It takes a lot for a film to make me cry, and this one did! Finding Neverland is film that is very rare in today's main stream cinema. Although it has a couple of special effects shots the story is primary. When I first saw the film I had brought a cast of 50 from a production of Peter Pan I was co-directing. When asked to clap if we believed in fairies the whole cinema did. The film is so simple but powerful and to me this is the true magic of film. For two hours we are allowed to escape from the fast moving modern world of today and relax in a place were the inner child can smile. The cast all give excellent performances and the film's direction is great. We all know the story of Peter Pan but watching this film you will discover how rare and truly inspirational it is. I would recommend this film to anyone because it deals with the people we once were and want to be again. Finding Neverland is a must have for every family collection.
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Oliver Twist
(1999)
Dicken's would be very happy!
11 November 2005
The Oliver re-make cycle can stop now that we have this amazing version. I saw it when it first played on Itv back in 1999. After seeing the downfall that was Oliver Twist (2005) I made it my business to find this version so i was able to see an amazing, moving and thrilling story.This four part series is directed beautifully and magically enough it includes something that the Roman Polanski version forgot Emotion! The story of Oliver Twist runs on emotion and great characters! Through-out this version the audience are invited to follow and believe the story about the poor boy that asked for more. With great direction and performances (Julie Walters, Robert Lindsay, David Ross, Andy Serkis and Sam Smith as Oliver) along side stunning lighting and costume this mini series will provide high entertainment. If you were unimpressed by the Polanski version I highly recommend this one!
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