Line #11 Heartwarming/PeterPan


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2	[[caption-width-right:350:''"You know, I have the strangest feeling that I've seen that ship before. A long time ago, when I was very young."'']]
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4	!!''WesternAnimation/PeterPan'' (Disney animated film)
5	* After Tinker Bell (who has been jealous of Peter and Wendy the whole movie) risks her life to save Peter from the bomb. And even as she's fading away, Tinker Bell uses the last of her strength to tell Peter Pan that Wendy and her brothers are in danger, making this moment a near RedemptionEqualsDeath for her.
6	-->'''Peter:''' Don't go out! Don't you understand, Tink? You mean more to me than anything in this whole world!
7	** When the hideout starts caving in, Peter throws himself over her flickering light and shields Tink with his body.
8	* Mr. Darling reassures Wendy that he's not going to make her grow up and move out of the nursery after returning home from the party. Sure, she interrupts him to talk about their adventures in Neverland and says she's fine with his original decision, but it shows he realizes that he went too far.
9	** While tying up Nana outside, Mr. Darling's stern exterior cracks and he explains to her why she can't look after the kids anymore. As histrionic as he can get sometimes, the dude really does want the best for his kids, and his decision to put Nana outside isn't personal. And despite that decision being partially motivated by a humiliating accident she caused, he doesn't hold it against her and clearly regrets how overblown his anger was. Mr. Darling even gives Nana a bowl of water to drink before petting her, just to assure that he clearly does care for her despite all what happened.
10	--->'''Mr. Darling:''' Dash it all, Nana. Don't look at me like that. It's nothing personal. It's just that... Well, you're not really a nurse at all. You're... well, a dog. And the children aren't puppies. They're people. And sooner or later, Nana... people have to grow up.
11	* Don't forget the end, with the family all watching the golden cloud-ship through the window, and Mr. Darling mentions having seen that ship before, a long time ago, when he was very young (pictured above). The implication is that Mr. Darling ''himself'' was a Lost Boy once. Even more heartwarming when the reprise of "You Can Fly" starts up with those suitable words: "When there's a smile in your heart, there's no better time to start!"
12	* Despite Tinker Bell trying to MURDER her, Wendy begs Peter not to be too hard on the fairy, showing her sweet nature.
13	* Even though it turns to a tearjerker, Peter happily takes an enthusiastic Wendy to meet the mermaids, who she has been dying to see since the very beginning.
14	* Micheal sprinkling fairy dust on Nana so she can come along. It doesn't work since no one thinks to cut her leash, but the thought is sweet.
15	* Something should also be said about Tink's dust being all Nana needs to start flying just like the Darling kids. Despite having previously attacked Peter and taken his shadow (implying that she perceived--and may still perceive--him as a threat at the time) and prior narration indicating her ambivalence on the matter of believing in him, she does in fact have the full faith and trust in him required opposite the pixie dust to fly.
16	* Heck, just the way Peter acts toward Wendy in general. For the most part, he treats her well and is rather nice to her. He catches her when she's about to fall onto the rocks and get killed, and at the end, he's selfless enough to take her and the boys home because that's what she wanted.
17	* As odd as it might seem, Captain Hook and Smee's partnership. As much as a BadBoss the captain is, he never threatens Smee with death. In fact, Smee is the ''only'' member of his crew that Captain Hook treats somewhat fondly and is dependent on him a lot (especially when the croc is after him) for moral support and physical comfort. After all, when Captain Hook came down with that cold, Smee was instrumental in Captain Hook's speedy recovery. In return, Smee tries at best as he can to assure the captain that, in his own way, he'll be there for him. Extra points for the fact that the crew and everyone else in Never Land, apparently, despise both Hook and Smee, making their devotion to each other all the more special.
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19	!!''Film/PeterPan'' (live-action film)
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21	* The subtle love between Mr. and Mrs. Darling. Just look at the smile he gives her at the party!
