Beautiful, touching, heart warming.....

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2004)

I am going to run out of adjectives describing this movie. It is glorious. The screenplay, the acting, the cinematography are all superb, but most of all Johnny Depp. Is this the same actor that played Captain Jack Sparrow last year? What a range he has, as an actor! He is understated in his portrayal of James Barrie the play writer. Kate Winslet is beautiful, and the children are just wonderful. The toughest acting job belongs to Julie Christie and she does wonders with it.
SPOILERS AHEAD.....
Barrie, who has been unsuccessful as a writer and in his personal life, finds his muse in Sylvia (Winslet)- a young widow- and her 4 children. Their growing friendship is frowned upon by the society and Sylvia's mother. However, that is what Barrie really needs to write a great play. As the story develops we feel a part of the lives on the screen. When Sylvia becomes seriously ill, we sort of know what is going to happen in the end, but we cling to a hope that may be she will recover. James and Sylvia love each other but it is shown in such a beautiful and subtle way that it is a wonderful change from the crudeness we see on the screen these days. Sylvia wants to see 'Neverland' which is a creation of Barrie's imagination. When she is unable to go see his play on the opening night, Barrie brings the play into her house. By this time tears were flowing down both my cheeks and would not stop till the end. Everything is done so beautifully that I cannot describe it. I am definitely going to see this movie again.I hope it gets Oscar nominations for best picture, director, actor, actress, supporting actor & actress, cinematography, musical score, editing, and screenplay. I give it a 10!