Going into the way back machine here to consider the Disney version of
Barrie’s great legend. If you are inclined towards a jaundiced view of
all things Disney, your prejudices receive substantial confirmation
here: this version wallows in silliness, treacle, and namby-pamby
spinelessness when it comes to carrying through on the tale’s harder
edges. By comparison, Spielberg’s
Hook got the story substantially more
right, and looks that much better in retrospect. (Of course, I should
note that the viewer can, if so inclined, enjoy the casual racism. Guess old Walt did leave us
something after all.) There are still pieces of Barrie’s original vision
here, and that lifts the whole above the level of the damning HISS, but just barely. Stick to the recent live-action remake if you’re
feeling the need for a dose of fairy dust.
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