Finding Neverland

[Kevin Kringle]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:11pm

This movie has nothing to do with Christmas or my brother, but I sure did like it. I think I even felt a few tears wail up. That Johnny Depp is some talent.

Besides Saving Christmas, this is my favorite film of the year.

[ckeaton]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:16pm

Looking forward to the film.

Hey, Mr. K... you know your humor reminds me of a poster here who goes by RightSaidRick. You guys should hook up. I can see it now.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:19pm

imho i wasn't a huge fan of the film. I thought the acting was great (as would be expected from this cast!), the set design was beautiful and it was nicely shot, but aside from that, I thought it was too oversentimental. But I might just be too cynical for these kinds of movies.

[ckeaton]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:22pm

he. hehe. he. Maybe you just need some wood, Tiff. hehe. he.

[Kevin Kringle]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:22pm

Yes, sounds like you very well could be. The film was moving, touching and had such a powerful message. The young boy, who impressed Depp so much, will also be playing CHARLIE in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

I highly recommend this film if you believe in fantasy, imagination and love.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:27pm

LOL ckeaton - you have no idea how right you are.

"believe in...love" Yep. That explains it.

I really did enjoy all of the performances, although I thought Dustin and Julie were greatly underused. (And Radha, for that matter.) I don't know if a lot of my issue had to do with the score of the movie. I just remember when ****spoilers**** Barrie sees the boys fly out the window, and when Kate is walking into Neverland, the score just swelled and I rolled my eyes.

On a positive note, I really did enjoy the scene where ***minor spoilers*** the orphans are watching Peter Pan. The awe and happiness on their faces made me almost tear. But the rest more or less left me cold.

[Kevin Kringle]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:30pm

I think it also touches anyone who has lost a parent or a loved one.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:35pm

I agree...I think the story is good. It was mostly the execution I didn't like. I'd be interested in reading the play it's based on.

[ckeaton]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:36pm

If tiff needs anyone to "touch" her. I'm in line.
Gawd... I have to stop.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 2:37pm

hahaha Oh ckeaton... *fluttering eyelashes*

[laactress]

Posted: 11/12/04 at 4:37pm

I can't wait to see this film!

[scottwalker]

Posted: 11/13/04 at 6:13pm

Just got back from NYC and seeing Finding Neverland.We thought it was just a great movie...Many tears.Especially for anyone who has ever lost someone close...Which I guess would be almost all of us.
Can not recommend this film higher.
All the performances were fantastic.The story...while much of it was fictionalized(according to the reviews)(not a J.M.Barrie expert)was so very touching and uplifting and totally satisfying to us...Go see it when it comes out near you! Updated On: 11/13/04 at 06:13 PM

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 11/13/04 at 7:19pm

I'm interested in seeing this; I love Kate Winslet. From what I've read of the movie, the storyline reminds me a bit of Geoff Ryman's book "Was", which supposes that L. Frank Baum wrote The Wizard Of Oz for an abused little girl he knew named Dorothy.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 11/13/04 at 10:23pm

We just got back and thought it was amazing ! Depp WILL get an Oscar nom for this ! He is excellent, and the children are all superb !! (and so darn cute !!)

Not a dry eye in the theater. Very moving ! Highly recommend it!