Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Release: Peter and the Shadow Thieves


Peter and the Shadow Thieves
Genre: Adventure/Fantasy
Director: Jon M. Chu
Writer: Wesley Campbell
Based on the novel by Dave Berry and Ridley Pearson
Cast: Wyatt Oleff, Rowan Blanchard, Luke Evans, David Tennant, Maisie Williams, Russell Brand, Jack Davenport, Vincent Cassel, Noah Schnapp, Max Charles, Temuera Morrison, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Shirley Henderson



Budget: $140,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $104,595,483
Foreign Box Office: $251,680,444
Total Profit: $77,179,538

Reaction: While the numbers are a far cry from the first film, released all the way back in Season 2, they were still quite strong, giving writer Wesley Campbell his first profitable film.



"The first film didn't work very well, but this sequel took what did work in the first film and eviscerated it. Namely, this one was way too long and did not feature nearly enough of the charismatic Luke Evans." - Heather Walters, Miami Herald



"This over-long, convoluted sequel makes the misguided first film seem quaint and likable in comparison. This one was far too busy and lacking in the elements that make Peter Pan well, Peter Pan." - Wayne Heathcliff, Kansas City Star



"I'm sure the effects and adventure will appeal to younger audiences and fans of the first film, but as a critic I have a hard time recommending the film. It will appeal to its audience, but that's about it." - Alonzo Lane, The Star-Ledger



Rated PG for fantasy action violence and some frightening images

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