I LOVE this movie! I first watched this when I was about 6 or 7 and I am 20 years old now. I still enjoy it. In fact, I am watching it as I type this. This movie captures the human imagination in only the way that a Peter Pan movie can. I have seen all the Peter Pan movies to date, so I know. Robin Williams puts on a great performance as a father named Peter Banning who is too busy for his children. When his kids get kidnapped by Captain James Hook (Dustin Hoffman), Banning must try to remember his true identity, Peter Pan. Helping him are a wonderful cast of characters, including Julia Roberts, who plays a great Tinkerbell.
The actors and actresses in this movie do a wonderful job of developing their characters. One of the best character developments is that of Captain Hook. In the original story of Peter Pan, it's mostly about the title character and we don't get to know much about Hook except that he is evil. Hoffman gives us a glimpse into why Hook is so sad and why he really hates Peter Pan.
The child actors are good in this movie. I especially like Dante Basco, who plays Rufio. He did a great job as the young Lost Boy Leader. He made a lot of the scenes funny, especially the Neverfood scene! I LOVE that one! People who hate this movie don't seem to get why it is in the movie. It's all about imagination, people! Pretending is the name of the game in Peter Pan movies! Charlie Korsmo, who plays Jack Banning is also great, especially in the clock scene. It's so dramatic.
Robin Williams is hilarious as well as dramatic in this movie! I wish he still did movies like this instead of the creepy old man ones he does now. The memory scene and the never-food scene are the best. I love how we get a glimpse into Peter's past during the memory scene. I could not think of a better actor to play Peter Pan (Banning) than him.
Finally, the music by John Williams makes the movie complete.
The actors and actresses in this movie do a wonderful job of developing their characters. One of the best character developments is that of Captain Hook. In the original story of Peter Pan, it's mostly about the title character and we don't get to know much about Hook except that he is evil. Hoffman gives us a glimpse into why Hook is so sad and why he really hates Peter Pan.
The child actors are good in this movie. I especially like Dante Basco, who plays Rufio. He did a great job as the young Lost Boy Leader. He made a lot of the scenes funny, especially the Neverfood scene! I LOVE that one! People who hate this movie don't seem to get why it is in the movie. It's all about imagination, people! Pretending is the name of the game in Peter Pan movies! Charlie Korsmo, who plays Jack Banning is also great, especially in the clock scene. It's so dramatic.
Robin Williams is hilarious as well as dramatic in this movie! I wish he still did movies like this instead of the creepy old man ones he does now. The memory scene and the never-food scene are the best. I love how we get a glimpse into Peter's past during the memory scene. I could not think of a better actor to play Peter Pan (Banning) than him.
Finally, the music by John Williams makes the movie complete.
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