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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 97 Ratings

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  1. raVen
    Jan 1, 2004
    5
    (5.5) I guess the most important thing I could say is that you shouldn't let this Peter Pan be the first your kids see. Please. It isn't that it's that dreadfully awful. But it did rub me the wrong way for some reason. It's a tad more violent, and everything seems heavier somehow. There's also a pointless tweaking of the storyline that isn't really offensive--just annoying. Peter himself is so flat that it sounds off every time he laughs. (He laughs a lot). On the bright side, the rest of the children in the cast are great.--Wendy, her brothers, and the Lost Boys are honestly fun to watch. In short: well put together and with good effort, but ultimately a bit depressing in the new bits and rerunnish in the old. One nagging question: why make it? Expand
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  2. Dudette
    Jan 2, 2004
    10
    One word: magical.
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  3. ArnoldH.
    Dec 30, 2003
    9
    The best film version yet of this often told tale. And what a pleasure to see Peter actually played by a boy. Not to be missed!
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  4. NanoB.
    Jan 10, 2004
    10
    I love this movie, I love Peter Pan, Tinkerbell was acted out perfectly, I LOVE Jeremy Sumpter, It is so magical..... I'm a sucker for this sort of movie. i jus can't grow up myself. My fav part id when Hook is flying and saying Wendy doesn't love him and he is falling. I like it coz he looks gorgeous there!!!!!! "To die would be an awfully big adventure" "I want always to be a boy and have fun" "You can't catch me and make me a man" hehe also i like the teddy bear! Expand
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  5. Sarah
    Jan 15, 2004
    10
    This movie is so cool! kids get a real visualization of what neverland would be like.. great movie.
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  6. WAKOJAKO
    Jan 6, 2004
    6
    Visually stunning but overlong film that lacks--of all things--a real magical spark. The perfect cast enthralls at first, but cannot save the rather dull and heavy-handed direction. It would score better if it just didn't feel soooo long.
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  7. JaneS.
    Jan 8, 2004
    9
    I really enjoyed this movie. The lost boys made you laugh and at the same time tugged at your heart. I believe the kids did a great job acting, especially Rachel who took on this role with no previous experience. It was a fairy tale story that was very well told.
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  8. AllieH.
    Feb 8, 2004
    6
    I think that it could have been better. I've read two versions of the book & of course, watched the Disney version. I was expecting it to be better. They did Tinkerbell all wrong & picked a stupid Wendy. The girl didn't fit the part of Wendy at all. They picked a good Peter & John though! They fit their parts very well! Peter Pan is one of my fav stories & if it is yours you might not like it very much because they could have done so many things different. I would see it if I were you though. Just to see for yourself. Cause it's between a good & bad film. Expand
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  9. Courtney
    Mar 17, 2004
    10
    I love this movie!!! and jeremy u look hot!!
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  10. Mandi
    May 10, 2004
    10
    Best movie i've seen. it brought the characters from the story to life. such a magical tale!! it makes one wonder...is there a peter pan?? LOVED IT !! Jeremy Sumpter was the most adorable, cutest, hottest Pan EVER!!!
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  11. AshleyS.
    May 8, 2004
    10
    It is a great movie. I loved it. Jeremy is so hott in this movie.
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  12. PatrickM.
    Jun 27, 2004
    10
    I loved it. It touched the child in me good and bad.
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  13. AlixT.
    Aug 20, 2004
    10
    This is now one of my all time favourite movies EVER! I watched it for the first time last week and have now watched in 5 times, and cried hugely every single time. All the characters were played beautifully, especially Peter and Wendy, and I was screaming at the TV in the end for Peter to fly back this instant to Wendy. And din't you all just love Slightly?
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  14. LisaJ.
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    I thought that this adaptation of peter pan should go down in history. It is one of the greatist movies i have ever seen and desearves its praise! the amount of work and visual effect that went into the movie are amazing and we shoud all recognise and congratulate the whole team for a movie that will saty in my and hundreds around the worlds hearts forever! thank you.
