To start, I usually finish a movie, even if it's bad. I will not judge a film without seeing it through and cultivating my opinion of it all... but 'Pan' is another story.
It is nonsensical, goofy, and poorly edited. In the first 3-5 minutes I was concerned that the 'Food, Glorious Food' song from 'Oliver!' would kick in. Then, from nowhere, flying pirates appear and are accepted by the characters without question.
I usually avoid spoilers in my reviews, but I must mention one more scene. After the boys are taken to Neverland (again, without question!), everyone - including Hugh Jackman, as Blackbeard - sings 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.' I swear, I'm not making that up. They just.. sing it. In Neverland. In the 1940's.
So, how would this work? Was the song actually written by Blackbeard, and was later stolen by the members of Nirvana, who used to be Lost Boys? Did Blackbeard time travel to the 1990's and become obsessed with grunge rock, taking the culture back with him? Who knows.
I'd have a long wrap up, but I think my point is clear: stay away from 'Pan.'
It is nonsensical, goofy, and poorly edited. In the first 3-5 minutes I was concerned that the 'Food, Glorious Food' song from 'Oliver!' would kick in. Then, from nowhere, flying pirates appear and are accepted by the characters without question.
I usually avoid spoilers in my reviews, but I must mention one more scene. After the boys are taken to Neverland (again, without question!), everyone - including Hugh Jackman, as Blackbeard - sings 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.' I swear, I'm not making that up. They just.. sing it. In Neverland. In the 1940's.
So, how would this work? Was the song actually written by Blackbeard, and was later stolen by the members of Nirvana, who used to be Lost Boys? Did Blackbeard time travel to the 1990's and become obsessed with grunge rock, taking the culture back with him? Who knows.
I'd have a long wrap up, but I think my point is clear: stay away from 'Pan.'