Disney’s classic tale of Peter Pan and Wendy has been reimagined in a new live-action movie titled “Peter Pan & Wendy,” which is now streaming exclusively on Disney+ (Billboard). The movie, directed by David Lowery, updates the story with more sophisticated ideas about childhood (Polygon). While the story remains largely the same, there are some differences from the animated version released by Disney in 1953.
One of the biggest changes in the new movie is the inclusion of diverse Lost Boys and authentic Native American representation (USA Today). This change is welcomed as it improves upon the previous version of the story by being more inclusive and culturally sensitive. In addition, the movie introduces a new character, a girl named Wendy, who is befriends Peter Pan and joins him on his adventures (The New York Times).
The movie stars Jude Law as Captain Hook and Ever Anderson as Wendy, with Yara Shahidi playing the role of Tinker Bell (Billboard). Law’s portrayal of the villainous captain is seen as one of the high points of the movie, with his performance keeping viewers hooked (Deadline).
While many viewers will be excited to see the story brought to life in a new way, some critics find the movie to be forgetful (MovieWeb). In addition, for many, watching the movie can feel like a slog, as it is slow moving at times (TIME).
Regardless of critical responses, “Peter Pan & Wendy” provides audiences with a fresh take on the classic tale of childhood adventures in Neverland, making it worth a watch for fans of the story (IGN).
