The Lost Girls Movie Review (2024)

Parents need to know that The Lost Girls is a fantasy drama that develops on J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan story, with some character's problematic behavior potentially requiring careful conversations with younger viewers. The story revolves around Peter Pan's (Louis Partridge) relationships with the Darling family, specifically those of the girls. He magically -- and grimly -- appears in the bedroom of various members of the family when they are teens. He then makes them promise they won't grow old only to then become angry when they inevitably do. Wendy (Livia De Paolis), the granddaughter of the Wendy from the book, struggles to get over her relationship with Pan. This impacts her marriage and relationship with her own daughter, Berry (Ella-Rae Smith), who herself is visited by Pan. Jealousy and selfishness are prominent throughout, and often lead to cruel behavior. This includes body shaming. Hook (Iain Glen) forcibly tries to kiss Wendy on more than one occasion, and even drugs her by placing a chloroform cloth over her mouth. Wendy and her husband, Adam (Parker Sawyers), are seen naked under a duvet with the implication that they have just had sex. Language is rare but does include variants of "s--t" along with "a--hole."

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Violence & Scariness

some

On more than one occasion, a character forcibly tries to kiss another. In one instant, this results in a glass being thrown at someone, although it misses and hits the wall instead. In another, the victim has chloroform placed over their mouth, sending them unconscious. A character uses the hook that has replaced their severed hand in a threatening manner. Two characters struggle on a bed over a comic book. A character is found unconscious with bruises and cuts, having fallen out of a bedroom window. They survive, but need crutches to move about. A character becomes angry when they don't get what they want, balling up their fist and punching the air. Families argue, with some arguments becoming very heated. A child burns a book that their parent wrote, which sets off a smoke alarm.

Sex, Romance & Nudity

some

A couple dance and kiss. They kiss passionately and are then seen lying naked in each others arms, covered in a duvet -- the implication being they have just had sex. They later go on to have a child together. Numerous references to young love and infatuation, and some teen kissing. A character, while wearing clothes, measures their chest with a tape measure before squeezing their breasts together.

Language

some

Language used includes "damn," "shut up," "bulls--t," "croc of s--t," and "a--hole." "Good God" and "oh my God" used as exclamations. Some body shaming.

Products & Purchases

a little

Characters fly back and forth from London to New York regularly and at short notice. A toy brand and sports label are clearly identifiable, but are used more as means of highlighting the time period. A brief discussion about a certain Marvel superhero.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

a little

Some drinking -- whiskey and wine -- at home, in restaurants, and on a plane. But very brief and never to excess. A character offers someone a drink and although they refuse, they give it to them anyway.

Diverse Representations

a little

One of the main families is a biracial family, though no relevance is placed on this. They and the other main characters come from a place of privilege, seemingly being able to drop everything and fly to and from London and New York. When reading a passage from a book, the term "Indians" is used when referring to Native Americans. Reference to a character being "in and out of mental institutions." Although there are thinly veiled references to mental illness, they are not explored or explained. A daughter is brought up by her single father.

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Positive Messages

very little

Few positive messages with selfish, jealous, and mean behavior all displayed. The importance of family is a running theme, but the bad outweighs the good. The power of imagination is celebrated but is also shown in a negative light.

Positive Role Models

very little

Wendy struggles to get over her relationship with Peter Pan. She feels that he abandoned her and resents the fact that he then starts paying an interest in her daughter, Berry. She is quick-tempered and lashes out at both Berry and her husband, Adam. Pan is obnoxious and rude. He makes people promise they won't get old and then becomes angry and discards them when they do. Berry is frustrated by her mother's behavior and can behave cruelly toward her. Great Nana is loved by all and shows great affection to her family. She is a huge fan of Pan and is excited when he visits both Wendy and Berry.