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Return to Never Land

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Return to Never Land (2002)

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Reviews Counted:88

Fresh:40

Rotten:48

Average Rating:5.4/10

Consensus: With its forgettable songs and lackluster story, this new Pan will surely entertain kids, but will feel more like a retread to adults.

Runtime: 73 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Return to Never Land opens a new chapter in Walt Disney’s classic “Peter Pan”, as once more we take a magical journey to a place where we never grow up. And even though some years have passed since... Return to Never Land opens a new chapter in Walt Disney’s classic “Peter Pan”, as once more we take a magical journey to a place where we never grow up. And even though some years have passed since we last visited, that wonderful world is unchanged. Peter Pan is there, along with Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and villainous Captain Hook. But Wendy left Never Land, grew up and now she has two children of her own. World War II is raging and has come to the very heart of London. Wendy tries to comfort her young ones with stories of here experiences in Never Land: Danny loves the bedtime tales. But 12-year-old Jane -- a practical child in a world torn by war -- sees no room for make-believe…at least until she’s kidnapped by Captain Hook and whisked off to Never Land! Hook, mistaking her for Wendy, plans to use Jane as bait to capture Peter Pan. But Peter rescues Jane from the villain’s clutches and a rollicking adventure is underway. With Tinker Bell & the Lost Boys at their side, Peter & Jane ultimately defeat the old pirate -- and Jane, at last, finds hope alive within her as the very first Lost Girl. She now understands that imagination has a powerful magic – and many things are possible with faith, trust…and a little pixie dust. -- © 2001 Disney Pictures [More]

Starring: Corey Burton, Jeff Bennett, Blayne Weaver, Kath Soucie

Starring: Corey Burton, Jeff Bennett, Blayne Weaver, Kath Soucie, Harriet Owen

Director: Ian Harrowell

Director: Ian Harrowell
Producer: Dan Rounds, Christopher Chase
Composer: Joel McNeely
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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A film lacking the wit, enchantment, and spark of the original -- despite being a shameless copy of it.

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03/24/02
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It's not groundbreaking, but kids who enjoyed the original Peter Pan should welcome a trip back to Neverland

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08/17/08
Kevin Carr
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There is no doubt the movie is lovely to look at; it just hasn't much substance to it or much new to say.

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11/20/07
John J. Puccio
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05/13/05
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The first fifteen minutes are so unremittingly dreary that it plays like Disney for depressive kids. Pass the kiddies’ Prozac, I say . . .

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03/09/04
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02/21/04
Geoffrey Kleinman
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Running at a brisk 72 minutes, it's near impossible to become bored with the film...

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12/05/03
David Nusair
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Buzz, Shrek, Sully and Mike can sleep easy.

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04/08/03
Harry Guerin
Harry Guerin
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This film looks like it was produced in 1954, shelved for 48 years, and repackaged for a 2002 audience.

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02/08/03
John R. McEwen
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12/08/02
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The film is fun, energetic, and brightly colored and I think kids will love it a lot.

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12/08/02
David Grove
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Mostly good work, but still weighed down by many second-rate elements.

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11/10/02
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