Why Peter Pan (2003) Is Infinitely Better Than Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

[@shannonmcelroy8454]

One thing that the movie is constantly at war with itself over is its confusing stance on motherhood, which the novel itself handled with maturity. In this film, we hear multiple times that not only does Wendy not have any interest in motherhood, but she treats her own mother with scorn and indignation even when she's comforting her daughter, as if her traditional life is to blame and needs to be fully erased. But then, in the next breath, Wendy sees Hook as deserving of sympathy because he longed for his own mother, even though she was scoffing at the idea just a few moments ago. The film itself can't be honest about what it's communicating because it's only pretending to be endorsing values as long as it's convenient but when it's time to actually think about what was introduced, it freezes up. If that isn't hypocrisy, I don't know what is.

[@tuckernutter]

So like "Ugh women should NEVER be in traditional motherhood roles!!! oh wait look at this pirate dude, if he had a mother to love and comfort him maybe he'd be a better guy... well that would force me to challenge my biases so we're not going to divluge in that type of introspection, I'll just Mary Sue my way out of this!" did I paint the picture?

[@nevermindimjustapasserby]

​@@tuckernutterVerily, pal. Verily

[@SeventhheavenDK]

​@@tuckernutter 100%

[@quinnfletcher3906]

If it was a good movie seeing how much Hook missed his mother would cause Wendy to realize how badly she treated her own mother. She would resolve to appreciate her more so she doesn't wind up alone and bitter like Hook. If is a good movie but its not.

[@shannonmcelroy8454]

@quinnfletcher3906 Exactly. Also, just a side note, but honestly, the way most of the kids are written is NOT how children think or behave in real life. They can start to butt heads with their parents at around Wendy's age, but the way Wendy acts makes you think she hasn't bonded with any of her family members, which if it does happen in a child, it usually means there's something horribly wrong with them. Human beings are social creatures by birth, and they form attachments at a young age for survival and protection. It's why they need parental figures in their lives from an early age or else they'll grow to see the idea of social relationships as a threat to themselves, when in reality they're often the one thing that keeps most people from self-destructing as they grow up.

[@petarmilich8684]

There is an Easter egg about Hook’s backstory in the 2003 version. Hook has the crest of Eton College tattooed on his left shoulder, which is where he went to school in the book, a major source of pride for him and where he got his obsession with “good form.” And that alone is still better than the entirety of the new backstory in the 2023 version.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Oh wow I didn't notice the tattoo, that's a really nice detail! I agree--Hook going to a prestigious boarding school as a child is a way more interesting backstory than what the 2023 version came up with. It also makes more sense, since he dresses/speaks differently than the other pirates.

[@Jane-ow7sr]

I feel like I recall a book centered around Captain hook, I don't think I read the whole thing or if it's connected to what you're talking about

[@Kaede-Sasaki]

Which is the version where hook was Peter's crime boss and they came to neverland together? Had a female captain, iirc

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[@salazar556]

It feels like Wendy is more annoyed with Peter in the 2023 version and maybe even hates him. In the 2003 version, their relationship is so much more complex. Wendy likes Peter, but she's frustrated by his immaturity.

[@CynderSpirit]

2023 version works more with Jane then Wendy.

[@summergolding1539]

@@CynderSpiritI agree with you, in 2003 film Wendy has a good relationship with Peter and she loves him but she knows she has to grow up and she can’t stay with Peter forever since he doesn’t want to grow up, making their love for eachother impossible, meanwhile in 2023 film Wendy doesn’t even connect with Peter and acts so rude and she only good with him because of his sad backstory This is only my opinion of both movies, 2003 is way better

[@joywagner979]

​@@summergolding1539 this is a great way to describe the contrast! I think the 2003 version is more mature in that way, while the 2023 version is honestly a bit pathetic (for both Wendy, who only pities Peter, and Peter who is therefore the object of pity).

[@narnia1233]

I also feel that Wendy has this loving connection to Peter BECAUSE they’re both adventurous and imaginative. They both love whimsy. And that’s something that is really relatable and so charming about their relationship. And it plays into Wendy’s internal conflict directly because that’s part of her struggle with “growing up.” She likes adventure and whimsy, but in real life you have to have some caution. And she’s in between that while in Neverland. Does she act cautiously, sensibly-or allow herself to rush in without thinking too much? Etc. But, in the newest version neither of them seem to connect on sharing an adventurous spirit-which is crazy to me-that’s the best part of their friendship in my opinion.

[@summergolding1539]

@@narnia1233 i totally agree with you

[@rubenpereyra2967]

I completely forgot the ‘23 film existed. But I will never, never, forget the 03 film

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Same, the '03 film is really something special! I love how much thought was put into every aspect of the movie-the script, the costumes, the camerawork, the sets...Truly an unforgettable movie, definitely my favorite version of Peter Pan 🥰

[@jcarm185]

I was thinking the same thing; the soundtrack of the 2003 film is excellent too!

[@katieboyum]

same

[@xLadyRaine]

i came to say the same thing. it does help that I had a huge crush on Peter as a kid

[@kayeoffers4339]

I still say I do believe in fairies, I do,I do

[@geeves3118]

The 2003 Peter Pan is honestly one of my favorite movies of all time!! It captures such a fantastical whimsy that I've never felt with anything else. Peter and Wendy's pure, innocent love tugs on my heart every time. And the music makes me feel like flying too ❤🥹❤

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

It's such a beautiful movie!! Every aspect is so perfectly thought out and executed, and like you said it definitely tugs on the heart strings. It's full of joy and wonder, truly magical ❤

[@Elainerulesutube]

It's a shame the 2003 movie bombed at the box office as it was up against 1 of those overlong Lord Of The Rings movies.

[@christianaguiare544]

People have a lot of beef with children falling in love but honestly I think they make it more convincing than adults

[@Keylimelife]

I used to listen to the soundtrack all the time.

[@bryana50cents16]

What I didn't like about the 2003 one was the sexualization with the children... There was zero reason for a lot of the mature scenes in that film. If you didn't find a problem with it. You are part of the problem.

[@hawkeyenextgen7117]

To be honest, I think the 2003 Peter Pan hits home a very important message; "Just because one must grow up, doesn't mean one has to stop caring for others." Hook basically represents everything that Peter Pans fears he'll become, a senile and cynical old man with no joy or fun in his heart, which in a twist of irony, makes Hook just as much a child as Peter. So out of fear, Peter remains a carefree boy in the hopes of avoiding such a horrible fate. Wendy proves both of them wrong, in a twist of fate that proves that even grown ups can feel joy in their life in spite of everything else.

[@2chaskell]

thats what i love about that version, it really paints hook and peter as dark reflections of each other, two sides of the same coin. that is also why hook seems so shattered by the sight of peter seemingly having wendy and breaking the cycle they share and finding happiness

[@princessthyemis]

Oh my gosh, that's fucking genius!!!!! I've never thought about it that way before.Funnily enough, I'm just working on how to do a theme for the story I'm writing.I've never been that sure about how to do themes but that is a really genius example!!!!!

[@allysonwolf5721]

I still love the version of Peter Pan for the 2003 movie. And I am sorry Hook kills people, that's not Peter Pan, he just doesn't want to grow up and if I had a choice neither would I.

