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Older fans of Peter Rabbit<\/em> stories from their childhood may find this modern-day, ramped-up version from writer-director Will Gluck<\/a> a little \u2018chaotic\u2019 to bear in the first ten minutes. It\u2019s a bit like watching the \u2018naughty kid\u2019s\u2019 take on how the country animals that legendary author Beatrix Potter<\/a> lovingly created should behave and be treated. Indeed, some might argue that Potter will be turning in her grave at the movie adaptation.<\/p>\n But before the naysayers jump in, the tale needs to be brought up to date for today\u2019s kids audience \u2013 and as much as we parents might hate to admit it, the youngsters are used to a frenetic visual diet on screen. What Gluck does do is pause for moments that are more thought-provoking and tender so that Peter Rabbit<\/em><\/a> does not lose its heartwarming effect.<\/p>\n The voice of Peter is provided by James Corden<\/a>. Admittedly, this was this reviewer\u2019s initial dread before viewing. However, fan (or not), there is a great sigh of relief that the excitable Corden tones do not dominate the animated character. In fact, Peter needs that naughty nature to him, so Corden is a good fit, bringing the daring little bunny to life.<\/p>\n The rest of the actors lending their voices to the animals are just as satisfactory as any \u2018overplay\u2019 is the remit of the humans in it; Rose Byrne<\/a> as Bea (Potter) and Domhnall Gleeson<\/a> as Mr McGregor. Both play larger than life and are fun to watch, especially the latter that fits the \u2018baddie\u2019 part perfectly with his icy stare and clown-like antics.<\/p>\n The charm is still there, though perhaps too watered down for some tastes. Think of this as \u2018Peter Rabbit<\/em> the action movie\u2019 going in, with enough high jinx to keep the kids entertained but obviously patchy in parts, prompted by the youngsters\u2019 attention span waning during the more wordier scenes. It does all work though in the end, providing enough family entertainment to fill a couple of hours of the Easter break.<\/p>\n 3\/5 stars<\/strong><\/p>\n By @Filmgazer<\/p>\n