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Finding Neverland

(2,997)IMDb 7.61 h 41 min2005X-RayPG

Award winners Johnny Depp (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL), Kate Winslet (ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND), Dustin Hoffman, and Julie Christie (TROY, HAMLET) star in this magical tale about one of the world's greatest storytellers and the people who inspired his masterwork Peter Pan.

Directors: Marc Forster

Starring: Dustin Hoffman Kate Winslet Johnny Depp

Genres: Drama

Subtitles: English [CC]

Audio languages: English

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Supporting actors: Julie Christie

Producers: Richard Gladstein Nellie Bellflower

Studio: Miramax

Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

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PJCDarkLink92

Good for a kids movie, but...

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019

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The true story was much darker than this. And since the movie was only about how he thought of Peter Pan, they made it like that's all wrote. It wasn't really that accurate from a true story documentary stand point. A lot of his life story was censored and simplified for children's appeal. In his actual life story wrote about a baby named flying called "The Little White Bird" sometime before "Peter Pan". This movie skipped and cut out that book and had him write Peter Pan much sooner in his life then he actually did in real life. The movie basically had him write Peter Pan even before when he was supposed to be write The Little White Bird.

Also, in real life, JM Barrie's favorite Davies child was Michael not Peter. But because the focus of the movie was on how he made Peter Pan, the writers made Peter be his favorite, when that's not how it was in real life.

Anyways, that's about all I can say about this movie. There's more I want to say, but I don't know how it say such without drawing up controversy. It's good for kids, but not for anything historical as it's not even accurate to the true story (25% at most maybe, but no more than that). That's all.

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N. Roberts

The story behind Peter Pan

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2016

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This movie captured my interest from the first. Johnny Deep excels at playing complex characters. The wife had a difficult role and played it well. Kate Winslet is always a pleasure to watch and Julie Christie was a surprise as her mother. She made her role believable. The children were adorable as only good children can be.

It was a glimpse into a world that is now gone. It also shows how the creative mind takes bits and pieces of experiences and turns it into something as enchanting and unique as Peter Pan. The inspiration to bring in 25 orphans and scatter them in the audience was sheer genius.

This is a lovely movie. I will watch it again to pick up nuances I missed the first time.

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Enjoyable when it came out and enjoyable still!

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017

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Enjoyable when it came out and enjoyable still! I really liked all the actors, and everyone seemed very realistic to me. Dustin Hoffman's small role was hilarious. Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet are always amazing. Everyone did a fantastic job, and I loved this movie. As for characters, real life people though they may be, I didn't like his wife, at least not how she was depicted in this film. She was not only selfish, but extra terrible to try and act like her actions were justified! He wasn't perfect, but that does not warrant another to do something wrong. Anyway, I think if you love Peter Pan, or simply would like to know a small history about the writer/playwright behind the story, then I recommend this one wholeheartedly.

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cheryl fitch

" is one of my favorite movie lines

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2015

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"Dying issn awfully big adventure!" is one of my favorite movie lines. This movie has an unexpected death of the mother,Kate Winslet,r of four boys so the grief is lightened when she goes to lighthearted Neverland,a place that Sir James Barrie played by Johnny Depp,wrote in his Peter Pan strory about the" lo,st boys. This famous story incorporated Mr.Barrie's observance of the Davies Family during the time he spent with them during the time before Syliva Luellen Davies died of lung cancer and the learning adventures they had together. Mr. Barrie wife left him as a result of daily time spent with the boys" & their mother,the so called muse. Julie Christy played the part of the boys grandmother & played an important part of needing to help the Davies family survive thru the confusing time of wanting to help her daughter's family after the recent death of the boy's father. This movie filled in many unknown facts about the famous story of Peter Pan!

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Purple Violets

Finding Neverland

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2016

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The movie tells the story behind the idea and creative birth pangs of Neverland as it was developed into the hit play "Peter Pan." I was expecting a light-hearted movie, but this movie involves emotional heartache, betrayal and struggle; as well as discovering love, finding inspiration, and never giving up. As an actor, Johnny Depp knows how to portray his character to the fullest, and he did it again in this movie. Not a fast-paced movie, yet it was a good movie that kept my interest right to the end!

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Finest movie Depp ever made.