[@quinnfletcher3906]

Learning to care for others is the pinnacle of maturity.

[@isaacvazquez627]

The real irony is that traditionally Captain Hook is always played by the same actor who plays Wendy's father. Something that was done many times in their theatre performances and was also done in the 2003 version. The symbolism is pretty obvious, so funny enough under your analysis Wendy is way more mature than her own father.

[@BetterWithBob]

I got to meet Jeremy Sumpter over Zoom a few months ago and say "how does it feel to be the best Peter Pan, and I say this as a lifelong Robin Williams fan" or something like that. He was very flattered.

[@jessicayoung3656]

Thank you for telling him the truth, he needed to hear it.

[@Hi-jw7oq]

I watch your videos too!

[@BetterWithBob]

@@Hi-jw7oq Thanking you :)

[@pyroshayniac1090]

Aww, that is adorable. He was my first crush as a little girl, he was just perfect for the role.

[@Nexol13]

It's awesome seeing you comment this because I started following your channel because of your Peter Pan video.

[@violettegami4582]

No seriously, 2003 peter is such a charming boy, I remember crushing on him _so bad_ as a child. Compared to the 2023, I kinda see that peter pan as...... boring? He looked just like your regular naughty boy that coincidentally was made the leader of the group cause he's the first to arrive in class. Also, I can't believe they remove the sub-plot romance scenes of Wendy & Peter 😢. Like, the 03 duo have such good chemistry that it felt natural for them to get together, while 23 Wendy felt like she was underminding Peter's role, and even replacing him at times.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Omg yes I had such a huge crush on 2003 Peter as a child, I totally understood why Wendy flew away with him 😂 Your description of 2023 Peter Pan is so accurate lol, he seems so unqualified to be their leader in that version. Most new Disney movies also seem to be very adamant on not having romance anymore unfortunately, but I'm surprised they completely removed Wendy and Peter's bond in their remake--that was one of the highlights of the 2003 movie and the story in general!! Whats's the point of calling it Peter Pan and Wendy when they're barely even friends?? 😅

[@starlosa]

Lmao same, as a kid I would rewatch 03 constantly bc j was crushing so hard on him lol. Honestly in my opinion 03 Peter is peak, maybe only challenged by the original Disney movie. It’s so weird they took out the romantic chemistry, I was really expecting it to be about the two and to explore them interacting more or so, absolutely wild.

[@MeekaChannel]

Same, he was my first celebrity crush. Even watching it as an adult I love it. It’s just objectively good

[@skyr5247]

@@starlosaI also watched it a million times over bc I had a crush on him lol

[@sarahingreen9734]

Little me totally had a crush on 2003 Peter too!🤭

[@ivanatinkle8083]

there is no way anyone who supports the 2023 version can still like it after this video...the 2003 version is so much more magical

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

'Magical' is the perfect way to describe it! The 2003 version is so stunning and entertaining

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

@@marrychrismas306 Sure!

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

@@marrychrismas306 Hmm actually I'm not sure. To me it seemed like it was played for jokes in the movie and he wouldn't actually do it. But in the book and the movie, Peter is very young, and stuck in his child-like mindset, so he doesn't fully comprehend the seriousness of killing someone. He doesn't have a strong grasp of what is right or wrong, only what is "fair" to him. Like in the book Peter thinks it's unfair to fight someone when they're unarmed, so he won't fight them. But he also thinks it's unfair to fight the enemy team if they're outnumbered, so he'll join his enemies and fight his friends to make the numbers even on both teams. So in Peter's eyes, if he took the lost boy's life, he would think it's fair since the lost boy (I think it was Tootles?) supposedly took Wendy's life. He shouldn't do that, but he doesn't know any better. I wouldn't say he's a villain, but more in the grey area. He's also nicer/kinder in the 2003 movie than in the book (and the animated version), so I don't think he would've actually hurt the lost boys. But that's just my interpretation 😅

[@賴雨彤-h3e]

​​@@eamonclark4952I might be wrong but I'm starting to believe the main reason you like this movie is because you like either David Lowery or the actress who played Wendy. He did have some great works but Peter Pan and Wendy is just not it. I feel like he could have just created a new heroine movie instead of doing a "remake" of Peter Pan and completely ruining the characters arc just to show "girl power". It's disrespectful to both the author of the novel which he claimed this movie was based on and the fans who love the original story of Peter Pan. I also find it weird how they tried to make the movie more realistic when Neverland was supposed to be a magical place.

[@Zay-e5p]

I had a full on argument on a video giving a negative review for this film. The commenter said just because something is iconic and remembered doesn’t mean it’s good. Referring to the 2003 adaptation. I got chills during the 2003 version I felt the emotions. I thought the world looked amazing and full of life. I felt nothing when I watched the 2023 version. It was so boring and dull and drab

[@ianesgrecia8568]

I love how the movie that say 'we are depicting the novel' forgets the part of the novel that say 'girls don't become lost because they are too smart'.

[@ThatRandomEncounterGuy]

2023 Peter Pan: we want to be more inclusive! Also 2023 Peter Pan: what do you mean there’s no lost girls because they’re too smart?! Girls can be JUST as stupid as boys!

[@darianstarfrog]

They were black too 😂...hmm

[@philippeamon7271]

@@darianstarfrog I suppose in our current reality, especially black girls "fall out of their prams", standing on the streets of Inglewood all day, turning tricks before they turn twelve. But that's not really part of the story here.

[@Christine-wm4uf]

Yeah, these feminist are very hypocritical

[@user-ix7rj3pc7r]

​@darianstarfrog Yeah a pure example of Hollywood trying to be 'progressive' but instead being the opposite and completely missing the point

[@pprraapparra]

Honestly their crush towards each other was so heart wrenching. It has that coming of age aspect, making you wonder do I have to stop being a kid? Oh man, waterworks coming here..

[@andkristianwashisname-o]

I haven't seen the Disney remake, but the 2003 version is my favourite Peter Pan adaptation, of all time. I love how they added so many layers to Peter's and Wendy's relationship and how they also explored the dark side of never growing up. When Wendy says "You're just a boy" to Peter after their fight and Hook says "She was leaving you, Pan", it is truly heartbreaking.

[@melodramatic7904]

The 2003 version is my favorite Peter Pan remake of all time as well, but I wouldn't say they added layers to Peter and Wendy's relationship. Moreso, they put back what the Disney cartoon had removed because they wanted to make it for children. It helped that I had watched the 2003 version immediately after reading the book so all of those layers were fresh in my mind. It truly is like the book come to life. 😍

[@whowantswaffles]

Funnily enough in the book, Peter always forgets. It's part of the curse of being perpetually a child - he forgets Wendy, he forgets Tinkerbell, he forgets everything given enough time. The 2003 version did capture this a little, in that idea that despite all the wonders Peter has, he can never enjoy the perks of being an adult; i.e. falling in love as an adult.

[@milky_quartz]

when wendy decides to leave home with Peter. That decision is So intense, for any human, but for a child to make that decision, and with such pure intentions of innocent curiosity, it's what makes the first movie so powerful.

