Peter Pan ***1/2

Cast: Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Jason Isaacs, Lynn Redgrave, Richard Briers, Olivia Williams, Geoffrey Palmer, Harry Newell, Freddie Popplewell, Ludivine Sagnier
Director: P.J. Hogan

What a pleasant surprise! The last movie that I see in 2003 proves to far exceed my expectations and even make my top ten of 2003. This latest retelling of the story of the boy who never grew up is supposedly more faithful to the book and play than previous versions. Having never read the book, all I can say is this: it was thoroughly entertaining from beginning to end. Jason Isaacs does a good job as Captain Hook and the child actors all hold their own against him. Ludivine Sagnier, however, steals every scene she is in as Tinkerbell. Especially impressive since she has no dialogue and probably did all her acting by herself in front of a blue screen! The movie is full of bright colors and fantastical images that are great eye candy. Do yourself a favor and check Peter Pan out!