December 22, 2004
Finding Neverland
I FINALLY saw this movie! While it wasn't the explosion of moviemaking that the critics are making it out to be, the more I think about this movie after having left the theatre, the more I appreciate it.
The highlight of the movie for me was Peter. Not Peter Pan, but Peter, the son of a widow, whom J.M. Barrie befriends in the park. Peter is very serious ever since his father passed away, and Barrie helps him to start imagining and writing things. This kid was very good.
It's interesting to surmise how an author comes about writing a story that will last forever. I don't know how much is fact vs. fiction, and I don't care. The story itself remains innocent enough for my mom to watch without seeming overly cheery. I like the serious tones it takes while also bringing in scenes of imagination.
Overall, I like it fairly well and admired how it looked along with how it was played out. Finding Neverland was quite enjoyable.
Posted by wendytime at December 22, 2004 10:49 AM | TrackBackI loved it. The kids were great.
Posted by: brendoman on January 4, 2005 01:28 AM