a little trippy but a great success

Rating: 10/10 (30 December 2004)

As always, Johnny Depp performs magnificently. Kate Winslet is an adoring mother, but it seems that she always has troubles with her mother. Freddy Highmore is a wonderful Peter, and I cannot believe how talented he is. Depp portrays J.M. Barrie, the writer of Peter Pan. In the beginning, the failure of another of his plays is shown. His wife seems aloof and condescending, while he tries to continue writing and accept his failure. In the park one day, he befriends the sons of Sylvia Llewelyn-Davies, and the friendship with not only the boys but also with Sylvia grows. The adventures he has while playing with the boys inspires him, and he begins writing Peter Pan. The movie focuses on this relationship and how it affects those in J.M.'s life. It constantly refers to "Neverland", the land where anything is possible and when children become adults, Neverland is where their childhood goes. The love J.M. has for everyone and everything is brilliantly shown. I believe this is a great film filled with love, struggle, and brilliance, and could not be better in any way.