Finding Neverland

A frontal attack on the emotions through the considerably idealized life story of James Barrie? Unarguably. Having said that, I must add that it is a sensitively filmed and perfectly acted attack on the emotions. Let alone the music. Yes, I admit that at the end I was on the brink of tears, which happens to me only once in a blue moon. Forster again confirmed to me that his talent touches the stars. Even so, I don’t know I’ll watch it again. After all, I found the “lemonadieness" rather irritating. But only once the movie ended. While I was watching it, I must admit that I was entranced by its charm. However “cheap" it might be. (02/13/2005)

Even if you were to watch the film just for the beautiful theatrical performance at the end, it would be worth it. It beautifully portrays what some people simply refuse to acknowledge. The world of children and the world of adults are not different; it's just incredibly difficult to transition between them. When someone has that gift, it's beautiful. Yes, the story is moving, but what touched me more was the moment when three children rose from their beds. Peter Pan's story is beautiful, you just have to open yourself up to it. Johnny Depp is once again magical and doesn't even have to try that hard. (12/14/2013)

Incredibly beautiful, powerfully emotional and incredibly engaging and moving. A great Johnny Depp and an even better Kate Winslet. Lovely music, beautiful costumes and cinematography - I mean the unforgettable scene in the theatre with F. Highmore. The film has a lot of potential and a touching atmosphere. The plot moves along and concludes with an inevitable ending. I have no choice but to give it a full score. (07/13/2009)

After a long time, my rating differs from the vast majority. Unfortunately, I have to say in case of this film. The character portrayed by Johnny Depp is one big child who has an imagination so thick that you could cut it with a knife, and he could give a piece of it to every child in the world who is lacking in this respect, which is nice. But I wish it were told a little differently than in such a boring way. When the great Johnny was not in his imagination with “his” children, I was very bored and I couldn’t wait for the movie to end. It’s all the more pity because I really liked the character of James Barrie. After all, imagination is the most amazing thing our mind has, not only in our childhood but also in adulthood. We just have to let it run free, as James Barrie managed to do. (12/24/2012)

A charming and touching story with incredible performances even in the smallest roles and images that, despite their mere few seconds, capture the heart even after numerous viewings. The light in the eyes of the main dreamer, the beautiful Kate Winslet, and Dustin Hoffman's kindness, were what took me to Neverland. And I will return there whenever I want. My long-time treasure for melancholic evenings. (02/04/2006)