But since thats what passes for kids entertainment a century-and-change later, what did you expect?
If you squint hard enough, youll also find some of the authors signature generosity and warmth, too.
The basic skeleton of the story is still intact.
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That is, until after one particularly strenuous chase with Peter, McGregor keels over andspoiler alertcroaks.
From there on, though,Peter Rabbitis relatively harmless fun.
But the party doesnt last for long.
Because soon, McGregors great-nephew Thomas (Domhnall Gleeson) moves in.
Peter, of course, has other plans.
And Gleeson, bless his heart, doesnt phone any of this manic kids stuff in.
Still, this is Cordens show from start to finish.
And he injects this beloved character with just the right mixture of rascally anarchy, humor, and sentimentality.
