Anyone else think this is a great movie, and one of Johnny Depp's best performances?
2006-11-10 10:18:22 · 12 answers · asked by michael c 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I don't cry at movies. No eyes welling up . . as a rule. Okay, I cried during Henry V (the Kenneth Branagh version) when the French army slaughtered all the pages in the English camp. I don't even tend to care for movies that might make me cry. I spend my hard earned big screen cash on movies with big effects or epic vistas ( think The Matrix or The Lords Of the Ring) Finding Neverland was a glorious exception.
Beautifully acted, sweet but not syrupy and perfect for a break from all the holiday madness, Finding Neverland was a true gem. I don't believe its for as young of a crowd as I watched it with ( the 4 year old beside me was constantly needing plot clarification from her mother) but both my 47 year old husband & my 32 year old self were enchanted! In this jaded day & age it was a relief to see a movie that had romance without overt sexuality, a PLOT , and true emotion without sentimentality. And where did they find these child actors? Luke Spill, Joe Prospero, Nick Roud and especially Freddie Highmore were excellent. Rarely have I seen children perform on screen so realistically and charmingly. I'm sure they'll all have brilliant futures if they chose to stay in the business.
I would say something here about Johnny Depp but what is there to say? Besides, I'm biased- I've never seen a Johnny Depp movie I didn't like, & I'm sure I've seen every one! Julie Christie was a powerhouse playing a difficult character in the most likable way.
Don't let this movie slip under your radar! Finding Neverland will warm your heart without your having to turn off your brain. By the way, if you have a soul, take some tissues to use at the movies end.
2006-11-10 10:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by yu3se6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah... that movie was really good... and I'll tell you one thing, I don't cry when I watch too many movies but at the end when Johnny and the little boy were sitting on the bench after his mother's funeral really got to me. It was a very powerful movie. One of Depps best performances by far.
2006-11-10 18:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Essence 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought the movie was great with a nice storyline. Depp did a really good job acting.
2006-11-10 18:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by smello21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with you. This was a well done film. Great acting. Good cast and direction and an excellant choice for Mr. Depp. Showing again what a truly versatile actor he is.
2006-11-10 18:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by Big Dog03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a superb movie and Johnny Depp was great ... he always is.
2006-11-10 18:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by Carolyn M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fantastic movie & yet another fantastic performance by Mr. Depp! :)
2006-11-10 19:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was such a good movie!!!!
I loved it! And Johnny Depp is good in that film :]
2006-11-10 18:20:58 · answer #7 · answered by ✮Nikki✮ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I liked it. Maybe I'm a little childish for thinking that, but it was so quaint and nice that I didn't mind.
2006-11-10 18:20:29 · answer #8 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was an interesting story, but I just didn't like it that Kate Winslet died again.
2006-11-10 19:38:40 · answer #9 · answered by Teresa 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i luv that movie!! it was really sweet!
2006-11-10 18:21:25 · answer #10 · answered by winchestergurl22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