[@sistasistaourchannel9829]

What is with society now when a movie from 2003 depicts more credible feminism than today!?!?! The 2023 live action making Peter Pan passive just so Wendy can be the active character is senseless! The 2003 live action stayed true to Pan's character in the book as an active protagonist while also raising Wendy to the same level as an equally active protagonist.🙌

[@OceanGateEngineer4Hire]

Feminism has never been credible. The 2003 Peter Pan movie did not depict feminism, credible or otherwise. On the contrary, it depicts genders traditionally, which is the antithesis of feminism.

[@sirorliktheironclad]

As a big fan of Disney's original Peter Pan and the 2003 film, I agree with all of your points.

[@brandynbeverly9401]

2003 is such an underrated version.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Soo underrated! I wished it had done better at the box office, the movie is so lively and charming and just an amazing adaptation overall!

[@efost34]

My siblings and I were OBSESSED with the 2003 movie. We watched it every night, every day, multiple times a day sometimes. My bedroom was covered in Peter Pan and Tinkerbell stickers. Wendy inspired me to make up stories and tell them to my siblings, I’m now a film maker. I was house sitting with a friend and we couldn’t find something to watch and came across 2003 Peter Pan. We decided that since we haven’t watched it in years, we might as. It was just as magical and fully captured my attention. I loved all the sweet moments and the action. I don’t understand where the magic in movies has gone but I intend to bring it back. Children need magic and adventure, not politics

[@teaz3139]

not politics...? when did politics come into this?

[@fashionerd]

⁠​⁠@@teaz3139 you can’t be serious

[@spank9898]

​@@fashionerdnice fear mongering

[@kohaiame2691]

Emily, I hope the Zelda movie keeps your common sense about magic, wonder, and whimsy. I so badly want it to be good. 😫

[@spank9898]

@@fashionerd can you elaborate?

[@siennamargeaux8413]

Peter Pan 2003 is the best adaptation. No other adaptation comes close to it. It's James M. Barrie's story come to life. Jeremy Sumpter and Rachel Hurd-Wood are perfect as Peter and Wendy. I dare say they are one of the best casting choices for literary characters in the history of film-making.

[@kingcamelot1395]

I mean, I did enjoy Hook with Robin Williams.

[@siennamargeaux8413]

@@kingcamelot1395 I know many people are fans of Hook and I don't like to say anything bad about movies that people like but I was disappointed. I really thought I would like Hook and it's a Spielberg movie .

[@mesalgearsolid]

@@kingcamelot1395 I mean, Hook isn't really an adaptation of the original Peter Pan story.

[@kimberleywilliams7802]

Fun fact! Jeremy was too short to play the role and so they waited I think it was a few months to a year for him to get taller (Rachel was taller) so they could shoot the movie! (I was so serious about this movie that I know BTS lore)

[@lemongreed7916]

Damn, I'm glad they waited for him, he's so perfect for this role and great for a child actor (just like all the kids in 2003 version, surprisingly good acting)

[@joecharbrisus1140]

Add the fact that the 2003 had Clocks by Coldplay playing in the promotions of the movie as the cherry on top

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

@joecharbrisus1140 That makes me so nostalgic lol 😅 to this day I still associate Clocks with Peter Pan, such a perfect choice for the trailer!

[@gabrielladiaz6933]

Yes

[@karthikboyareddygari568]

I remember that! I also associate Clocks with Polo Ralph Lauren stores because it seemed to always be playing when my dad would go shop there with me tagging along.

[@kyu9720la]

2003 all the way. It was so magical, and the chemistry between Peter and Wendy is palpable . 2023 was almost depressing to watch

[@amberharris28]

@kyu9720la I fell asleep watching the 2023 version

[@nevermindimjustapasserby]

Almost? It was so depressing 😭

[@manuelroubos2800]

Also the music! The music in the 2003 film is so good! Tracks as I do believe in fairies and the main title soundtrack are composed by such a great composer

[@heatherbagley7668]

I'm going to add my 2 cents because I JUST watched 2003 again last night and it's by far one of my favorite movies ever. I need to talk about the GENIUS use of lighting in this movie. It's incredibly specific. At the basic levels, they cast sad, unhappy characters in a cool lighting, and happy, joyful characters in a warm lighting. Throughout most of the movie, Peter/Wendy are bathed in warmth, while Hook is almost always in a cool-toned lighting. The biggest place this switches is in the climax scene, where Hook is taunting Peter. Hook is cast in a warm lighting to show how he genuinely takes joy in tormenting a boy, while Peter is thrown into shadow/cool light as he falls into despair at the thought of Wendy leaving him. Another example of this is the dance/argument scene. While dancing, the fairies' glow gives the scene and characters warmth, but when the moment is broken, and the argument ensues, Peter and Wendy are in shadow. This makes the ending scene even more significant, because while Peter is leaving the window, he's in shadow/cool light, while Wendy, with her family, is in warm light. Despite the light-hearted banter the two share, the lighting shows that deep down, Peter is genuinely sad to be leaving Wendy, while Wendy as matured enough to be happy and content at home. Another point I'd like to make is that Hook is supposed to represent everything the children fear in growing up. He's played by the same man that plays Mr. Darling (Jason Isaacs, who, fun fact, also plays Lucius Malfoy), and this concept in alluded to in really clever, subtle ways throughout the movie. Like, for example, when Hook is slowly sinking towards Tick Tock Crock, he starts shouting out 'happy thoughts', which mostly consist of harming others, but also include things like 'lawyers' and 'dentists'. Conclusion: I love this movie and the older I get the guiltier I feel because I still have a crush on Jeremy Sumpter's Peter Pan.

[@FullMoonHowl]

Fully agree with your critique! Re the last part about feeling guilty: the way my sister and I have come to reconcile it is by saying, "My 13-year-old self is in love with his 13-year-old self." In case that helps!

[@miaborges3674]

​@@FullMoonHowlLOOL that's exactly what I tell myself every time I do a re-watch, except it's my "7yr old self was in love with his 13yr old self" 🤣😭

[@MoryBuxner]

Casting one actor as both Mr. Darling and Hook is a tradition from the stage, which was continued not just in the 2003 movie but also in the Disney animated version. Alan Tudyk has the range for that, but instead I guess they wanted a bland Hook who says nothing about fatherhood. 🤷

[@heatherbagley7668]

@@FullMoonHowl Hahaha, that's a good way of putting it!

[@princessthyemis]

WHOAAA THAT IS GENIUS!!!!!

[@brandondavilai3728]

I remember watching the 03 one in 8th grade, like a decade after it came out expecting to hate it. I fell in love with it! I haven’t seen it since then. Now I really need to watch it again.

[@isaacvazquez627]

I will always remember the 2003 version for the line "Girls are much too clever to fall out of their prams" in no other adaptation before or after mentioned that iconic line from the book.

[@Oneasianpersuasion]

What does prams mean though ?

[@isaacvazquez627]

@@Oneasianpersuasion It's another word for stroller.

[@novembermedusa]

also: 2003 sexy Hook > 2023 sleazy Hook

[@EmphaticNod]

Facts.

[@Kaede-Sasaki]

I kinda liked the 1991 captain hook. The outfit was awesome, as well as the pirate town (think it was that version...I've watched a billion).

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[@Superibis.]

