This movie is the story of J. M. Barrie (Johnny Depp), the author of "Peter Pan," who was inspired by a widow lady (Kate Winslett)in the park with her three sons. His relationship with the lady leads to problems with her mother (Julie Christie in a nice role for her) and his wife, who eventually gets so disgusted that she leaves him. The story unravels quickly when the lady seems ill. You can compare it to "Dark Victory" or "Camille" in the end. But how this all ties in with the play, "Peter Pan," I will leave to your own discovery. Johnny Depp plays the part magnificently. This is one of the first normal roles for him that I have seen. He is becoming one of my favorite actors. He doesn't have to be weird to be great! For this movie, Johnny Depp achieved a Best Actor Oscar nomination. The movie also was nominated for 7 total Oscars, and won one for Best Original Music Score. It will be a little sad for small children, but the special effects are very enjoyable.Read full review
The story of the author at the time he wrote the play "Peter Pan", and apparently, a fictionalized version of the family (mother and small boys) who inspired it, according to the product description. The acting throughout tends toward the family/young child genre, rather than family in general (Elizabeth Taylor's "National Velvet", with its more realistic acting, and also mention of female striving (mother as well as daughter) and other verities, comes to mind as slightly more polished material). "Finding Neverland"is however quite lovely, a candy-box version of (both happy and sad) events the viewer might be persuaded are true (where indeed does truth end and fiction begin?), and is indeed beautifully photographed as to camera angles and especially evocative as to the settings and costumes of the time.Read full review
A wonderful story, a great way to spend 2 hours at the end of a long week at work. Also, this is a rare film that is viewer friendly with no offensive dialog or actions. The acting is superb, excellent performances by the entire cast, including the children, who are adorable!!!! The costumes, set designs and cinematography are exceptional. To borrow a couple of lines from the film's characters, you will find the film "Genius - absolute genius." (Dustin Hoffman) and "It was magical." (Freddie Highmore)
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Johnny and Kate become friends through Kate's sons whom Johnny meets in the park.He is involved in a loveless marriage and finds comfort helping widowed Kate.He becomes involved with being the father the boys had lost and the compassionate lover comforting a dying friend. Jim Barrie makes light of all the strife in his life with his uplifting book Peter Pan. Johnny is able to capture this character. He truely is a genius of character acting.He employs his previous characters rolled in to, one Jim Barrie. You will see the delightful Bennie, the cunning Captain Jack, the lovingly insane Don Jaun DeMarco, the Man who Cried and Chocolat. You will meet them all in this movie. And for those of you who just love Johnny, it is eye candy for you to be repeatedly watched until the DVD wears through. Very Good Film.PandorasbauxRead full review
It had a sad ending and Deep was great.
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