"Finding Neverland" was on my must see list weeks ago but it disappeared so quickly that I almost missed out on this little screen gem. It’s the story of James Barrie (played by Johnny Depp) and how he was inspired to write Peter Pan. Any movie that co-stars four young boys runs the risk of turning into a cute child movie but "Finding Neverland" doesn’t fall into that trap and it is an intelligent movie at all levels. The children enhance the story instead of detracting from it.
Johnny Depp demonstrates that he is capable of acting beyond his usual quirky roles and Kate Winslet does a fine job as the love interest. We see the story of Peter Pan unfold in James Barrie’s mind, though the intercut scenes of imagination and real life, and then the final translation into the play. I was drawn into the movie and enjoyed every minute of it. The story, costumes, and sets are colorful but don’t eclipse the true friendship that develops with the characters. It’s a believable story and one that left most of the audience with a tear or two in the eyes.
Johnny Depp demonstrates that he is capable of acting beyond his usual quirky roles and Kate Winslet does a fine job as the love interest. We see the story of Peter Pan unfold in James Barrie’s mind, though the intercut scenes of imagination and real life, and then the final translation into the play. I was drawn into the movie and enjoyed every minute of it. The story, costumes, and sets are colorful but don’t eclipse the true friendship that develops with the characters. It’s a believable story and one that left most of the audience with a tear or two in the eyes.
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