How on Earth did they not have sexy Hook in the new version?? They have Jude Law 😢

[@everythinggirly916]

You did a great job at elaborating on the differences between these two movies. I haven't read the novel, so I don't really care about accuracy. I just like the idea behind Peter Pan, and it's interesting to see various takes on the story. The 2003 version has everything I could ask for from a Peter Pan movie. It's a whimsical adventure that appeals to children but does not shy away from darker moments and conveys a powerful message. I especially love how it portrays Peter and Hook as complex characters whose rivalry doesn't need a backstory. It also gives us a Wendy who is adventurous but also caring and mature. Furthermore, this version of Neverland actually feels like a child's dream brought to life. As for the 2023 version, I liked that it presented yet another take on the story. There was a really interesting concept of Wendy being "too old" for Neverland and the children being suspicious of her because of that. It seemed that she was meant to be a mediator between Peter and Hook. However, because of their backstory, Wendy's age didn't end up being relevant. As it was, none of the characters had any interesting dynamics, and it felt like the movie was held back by its own agenda

[@patmaheiny110]

I love the mermaids in the 2003 movie

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

The mermaids were so cool and creepy, I really love the way they interpreted them in the 2003 version!

[@JerrBaybEe]

"They'll sweetly drown you if you get too close" was such a chilling line ❤️‍🔥

[@kris_throne2007]

The poster by itself didn't grab my attention like the 2003 Peter Pan, the 2003 Peter Pan will be the best forver

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

I agree!! The posters are a good indication of how the movies are: 2003 is magical and exciting, 2023 is dreary and joyless

[@JamezKelly]

I watched this video as the sun was beaming in the loungeroom. The 2023 film was so dark that i couldn't see anything, whereas the 2003 was so colourful and bright, (even in the cave scene).

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Ikr!! Especially the night scenes-for the 2023 movie I could barely see anything beyond the characters; I don't get why some movies feel the need to make everything unnecessarily dark

[@JamezKelly]

@StephanieKimPascaru I've been noticing it a lot recently in films where they make "realistic" night time which makes it look dull and hard to see. Kind of miss that dark blue night lighting where you can see everything. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl did it amazingly.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

​@JamezKelly Yeah, Pirates of the Caribbean had great night lighting! Like you can tell it's dark and it's night but you can still see everything clearly even when there would technically be little or no light. I don't think movies have to be completely realistic anyways, especially when it comes to underwater scenes or dark scenes, but lots of new movies (especially Disney) put way too much focus on making everything realistic

[@JamezKelly]

@StephanieKimPascaru Exactly! It was easier to visualize and made the moonlight and fire torches an excellent tool for lighting. This new trend (definitely with Disney) of bland lighting and colour palettes and realistic everything just distracts from the fantasy element. Like the snippets of the night/deep ocean scenes from The Little Mermaid remake were darker than most ocean thriller/horrors like Deep Blue Sea and The Meg. Just hoping they don't touch Atlantis or Treasure Planet.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

@JamezKelly I agree! I haven't watched the new little mermaid but from what I've seen it follows the same hyper realism trend, like the Part of Your World scene looks so dreary when it should be hopeful! A few years ago I thought that Atlantis would've been a good live action, but after how all these remakes turned out I'd also rather they didn't touch it 😭

[@mila6589]

The 2003 version had such an impact on me, that for months I woke up every single night waiting for Peter Pan to appear at my window, I would leave the window open just like the movie and sit there looking at the sky just waiting

[@spiderlord19]

I couldn't get past the first 3 minutes of the 2023 version, which was a shame because I was excited for it.

[@briannalarimore9928]

Same, I barely got like 15min in with the new one, if that. Haven't bothered since. The 2003 Universal version and the original 50s Disney version are the OG's forever and ever. Just by watching this video I started getting hit in the feels with the nostalgia.

[@Tenshii_Artii]

I honestly don’t know how the 2003 movie did it, but it just looked so dreamy, warm, mystical, vibrant. Alive. Not only do I forever hold high respect for James Newton Howard for giving us such a beautifully cinematic score. But whoever worked on the props? The set design? The editing and colour grading? Hats off to the entire team. You all understood the assignment to capture emotion through visual means.

[@賴雨彤-h3e]

Watching someone writing a long comment about the 2023 version being better than the 2003 version is just like reading a long essay claiming that ice cream is actually hot🤡 But I guess there will always be people with shitty taste🤷‍♀️

[@robbinsnest6163]

10:50 adding girls is not fine because like you said the novel gives a perfectly good reason why there are no lost girls. The novel basically compliments girls and the remake actually insults girls by making them "lost boys" 🙄

[@arachnidcomics6404]

“Girls are too clever-“ Yep, there you have it. A good enough explanation and a compliment to girls. Having girls as part of the lost boys misses the freaking point and it’s an insult like you said.

[@賴雨彤-h3e]

Of all the videos analyzing 2023 version of Peter Pan and comparing it to the 2003 one, this is by far my favorite! I've seen the others once or twice but I watch this almost every day. I really appreciate how you spent time editing so many scenes from the movies, especially the 2003 version of Peter Pan in this video, instead of just talking like many others. And you made it so detailed and organized! Well done!!👏👏👏

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Ahh thank you so much!! It was fun to put the 2003 clips together, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️❤️

[@賴雨彤-h3e]

​@@StephanieKimPascaru And just like you I was so disappointed at the interaction between Peter Pan and Wendy. What happened to the sweet, caring Wendy and smart, cheerful Peter? The chemistry between them was incredible in the 2003 version❤❤. Maybe they should've called that one Peter Pan and Wendy and the new one just "Wendy"🤣🤣

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

@user-zp2zb3tn1m Same!! The romance was my favorite part of the 2003 movie. I loved Peter and Wendy's dynamic, every scene with them was just perfect! I was also expecting the 2023 version to focus on Peter and Wendy's relationship, considering the title, but I agree with you--the new movie should've been called Wendy and the 2003 movie Peter Pan & Wendy 😂

[@賴雨彤-h3e]

@@StephanieKimPascaru Their dynamic has made me set such high standard of relationship for myself as a child🤣🤣

[@oscarstainton]

Spot-on analysis. While I have not seen the recent D+ release, the clips seen in the online reviews turned me off. Both Peter and Wendy in that version look so unlikeable and harsh. The 2003 film has always had this captivating quality since I first saw it on DVD, especially for how faithful it was to the book. The characters, the visuals and music are so memorable and evocative. Jeremy Sumpter and Rachel Hurd-Wood my favourite versions of Peter and Wendy, now and always.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Same, Jeremy Sumpter and Rachel Hurd-Wood are my favourite versions of Peter and Wendy too! I feel like the 2003 film is the perfect adaptation of Peter Pan, like you said it has this captivating quality and it's so faithful to the book. The attention to detail is amazing; I'm surprised at how much details from the book they managed to include in the movie (even little things like Wendy's "medicine" that's actually just water lol).

