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Finding Neverland (2004)
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Peter Pan's Inspiration
Marc Forster's period piece about James Barrie and his inspiration for writing 'Peter Pan'. Barrie (Johnny Depp) meets a woman (Kate Winslet) and her brood of sons, most notably young Peter (Freddie Highmore) who sparkles with the life and tragedy only a young lonely boy can express.
Winslet gives a great performance as a sick and dying matriarch who appreciates the friendship of the very married Barrie, though their unspoken affection may never be expressed.
Depp nails a Scottish accent and gives Barrie the depth of imagination needed to carry off a biopic role. It never seems dull or tried and that is a lot too ask from a fact-based role.
This movie expresses the dreams that come alive when one sees a world outside their own and it has a classic ending that remains with you long after the credits have rolled.
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