Director David Lowery updates the story to reflect contemporary priorities.

The new movie features a diverse and empowered ensemble.

The Native American stereotypes from the original have been corrected.

Tinker Bell is now a role model for a wider range of children.

Wendy shares hero duties with Peter and says, "This magic belongs to no boy!"

Captain Hook is a misunderstood figure from Peter's past.

These changes are admirable, but the movie is more safe than satisfying.

The movie doesn't follow the original cartoon too closely.

The film opens with the Darling siblings playing pirates with wooden swords.

Wendy, played by Ever Anderson, is an equal participant in the mischief.

Anderson is the closest thing to a breakout among the young cast.

Lowery puts greater emphasis on Jude Law's Captain Hook.

Peter Pan, played by Alexander Molony, is the weak link in the movie.

Molony's portrayal of Peter comes across as joyless and cynical.

The movie introduces a sparkling Tinker Bell played by Yara Shahidi.

"Peter Pan and Wendy" treads a line between honoring the earlier film and doing its own thing.

Visually, the movie owes more to the "Harry Potter" series than vintage Disney cartoons.