[@OliverGByrne]

Terrific comparison video ! You really where able to convey why the new Disney version failed so hard. I was a student working part time at a cinema when the 2003 version came out and I fell in love with it ! It had so many layers to it. I love how it really showed Peter struggle with developing feelings for Wendy . All the actors where terrific and lively. Peter Pan was the sort of kid all boys would want as a friend and Wendy was adventurous yet likeable and yes as you said motherly. In the new Disney film Wendy is bitter and angry I was expecting her to scream “Don’t mansplain things to me you disgusting male “ 😂 and Peter sounded like a 16 , 17 year old , his voice had already broke and that is pretty stupid because Peter suppose to be a pre-pubescent boy just about to reach his teen years , it is part of the conflict of the character . Having Peter Pan seems older already was bad casting and to top it off, I mean no insult to the actor but he was not very good ! The stone face part in your video really sums up his acting skill for the all film 😂 He delivers his line with very little emotions behind it. So yeah 2003 is an underrated gem that should have been a hit and it is criminal that it did not find its audience at the time because the director LOVED the source material and it is very noticeable while the Disney live action is disrespectful to the source material in order to fit Disney political agenda, none of the character where as written. The director actually seemed to despise the book, It was a lifeless mess.

[@adinadamian5634]

Also the actor portraying Peter in the 2023 version seems shorter and thinner than Wendy (in height and body shape) and so he's not very imposing, I guess they REALLY wanted Wendy to stand out (as they didn't know how to do it in any other way).

[@OliverGByrne]

​​@@adinadamian5634 Yeah, it is weird , in the 2023 version Peter looks smaller than Wendy, probably as you said to make Wendy look even more important but his voice gives away that he is about 14 and that he already reached puberty. I think in the 2003 film, Wendy and Peter both looks the same age and the best part of the 2003 version to me is by far the relationship between Peter and Wendy, they are in equal fitting in both the physical department and the screentime.

[@adinadamian5634]

@@OliverGByrne Absolutely, I really liked the 2003 version when I first saw it, I might rewatch it soon.

[@renaissanceman622]

Your video made me want to rematch the 03 version again! I watched the 03 version when I was an adult and still found it to be a great telling of the story. From your clips alone I felt a whiplash switching between the 23 and 03 versions you exhibited, and the energy and cinematography of the 23 version is apparently inferior to the 03 film. I like your astute commentary, and also think the new filmmakers completely miss the point of some of the elements in the original stories; although I don't mind the inclusion of girls in the Lost Boys, it seems odd to keep the name Lost Boys which makes it an apparent and unnecessary bastardization of the original work; also strip Wendy of her maternal inclination in the latest version severely reduces the purpose of the character. I do wonder what James Matthew Barrie would think of the 23 remake! I'm not sure if the lessons are good for young viewers either or if there are any lessons or morals at all to be found in these remakes. Once again, great video, thank you! I hope you keep it up!

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Ahh thank you so much! I completely agree with you-I love the energy and cinematography of the '03 film; every shot is full of so much life and vibrancy. For the most part I understand why filmmakers have to make changes when adapting stories to live-action, but the changes in the '23 version completely erase the heart and soul of the Peter Pan story. I feel like JM Barrie would be...surprised, to say the least, with the '23 remake lol. The characters act so differently in the remake that everyone's names could've been swapped and it wouldn't have made a difference to the plot. Also I agree the filmmakers could've just changed the title from Lost Boys to Lost Children-it still has a nice ring to it that way! :)

[@somewhereonlyweknow2814]

In summary, Peter Pan 2003 is an absolute masterpiece that cannot be topped in any way, shape or form. It’ll always remain superior.

[@annecurtis3235]

At least you get nostalgic for the '03 movie because I don't think anyone will have the same feeling for the '23 one

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Yeah, I feel like the '23 movie is as forgettable as some of the other recent Peter Pan movies; it doesn't exactly leave you with a warm, nostalgic feeling 😭

[@SuperMoviemaster21]

If anything, This video only highlights why the 2023 movie is better than the dribble that is the 2003 movie. I it reminds me of why the 2023 movie works: because it is natural, it’s relatable to anyone, not only those were the same gender as Wendy or even Peter Pan himself, or even someone at a different age, which is the 2003 one does not help which even though yes they are children, it just doesn’t feel compelling enough, largely based on their performance is in a very wonky direction. Yes, the 2023 one does not have the best direction either, but it definitely feels more competent and again focus than whatever the 2003 one is, and Again helps it stand out as its own thing, which also serves the main reason for actually doing it in live action, to have it be more realistic and what it would be like if this actually happened. Yes it’s a fantasy, but you have to have it be grounded and realistic, not unlike Harry Potter (of which it’s last movie did a much much much much much much much much much much much much worse job with the horribly colouring and abysmal Whiting which is where Peter Pan and Wendy got it from……)

[@賴雨彤-h3e]

​@@SuperMoviemaster21🙄🙄🙄

[@SuperMoviemaster21]

@@賴雨彤-h3e What? Because you disagree with me I’m automatically wrong?

[@tungavidyavijaya8960]

Kinda yes, returd​@@SuperMoviemaster21

[@hopelessedgelord]

One of the big things of the novel and old movie is about Wendy's femininity and how that naturally complements and contrasts with Peter and why ultimately she can say no to never land and why they all leave.

[@withlove312]

Basically: the 2003 version was a proper coming of age story, including the romantic and gendered aspects of becoming an adult. The 2023 version is all about #GirlBoss.

[@emilytchuu9876]

woke culture

[@MoryBuxner]

Like every single female protagonist in a Disney live-action remake, no? They have a brand to maintain.

[@titandarknight2698]

I like girl boss. I just don't get why they make it 2-dimensional. it dosn't have to be one or the other. Not everyone wants kids. Not every women wants to get pregnant.

[@testtube173]

“Have to fly, have to fight, have to crow, have to save Maggie, have to save Jack, Hook is back!” I adored the animated film for such a long time and in the 90s they released “Hook” which became my all time favorite rendition of the Peter Pan story. Infinitely quotable with legendary performances by Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Bob Hoskins and Julia Roberts. I havent enjoyed Disney films in quite a while as they seem to try and deconstruct what made the originals so appealing to begin with. Admittedly I haven’t seen the newest Pan but it seems to fall into the same formula as most of the new live action adaptations where they remove the heart and soul and replace it with a in my opinion preachy message that feels tone deaf. Loved your comparison none the less and genuinely hope Disney finds a way to create new and interesting stories even with older characters that doesn’t resort to bashing tradition to uplift new narratives. You are still my favorite channel for discussing cinema so keep being awesome!

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Thank you so much!!! 😊😊'Tone deaf' is the perfect way to describe Disney remakes, as you said-they completely misunderstand the appeal of the original movies and take away everything that made audiences love the story to begin with. Most of Disney's recent remakes have been pretty lifeless and bland, which is a shame since Disney has done some amazing live-action adaptations in the past (Pirates of the Caribbean, Chronicles of Narnia, etc.). I really hope they come back from this slump of remakes; there's so much potential for new stories and I'm sure Disney has the resources and talent to make something spectacular!

[@testtube173]

@@StephanieKimPascaru You know who has stepped up in the last decade with incredible story telling is DreamWorks Animation. They have been in the shadow of Disney in the realm of animated classics but man do they deserve more attention from general audiences. The release of Puss In Boots: The Last Wish has revitalized my passion for animated films. The world building is astonishing and the characters all have strong beautiful motivations and battle their own shortcomings ultimately succeeding with their family and friends. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the heavy hitters from both studios (Disney and Dreamworks) respectively.

