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The Mixed Reception of Disney's 'Peter Pan & Wendy'

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment

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Director David Lowery defends his casting choices for Disney's live-action update of Peter Pan & Wendy, which features Lost Girls and Yara Shahidi as Disney's first Black Tinkerbell. Lowery hopes to recreate the experience of being scared but wanting to rewatch childhood favorites like Time Bandits and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Jude Law, who plays Captain Hook, credits the script for providing emotional ammunition for his character's revised origin story. Peter Pan & Wendy is currently streaming on Disney+.

Peter Pan & Wendy: A Mediocre Disney Reboot with Jude Law as Captain Hook.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety

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Disney's latest live-action remake of "Peter Pan and Wendy" directed by David Lowery presents a diverse and empowered ensemble, correcting the vintage toon's shameful Native American stereotypes and making Tinker Bell a role model for a wider range of children. However, the film fails to rise above being mere "content" and is far more safe than satisfying, with a weak link in the portrayal of Peter Pan. Visually owing more to the "Harry Potter" series, the movie releases on Disney+ on April 28.