Ep 115. Honest Trailers - Peter Pan (1953)

The classic Disney tale of Peter Pan gets a satirical skewering in this episode of Honest Trailers. The trailer begins by pointing out the film's questionable portrayal of Native Americans and the fact that Peter Pan is essentially a kidnapper, stealing away children to a far-off neverland. The narrator also pokes fun at the film's musical numbers, describing them as "forgettable tunes that were forgettable for a reason."

The trailer takes a particular aim at the character of Tinker Bell, pointing out her selfish and jealous behavior in the film. The narrator jokes that the real message of Peter Pan is "Don't trust strangers! Especially if they're carrying pixie dust!" The trailer also makes note of the film's darker themes, including the potential for the Lost Boys to grow up to become pirates, and the fact that Peter Pan intends to kill Captain Hook.

The narrator doesn't hold back when it comes to criticizing the film's animation, describing it as "cheap and flat," and pointing out instances of lazy animation techniques. However, the trailer does acknowledge that the film does have some charming moments, such as when Peter Pan and Wendy fly over London and the famous scene where Peter teaches the children to fly.

Overall, the Honest Trailer for Peter Pan offers up a sarcastic critique of the classic Disney film, pointing out its flaws while still acknowledging some of its more enjoyable moments. Fans of the film may be put off by the satirical bent of the trailer, but for those who enjoy a good ribbing of classic movies, this episode of Honest Trailers is sure to entertain.