Customer Reviews

Peter Pan

5 star:		(52)
4 star:		(24)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

VIDEO:

Peter Pan flies into blu ray with MPEG-4 AVC 1080p 1.33:1 encode. In this case, Disney has decided to do a spectacular clean revitalization, rather than a classic restoration. The result is the absence of grain. But I feel that the transfer is still a revelation. Colours are sumptuous, strong, stunning and vibrant, especially obvious with Captain Hook's bright red cape. The blue of London's night sky is sumptuous. The greenery of Neverland has never looked so rich. Contrast is excellent throughout, as are black levels, which are deeper and richer than ever before. Detail is quite impressive too, with clean line art, stable colour fills, and nicely preserved brushstroke textures in the hand-painted backgrounds. Scratches, scuffs, and noise have all been cleaned up. (5/5)

AUDIO:

As per the usual Disney high standards, Peter Pan comes with DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio. Culled from a mono source Disney creates a realistic surround sound environment like it has with other movies like Snow White. What is most noticeable about the expanded soundscape is the exactness of the directionality. Dialogue and sound effects move seamlessly through the channels depending on where people are located on screen. Cannons provide deep booming explosions. The tick-tock of Hook's crocodile echoes menacingly. Rear speakers are surprisingly alive with ambient noise, as are the side channels. This is especially noticeable during action sequences. My favourite sound of the movie, when Hook skips across the top of the water like a skipping stone after shooting out of the crocodile's mouth, is wonderfully presented here. The 7.1 track may be a little much considering its mono roots, but Disney pulls it off really well. It is just too bad that they didn't include a lossless mono option as well. (4.5/5)

MOVIE:

One night in London, Peter Pan (voiced by Bobby Driscoll) visits a young girl hoping to get his shadow back. Wendy Darling (Kathryn Beaumont) believes in the stories she's heard about Peter and has stowed away his lost shadow for safe keeping. And so begins one of the most adored stories in all of children's literature.

Wendy, along with her two brothers Michael (voiced by Tommy Luske) and John (voiced by Paul Collins) fly off to Neverland with Peter. A wealth of adventure awaits the travelers. Danger lies ahead also. Captain Hook (voiced by Hans Conried) has been stewing over how to finally rid himself of his arch nemesis Peter Pan. When the boy arrives with new friends in tow he eyes a chance to get rid of him once and for all. Of course, we must not forget Tinker Bell and the very clumpsy Mr. Smee (voiced by Bill Thompson). (movie: 5/5)

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Peter Pan is my favourite Disney film. This was my first full length "cartoon" that I viewed in a theatre when I was 6. This began my love for movies. At home, I was heavily criticized by my better half for my many versions of Peter Pan: starting with a bootleg tape version, followed by a few VHS tapes, then a laser disc, and finally three different DVDs: first, called Limited Issue, followed by Special Edition, and finally the Platinum Edition in 2007. Hopefully and thankfully, this Diamond Edition should be the last one. This edition is the definitive version, and is very highly recommended.

who could find fault with Peter Pan. A most enjoyable film today as yesterday. My great neice will find many hours of enjoyment in it

Play over and over a classic,reminds good memory .My kids loved it and the quality is awesome.great gift idea for young and old

Love this movie! I love when these movies come out on blu-ray! thats all I have to say about it.

It's a classic for a reason and worth every penny. They added in some great games when you pause the movie to keep kids entertained if you need to do something

Like all Disney remastering, great quality, great image, great audio, great technology, great menus, great great great. I won't hesitate a second to buy a movie 10$ more just because it is Disney.

Hadn't seen this movie since I was a child and was super excited to watch this with my daughter for the first time!

Have not myself viewed this DVd as it was a gift. Recipients seem delighted. looking forward to seeing it later

Great movie and the digital copy makes it easy to watch on my Apple TV. Blue Ray and DVD make it convenient for the van or at home in high definition.

The magic of Disney cannot be matched by anything and a great part of that magic comes from Peter Pan with its amazing story, music, characters and animation. While watching the movie anywhere it is amazing the blu ray makes this experience much better. The animation looks fantastic and does not look like it was made exactly 60 years ago. The sound is magnificent and I could not help not singing along with this amazing movie.

Disney makes the best movies and this is one of their best. A sheer joy for all and not to be overlooked as a kids movie. Any doubts you had please throw them away because this movie will enchant all.