This telling of the very familiar story of Peter Pan adds unexpected twists and flourishes that draw you in and keep your attention. The mermaids, the Indians, the pirates, the Lost Boys, the real life Darling family and even the relationship between Peter Pan and Wendy have new life breathed into them without losing the original, magical story. The movie explores deeper issues yet avoids becoming bogged down in them; in fact, these issues kindle the fires of newness in the movie. An excellent film well worth the rental or perhaps even the ownership. That said, I can't help but feel from the point Tinkerbell saves Peter Pan on this story loses some of its fairy dust, and so fails to win the highest acclamation. But the last part of the movie is still amusing and fun, so much so that this small failing detracts little from a wonderful adventure in Neverland.