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  15. rebeccak.
    Jun 13, 2005
    10
    It was the best film I have seen in my whole entire life. I hate Wendy she gets to kiss Jeremy. He is the best looking boy ever. he is so hot!!
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  16. KatieP.
    Dec 30, 2003
    7
    I took my 6 year old nephew to see this. He really enjoyed it. I thought it was alright. Nothing spectacular really, and nothing I will remember in 2 years time. But kids will like it. The acting wasn't too bad, but it didn't always stay true to the originals.
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  17. KatieP.
    Dec 30, 2003
    7
    I took my 6 year old nephew to see this. He really enjoyed it. I thought it was alright. Nothing spectacular really, and nothing I will remember in 2 years time. But kids will like it. The acting wasn't too bad, but it didn't always stay true to the originals.
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  18. AshleyM.
    Nov 20, 2004
    10
    I love jeremy sumter and the way he smiles he is so cute but i would really like to know what he is really like and how he treats his girlfriends i rated this a 10 , because he was the very best person for this movie! I LOVE YOU JEREMY SUMTER!!!
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  19. DevonD.
    Nov 23, 2004
    10
    I personaly think it was a awsome movie. they picked perfect people for the job! rachel was a relly good wendy,and peterpan is one of the best actors in the world. (and the hottist guy i've ever seen.)
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  20. SarahJ.
    Jan 12, 2004
    10
    I love this movie and i love peter pan (Jeremy sumpter).
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  21. KristyL(15yrs)
    Jan 13, 2004
    10
    I would give it a 20 if I could! It's a stunning film, its way better than the Walt Disney version, and its a must see. It's magical, romantic, yet tipped with a little bit of angst. I've seen this movie twice this month, and I'm planning on seeing it once a month until it comes on DVD and video. Yes, I LOVE it that much. Jeremy Sumpter is adorable and was well matched for the role (plus hes drop dead HOT - hehe) I've recomended this film to all my friends - and we all love it to bits!! Expand
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  22. ShaelaC.
    Nov 8, 2004
    10
    It totally rocked!!! Me and my best friend thought jeremy was and is so totally freakin hottt!!!
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  23. [Anonymous]
    Jan 2, 2004
    9
    This movie makes your heart fly!
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  24. TamaraG.
    Dec 26, 2004
    10
    I love this movie cause Jeremy Sumter is soooooooooooo fine and I love his smile.
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  25. AshleyB.
    Jan 3, 2004
    10
    I am 15 and went with a few friends to see this movie and felt it did justice to the story. Peter Pan, with an amazing cast, beautiful sets, and a lesson of good over evil is a great family film that will keep younger children interested with the fight scenes, adolescents will find an extremely attractive cast and a love story, and adults will get a chance to take a ride back to childhood with the way this movie reaches out and grabs you. I would definitly recommend this movie to all ages and say that it well worth your time and money for a great family film like Peter Pan. Expand
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  26. ChrissyC.
    Jan 7, 2004
    10
    I'm 14 and am a little disturbed by the bashing of such a great movie. Despite the negetive comments some people are giving this movie, I think it was amazing. It's not based on the original animated Peter Pan if that's what some peole are comparing it to; it's based on the book by J. M. Barrie. It did have the magic and wonder of the story of Peter Pan, and I didn9;t see Jeremy Sumpter's acting as flat at all. He did do some flat laughing, but he definitely portrayed the best Peter Pan I've ever seen. He was very much like Peter in his happy, boyish way of talking, and he was very dramatic during the tinkerbell resurrection. And it was so great to actually see Peter played by a boy and the right age, with Jeremy's attractive face, tossled hair, and sly smile. The rest of the cast was also very real, and I did feel the magical spirit as I watched this movie. "Why make this movie?" I feel this production of Peter Pan revitalized the magic and wonder of the story, and it showed Peter Pan the way it should be, with the great cast, amazing graphics, and effects the action and drama had on the audience. Expand
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  27. KeithG.
