The narrated beginning let's one hope that Return to Never Land will be a great film, but that hope is shattered almost immediately, for the beginning of the film is very uninspired. The film drags on in mediocrity for the first half, but luckily in the end one gets a glimpse at the full potential that the Walt Disney Company has in their midst. The part of the film that actually takes place in Never Land easily exceeds the minutes passed before in charm and quality. But even that part is not top shelf. It is entertaining that part. It is, but there are not enough funny jokes, the music is not touching enough and the crocodile replacement is somewhat of a letdown. Despite all of these flaws, the charm of the second half of the film save this one from being a total letdown. Small children might enjoy this, but it surely won't mean much to an adult.
6,5 out of 10
post scriptum: I hope the animated department of Disney does not get infected with sequel-mania! For straight to video this might be OK, but I would not make a habit of releasing films like these in the cinema. Give a sequel your best shot, like you did with Toy Story 2!
6,5 out of 10
post scriptum: I hope the animated department of Disney does not get infected with sequel-mania! For straight to video this might be OK, but I would not make a habit of releasing films like these in the cinema. Give a sequel your best shot, like you did with Toy Story 2!