[@carmen09]

I watched many times the 2003 version, 🥰 it's really magic, Hook, Peter, Wendy, the lost boys, everyone are fantastic, the acting is on point, my favorite part always will be the boat being lift by the fairies dust also the chemistry between Peter and Wendy is beautiful, I love it. I found the 2023 version really bad for the same reasons that you mentioned and your video, honestly the only one I liked was Captain Hook, specially the scene when he tells his sad story, I felt sorry for him😐.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

I totally agree! The cast is fantastic in the 2003 version and everyone's performances are really charming. I also agree that Captain Hook in the 2023 version is a pretty good character, but I feel that's mainly because of Jude Law's acting rather than the script/direction of the movie 😅😅

[@rhynnlorque3958]

that one scene on the window before they flew to neverland will always be MAGICAL! the dramatic tense background music, the sound of snow as it touches wendy’s foot and her hesitation, peter convincing her to go, nana barking, mr and mrs darling rushing through the stairs Peter: “forget them wendy… forget them all… come with where you’ll never… never have to worry about grown up things again” Wendy: “never is an awfully long time” even the narrator😂: “it would be delightful to report that they reached the nursery on time…. but them there would be no story” 😂

[@rekaigonda9283]

I loved the 2003 version so much as a kid, and now that I've rewatched it it made me feel soo nostalgic 🥺 also why is Hook so hot tho

[@nevermindimjustapasserby]

Crushing HARD on Peter and Hook 😔

[@joywilday4754]

One of the beautiful aspects of the novel is how wendy was falling in love with Peter but he was so caught up being young that she realized he was hopeless. Hed never grow up. And then Peter saw her as a constant in his life who he clearly wanted to keep forever but his refusal to grow up made him lose her. I was nearly brought to tears in this final chapter when Peter realized child Wendy was gone and grown Wendy realized Peter was only a part of her childhood that she had to let go of though she would always care for him. The 2003 movie did a good job showing the beautiful relationship they shared and could have continued to share were Peter brave enough to grow up. It ends tragic in many ways as the book does too. Yet also embraces the beauty of childhood and enjoyment of the magic in it. A season for everything

[@gelchert]

That's the real genius of _Hook_ - it imagines what might have happened if Peter WERE brave enough to grow up (and juxtaposes his growth with Hook, who's exactly the same after so much time).

[@joywilday4754]

@gelchert Hook is one of my absolute favorite movies ever, it's just terrific!

[@ThiloAbend]

A masterpiece (2003) never loses its value. Superficial nonsense (2023) has no value.

[@alisonde2600]

Between Captain Hook, Lucius Malfoy, and Gabriel Lorca, Jason Isaacs really cornered the market of Gorgeous Villain there for a while. Also the beauty of the Fairy Wedding scene, the music, the dance, lives Rent-Free in my head forever. I love how this beautiful, romantic scene, with some real feelings starting to blossom between Peter and Wendy, is shattered when he realizes what is happening and rejects them, and Wendy, and is the catalyst to the third act.

[@karenwapinski4822]

I love the 2003 Peter Pan. For me, it's the perfect adaption of the books, Wendy and Peter's relationship was the first time my little twelve year old heart pounded, it was so sweet and yet innocent the scene where she says 'there is so much more. I think you know it when you grow up' was a really endearing way to tell children that yes, there's things you leave behind in childhood as you grow but there is a whole bigger world waiting for you when you get older that you can't see yet. The movie really balances the innocence of childhood with the darker tones Barrie had put in the novel. The new movie just really made all the characters unlikable and Peter himself really weak, not at all the charismatic preteen he's described as in the book.

[@TearCry08]

There was an interview of Jeremy Sumpter where he was asked if he has feelings to Rachel Hurd-wood, and he said He did have feelings towards her and she was his first love and those scenes together with her were true feelings.. and then the next question was asked was "tell me about the love of yOur life" and he answered "I just did" 💗💗 it was so sweeeettt to hear it from him and made me love more the chemistry between them 💗💗💗

[@furlycee]

The 2003 Peter Pan is such a staple of my childhood… and Peter Pan was def my childhood crush… the movie perfectly captures young love, growing up, and the magic of childhood and family

[@ShizukaLeee]

im pretty sure the biggest crime is Captain Hook like what happened to my se*y 03 interpretation?

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

HELP 😭😭

[@marcohidalgo1101]

Also making Captain Hook and Mr. Darling be played by completely different actors.

[@MeekaChannel]

And Jude law COULD have been sexy. But they choose greasy sleeze bag instead

[@shannonmcelroy8454]

10:37 - 10:39 Wendy: Slaps someone out of frustration Also, Wendy: "Why is Captain Hook so hateful?"

[@mila6589]

The 2003 is magical, dreamy, romantic but inocent, colorful and dark at the perfect times, gorgeus soundtrack, great actors, nice and deep message for the audience, accurate to the story, nice costume design, beautiful lines, perfect ending, even had an alternative ending which is also perfect... need I say more?

[@silverhawkscape2677]

It helps a lot when Girls Legitamately had a Crush on 2003 Peter Pan.

[@nagyakos8467]

I grew up with both the 1953 and the 2003 versions of Peter Pan and I loved them both. To be honest, I actually thought the 2003 Peter Pan was Disney's live-action remake, because it basically hit the same notes as the 1953 version. Yet they were both different enough to be unique. And I will not lie, Hook getting eaten by the crocodile was one of the coolest villain defeats in my childhood.

[@noamitton5202]

Because when you're a villain who kills children, you deserve to be eaten by a crocodile 🐊

[@Diablo_Himself]

Its a shame that due to all these new Disney "live action" abominations and their constant erasure of their older films, some kids will never see the original cartoons, or that wonderful 2003 Peter Pan.

[@keeley16cowton]

2003 is so good ❤ I did try watching the 2023 but got bored not even half way through! I will show 2003 to my kids.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Yes!! The 2003 is definitely the one kids should watch instead ❤️

[@willlyon7129]

The 2003 version of Peter Pan is the best adaptation ever made.

[@ЕленаПлатонова-о3ф]

Why do Disney's bosses think that a strong woman must be rude, hateful, arrogant, not loving, not smiling, not kind and of course not feminine?

[@yourwife3259]

I didn't realize 2023 Peter and Wendy were that bad until watching this video. Yikes lol

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

I didn't think the 2023 movie would be so lifeless and hollow until I watched it either lol 😅

[@kaykutcher2103]

​@@StephanieKimPascaruIt's so lifeless that Neverland looked like Alcatraz from afar.

[@Eli-di1by]

I saw Peter Pan in theaters when I was 4 years old, it’s the fist movie I saw in theaters. I still remember the emotions I got, them dancing in the moonlight. It contributed a lot to my imagination and my love for fantasy and romance.

[@JerrBaybEe]

"They seem more like classmates who talk only because the teacher makes them sit next to each other." 🤭🤣💀

[@TCgamerboy2002]

I gotta say, of all the reviews of this movie I've seen, this is the most in-depth one I've ever seen.

