Realise an Imagination

Rating: 8/10 (11 April 2006)

In today's rushed world dominated by adults, little thought is given to a child's gift: the imagination. Johnny Depp wonderfully portrays the writer Sir James Matthew Barrie, more commonly known amongst children as the creator of Peter Pan and Neverland. The film shows that the imagination in this man definitely didn't die and produced probably the most successful children's adventure ever.
Depp is the standout through both his comical but touching performance. But personally, the acting roles of the minor characters shaped the film into a genuine movie. Kate Winslet induced a fabulous character to Sylvia Davies and especially the young actors of the children that meant the world to Barrie. In particular, Freddie Highmore (Peter Davies) I believe has a huge future on the screen. His emotional presence definitely held the audience (my family) to the credits.
In summary, "Finding Neverland" pictures a playwright attempting to hit the news through children comedic theatre with huge success. Similar to Depp's original acting choices, the film's title "Finding Neverland" didn't ask me to rent it. But surprisingly the movie brought me close to tears (a rare occasion) and should be rightly commended.