Beautiful fairytale with excellent acting by Depp and Winslet

Rating: 9/10 (2 August 2007)

When I saw Hideous Kinky about a year ago, I enjoyed Kate Winslet's performance so much I felt I needed to see as much of her footage as possible. Also having Pirates 2 in the cinemas at that time and stating that Depp is one of my favorite actors (and certainly not just because of this look) I told myself how fantastic it would be if someone would make a movie with Depp AND Winslet. Next day I saw this DVD in the HMV and 2 seconds later I already payed for it.
Peter Pan in the Disneyversion? Never liked that story. But Finding Neverland tells the true story, as J.M. Barrie experienced it. And what a great idea to do so. Depp is an actor that can work with scissors, pirate hats or a chocolate factory, but also as a Scottish writer. His accent is nearly flawless, as are his lines. He does what not a lot of actors do; he really, really becomes J.M. Barrie. And Kate Winslet. Oh God, Kate Winslet. I have made comments on IMDb about her and they were all positive, she is fantastic! Also in Finding Neverland. What a great, strong performance.
Though so very often kids acting are not really as good as their parents think (being pushed around), these kids do exactly what they need to do. Though in some kind of a supporting role, they shine and they shimmer.
Last but not least, this story has a message, that maybe is one of the most beautiful ones I've ever heard. When my mum passed away days after I saw the movie, I pictured her in Neverland, too. And it works.
A terrific movie and a must-see, whether you're 7, 70 or 100 years old.