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Sweetness that doesn't turn saccharine is hard to find these days; Finding Neverland hits the mark. Much credit is due to the actors: Johnny Depp applies his genius for sly whimsy in his portrayal of playwright J. M. Barrie, who finds inspiration for his greatest creation from four lively boys, the sons of widow Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (Kate Winslet, who miraculously fuses romantic yearning with common sense). Though the friendship threatens his already dwindling marriage, Barrie spends endless hours with the boys, pretending to be pirates or Indians--and gradually the elements of Peter Pan take shape in his mind. The relationship between Barrie and the Llewelyn Davies family sparks both an imagined world and a quiet rebellion against the stuffy forces of respectability, given physical form by Barrie's resentful wife (Radha Mitchell, High Art) and Sylvia's mother (Julie Christie, McCabe and Mrs. Miller). This gentle silliness could have turned to treacle, but Depp and Winslet--along with newcomer Freddie Highmore as one of the boys--keep their feet on the earth while their eyes gaze into their dreams. Also featuring a comically crusty turn from Dustin Hoffman (who appeared in another Peter Pan-themed movie, Hook) as a long-suffering theater producer. --Bret Fetzer
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Original Title: Finding Neverland (Blu-ray). Actors: Dustin Hoffman - Ian Hart - Johnny Depp - Julie Christie - Kate Winslet. Director: Marc Forster. Format: Blu-ray. Runtime: 101 Mins. Language: English. Subtitle: English Subtitles. Region code: Region 1 (United States Canada Bermuda U.S. territories). Discs: 1. Rating: PG. Genre: Drama. Release Year: 2004.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Patrick Low
Format:DVD
This is a great movie with some excellent performances, with child actor Freddie Highmore stealing the show. However, this DVD contains a Pontiac ad that you cannot get out of sitting through. I found out from the internet that it's called a Prohibited User Operations (PUO) ad. This is the first time I've come across one and frankly I got so mad it took me awile to start watching the movie without spitting bile.
Imagine paying almost 30 bucks for a DVD and being forced to watch an automobile ad every time you pop in the DVD. It's enough to turn you into a raving conspiracy theorist.
Anyway, Johnny Depp's incredible as usual, and Barrie's story is a poignant one. Don't miss it, but I wouldn't recommend the DVD.
Imagine paying almost 30 bucks for a DVD and being forced to watch an automobile ad every time you pop in the DVD. It's enough to turn you into a raving conspiracy theorist.
Anyway, Johnny Depp's incredible as usual, and Barrie's story is a poignant one. Don't miss it, but I wouldn't recommend the DVD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Deppian
Format:DVD
I know, I probably sound REALLY cheesy, but this movie really deserves those five stars. Johnny Depp is the only reason I agreed to watch the movie. However, five minutes of the movie made me forget that I had expected it to be boring. Each and every actor played their part very well. Johnny Depp is of course, EXCELLENT, as always. The kids were good and Dustin Hoffman was classic although he didnt have much to do. Kate Winslet was quite impressive as well.
Its a very touching and emotional movie. Definitely worth watching. Who says Johnny Depp's only good performance is in Pirates?? Watch this first, please before you say that.
Its a very touching and emotional movie. Definitely worth watching. Who says Johnny Depp's only good performance is in Pirates?? Watch this first, please before you say that.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By falcon
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
this is the story of J.M.Barrie, and how he was inspired to create the
play Peter Pan.Kate Winslet plays the love interest.Depp is great,as
usual and Winslet is also strong.i believe she is a very underrated
actress and i hope Hollywood figures it out soon.anyway,this is a
magical fable which both kids and adults will enjoy.i left the theatre
feeling very satisfied and impressed.watching this movie will make you
forget about your troubles and warm your heart.for me,this movie is
brilliant."Finding Neverland"is a definite 5/5 from me
play Peter Pan.Kate Winslet plays the love interest.Depp is great,as
usual and Winslet is also strong.i believe she is a very underrated
actress and i hope Hollywood figures it out soon.anyway,this is a
magical fable which both kids and adults will enjoy.i left the theatre
feeling very satisfied and impressed.watching this movie will make you
forget about your troubles and warm your heart.for me,this movie is
brilliant."Finding Neverland"is a definite 5/5 from me
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1.0 out of 5 stars
DVDs should not have ads!!
Thanks for the heads-up! It's stupid to include ads or trailers on DVDs (whether they can be skipped or not)!
Too bad because the movie's great.
Too bad because the movie's great.
Published on May 25 2010 by clockwars
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never mind the ad, this is golden
This is a wonderful journey into the creation of Peter Pan, and the workings of the kind, generous heart and mind of the genius behind the story. Read more
Published on Mar 31 2009 by M. Billing
1.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant film - terrible ad
I was going to buy this as a present but now I know about the ad I'll just send a widescreen copy I taped on the BBC and send that instead.
Silly studio.
Silly studio.
Published on Dec 23 2008 by Mr. M. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Screw the car ad - I loved it
Finding Neverland is one of the best ways to truly get the point across. I mean, it is one thing to watch Peter Pan, or Hook, but to watch this movie, and explore all of the... Read more
Published on May 4 2007 by meagan the critic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, emotional movie
This is a wonderfully done movie and all the actors are wonderful, particularly Johnny Depp. It's a beautiful story about how Peter Pan came to be and how J.M. Read more
Published on Sep 26 2006 by Alanna Dragonheart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awsome movie and an excellent soundtrack
People shouldn't judge the movie just because there is a car add before it. I know we didn't buy the DVD to watch the add but rate the movie not the add! Read more
Published on July 6 2006 by U. Smith
1.0 out of 5 stars
Forced commercials! Crazy studios!
Same as other people I do not want to be forced to watch commercials after having paid $30 for a DVD. It's bad enough movie theatres tend to do this now my own DVD's? Read more
Published on Dec 7 2005
1.0 out of 5 stars
Pontiac ad
The movie was one of the best in the last couple of years. I wanted to buy it, but thanks for the warning about the Pontiac ads. Read more
Published on Aug 5 2005
1.0 out of 5 stars
1 Star For Being Forced To Watch A Car Commercial
Be warned that when you purchase this DVD you will be forced to watch a Pontiac commercial before you can view the film. Read more
Published on July 9 2005
1.0 out of 5 stars
Paid $30 for a car commercial
I gave this DVD a 1 star rating because of the abomination of being forced to watch a commercial on a disc for which I paid a lot of money. Read more
Published on Mar 28 2005 by Spudgun
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