22	** In fact, it's Mary's presence that seems to help George win over his bosses a little. They seem charmed by her when George introduces them. [[MomentKiller Shame about Nana bursting in]].
23	* Mrs. Darling's explanation of bravery to her children concerning their father.
24	* At the climax, when Hook has left Peter lying on the deck almost beaten, Wendy asks if she can give him a "thimble" and then whispers to Peter, ''"this belongs to you, and always will"'' and kisses him. This of course sets off a [[Awesome/PeterPan Crowning Moment of Awesome]] for Peter.
25	* At the end the children have come home and the father is restraining himself before letting go and showing how happy he is that the children are home. Also Slightly comes late to the house to find that the other Lost Boys have already been "adopted" by the Darlings. Aunt Millicent then gets some fairy dust blown at her by Tinker Bell.
26	-->'''Aunt Millicent:''' Is your name Slightly?\
27	'''Slightly''': ''([[NoPunIntended slightly]] confused)'' Yes.\
28	'''Aunt Millicent:''' Then I am your mother.\
29	'''Slightly:''' How did you know?\
30	'''Aunt Millicent:''' I feel it in my bones.
31	** And just the whole sequence of the Lost Boys being adopted. Mary instantly wants them all, while George is worried about the expense (and Aunt Millicent about what the neighbours might say). It takes only a handful of seconds for George to change his mind and say "welcome to the family, boys!" - and then Michael produces a whole bag of gold and jewels from the pirates, meaning they most certainly ''will'' be able to afford to keep the boys.
32	** The boys introduce themselves to Mary, and she says their name followed by "darling" and a hug for each of them. This has two meanings - darling as a term of endearment and referring to it as their last name now. Both signalling she automatically views them as part of the family.
33	** Nibbs seems a little apart from Tootles, Curly and the Twins, and sounds hesitant when introducing himself to Mary.
34	--->'''Mary:''' Would you like a mother, Nibbs?\
35	''beat.''\
36	'''Nibbs:''' YES!\
37	''He throws his arms around his new mother.''
38	* The "I do believe in fairies" chant doubles as this and a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome. Especially when ''everyone'' both inside and outside Neverland starts repeating it, including Mr. and Mrs. Darling, to the former's bewilderment. Even one of the pirates does so, in surprise.
39	** Wendy is also the first to say it. Although she's on the verge of growing up, she proudly affirms that she believes in fairies. While she'd have no reason to know that Tinker Bell is dying, it is sweet that she is responsible for saving the fairy who nearly got her killed.
40	** Mr. Darling saying it is so meaningful since his children are missing for no reason, and he knows it's his fault for tying up Nana outside. Saying it aloud means that he's willing to help a boy he doesn't know, without even knowing it, for his kids' happiness.
41	** Tink sticking out her tongue at Peter when she comes back to life. It really shows how close the two are.
42	* Wendy and Peter's fairy dance scene. Even ''Captain Hook'' is touched when he sees them dancing. The movie makes it clear that, despite Peter insisting it's "only make believe", he was genuinely in love with Wendy.
43	* Michael hugging his teddy bear after the Indian woman fixes it for him.
44	* Wendy's relationship to her father. Despite his initial pushing her to grow up which she doesn't feel ready for and the conflict being reflected in how Hook, her father's lookalike in Neverland, is a sinister, deeply malevolent character, Mr. Darling is ultimately nothing like that. He struggles to find the right tone between what is deemed respectable and how to affirm that he loves his children, but when Peter Pan takes them away into the night, Mr. Darling is just as desperate as his wife, and he waits for them with the same grief. He seems very awkward in showing his feelings, but breaks down crying in relief when he can welcome his children back and hug the boys. He and Wendy share a tentative, hesitant look, with a lot unsaid between him and his daughter...and then he hugs her all the same, and takes mere moments to accept her request that they adopt the Lost Boys.

Context Heartwarming / PeterPan