Few Films Captivate the Imagination Quite as Well as this One!

Rating: 10/10 (4 October 2008)

Finding Neverland is a heartfelt film that captivates both the heart and imagination.
The film follows the biographical story of "Peter Pan" author J.M. Barrie. The story is about Barrie and how he came up with the idea for "Peter Pan" through his friendship with a widow and her four boys.
This film was superbly directed by Marc Forster, who is truly one of the finest young filmmakers in the modern day film industry. Forster was able to deliver a film that was both visually stimulating and truly emotional at the same time. He should be commended in particular for generating such great performances from his remarkable cast, in particular Johnny Depp as J.M. Barrie and Freddie Highmore as Peter. Both actors played their contrasting roles perfectly; Depp as a man who doesn't want to grow up, and Highmore as a child who is growing up way too fast. As well the film's score by Jan Kaczmarek is truly one of the finest I think I have heard in a long time, it's magical tones engross you within each and every scene.
Finding Neverland is a highly enjoyable film that is both imaginative and touching at the same time. The film manages to tug on you heartstrings more so than any other film in recent memory. It sweeps you up into Barrie's imagination and never lets you go. This film is definitely one of the finest I think I have seen in a long time.
I give Finding Neverland a perfect 10 out of 10!