You can go anywhere that your imagination will let you...

Rating: 9/10 (13 April 2005)

... and if the will is strong enough; the destiny that you create for yourself will win through. It's sometimes the kiss of death to call a film 'inspirational', because art loses some of its visceral magic if analysed too thoroughly - but 'magic' is the very pinion of Neverland's appeal. If you're receptive to enchantment, your belief can take you anywhere...
Fine acting all around; but in a nice change, it was the ladies who held the most grace, for me. Maybe it's because most of the boys were ALREADY in touch with their 'inner child - it was a joy to see the women connect in that way, eventually, too.
There are certain adult associates of Barrie's throughout the film who would doubtless give their eye-teeth to be able to get inside his head. Priviliged are the children of all ages in the audience, then; for this is a rarity of a picture that enables its watchers to do just that.