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019

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This is a shining example of what can be done in the telling of a story. It is a story of the writing, by J. M. Barrie, of Peter Pan. We see the external causes - the people and the situations and the events - that shape the timeless of story of the boy who never grew up. And we share the growth, the thought, and the feelings of those directly involved. Add to the story and the excellent acting (watch the little boy, Peter, especially - formidable in one so very young), the most touching and serene musical score. Be prepared to be lifted out of this world into one not so long ago. And be ready to find Neverland.

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TKDrew

Imagination Shines Through in this Film

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016

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This movie is so sweet. It kept showing up in a recommendation list, and I kept passing it over because the cover image with Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet looked saccharine. Now that I've watched (more than once) I'm in love with the movie! It's an imagination heaven based on J.M. Barrie's life, author of Peter Pan. My favorite quote, "You see, Wendy, when the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies."

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C.B. Capricorn

"If only you believe".... Finding Neverland

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2016

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Remember seeing this movie years ago and enjoying it. Decided to watch again after it came on my Prime through Amazon. Not disappointed at all ! Still love this movie. A great cast and the chemistry that came from Kate Winslet and Johnny Depp AMAZING !!!! Of course Kate and Leonardo DiCaprio had Amazing chemistry on Titanic. Perfectly matched chemistry again this time with Johnny . And of course a little jealous I wasn't Kate on both of these movies. Who wouldn't be !!! Lol but back to reality. This film is a much watch ! Love all the characters played in this and of course the guy (can't remember his name ) playing the dog part. TOO FUNNY !!! But beware between the funny parts and the serious parts the sad parts are tear jerker. Have tissues ready !!

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Chris Mac

a real treasure of a movie...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2017

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Great little film, very gentle and slow moving, but it is enjoyable all the same, a real treasure of a movie. I would also like to say that Johnny Depp does a perfect regional Scottish accent in this movie, its not a generic stage Scotsman like Simon Pegg as Scotty in Star Trek, on the contrary, Mr Depp manages to deliver his lines in a totally convincing soft Scottish lilt that evokes a East Coast/Edinburgh accent that J M Barrie most likely had, so as a born and bred Scottish person myself I would say hats off to Johnny Depp for sounding accurate and convincing as the Scottish writer and creator of Peter Pan.

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Sasha Bell

Excellent film Good family viewing.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2017

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I watched this film years ago and thought it only reasonably good. Then I watched again recently and changed my mind drastically, it is one of the finest films I have seen in a while, Johnny Depp of course plays a wonderful part, as does Kate Winslet. Although the events in the film are largely true, a little artistic license has been taken as to the chronological timing. This does not detract one bit from the wonderful filming of arguably one of our best children's authors, enabling us all to never forget to pander to our own inner child occasionally. Excellent film, well worth watching.

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Pam

Asks questions.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2019

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Saw the movie on TV and it's well done, so bought the DVD from Amazon.
I like the understated performances, especially from Johnny Depp he really
is excellent. But of course the film touches on but skirts around the real
issues. I will not mention them here, it's not appropriate. But there are
moments of pure magic in this lovely movie, it's worth having and not least
of course because of the wonderful Freddie Highmore as the young JMB

Trev. Johnson

The wonderful J M Barry.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2014

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'Finding Neverland' is about the life of J.M. Barry who wrote Peter Pan. His life has plenty of up's & down's, yet his skill in writing for children of all ages never ceases to amaze me. This movie is a tale of love; devotion and understanding, culminating in a tear-jerking ending scene that lives on after the movie is over. Johnny Depp is superb as J m Barry. It's a must see movie. '...If you believe in fairies clap your hands...'

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pvmk

Depp and Winslet at their Beautiful Best

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2009

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Only bought this film on the back of other reviews read on the web and thank god I did. This film is a little gem with great characterisation and a storyline that drifts you gently through a story you thought you knew all about until now.
Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet are at their masterful best in exploring the intimate pieces of this story and the children are a delight. If you enjoy curling up with friend/family or a bottle of wine and popcorn this is the film for you, but if you need all action and loose concentration easily leave this lovely film alone.
As far as Bluray is concerned I enjoyed the crispness of the picture and I am sure the added quality helped the experience but I don't think this is a film that particularly shows off the full effect of Bluray, but at under £10.00 I would still invest in the better quality.

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