Finding Neverland

  • 2005


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Average Rating 3.8/5
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1.5
Forsters movie doesnt want to grow up, but it doesnt seem to understand childhood, either. Av Club
4.5
As corny as it may sound, the movie really appeals to your inner child.) Austin Chronicle
3.5
Watching them respond to the magic of Barries play is bound to make anyone believe. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Its a difficult trick to pull off, not least within the confines of the conventional quality drama, and if the film is partially successful, it is in .. Time Out
4.4
For Depp, Finding Neverland is the latest in an extraordinary series of performances. Rogerebert
4.0
All the awards junk aside, Finding Neverland is a really good movie. Cinema Blend
5.0
It successfully blends substantive themes with light hearted fun and silliness. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Some may be honestly moved by such piled on sentimentality, but I wasnt. Sover
3.5
Marc Forsters delicately whimsical, genuinely moving film, based on Allan Knees play, The Man Who Was Peter Pan, seeks to answer a superficially strai .. Tv Guide
3.1
Both films had their flaws, but both moved with gritty independence and confidence. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
Finding Neverland wants us to believe, but instead of desperately forcing itself on our inner child, the film takes its time and allows us in of our o .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
The story is told gently and simply without excess sentimentality. It is a welcome departure from more contrived holiday fare. Usa Today
4.2
Barrie is inspired to write a play expressing his own fondest dream: Its about a boy who gets to stay young forever.Barries personal life is a shamble .. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Director Marc Forster (Monsters Ball) nimbly slides us in and out of Barries blossoming fantasy but leaves only faint dramatic footprints where Barrie .. News Review
4.5
Even with the liberties it takes with the story, this is a compelling film that celebrates imagination and suppressed childish wonder. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The result is a thoroughly enjoyable drama that is both heart breaking and uplifting. View London
3.8
Depp uses subtle underplaying to bring out Barries unconventional wit and wisdom. Cs Monitor
4.0
This romance that never tries to define itself is both original and strangely uplifting. Film Journal
3.1
Good taste runs amok.The movie is careful to offend no one, which, in a more dramatically told film might not be as irritating. Boston
4.0
That said, Finding Neverland will wring tears from the most hard hearted moviegoers. Smh
4.0
What we got instead is a very good but far from extraordinary film. Mountain X
4.4
Despite Minnesotas professed commitment to battling opioid abuse, the states own health insurance program for the poor is among the biggest barriers i .. Star Tribune
3.8
Finding Neverland captures the magical essence of being a child (and adults who are child like rather than childish), with a touch of sentimentality b .. Emanuellevy
4.5
Despite the fantasy and game playing scenes, its a very sad and slow moving film. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
But by celebrating the efficacy of creativity and imagination, Finding Neverland offers more than solace for anyone, young or old, coping with loss. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
3.5
type Movie Current Status In Season mpaa PG runtime 101 minutes Limited Release Date 11/12/04 performer Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Fre .. Ew
3.0
Depp, Winslet, and Christie give touching performances, but the question for a movie like this is whether its as illuminating or entertaining as the w .. Common Sense Media
3.8
One could say the movie builds to its finish, but it doesnt, really. Sf Gate
2.0
At best Finding Neverland poignantly conveys the tragedy of departed innocence, balancing harsh reality against a beautifully realised, fairy dusted f .. Bbc
2.5
A climactic makeshift performance of Peter Pan taps into the limitless, transcendent power of playing pretend, but by and large, the cumbersome Findin .. Slant Magazine
5.0
Finding Neverland is the story most people would want to hear, a film about the power of imagination in a hostile world.(Theres an unintended chuckle, .. Washington Post
5.0
Finding Neverland is a movie thats neither twixt nor tween, which is to say its too grown up for children and too childlike for adults.Its amusing to .. Washington Post
2.5
STEEPED in melancholy, the strange story of J.M. Barrie, the Victorian who wrote Peter Pan, has the makings of a marvelous tale and one doozy of a cas .. The New York Times
3.1
In fact, one of the major themes present in Finding Neverland, mirroring J.M. Barries belief that childhood is a time to be cherished and held onto, g .. The Movie Boy
3.5
