Pan
Pan

Pan

2015Movie111 minEnglish

Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users50%
Director: Joe WrightGenres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Young orphan Peter lives a grim life in a London orphanage during World War II, unaware of his destiny to become Peter Pan. One night, he is whisked away to Neverland, a magical world populated by pirates, fairies, and warriors. There, he must confront the fearsome Captain Blackbeard and find his true self to save Neverland from his tyrannical rule.

Critical Reception

Pan was met with generally negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some praised its visual spectacle and Jackman's performance, many criticized its convoluted plot, uneven tone, and perceived lack of originality. It was also a significant box office disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual ambition and Hugh Jackman's performance.
  • Criticized for a muddled and uninspired story.
  • Felt like a pale imitation of better Peter Pan adaptations.

Google audience: Audiences found the film visually impressive but were largely disappointed by the story, with many feeling it lacked the magic and charm of previous Peter Pan tales. Some enjoyed the action sequences and performances, but the overall consensus was one of unmet expectations.

Fun Fact

Hugh Jackman's character, Blackbeard, was originally envisioned to have a more traditional pirate look with a beard, but director Joe Wright decided to shave Jackman's head and give him a unique, almost warrior-like appearance.

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3 reviews
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I found this to be a quite enjoyable family movie derived from the Peter Pan story we all love. I am not really sure why it holds a fairly mediocre rating on most rating sites. It is undeserved as far as I am concerned. The movie is a pr...
Reno

Reno

> Its when Peter stepped into the Neverland for the first time. Usually everyone loved growing up watching the various film adaptations of original work by JM Barrie's a century old creation, 'Peter Pan'. There are plenty of unofficial p...
Frank Ochieng

Frank Ochieng

As likened to an innocuous fairy tale rash, the movie mythology surrounding J.M. Barrie’s classical kiddie character “Peter Pan” comes and goes when it pleases. Naturally there have been several big screen interpretations to outlast one’s r...