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Rating: 10/10 (14 May 2006)

I nearly missed this at the cinema because I thought not another bloody film about Peter Pan but my mate Ed said we had to go and see it so off we trundled.
I suppose not really knowing what to expect was a good position to approach this film from, what we got was a delightful and yes magical film that told a story with a brilliant script and some outstanding acting. What more could you want from £6.
The acting. Johnny Depp is the finest actor of his generation, here he produces a subtle but powerful performance, never upstaging his co-stars Kate Winslet too is sublime, in a part that could have come across as a bit wet she brings some real spark and humour. Julie Christie is a classy actress and her she proves her mettle managing to be tough and turn it round to generate heighten the touching scenes towards the end of the film. What a find Freddie Highmore is, there are no need for the obvious comparisons so I won't make them, suffice to say his scene in the garden breaks your heart, I think that might be where I started crying, or was it before.
The scene where Barrie brings the cast of Peter Pan to the house because Sylvia is dying and he wants her to see into his imagination is one of the most moving things i've seen. It is also beautiful. In fact the whole film is shot perfectly. So what are you waiting for go and see it you will not be disappointed.