Id like to recommend this film simply for its wonderful performances and enchanting story, but it is also slowed down by bothersome faults in pace and .. Bullz-Eye
4.2
This charming and heartbreaking tale explores the importance of childhood belief in magic far more successfully than its opening week competition, The .. Reeling Reviews
3.8
This charming and heartbreaking tale explores the importance of childhood belief in magic far more successfully than its opening week competition, The .. Reeling Reviews
2.0
Forster has made a film thats sanitized and bland, replacing passion with maudlin melodrama. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
Finding Neverland deserves a recommendation because it works on an emotional and, to a lesser degree, intellectual level. ReelViews
4.4
As for the rest of the cast everyone puts in genuine heartfelt performances. Hollywood
4.2
Depp leads us on a magical journey to Barries Neverland One of the big problems of movies these days is that all of them seem to swing for the fence.T .. Seattle Pi
2.0
Julie Christie could do formidable falling off a log, and the boy actors are spiffing and jolly moving. Standard
3.0
All the actors are good, especially the boys.But its just so slow. Tony Medley
5.0
Finding Neverlands blend of magic, humor, human redemption, emotion and unconditional love is a deeply satisfying and potent mix. Cnn
3.8
Winslet mixes warmth and motherly steadfastness with uncommonly compelling results. Spliced Wire
3.8
If youre not turned off by good hearted, two hankie movies, give Finding Neverland a look.It does have a good heart. Movie Habit
2.0
Rosie DiManno: Sometimes, the truth simply will never be known Last week we learned that we likely will never learn the cause of two spectacular myste .. The Star
4.4
But such moments are done more subtly and effectively than you might expect.As a result, the film will probably wring a few tears from even the most c .. Deseret News
5.0
I never wanted the film to end.Finding Neverland is like sprinkling pixie dust on the soul. Urban Cine File
4.0
Watching Depp work is entertainment in a very pure form with confidence and creative ingenuity its hallmarks. Varia Gate
4.4
The story is fast paced and the movie clocks in at a brisk 90 minutes or so. Three Movie Buffs
3.1
Finding Neverland Review By Joe Lozito View all articles by Joe Lozito Interesting take on the inspiration for J.M. Barries Peter Pan features sturdy .. Big Picture Big Sound
6.3
Every year, one movie comes out and hits me emotionally like no other. Finding Neverland is my favorite movie of the year. Waffle Movies
5.0
The only performance that isnt quite up to the par with the others is Winslet, who never veers too far away from her normal stereotypical role.With a .. ComingSoon
3.8
Finding Neverland couldnt be more different than director Marc Forsters breakthrough film, the much darker Monsters Ball, but the two films share a sp .. Montreal Film Journal
3.5
Mingling reality and fantasy, Forster has given us a luminous, touching meditation on life and art. News Week
4.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
2.8
This isnt a story about magical childhood soaring where no adult can follow, but about a magical adult imparting the gift of imagination to children. Decent Films
3.0
After all, is there anyone in the Western World who hasnt read or seen Peter Pan in one of its many many incarnations.Despite my nitpicking, Finding N .. Future Movies
5.0
I dont think Finding Neverland will win the Oscar this year.But I do agree it is a worthy entry in the contest. Crazed Fan Boy
4.2
Finding Neverland is about the importance of hanging on to belief in something that transcends the empirical world. Its a gentle, graceful, and unsent .. Looking Closer
3.2
It celebrates the power of imagination, but errs by leaving too much of the characters inner thoughts and motivations to the audiences imagination. About Film
3.8
The director is enabled greatly by a superb cast, including a superlative turn by the guileless Depp. Now Playing Mag
2.0
The air of mawkish high mindedness hobbles the performances as well. Style Weekly
4.4
It is a stunning achievement, brilliantly shot, designed, and executed on a grand scale. Black Filim
3.8
Intertwines imaginative fantasy with real life and like Neverland itself, it is a beguiling, intoxicating mix. Mixed Reviews
2.0
The only spark of genuine humanity appears at the very end, but by that time most great opportunities of FINDING NEVERLAND are already lost. Drax Review Blog Spot
5.0
Depp tells more with expression here than with dialogue, which is becoming his trademark following his Oscar nomination last year for playing a pirate ..
4.8
This is truly the heart of Neverland the child who would be an adult develops a bond with an adult who deeply misses the carefree life of a child. Ww2 Gazette
5.0
It would seem that not only is the Edwardian audience bored with the same old themes and stories, but so too is Barrie. Cine Scene



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