[@maisiefrench4424]

Peter Pan was one of my favourite childhood films. Honestly I’m tearing up just thinking about it - the sentimental attachment is that strong!😂

[@jacobchandler7642]

Congrats on this big surge in popularity this video is having. The Algorithm works in mysterious ways. There's no better summary of the difference between 2003 and 2023 than their respective final battles. In 2003, Wendy & the Lost Boys mocked Hook, saying he's "old, alone, done for". Contrast that to 2023, where Wendy draws the strength to win the final battle from the idea of dying old & alone. There's such a difference in values between the two films, it's astounding.

[@Aaarandom]

As a child, 2003 peterman made me fall in love with Peter and the whole of neverland. I never got over that movie, even as an adult now it touches my heart. The new Peter Pan didn’t even pique my interest

[@RomanSable]

To be honest, even without paying attention to the plot and other things, this actor doesn't fit the role of Peter at all. I mean this boy doesn't look like someone from the magical world. He looks more like a man who has gone through some shit in his life. I don't feel cheerfulness from him at all. Also, his voice is really annoying because of the puberty he's going through. Old Peter was charming, but this one is just a disappointment in my opinion.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

That's a good point, there's not much cheerfulness from the new Peter even when he's trying to be, which kinda defeats the purpose of his character. Also old Peter had an American accent while everyone else had British accents so idk why but I think that helped show that he was from a different world than the others. Peter Pan with a British accent just felt off to me 😅

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

Plus the new Pan is tiny compared to Wendy. The look and personality did not fit Pan at all.

[@mariesagearing]

​@@StephanieKimPascaru I've always wanted to see an adaption that has Peter with a Scottish accent

[@TothanCrawk]

As a kid, I already got the perfect live action versions with the 2003 Peter Pan, The Adventures of Pinocchio with Jonathan Taylor Thomas, The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli and Balloo, both Hallmark's Snow White and Alice in Wonderland, and others I cant think at the top of my head.

[@adrielfigueroa7534]

Great vid and comparison. To be honest I didn’t even know their was an 03’ version of Peter Pan. Thanks to this vid I’ll check it out now. I also haven’t seen the new remake by Disney (I’ve known about it tho since they announced it), frankly because I haven’t been a fan of many of their recent and past-recent projects. Though I enjoyed the breakdown of the ups and downs. Keep up the great vids 👍🏽

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Thank you!!! 🥰🥰 I hope you enjoy the 03 version! (I also haven't been a fan of Disney's recent projects, both the live-action and animated, so I feel like you dodged a bullet by not watching the recent remakes lol).

[@joeypotter6051]

The 03 version is SO good and the music is next level. Enjoy!

[@servus_incognitus]

I feel like I'm going to die of cringe anytime you play any clip from the new version. The old one, much like many older movies in general (unpopular opinion, but the Star Wars Prequels for example), was cheesy, but it owned it and implemented it as style. The new one just tries to be so serious and "mature" and makes it so much worse when it fails miserably at doing so. It's like a child who knows they're a child and acts freely as such vs a child who wants to be an adult while ending up event more childish and immature. Just pure cringe. Also it's an absolute crime how the movie completely misses everything deep and every bit of meaning ingrained in the story, like the rite of passage of boyhood to menhood for males, in exchange for brainless current year ideological propaganda. Regarding that last part, Jordan Peterson has many quite interesting lectures on KZbin about Peter Pan (and the so called "Peter Pan syndrome"). In any case, congratulations on a very well articulated, edited and over all put together video that didn't waste a single second. Pax et bonum.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

Thank you! 😊 You described the new movie perfectly--a child trying to act like an adult, versus the 2003 one that knows they're a child and doesn't try to be anything else. The new movie tries too hard to be "realistic" instead of embracing the fantastical, silly aspects of the story, which strips the movie of any emotional weight and all its endearing qualities. I haven't heard of Peter Pan Syndrome before, but that sounds interesting, I'll check it out!

[@wedothingsmessyhere]

Peter Pan (2003) is dreamy! I love that movie and the soundtrack tears me up every time.

[@lizthependragon8970]

The 2003 versions stands closest to the book of Peter Pan and stands strong with the essence of being a child, adventure, flying, but also remembering how much you love your parents and miss them, going back to them means you chose to grow up. A clever way of representing maturity.

[@Polymorphia1965]

Though I haven't seen the 2023 Disney film (I'd like to see it, in spite of all the negativity that's been heaped upon it, but I'm not a Disney subscriber) I thought this was an thoughtful and EXCELLENT analysis of the two films. As for your mention of being biased by nostalgia for the 2003 film, I get it. But never does your praise for this remarkable film come off as nostalgia-influenced or anything like "fan girl" gushing, as you give intelligent and well reasoned evidence to back your (modestly tempered, actually) enthusiasm. Personally, I have incredibly strong"nostalgia bias" for the 1953 Disney film, which was my first "favorite movie" and remained so throughout my childhood. But I believe the 2003 Universal film is, and ever will be, the most perfect version of the story ever portrayed on film. It will never be equaled. It's a pity that it didn't fare better upon release and has never received the wide acclaim it so richly deserves, but it's heartening to hear so many, like yourself, simply get it, and appreciate it for the piece of near flawless, magical cinema that it is.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

@Polymorphia1965 thank you so much!! I agree it's so wonderful to see that so many people love this movie, it's such a beautiful adaptation ❤️

[@TryinBin8889]

Tbh, I like the 2003 Peter Pan movie more than I like even the animated movie. It really feels like for the 2003 live action, the creative team sat around a table, said "alright, what worked in the original movie? What didn't work? And what do we think is the most important essence that must be retained throughout the whole of the film?" It was like the animated movie was a rough draft, its critiques were used as feedback, and a more refined final product was eventually made as the live action. That's what live actions should be. But unfortunately, while animated movies choose to capture magic, wonder and a balance between emotional beats and lively humour and imagination, live actions are completely concerned with theatrics. A great example is Avatar: the last airbender remake, which is very theatrical and sacrifices a lot of the spirituality of the original series as a result. I don't have hope for the new blueprint for live action movies. This movie, however... will always be dear to me.

[@sespider]

I'm happy and proud to say I saw the 2003 film in theaters and immediately bought both the Blu-ray and Digital copies the moment they became available. Even as a 45 yrs of age grown man, I can't help but get a bit teary-eyed when Peter almost looses Tinker Bell. And smile with the "hidden kiss." Very few films do that to me. The 2003 Peter Pan is just so well written, acted, and beautifully made. That said, there was a very brief scene censored on the Blu-ray release but returned on digital version. I don't know if it should or should not be cut. With how disgusting people can be, the innocent shot/angle will only feed the sick and deprived. But censoring it only results in the immediate following shot to fall a bit flat. If you know the shot I speak of, let me know in a reply. I'm curious if anyone else knows of it.

[@brianmoyachiuz905]

Huzzah, a man of quality!

[@Shaddiewolf]

The 2003 Peter Pan captured the true essence of the books in a way no other Peter Pan rendition really has. It fills me with a nostalgic sadness and longing, just like the book does. It is thoughtful, whimsical, beautiful, and wise. I ADORE how the 2003 movie uses so many of the lines from the book, word for word, and captures it all so perfectly. The book speaks to me very personally since it is, in its truest sense, a story about a young girl who is in the process of growing up. She is at the cusp of her womanhood, but she is still a child, desiring childish things, yet longing for more. A more she doesn't yet understand. There is allure in the excitement and energy of youth (Peter Pan embodies this), but there are things that perpetual youth, that silly boys, can't provide. Peter Pan cannot possibly ever give Wendy what she truly desires, and they both know it in the end. It's a tragic love story, but it isn't necessarily about a boy and a girl. It's about the ending of a relationship that a girl holds with her younger self. A farewell to youth. The new movie didn't capture any of that.The director had a gross misunderstanding of what the book was about.

