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Rating: 10/10 (22 January 2005)

In this story based on true events, Johnny Depp is outstanding in the lead role. His skills are quite amazing. Though I was not a fan of his earlier work, it obviously serves him well as he matures in his craft and combines his offbeat ways with the subtly and skill that comes with experience and age. Depp is a master. I don't say that lightly.
The movie is heartwarming. The actor who played real-life Peter did a marvelous job with his character. Child actors rarely have that sort of skill express itself so early.
Kate Winslet is well cast.
Bottom line: a winner through and through.
My wife did not want to see this movie thinking it would be a fantasy, etc. She loved the movie and was moved to tears with the poignant ending.