Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.
This joyless, juiceless Pan is a theme-park ride from hell.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct 2015
rotten:
The very idea behind Pan is ill-conceived. Who wants a prequel to Peter Pan?
– Bilge Ebiri,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
10 Oct 2015
fresh:
The film fulfills its limited mandate of providing fast-paced adventure and some nice eye candy without adding anything memorable to the tale of The Boy Who Can Fly.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
10 Oct 2015
fresh:
The most cheering surprise of the season is "Pan."
– Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
12 Oct 2015
rotten:
If Pan's screenplay is a lesson in anything, it's that most beloved stories don't require a whole cinematic universe to go along with them.