[@fennelwink]

Very well said.

[@iancahill2324]

Hook and Peter Pan 2003 is way better than the Peter Pan and Wendy 2023. I would recommend the 2003 live action Peter Pan to this if someone asked me

[@yiessyv.5228]

The soundtrack of the 2003 Peter Pan movie is a real marvel, it really makes you feel the fantasy and magic and the desire to fly.♥♥♥And another plus point he taught us to believe in fairies, "I do believe in fairies, I do, I do, I do".

[@Frank-Voight-Kampff]

One thing I always appreciated was that Captain Hook and Mister Darling (the father) were both played by the same actor. That’s an old theater tradition and I liked the acknowledgment.

[@LawlietLevi]

2003 movie was just incredible. Every now and then I still re-watch that movie, their chemistry, the world building, everything was so well put together.

[@raphsurf]

Hey, bro, wake up ! Stephanie just posted !

[@BlossomDisneyaholic]

You've pointed out every single argument I had in my head. In particular, the part where you say: "Wendy being the mother of the group was an excellent contrast to Tiger Lily, who's an established warrior, and Tinker Bell, who acts like a child." OH MY GOSH, YES! Finally! Wendy has always been my favorite character because kindness is not a weakness. Strength comes in many forms, as do strong female characters. If they really wanted the line "I'm not even sure I want to be a mother" in the 2023 movie, Tiger Lily was right there! She would've been perfect for that line! As a child, I loved the contrast between the girls. It showed me there are many ways "to be," and they are all equally valid. As a mother, I respect Wendy even more-if that was even possible! Oh my, you need the thickest skin and the best of patience for that role, even when they are behaving well. I love how the 2003 version showed her strength while staying true to the kind of strength she portrays. I could go on, but you explained everything perfectly in your video. Thank you!

[@whitneylivingston5706]

Once I find a gold standard of a story, I don’t watch any of the remakes, hence why the 2003 is the last version of Peter Pan I’ll watch… that’s not entirely true, but you can believe I won my watch the 2023 film, I don’t feel like wasting my time on it!

[@kiahbluebelle7883]

I just watched the remake of Disney's Peter Pan and Wendy and I have to say that I'm really disappointed about it and agree with the opinions of a lot of people here. The 2003 version is way better and really invites you to dream. Therefore, I can only agree with all the points mentioned in the video. Both actors who played the character Peter Pan did a good job, but for me Jeremy Sumpter remains the only real-life Peter Pan. Sorry Disney but the real films are unfortunately worse and worse, with very few exceptions. Beauty and the Beast and Alladin. These realistic Disney Movies are the best in my opinion.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

I agree, I think the Disney remakes somehow manage to get worse with each new movie (though I also like the Aladdin remake)

[@junemaniac]

Well, I'd forgotten about this movie, even though I rewatched it many times as a child. At the time, even as a child, I found the dub (brazilian portuguese) too strange to take Wendy and Peter seriously, even if the plot and characters were great; I always thought it as lesser than the at the time new Peter Pan Return to Wonderland just because it wasn't animated. Looking back, it was too good for a child of my age to watch.

[@StephanieKimPascaru]

I had the same attitude about movies as a kid too 😅 I didn't want to watch anything that wasn't animated (with some exceptions). I haven't seen Return to Neverland, though I hear it's better than the original animated movie so I'll probably check it out someday

[@marcohidalgo1101]

It's unfortunate that you had to deal w/ a terrible dub of the movie as a child. Bad dubs can def ruin the experience. Thankfully, the original English version of the 2003 Peter Pan is a masterpiece.

[@rapunzeldisney229]

I think nothing will ever beat the 2003 Peter Pan Movie. This is a Masterpiece of cinema and the only adaptation who seems to activly understood the Story and kept close to the original book

[@jermainerucker2027]

I'm 35 and a guy so I was in 8th grade when this came out And I was just watching this yesterday And I'll admit I teared up a bit the chemistry peter and Wendy have is magic like the whole film It's similar to hook how it pulls at the heart strings It feels like a true adventure and one about growing up

[@jurassicjaws]

THANK YOU! The 2003 version is vastly superior in every way, even though (as you said) it has dated effects. It's a wonderful film, and I'm glad it's being talked about so more people will watch it.

[@ericdegre3538]

Also, the 2003 movie's music was dope! A lot movies struggle with that nowadays.

[@teresamoscatelli239]

such a great great analysis!! thank you Stephanie!!

[@rubydoo3307]

The 2003 version taught me a lot as a child, it proved growing up isn’t the worst, but growing cynical and unloved is.

[@hellund2874]

The 2003 Peter Pan is one of those underrated cult classics that never got much attention, but somehow everyone remembers and loves. 11/10, will watch again this Christmas!

[@IrinNovy]

I LOVED Peter Pan when I was 13. I watched it every day for a week and I still have the musical themes from the movie on my playlist. It's such am amazing film! I didn't even consider watching the new version. Thanks for proving me right )

[@branddransnothing]

This is a big problem in movies nowadays, a huge turn over to a “feminist” character, essentially drowning away the old characteristics of a female lead. They hate men or do not “need” men saving them, they can save themselves, they don’t act in the “typical feminine” way which is honestly so dumb because that’s reinforcing these feminine traits even more! It ruins basically what they were trying to go for at the very start! Who says a female character MUST not want to be poise and motherly to be a feminist? The fact that the 2003 Wendy is a more modern and better characterisation of a strong female character vs the 2023 one is very telling. So with other Disney remake movies, Snow White especially! If they wanted a female lead that doesn’t get saved by the generic knight in shining armour and can take care of herself, then make another movie instead of remaking old ones that has the big major plot as that. I’m just fed up that being a strong female character must mean you need to be tough, stronger than a man, smarter than a man, quirky, is a general pick me girl who doesn’t follow what a normal girl would like just so they can be “different”. We have seen countless of times in movies and series of a female character who loves to do “feminine” things like dress up, be gentle, soft spoken etc. yet in times of trouble, they are the ones who stand up for themselves and IS strong and IS independent.

[@lise7538]

Personally I think the typical modern feminist character leans even more into harmful stereotypes. Did you notice that when a female character is supposed to be a feminist she actually acts like an hysterical banshee ? Screaming and kicking her feet. This kind of behaviour doesn't inspire respect, even in a man. I'd like to see a strong female character be the quiet, clever type.

[@thegrlnxt6838]

One other thing I love about the 2003 Peter Pan is the soundtrack. James Newton Howard did an excellent job capturing that childlike whimsy and I always listen to it to feel something sometimes 😂

[@samkrip9751]

I can completely forgot the 2003 film existed. The last time I watched this movie was when I was six. I’m more grew up “hook” with Robin Williams, and I’m so glad no one tried to remake that flim because I absolutely adore it.