In London during World War II, this is the story of Wendy's daughter, Jane, who is kidnapped by Captain Hook and Peter Pan must come to the rescue.In London during World War II, this is the story of Wendy's daughter, Jane, who is kidnapped by Captain Hook and Peter Pan must come to the rescue.In London during World War II, this is the story of Wendy's daughter, Jane, who is kidnapped by Captain Hook and Peter Pan must come to the rescue.
- Awards
- 4 nominations
Blayne Weaver
- Peter Pan
- (voice)
Harriet Owen
- Jane
- (voice)
- …
Corey Burton
- Captain Hook
- (voice)
Jeff Bennett
- Smee
- (voice)
- …
Kath Soucie
- Wendy Darling
- (voice)
Andrew McDonough
- Danny
- (voice)
Roger Rees
- Edward
- (voice)
Spencer Breslin
- Cubby
- (voice)
Bradley Pierce
- Nibs
- (voice)
Quinn Beswick
- Slightly
- (voice)
Aaron Spann
- Twins
- (voice)
Dan Castellaneta
- Pirates
- (voice)
Jim Cummings
- Turk
- (voice)
Rob Paulsen
- Jukes
- (voice)
Clive Revill
- Elderly Officer
- (voice)
- …
Frank Welker
- Nana II
- (voice)
- …
Wally Wingert
- Chorus
- (voice)
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Storyline
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- TriviaKathryn Beaumont was originally suggested to play adult Wendy, since she played young Wendy in the original Peter Pan (1953).
- GoofsWendy's husband leaves to fight in WWII as the Battle of Britain is beginning. This occurred in 1940, prior to US active participation in the war, but the military truck he leaves home in has the "circled star" roundel of the United States Army rather than the "bullseye" roundel of the UK or the "crowned lion" logo of the British Army. While he has a British army type cap but American sheepskin type jacket and trousers tucked into American long boots.
- Quotes
[the Jolly Roger is sinking with Captain Hook still on board]
Captain Hook: Help me! Help me!
Peter Pan: You know the rules, Hook. A good captain always goes down with his ship.
Captain Hook: I don't want to be a good captain!
- Crazy creditsThis film would not have been possible without the inspiration from the original motion picture and the work of its talented artists and animators.
- Alternate versionsOn most dubs, "I'll Try" is the first song being played in the credits. "Do You Believe in Magic?" plays after.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #26.10 (2002)
- SoundtracksDo You Believe in Magic?
Music and Lyrics by John Sebastian
Performed by BBMak
Produced by Stephen Lipson
BBMak appear courtesy of Hollywood Records/Telstar Records Ltd.
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After so many years it was not a surprise that the original charm and concept would not be captured the same way in its sequel. The animation was incredibly expressive and smooth, close to being top-notch in traditional animation at the time given it was animated by Walt Disney TV Animation.
The plot kept some beats that resonate with what Peter Pan and Neverland are all about: growing up. Themes like maturing, friendship, faith and imagination are explored again in this film only with new characters and a new backdrop (London Blitz period in WWII). But it's undeniable the frequent talking down to the more younger audiences instead of allowing them to learn the lessons by themselves.
Surprisingly, the plot had direction and a final goal with other subplots emerging from it that made sense most of the time. Nevertheless, these were not as engaging enough to keep the audience wondering if the protagonists were in danger at all.
IN CONCLUSION, the movie doesn't do many things wrong but rather stick to what it does well, it has varied and quirky characters, an endearing sequel effect with Wendy all grown up, fun and heartwarming messages for the younger audiences and original ideas like having a new enemy for Captain Hook or the background of the story with the father. But that's just it, the movie is just another adventure with similar beats from the first Peter Pan, it doesn't try to tell a new story just "reinvent the wheel". Also fans of the original work Disney's movie is based on might get angered by how little it reminisces the original spirit of the stories. Although by now it should be obvious that Disney's creations are but loosely-based adaptations of such tales so it shouldn't be judged harshly.
The plot kept some beats that resonate with what Peter Pan and Neverland are all about: growing up. Themes like maturing, friendship, faith and imagination are explored again in this film only with new characters and a new backdrop (London Blitz period in WWII). But it's undeniable the frequent talking down to the more younger audiences instead of allowing them to learn the lessons by themselves.
Surprisingly, the plot had direction and a final goal with other subplots emerging from it that made sense most of the time. Nevertheless, these were not as engaging enough to keep the audience wondering if the protagonists were in danger at all.
IN CONCLUSION, the movie doesn't do many things wrong but rather stick to what it does well, it has varied and quirky characters, an endearing sequel effect with Wendy all grown up, fun and heartwarming messages for the younger audiences and original ideas like having a new enemy for Captain Hook or the background of the story with the father. But that's just it, the movie is just another adventure with similar beats from the first Peter Pan, it doesn't try to tell a new story just "reinvent the wheel". Also fans of the original work Disney's movie is based on might get angered by how little it reminisces the original spirit of the stories. Although by now it should be obvious that Disney's creations are but loosely-based adaptations of such tales so it shouldn't be judged harshly.
- quiqueperezsoler
- Apr 11, 2020
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Peter Pan 2: Return to Never Land
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $48,430,258
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,889,631
- Feb 17, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $115,121,981
- Runtime1 hour 12 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
- 1.85 : 1
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