    Jul 30, 2004
    10
    I realiy enjoy this movie i can watch it aleast 4 times aday i even have the sound tracks on cd its a film i have to watch every day and im 17 teen years old and im male do dont see that every day i wish i was an actor with jeremy sumter.
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  28. Katelyn
    Jul 5, 2004
    10
    It deserves more than just a ten! I felt like I knew Peter through the whole movie! It gives me a magical feeling.
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  29. CharlotteK.
    Aug 26, 2004
    10
    An incredible adventure that any child will enjoy! It has pirates, indians, mermaids, fairies, and one boy that can fly and will NEVER GROW UP! What more could you want? It just makes you want to shout; I DO BELIEVE IN PETER, I DO, I DO!!!!!!!
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  30. OliviaR.
    Aug 4, 2004
    10
    Thiz movie waz so hot! i felt az if i waz in the movie. i also think jeremy sumpter should of deserved a better wendy than thiz 1. jeremy sumpter, 1 more thang, u sexy (tee-hee)! u waz perfect 4 thiz spot!
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  31. ElizabethY
    Jan 16, 2005
    10
    Jeremy knows how to melt a girls heart.
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  32. AshleighA.
    May 22, 2005
    10
    I bluddy luv it it is my favourite movie eva and the best thing is jeremy i wish i auditioned luv ya jeremy luv Ash.
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  33. eva
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    Wow i LOVEEE jeremy sumter so much the movie would not have been as good if he wasnt in it he is sooo amazing my goal in life is to meet him he is sooo amazing oh my gosh the movie was good but he is better!!!! jeremy we have to meet!
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  34. BrittanyB
    Jun 9, 2005
    10
    The movie was great and I liked all the actors but I think Jeremy was the best.
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  35. AllisonM.
    Jan 4, 2006
    9
    I loved the movie it wsa so captivating, but iI just think that it had a little more romance than I thought it would be. Its sposed to be a kids movie isn't !
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  36. SabrinaG.
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    The best movie ever.
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  37. KellsieP.
    Mar 15, 2008
    10
    I think you should give it a 10 ,it was one of the best kids movies ever and Jeremy Sumpter is one of the sexyest people i have ever seen heshould be in heaps of movies, i think people would like to see more of him like i would.
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  38. ArthurF.
    Dec 26, 2003
    9
    Wonderful and luminous.
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  39. KatherineI
    Nov 12, 2004
    10
    I don't care what anyone says about the movie. I loved it, and I watch it every time it comes on. I've got to get that DVD!! They picked the perfect Peter Pan (cute and a really good actor). The producers really made a hit in my book!
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  40. all_4jeremy3r.l.n
    Nov 24, 2004
    10
    I love jeremy!! i watched that movie over and over again just to see him:)I LOVE YOU JEREMY.
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  41. BrittanyS.
    Nov 3, 2004
    10
    Jeremy Sumter did an awsome job and he's so hot it woked out. I think it was the perfect kid movie!
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  42. CarlyH.
    Jan 15, 2004
    10
    One of the best movies I've seen so far this year (and no, not just because we're several days into 2004). This movie managed to remind me why narrative film exists: to tell a story. It was enjoyable-- pure and simple. The cast was amazing. The visual effects were refreshing. And, my personal favorite, the musical score made my hair stand on end.
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  43. KenG.
    Jan 17, 2004
    7
    A wonderful, sincere version of the timeless tale, this Peter Pan boasts a great Peter (Jeremy Sumpter), subtle sexual tension between Wendy and Peter, and a scenery-chewing Jason Isaacs as the ultimate Captain Hook. I just wish the Lost Boys were more interesting.
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  44. MesaS.
    Jan 26, 2004
    10
    This was a great movie! I was really surprised -- I wasn't expecting much, to be truthful -- but it was thoroughly entertaining and enthralling to watch. Plus, my five year-old Power Rangers/Bionicle/Lego crazed son loved it, which says quite a lot!
