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Finding Neverland (2004) 7.8
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7.8/10 from 134,862 users
Metascore: 67/100
Reviews: 617 user | 232 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com The story of J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan. Director:Marc Forster |
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Cast
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| Kate Winslet | ... | ||
| Julie Christie | ... | ||
| Radha Mitchell | ... | ||
| Dustin Hoffman | ... | ||
| Freddie Highmore | ... | ||
| Joe Prospero | ... | ||
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Nick Roud | ... | |
| Luke Spill | ... | ||
| Ian Hart | ... | ||
| Kelly Macdonald | ... | ||
| Mackenzie Crook | ... | ||
| Eileen Essell | ... | ||
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Gilbert Cannan
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The movie details the experiences of "Peter Pan" author J.M. Barrie, which lead him to write the children's classic. He got to know four children who have no father. Drawing from his time with the kids, he writes a story about children who don't want to grow up. Written by Jan Wilm
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Where will your imagination take you? See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 November 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
J.M. Barrie's Neverland See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$49,202 (Finland) (4 March 2005)Gross:
$51,676,606 (USA) (22 April 2005)Company Credits
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Charles Frohman: Opening night. I love opening night. How are you? Did you see him?
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Composed by David Marshall (PRS)
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Dustin Hoffman has his hand in his jacket while being told the idea of the boy who would never grow up because he had cut the tip of his finger when a folding chair he was sitting in collapsed and the doctor ordered that his hand had to remain above his heart. See more »Goofs
When J.M. gets out of the car when they are on their way to the cottage to shoo off the sheep, the road is muddy with puddles all around. When he gets back in the car, the road is perfectly fine. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Charles Frohman: Opening night. I love opening night. How are you? Did you see him?
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"Medieval and Renaissance Fanfare No. 7"Composed by David Marshall (PRS)
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I had heard that this was merely a "chick flick." Hey, my wife is the one who wanted to go see it. As it turned out, I went with three other guys, and we all loved it.
Some movies entertain; some teach; some open up new worlds. This movie opened up new worlds. With each passing scene, carefully woven from the previous ones, it was like crossing yet another threshold into another world. The story unfolded deeper and deeper with each new scene, each layer adding not to complexity (the story is rather simple), but to the depth. Depp and the others (esp. the young actor who played Peter) easily lead the audience deeper and deeper into the paths of authenticity, healing, love, friendship and the triumph of inner strength. The other characters, likewise, garnish the central story excellently.
The only flaw I saw is, I'm sure, a matter of taste and perspective; I felt the grandmother was simply too two-dimensional and not as believable as she should have been, though she, too, had some beautiful moments that truly added to the film.
Having much experience with divorce (being a divorce attorney) I found the unfortunate relationship between Depp's character and his wife believable to a tee: two people deeply in love with each other yet more committed to personal pursuits than tending the difficult relationship we call marriage. Ironically, though Depp's character ultimately became the main caretaker of the four boys, by following the tender feelings of his heart, he allowed his marriage to evaporate by not following the other tender feelings of his heart.
Nearly perfect. I give it a 9 out of 10.