A Mesmerising Movie, one of the best ever

Rating: 10/10 (21 July 2007)

Finding Neverland totally surprised me. Considering the Hollywood flicks that we are used to see, even in the fantasy genre, this movie represents the best of both worlds, following the life of Sir James Barry, the author of peter pan and how he was influenced and inspired by a family, is portrayed in the finest manners.
With star cast involving Jonny Depp, who is brilliant in adapting so many biographical roles, truly one of the most versatile artists in the industry, being the roughish yet charming jack sparrow and being the elegant and gentle James Barry in Finding Neverland , alongside Kate Winslet which i believe was an excellent choice, having a British accent and notable innocence one her face, she intensifies the drama and their on screen chemistry shines even with out a single kiss or love scene, Director Marc Forster's great direction makes this movie a treat for all ages. But truly along side screen greats as Depp and Kate Winslet the young star Freddie Highmore looks a promising actor of this business. The supporting cast of Julie Christie and Dustin Hoffman is also very well executed and one never forgets their short but yet great performances on the screen.
I recommend this movie to to every person who is creative in his nature or wants to be. this is not just a fantastic film but also makes the viewer ponder upon the idea of what he or she can get out of simple but lovable relationships and how we can be touched by the lives of people around us and how it effects our own perspective of life.
My advice do watch it, take your kids along with you and see the magic of fantasy in a way that has not been told for a long time on the film screen.