This big budget rendition of the story Peter Pan and Wendy has used the money where it shows, resulting in a visually splendid adventure. Together with a deservedly classic story, it's sure to entertain especially younger audiences. Perhaps in an attempt to offer something to everyone, the movie has some fairly lengthy, emotional scenes as well, drawing from the deeper aspects of the story. I was disturbed by some gratuitous violence. One might argue that's part of the original package as well, but I wouldn't fully buy that argument.

Rachel makes a good Wendy, both suitably entertaining and wild, as well as capable of making an impression in the more serious scenes. British accent helps a lot as always. Both she and Peter Pan's actor are just at the cusp of puberty; this adaptation makes good use of the related themes of the story, giving plenty more food for thought than do many adventure movies.