Warm, gentle film but far from being great

Lauded by critics with a seven academy nominations which is definitely over the top. Giving us the story of how JM Barrie was inspired to write Peter Pan (I'm not sure if it's based on a true story or not) the film shows another good, understated performance by Johnny Depp and that rarity of watchable child actors. Don't expect this film to be as marvellous as it's rated, it's a solid, warm and entertaining watch but it's basic sentimentality supported by good acting. There's nothing really taxing in the film and I think where it does deserve it's plaudits is with the look and feel of the film which is better than the story itself. Good but not worth a Best Picture nomination in any year.