Review of Pan (2015) by Ha Huy H — 06 Aug 2016

Joe Wright's Pan sails in shallow waters. There isn't much meat on this 105 minute bone. The plot details are simplified, which is acceptable, but once the film leaves the first act, a lot is delivered.

Combine that with the light explanations and the story becomes a bit of a mess. The visuals are bright and colorful; fitting for a PG movie, which this is. Some of it is a delight, while others come across as a bit much.

The action pieces are fun and acceptable. The characters are hollow, leaving much more to be had, while the casting is hit and miss. Levi Miller gets it done from time to time. Rooney Mara is a delight to see, but falls way flat with her character.

Hugh Jackman and Garret Hedlund are the life of the film, with the latter being somewhat questionable for James Hook. Pan has flying colors, but it doesn't pass with flying colors. It just sails on by.