I went into the theatre with no expectations and not having read nor heard of the children's books. And I'm glad I did.
Peter Rabbit was a hoot... My kids loved it and that is what's important. It was funny, endearing and well-done. My expectations were very low and I left pleasantly surprised. There were a few low/slow points and my kids started to loose interest, but overall, it was very enjoyable.
I came home to read other IMDB reviews and was surprised at some of the hate. Most of which came from people who hold the old stories in such high regard. I have come to learn that if you are going to make a children's movie nowadays, you have to make it a bit more modern. A bit faster paced, better animation, funnier characters, quick-witted, a little more action with a few more surprises, etc. If you don't, it won't hold the attention of today's kids.
It breaks my heart that my kids don't have much interest in Charlie Brown, Winnie the Pooh, Sesame Street, and some others I grew up with. But when you compare it to all the other stuff out now, you just can't compare. They won't watch it long. I don't blame people for being upset that the new Peter Rabbit may not follow the story and animation of the old, but I do appreciate they took the story and characters and updated it to something mine will watch and love.
Peter Rabbit was a hoot... My kids loved it and that is what's important. It was funny, endearing and well-done. My expectations were very low and I left pleasantly surprised. There were a few low/slow points and my kids started to loose interest, but overall, it was very enjoyable.
I came home to read other IMDB reviews and was surprised at some of the hate. Most of which came from people who hold the old stories in such high regard. I have come to learn that if you are going to make a children's movie nowadays, you have to make it a bit more modern. A bit faster paced, better animation, funnier characters, quick-witted, a little more action with a few more surprises, etc. If you don't, it won't hold the attention of today's kids.
It breaks my heart that my kids don't have much interest in Charlie Brown, Winnie the Pooh, Sesame Street, and some others I grew up with. But when you compare it to all the other stuff out now, you just can't compare. They won't watch it long. I don't blame people for being upset that the new Peter Rabbit may not follow the story and animation of the old, but I do appreciate they took the story and characters and updated it to something mine will watch and love.