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Peter Pan has a special place in the realm of classic animated Disney films: it instills an element of childlike wonder. The 1953 version of James M. Barrie's story is colorfully told and keeps on the straight and narrow of the book. Barrie's wondrous focus on child's play is the key to its longevity: kids who don't grow up, shadows that run away from their owners, pirates, a fairy, and the magic ability to fly. In short, you can't help wishing the adventure would happen to you. Fueled by a few memorable songs (the stunner being "You Can Fly") and the strong impression of the pixie fairy Tinkerbell and the goofy Captain Hook, Disney's version of this story neither supplants nor lessens the Broadway version with Mary Martin that was produced for television the same decade. Unlike some classics, Peter Pan never ages along the way.

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Peter Pan has a special place in the realm of classic animated Disney films: it instills an element of childlike wonder. The 1953 version of James M. Barrie's story is colorfully told and keeps on the straight and narrow of the book. Barrie's wondrous focus on child's play is the key to its longevity: kids who don't grow up, shadows that run away from their owners, pirates, a fairy, and the magic ability to fly. In short, you can't help wishing the adventure would happen to you. Fueled by a few memorable songs (the stunner being "You Can Fly") and the strong impression of the pixie fairy Tinkerbell and the goofy Captain Hook, Disney's version of this story neither supplants nor lessens the Broadway version with Mary Martin that was produced for television the same decade. Unlike some classics, Peter Pan never ages along the way. --Doug Thomas

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches; 9.6 ounces
Director ‏ : ‎ Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 16 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 1998
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2006
Actors ‏ : ‎ Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried, Bill Thompson, Heather Angel
Studio ‏ : ‎ Walt Disney Home Video
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 078881172X
Writers ‏ : ‎ Bill Peet, Erdman Penner, J.M. Barrie, Joe Rinaldi

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Glenn W. Browning

Another I had to have a copy

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024

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I love this wonderful movie.

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Lana

Disney's animated Peter Pan still magical enough to take you to Never, Neverland!

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020

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This is the 1953 Disney American animated fantasy adventure-drama produced by Disney Studio, and based on the 1904 play by J.M. Barrie, Peter and Wendy. Music by Oliver Wallace, released by RKO. Voices: Peter Pan – Bobby Driscell, Tinkerbell – Margaret Kerry, Wendy Darling – Kathern Beaumont, Captain Hook/George Darling – Hans Conried.
Circa 1900- While acting out a story told to them by Wendy, the Darling boys play Peter Pan and the Pirates while their father is trying to get ready to take his wife out for the evening. This interferes with George Darling’s progress in getting ready and upsets him to the point that he decides that Wendy is too old to sleep in the nursery any longer. This will be her last night in the nursery!
That same night, the children are visited by Peter Pan and Tinkerbell so that Peter can retrieve his lost shadow. While Peter is searching for his shadow he is discovered by the children who tell him that it is Wendy’s last night in the nursery which means the stories she tells them will end. Peter likes hearing her stories about him and decides that Wendy should go back with him to Never, Neverland to tell the stories to the Lost Boys and him and be their mother. Wendy will not go without her brothers, so Peter takes them all back with him where none of the children will never have to worry about growing up again.
This film is a favorite for all ages of children and adults. For children Never, Never Land contains everything imaginable for play. You can meet mermaids, Indians, and pirates. And no matter who wins, as one of the Lost Boys says in regard to playing with the Indians, they just start playing all over again and no one is mad at the other side. This represents complete freedom with no responsibility.
For adults, this movie reminds them sentimentally of a time when they, too, were young and free from responsibility with only their own imaginations as a barrier to what they could do. I think George Darling (father) says it best when he acknowledges that he thinks he has seen Peter Pan’s ship before. “A long time ago.”
This Disney film still holds its charm and is one of the most exciting with Captain Hook’s constant pursuit of Peter, the dueling scenes, the Indians capturing the Lost Boys, Hook kidnapping Tiger Lily, and the Mermaid’s jealousy of Wendy, just to name a few. This isn’t the best artwork Disney ever put out but who cares. I give this charmer 5 stars. And a thank you for taking me back to the Mermaid Lagoon one more time.

