Loved it!

Rating: 10/10 (14 February 2005)

I Particularly like the movie's imagination and generosity of spirit. It risked sentimentality, but its boldness of vision kept it on track. One tiny quibble; I'd have liked Barrie's troubled relationship with his wife resolved more satisfactorily, but I bought everything else in the story. It was beautiful to look at without being self-conscious, and the acting was superb, not only (as expected)the leads, but what a joy to see Julie Christie so splendid in her maturity. Likewise the four boys were terrific, as were the old lady who played Mrs Snow and the young lady who played Peter Pan. I'd rate "Neverland" my favorite movie I've seen this year, along with "The Woodsman". Bu the way, the boy who played Peter looked just like Kevin Bacon.