Ultimately the movie suffers from not knowing who its audience is. Barrie's original material are also often crowbarred in, with no real benefit to the story. The references to Lewis Carroll's and J.M. The subtext is laid on far too thick, with any peril telegraphed with lazy cliches.

For a movie about childhood imagination, little is left for the audience to unpack. Sadly director Brenda Chapman's first live-action venture - following The Prince of Egypt and Brave- lacks any of the magic of her two previous animated adventures. A movie that brings together Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan sounds like the makings of a wonderful fantasy tale. Despite these moments, the movie's fantastical elements, and its positive messages around the value of curiosity and imagination, the theme of family loss is prevalent enough to make it too intense for litle kids.Ĭome Away promises much but delivers little. Viewers may enjoy trying to spot the movie's multiple references to Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. The Littleton family is multiracial, and there's positive representation throughout the cast. In one scene, Rose slaps Alice hard across the face. That leads to his hand being branded: It takes place off screen, but the injury is seen. The child's mother, Rose ( Angelina Jolie), turns to alcohol in her grief, while the father, Jack ( David Oyelowo), starts gambling and falls into debt. A child drowns in front of a sibling, and a photo of the dead child (lying in a coffin) is later seen. One character's hand gets cut off, landing in a crocodile's mouth it quickly grows back as a hook. They have sword fights with pirates, sometimes resulting in characters being stabbed to death - but there's no gore or bloodshed. Much of the action is played out through Alice (Keira Chansa) and Peter (Jordan A. It has fantasy violence and strong themes of loss and grief. Parents need to know that Come Away is a drama/adventure based on the premise that Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan were siblings. Which Side of History? How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives.Cómo saber si una aplicación o sitio web son realmente educativos.How to Tell If an App or a Website Is Good for Learning.Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews.Check out new Common Sense Selections for games.

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