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Michael Patrick Boyd

You can fly

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2012

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Peter Pan is one hour and sixteen minutes and was released in theaters on February 5, 1953. Peter Pan tells the story of a young boy who refuses to grow up, but at times act likes an adult. The story begins at the home of George and Mary Darling whose three children (Wendy, John, and Michael). After sending the children to bed, George and Mary Darling leave their home to attend a formal party. Peter Pan arrives at the children's nursery to find his shadow. When he does, Wendy offers to sew it on for him. Peter Pan offers to take the children to Never Land and teaches them how to fly as well with faith, hope and some pixie dust from Tinker Bell. By the way to get to Never Land takes the second star to the right and straight on till morning. As soon as they reach Never Land they are fired at by Captain Hook. Captain Hook wants revenge at Peter for cutting off his left hand and feeding it to the crocodile. Peter Pan saves the children. Later in the day Peter Pan rescues Tiger Lily from Captain Hook who wanted her to reveal the location of Peter Pan. Captain Hook eventually does find Peter Pan's hideout and plants a bomb to destroy him. Tinker Bell comes to the rescue and saves Peter Pan. Peter Pan flies over to Captain Hook ship and the two of them have their final fight. In the end Peter Pan takes the children back home.

I know I left a lot of the story out but I wanted to add some other information to my review. First this is the first Peter Pan that a male actor played the lead; in previous plays and movies Peter Pan was played by a female. It was Margaret Kerry and not Marilyn Monroe who was the model for Tinker Bell. In keeping with the stage version tradition, Hans Conried voice both George Darling and Captain Hook. Peter Pan was the last movie the Disney's famed "Nine Old Men" worked on together. Also this was the last movie to be distributed by RKO Radio Pictures. In this film version Tinker Bell actually has a body; in the stage version she was represented by a beam of light. Finally this was Disney's 14th animated feature. Peter Pan is an excellent movie and gets an AAAAA+++++. One foot note to add, watch the audio commentary hosted by Roy Disney and learn more of the making of Peter Pan.

DVD EXTRAS

Play Movie
Chapter Selection
Set Up
Sneak Peeks
I. Beauty and the Beast
II. Cinderella II: Dreams Come True
III. The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
IV. The Man Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
V. Tarzan and Jane
VI. 101 Dalmations II
VII. Magic Happens
Bonus Features
I. The Making of Peter Pan
II. The Peter Pan Story - Original 1952 Theatrical Promotional Featurette
III. Audio Commentary hosted by Roy Disney
IV. An Exclusive look at Walt Disney's Return to Neverland
V. Peter Pan Still Frame Gallery
VI. Following the Leader Song-Along Song
VII. Peter Pan's Playful Prank Storybook
VIII. Pirate Treasure Hunt Game
IX. DVD ROM

VHS EXTRAS

Previews
I. Mulan
II. The Little Mermaid
III. Flubber
IV. The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
V. Melody Time
Bonus Feature
* You Can Fly! The Making of Peter Pan

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023

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Everyone knows that Peter Pan is a great movie! I ordered this to replace the old VHS copy that doesn't play well.

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023

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One of my favorites.

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StarDust

Peter Pan Blu-Ray Edition

Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2023

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This is a very nice Blu Ray upgrade of the classic Disney Film "Peter Pan". This edition includes a generous list of bonus features. Please see my attached images of this release.

nath88

indémodable

Reviewed in France on January 1, 2024

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indémodable dessin animé

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jldg

Clássico da animação em edição caprichada

Reviewed in Brazil on October 31, 2020

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Trata-se de um clássico da animação que envelheceu bem com o passar do tempo, a despeito de ter sido lançado nos cinemas originalmente em 1953. Na parte técnica, o blu-ray tem imagem ótima, áudio excelente e está repleto de extras.

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Yulet

Excelente compra

Reviewed in Mexico on July 5, 2020

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De mis pelis favoritas. Llegó en excelentes condiciones. Gracias.

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スポーツマン

ピーターパン大好き

Reviewed in Japan on December 2, 2023

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親子共々ピーターパンを見るたびに心が癒されております。いつもありがとうございます。

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Genre	Animation
Format	Color, NTSC, Closed-captioned, Animated, THX, HiFi Sound
Contributor	Hamilton Luske, Joe Rinaldi, Bill Peet, Hans Conried, Tony Butala, Clyde Geronimi, Tom Conway, Heather Angel, Bobby Driscoll, Jack Kinney, Kathryn Beaumont, Candy Candido, Paul Collins, Wilfred Jackson, Tommy Luske, Carol Coombs, J.M. Barrie, Erdman Penner, Bill Thompson, Lucille Bliss See more
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 16 minutes

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