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  45. JaimeeM.
    Dec 7, 2004
    10
    This movie was a great movie.. i loved it it i smy favorite movie outso far.
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  46. BriannaF.
    Feb 11, 2004
    10
    I thought this movie was great! Jeremy Sumpter was hot and did a wonderful acting job. Keep up the good work Jeremy!
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  47. Sasha
    May 18, 2004
    10
    I admit to u i luv this movie and i'm in highschool. i know tons of people my age and older who love this movie including both adults and teenagers and female and male, not just young kids. It's a wonderful movie and i highly recommend it.
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  48. Sam
    Dec 24, 2005
    2
    With its god-awful acting, effects, and characters (other than Hook and Schmee), this is one awful piece of cinema. I am so sorry.
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  49. KathleenB.
    Mar 15, 2005
    10
    Oh My Gosh What A Hottie Jeremy Sumpter Is. He has the cutest smile in the world!
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  50. KaylaH.
    Mar 22, 2005
    10
    I really loved this movie, and i never heard of jeremy Sumter, but when i saw him and saw him smile I fell in love.
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  51. B.
    Oct 28, 2006
    10
    For kids it might have a little too much romance - but I'm not a child and I absolutely loved it!!!
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  52. Louis'sbrother
    Apr 16, 2007
    0
    Even when I was a 5 year old, I thought Peter Pan was an off-focused geek and an embarassment to Disney's vast empire, this movie definently proved it. Don't watch, you'll have a better childhood.
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  53. TiffanyD.
    Jul 21, 2007
    10
    I think this movie is amazing. I watch it about every nite. I think Jeremy sumpter is dreamy. I think he has done a wonderful job. I hope the come out with a second 1. The only think that made me rip my hair out{Hypitheticly} Was seeing wendy kiss him because i love him soo much. That made me extreamly mad and jealous.
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  54. JasonS.
    Dec 21, 2003
    6
    This movie is very good for the 10 and under crowd, with many corny jokes, immature moments and predictable shenanigins. It won't hold up to its animated predecessor or to "Hook" for most adults, though. Universal relies too much on special effects to justify remaking a classic.
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  55. KateJ.
    Dec 23, 2003
    10
    This is a truly beautiful film and takes Barrie's classic coming-of-age tale to new and soaring heights.
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  56. JeremyC.
    Dec 26, 2003
    10
    This was a truly fantastic movie. It truly expressed childhood fantasies and mature feelings. The acting was faultless, the adaptation was perfect. The music was enthralling and this movie showed what a true fairy tale is supposed to be.
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  57. RachelB.
    Dec 25, 2005
    10
    Peter pan was a great film. I would love to try for an audition. It's a dream of mine to be in a major film for the experience being with the people, but that will never never happen. I love to act because it helps me be me. Sometimes I do skits with my friends. I hate how everyone has to blirt out that Jeremy is cute and stuff like that. Can't the just keep it to themselves like I have. Expand
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  58. KennedyH.
    Nov 24, 2007
    10
    Peter Pan I think was awesome Jeremy Sumpter is so cute!!
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  59. Oct 23, 2010
    10
    people should like this one. it has epic storytelling, great character development, rad visuals, and awesome music. this movie is beast!
  60. Mar 1, 2011
    3
    I loved the old animated movie made by Disney, and when I heard about this movie, I couldn't wait to see it, but this turned out to be awful, I absolutely hated this movie, bad acting, unlikeable characters, and boring moments, this is one you could pass on watching.
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 33
  2. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. The film suffers from uneven acting, an over-reliance on production values and an uncertainty over how dangerous the children's adventures should be.
  2. Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    50
    Handsome, respectable and well cast, elaborate production lacks the excitement and magic that would elevate the film to beloved status, and sheer abundance of CGI work weighs on it too heavily.
  3. 80
    The movie belongs quite rightly to Wendy, the most enchanting little girl in English fiction, and to the untrained actress, Rachel Hurd-Wood, who plays her.