Many people have seen this movie, but many haven't. I do recommend it because it uses some exact quotes from the book which really allows people to really get a feel for J.M. Barrie's classic novel.
What I really love about this movie is that it talks about the hidden kiss, which is a kiss that every woman has for their true love. The whole idea behind the hidden kiss is cute, and it kind of brings a whole different idea that I have never seen before. It suggests that this type of kiss, reserved for the person in the right hand corner of the womans mouth is unattainable to anyone else; that this kiss is the womans to give and cannot be taken.
There are differences, ones that don't really hinder the story very much. For one, there's the ending, which is when Peter comes to get Wendy for spring cleaning, yet she is a grown up, so in her stead he takes her daughter Jane. Disney, in fact, made the second movie on this ending, where they make a movie on Jane's story.
The story of Peter Pan itself is a story about growing up, but never forgetting or keeping that one boy that never grows up inside us all. I think the movie does a fantastic job of showing this theme. Another theme in it is that to live would be an awfully big adventure. Illustrated through the daring scenes of swordfights, but most of all by Wendy choosing to live and grow old.
The character in the movie, Wendy, I don't particularly like. I think she comes off too annoying and doesn't truly show Wendy's amazement at Neverland. It's like she's too familiar with it. Peter Pan though, is accurately portrayed, in my opinion, as he flies and barely is serious, as is the true character. In the moments he must be serious, I think he does a really great job.
I think that it's obvious that this will go to the book since the movie doesn't get all of JM Barrie's narration, which in itself is great and truly helps to further tell the story, but the movie does a really great job of depicting Neverland, the Lost Boys, and Peter and Tinkerbell.
Books: 7 Movies: 1
Well I've never read Peter Pan, and I've only seen the animated version once but I was hooked on the real people one that came out because I thought the boy was cute.
ReplyDeleteI think you have a pretty accurate sense of books vs. movies. The books are always able to be more in depth and detailed. I just like to see how you compare them each week!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea they even made this movie. And I've never heard my name said so many times in one sitting, but that's besides the point. I have yet to read the story, but I had no idea that there was anything to it about the kiss. I always loved the themes in the story though, even if I've only seen the Disney version. Another movie to add to my list!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Wendi, I didn't even know this existed! I've seen and love Hook but I never realized there was an actual Peter Pan movie. I will have to watch it.
ReplyDeleteI have always been a fan of Hook, but I have never gotten around to see this movie
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