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Finding Neverland : 5 of 5
12.13.2004 8:04 PM \| Link	Ah, what a fantastic cry! Finding Neverland is based on the life of James Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, and since that story holds such a special place in my heart, I knew the movie would be amazing. Not only is the subject matter fascinating, but with the main roles played by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, this movie was practically made for me. It was released in late November, but just recently came to Austin, so I saw it the first chance I could. The film opens with Barrie's previous play, which is a terrible flop, and then follows the events in his life which lead him to right Peter Pan. He's definitely a complex character (which Depp does so well), struggling with a failed marriage and looking for escape, which he finds in Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons, whom he meets in the park. By spending time with the boys and playing with them, the events of Peter Pan begin to take shape. Of course, there is sadness, too, mostly involving Sylvia's disease, which causes her to miss opening night of the play. But in the longest tear-jerking moment I can remember, Barrie brings the play to the Davies' house so they can all watch what they inspired as a family. Of course, many details have been changed from the actual events, but I don't care - I've just enjoyed a wonderful film that helped me see the wonder of life! Labels: movies


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