Peter Pan

Name: Peter Pan
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family, Musical
Released: February 5, 1953
Duration: 77 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Bill Thompson, Bobby Driscoll, Candy Candido, Hans Conried, Heather Angel

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RKO Radio Pictures | Release Date: February 5, 1953 | Approved

Starring: Bill Thompson, Bobby Driscoll, Candy Candido, Hans Conried, Heather Angel, Kathryn Beaumont, Mel Blanc, Paul Collins, Tom Conway, Tommy Luske

Summary: Wendy and her brothers are whisked away to the magical world of Neverland with the hero of their stories, Peter Pan.

Director: Clyde Geronimi and Hamilton Luske and Jack Kinney and Wilfred Jackson

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family, Musical

Rating: Approved

Runtime: 77 min

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Kate Cameron

Peter Pan has been done in the style for which Disney is noted. It is one of his best productions and, I believe, is closer to the author's idea than any other presentation of the story, as the Disney medium is ideally adapted to the fantasy. Read full review

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Mike Clark

It has always been around and easy to take for granted. But its lack of pretension weathers years nicely. [09 Mar 2007, p.12D]

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TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

A wonderful movie. Read full review

Bosley Crowther

A wholly amusing and engaging piece of work within the defined limitations of the aforementioned Disney style. The Disney inventions are as skillful and clever as they have ever been. Read full review

Empire Ian Nathan

Definitely a Disney classic but misses out much of the darker side of J.M.Barrie's fantasy tale. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Though Barrie's stories are about a rite of passage into adulthood, Disney's Peter Pan treats the issue superficially, retreating from the dark places of movies like Pinocchio in favor of amped-up tomfoolery. Read full review

Eric Henderson

Peter Pan, in retrospect, seems much more a footnote among the studio’s 1950s output. Read full review

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alerikanderson

Apr 27, 2023

Peter Pan is an inspiring story that proves that disney isn't doing well today

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timone

Apr 30, 2019

The story of Peter Pan is the most wonderful stories in the history. Peter Pan is the boy who never grew up and the lost boys. The characters are likeable, Wendy's parents, our hero Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, The Lost Boys, Tinkerbell, Tick Tock the crocodile and one of my favouriteThe story of Peter Pan is the most wonderful stories in the history. Peter Pan is the boy who never grew up and the lost boys. The characters are likeable, Wendy's parents, our hero Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, The Lost Boys, Tinkerbell, Tick Tock the crocodile and one of my favourite evil villians Captain Hook. He's one of the most funniest and vicious villians ever. Hook and Smee makes me laugh every time I watch it. I actually did own this on VHS that was years ago when I was child. My best friend Nathan Tolson is a fan of Peter Pan, he plays the good guy and I played the bad guy and we were non stop quoting the lines from this amazing Disney movie. Nathan likes me being chased by Tick Tock the crocodile which Captain Hook has a fear on him. The funny scene I laughed at is a scene where Peter Pan distracts Captain Hook by echoing the caves and tells Mr Smee to release Tiger Lily and take her back to her people by pretending to be Captain Hook and shouts understand and that really makes me laugh non stop. There are also live action versions of Peter Pan like the who stars Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams which that my friend Nathan watch as well. And the 2003 version which stars Jason Issacs and I also love that. Me and Nathan have enjoyed this Disney classic so much. You know what they say when you see a crocodile? Never smile at the crocodile.… Expand

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kyle20ellis

Mar 18, 2022

Peter Pan is a very good movie indeed, which is more to be said for its sequel, which I think is one of the worst Disney sequels. While enormously entertaining especially with Hook and the crocodile, it lacks the complexity of the book. However, the animation is beautiful, especially ourPeter Pan is a very good movie indeed, which is more to be said for its sequel, which I think is one of the worst Disney sequels. While enormously entertaining especially with Hook and the crocodile, it lacks the complexity of the book. However, the animation is beautiful, especially our first look at Neverland and the Mermaid Lagoon. The songs are also lovely, especially "2nd Star to the Right" and "You can Fly". I loved the characters. Peter and the Darlings were well done, as well as the lost Boys. I also loved Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook, who was a great villain, until the sequel ruined him. If you want a more complex Hook, try Tim Curry's Hook in the animated TV series Peter Pan and the Pirates, which I personally think should be brought back. Captain Hook was wonderful here, in the series, and Jason Issac's interpretation of the character isn't to be missed either. 9/10 Bethany Cox. PS. I loved the crocodile!… Expand

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infraRecon

May 17, 2023

After Rating the Recent Live action movie, I started watching the original Peter Pan movie. Still to this day, it is an excellent watch.

While at some points of the animation, it can be very still(Nothing is happening besides talking), the rest of the film is fun, sometimes when CaptainAfter Rating the Recent Live action movie, I started watching the original Peter Pan movie. Still to this day, it is an excellent watch.

While at some points of the animation, it can be very still(Nothing is happening besides talking), the rest of the film is fun, sometimes when Captain Hook is on the screen you feel a sense of dread and fear.

Other than that, the film is charming, well animated and just overall lovely to view, all the characters are interesting, and you can understand from the get-go the personalities of each character. Absolutely wonderful, how Disney screwed up the live-action film(Well I know how)is beyond science.
I am a Sucker for animation, I grew up we these and while for this review I am not relying on Nostalgia, I actually compared the scenes from the original to the Live Action.
The original animation is Vastly Superior.

I will definitely make sure that my children watch these when they are still young so they can just have the best memories of animated films possible.… Expand

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Tomtag

Apr 16, 2019

This movie had shown the character I have always wanted to be- a character with freedom, no school and be young forever. I really like the character much more than the movie. The movie wasn't bad though. It was really funny for me and I like many parts of it

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kpmeade

Dec 21, 2018

did you know that tinker bell is a jerk yeah childhood ruind
still good movie but tink kind of ruins it

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ajzeg01

Oct 4, 2019

Am I the only one who hates this movie? Because I really do and I feel very alone on this.

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