To its credit, P. J. Hogan’s
handsome, CGI-heavy adaptation sticks close to the
wondrous James M. Barrie source material that inspired
Disney’s 1953 classic. But emphasizing the
period setting gives it a prestige-picture starchiness
that undermines the celebration of whimsy and
adventure. (1 hr. 40 mins.; PG)
— LOGAN HILL AND BILGE EBIRI
To its credit, P. J. Hogan’s
handsome, CGI-heavy adaptation sticks close to the
wondrous James M. Barrie source material that inspired
Disney’s 1953 classic. But emphasizing the
period setting gives it a prestige-picture starchiness
that undermines the celebration of whimsy and
adventure. (1 hr. 40 mins.; PG)
— LOGAN HILL AND BILGE EBIRI