’s time to grow up! Jane won’t stand for anymore childish nonsense and that includes listening to stories about Peter Pan and faeries, when they obviously aren’t true. When Captain Hook appears one night to kidnap Jane in a plot to foil Peter, Jane visits that old “second star to the right” that was last visited by her mother, years before.
Naturally, Hook does not manage to foil the great and childish Peter. Jane is taken back to the Lost Boys and Tink respectively. However, not all goes as planned. Jane wants to go home, but before she can she needs to find the beauty in her childhood, in imagination, and most importantly, in faeries.
Jane experiences a great deal of fun and mischief as she attempts to learn to fly so that she can make her way home. She proves to be a solid and important role model for girls under the age of ten. Both headstrong and intelligent, Jane is not one to run from responsibility, but she also knows how to have good, clean fun, as well.
The adventures of Peter Pan Return to Never Land are as timeless and classic as the adventures were the first time around. Kids will love this new classic for the ages and Jane is likely to become one of the standout Disney role models for young girls everywhere.
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Peter Pan Return to Never Land offers stunning sound and picture quality. In the case of video, the film is presented in full screen with an aspect ratio of 1.66:1that has been enhanced for 16×9 televisions. As you can expect from most Disney films, you receive a crisp picture quality and vibrant colors. The presentation couldn’t be any better when it comes to video. The audio quality offers no complaints with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. It sounds as good as you would expect to hear in a movie theater. The combination of audio and sound compliment each other perfectly.
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There are a few special features included in Peter Pan Return to Never Land that will add to the overall enjoyment of the film. The Lost Treasures section includes deleted scenes and Magical Fairies Moments allows you to visit the world of Tink as she takes you into her secret realm, Pixie Hollow.
Finally, you are offered Tinker Bell’s Challenge, which is an interactive game. Tink’s light is in danger of going out and you need to help her. As a player you will be presented with a series of challenges that will earn you enough faith, trust, and pixie dust, to bring Tink back to the full powered Pixie you know and love!
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Peter Pan Return to Never Land is a must have for any Disney collector and for young children, especially girls. Despite this being a sequel, the story remains true to the original and has the ability to be unique enough to hold its audiences’ attention as it goes in new directions. Peter Pan Return to Never Land is an excellent example of what Disney is capable of and will make a perfect addition to any fan’s library. This movie is highly recommended.
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