Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Aaron Eckhart | ... | Zach Riley | |
Ian McKellen | ... | Gabriel Finch | |
Brittany Murphy | ... | Maggie Paige | |
Nick Nolte | ... | T.L. Pierson | |
Jessica Lange | ... | Katherine Pierson | |
William Hurt | ... | Dr. Peter Reed | |
Bill Bellamy | ... | Martin Sands | |
Alan Cumming | ... | Jake | |
Vera Farmiga | ... | Eleanna | |
Michael Moriarty | ... | Dick | |
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Ken Roberts | ... | Terrence |
Cynthia Stevenson | ... | Sally | |
Lorena Gale | ... | Judy | |
Tabitha St. Germain | ... | Receptionist | |
Tim Henry | ... | Husky Sheriff |
A well-educated psychiatrist leaves an academic career to work at an institution where his father, a novelist, lived before writing a renowned children's book. Acclimating to his position, he encounters a schizophrenic who helps him to discover the book's secrets and his place in the story. Written by Anonymous
I don't know where eabrownfield (reviewer) gets off telling people to "stay away" from Neverwas. This is a magical, and very touching story.
An excellent premise with a superb cast and stellar performances from all involved. The scenic settings were well shot and lit, often showing the differences between the dark and lighter sides of life.
I say dark, yes there are parts in this film that are hard hitting, poinient moments that really make you think and get you inside the characters being played, again i think this is down to the great acting.
The flip side is the fairy tale narrative that runs through the whole film, not that it turns in to a children's film at all, as its a story I'm sure many can relate to and will enjoy being told in this fashion. I will say it probably deserves its pg13 rating, its perhaps not for the very young, despite its fairy tale like appearance.
Overall go and see this film, you wont be disappointed, i had a great time.