Forster’s adaption of Knee’s biographical play sensitively describes the whimsical J.M. Barrie, and the family that inspired Peter Pan.
A poignant and sentimental story about the power of the imagination brought to life with tender performances, graceful directing and a wistful score.
Depp was radiant as Barrie, Winslet charmed as his companion, and the children elated as the playful, energetic boys forced to grow up. Highmore particular impressed with a mature vulnerability that enchanted the screen.
A delightful film that delivers a moving background to a beloved children’s story, Finding Neverland will bring joy to the child in us all.
Jo Bradley.
Scribbles of Stage and Screen 
This is a very good movie. I like most of Johnny Depp’s movies.
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Yes. I think he’s best in Pirates of the Caribbean, Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This is one of the first films I’ve seen where he’s played a normal-ish character. What are your favourites?
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I love Pirates of the Caribbean films, those are probably my favorites. I like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape and Sleepy Hollow a lot too.
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I was unimpressed by What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, but I blame the plot, not the actors- Leo was very good. For that genre, though, Black Balloon is much better.
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It was mostly Leo’s performance that had my attention, and I liked the interaction between him and Johnny. I do agree the plot itself could have been better.
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Agreed. I do heartily recommend you check out Black Balloon though. It’s an Australian film about two brothers, one of which is Austistic ( and played very convincingly). The other does a much better job than Johnny Depp and it has more of a plot.
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I’ve never properly watched Finding Neverland, maybe this review will finally get me to. 🙂 I’m a big fan of Depp and Winslet. There are so many great performances in a wide variety of work but I’ve got to say if I have a favourite Johnny Depp movie, and Tim Burton movie for that matter, it may just be Ed Wood.
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It starts out quite slow so it took a while to get into it, but once you’re emotionally invested it’s a charming film. I’ve never heard of that film! I’ll out it on my Movie Hit list https://scribblesofstageandscreen.com/movie-hitlist/
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Thelma and Louise is my favourite movie.
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I’ve been meaning to watch that also! I researched it when writing my incoming review of ‘Last Cab to Darwin’.
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Yes, love this one too and it always always makes me cry…
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Definitely, at the end though- Freddie Highmore was SO good.
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Yeah. Who knew the kid would grow up to become such a terrific Norman Bates!
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I have heard of this series- do you recommend it? The trailers look very creepy…
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It is really creepy, in several different ways. The first season can be slightly touch and go at times, but the rest is an effective slow-burn thriller.
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