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May 19, 2024, 02:27:22 AM| Title | Neverland (5-039036-050388) |
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| Director | Nick Willing |
| Actors | Keira Knightley, Charlotte Atkinson, Charles Dance, Anna Friel, Bob Hoskins |
| Produced | 2011 in United Kingdom |
| Runtime | 162 minutes |
| Audio | English Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Subtitles | English |
| Overview | The legend of Peter Pan begins. After accidently opening a magical gateway, young ragamuffin Peter (Rowe) and his friends are transported to a magical world filled with danger and mystery at every turn. This strange new world pushes their bravery and friendship to the limsits as a remarkable series of events set Peter on the path to becoming the Boy Who Never Grew Up. Featuring thrilling action and a superb A-list cast, Neverland explores the origins of Peter Pan and Captain Hook and puts a brilliantly original twist on a truly classic tale. |
| My thoughts | This two-part mini-series is a prequel to Peter Pan. It's a lot darker than the Disney version of Peter Pan, so it might be better to consider it a prequel to the 2003 Jason Isaacs movie. Anyway, I liked the way they had imagined back stories for all the characters. It's not entirely flawless, though. Q'orianka Kilcher as Aaya (aka Tiger Lily) seemed rather wooden, and some of the CGI betrayed the productions TV roots. It was real fun to see Bob Hoskins doing Smee twenty years after doing the same role in Hook. Rhys Ifans was good as James Hook - before he lost his hand and became Captain Hook. The film plays a bit of a trick on the viewer by showing the pirates with a female captain with a hook. So the first impression is "What? A female Captain Hook?" But she's actually Captain Elizabeth Bonny (played by Anna Friel), and she's about to be replaced by James Hook. Charlie Rowe is quite good as Peter Pan. Actually, he is never refered to anything but just "Peter". He does play a flute, but not a pan flute, so I'm not sure where the Pan name comes from. Reactions to this Peter Pan prequel has been varied. Some people didn't like it at all, but I quite enjoyed it. Perhaps it gets to be a bit much if you watch it in one sitting. I watched the two parts one day apart, and that worked fine for me. I would say it's highly recommended. (Should I have posted this in "TV on DVD" reviews? Well, I consider mini-series and TV movies to be movies. I know that people on DVD Profiler forums don't agree with me, but for me only TV shows belong in the Television genre. So there!) |
| My rating | 4 out of 5 |
(From Reviews and ramblings by Gunnar on July 6th, 2013)
Member's Reviews
Time Out for Rhythm, a review by addicted2dvd
 | Time out for Rhythm (1941/United States)
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Stars:
Ann Miller as Kitty Brown
Rudy Vallee as Daniel Collins
Rosemary Lane as Frances Lewis
Allen Jenkins as Off-Beat Davis
Joan Merrill as Joan
Plot:
Musical hilarity ensues when three out-of-work-actors, Moe, Larry and Curry, find jobs through a talent agency.
Extras:
- None
My Thoughts:
This one I had a hard time keeping my interest in. I found I didn't care about the characters or the story line. The best thing about this one was the Three Stooges. Unfortunately they are only side characters in this one so they really don't have that much screen time. I doubt I will be giving this one a second view. No big deal if you miss this one.
Rating:
(From November Movie Marathon: Classic Comedy Greats on November 18th, 2017)
Member's TV Reviews
Life on Mars Marathon (US Version), a review by addicted2dvd
Disc 4:
14. Coffee, Tea, or Annie
Guest Stars:
Mark Deklin as Ronald Harris
Gina Gershon as Rita
Kelli Giddish as Carol
Mark Linn-Baker as Lincoln James
My Thoughts:
This is a fun episode. Who knew that stewertess' were so much fun back in the day! I liked how this one was such a big episode for Annie. I definitely enjoy that character! Though I do admit it was weird to see her in a long dark wig. And I got to say... I loved the way Annie stood up for herself and the very end of this episode!
My Rating:
15. All the Young Dudes
When Sam poses as a streetwise tough to infiltrate a vicious New York City gang suspected of truck hijackings, he's pushed to the limit not to blow his cover, and he reveals a much darker side. A bare-knuckled fist fight with a gang member, a late-night deal to buy a truckload of stolen VCRs and even time behind bars at his own precinct are all necessary elements of Sam's scam. But can he keep up the ruse when he's told to shoot a bound-and-gagged woman? And his attraction to the gang leader's sister also seems to be part of a recipe for disaster.
Guest Stars:
Jennifer Ferrin as Rose Tyler
Peter Greene as Jimmy McManus
Paige Turco as Colleen McManus
Daniel Stewart Sherman as Big Patrick
My Thoughts:
A decent episode... though not great. I didn't like the way Sam acted in this one. It just didn't seem in character for him. But I must admit this episode has a shocker of a cliffhanger ending. After that ending there is no way I could't watch the next one!
My Rating:
16. Everyone Knows It's Windy
Following the shooting of Ray and Chris, crime fighting gets extremely personal at the 125th Precinct. When the shooter is then murdered outside a neighborhood bar and FBI agent Franklin Morgan is sent to the precinct, both sides of the law suspect Sam of murder, leaving him to question his own innocence. With the evidence stacking up against him, Sam must rely on his friends at the precinct to bend the rules as he tenaciously searches for the real killer.
Guest Stars:
Scott Adsit as Dr. Clifford Dorsett
Tanya Fischer as Windy
Peter Gerety as Agent Frank Morgan
Peter Greene as Jimmy McManus
My Thoughts:
This is a good conclusion to the last episode. Sam has to clear his name. And I must say.. I like how the entire group he works with backed him up... whether they liked him or not. And I thought how Annie talked some sense into him towards the end was good. Enjoyed this one.
My Rating:
17. Life is a Rock
Sam wakes up after dreaming about his 2008 apartment with 1973 characters and is told he is most likely closer to going back and later on a mysterious caller offers Sam a chance to return to 2008; all he needs to do is complete three tasks, but a confusing set of circumstances inside and out of the 1-2-5 makes him think twice about whether he even wants to go back. When love, death, promise, hope, fear and mystery converge, will Sam decide to stay in 1973 or return to the future? At the end of the episode, the final truth about Sam's life is revealed, possibly stranger than anyone expected...
Guest Stars:
Lisa Bonet as Maya Daniels
Jennifer Ferrin as Rose Tyler
Tanya Fischer as Windy
Peter Gerety as Agent Frank Morgan
My Thoughts:
The last episode of the series! The first thing I want to say is I am so glad they knedw about the cancelation far enough in advance that they were able to end it properly. The final story is really good I enjoyed every minute of it. I especially liked how they tied everything together and the answer to what it was that Sam experienced. I also liked that Annie got what she worked so hard and long for. This is definitely one of my favorite series finales that I have in my collection. It is just all so well done and enjoyable.
My Rating:
(From Life on Mars Marathon (US Version) on January 6th, 2010)