 | Lisa A. |
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful
Stellar performances by all involved, particularly Ian McKellan. Surprise anti-ditsy role for Brittany Murphy. Fantasy movie with very unique twist, and quite captivating. Zach Riley (Aaron Eckhart) ... Read MoreStellar performances by all involved, particularly Ian McKellan. Surprise anti-ditsy role for Brittany Murphy. Fantasy movie with very unique twist, and quite captivating. Zach Riley (Aaron Eckhart) returns to his hometown to resolve childhood issues concerning death of his father (Nick Nolte). In process, he encounters Gabriel (Ian McKlellan) at a mental institution who engages him in a childhood fantasy land, Neverwas, depicted in his father's book. Surprise, seemingly fantasy film with a twist, this engaging film takes the viewer up and around, and back "home" again. Superb enactments from a supporting cast includes Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, and William Hurt. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Gary G. |
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful
A good story with great actors and a good movie for older kids and adults. I am suprised it was ignored when it was released. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Shawn F. |
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Great cast. The story and the way it unfolds is unique. The overall acting was very good, especially by McKellen and Eckhart. Still debating if it's a movie that I would ever watch again though. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Sandy E. |
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
I loved this movie...great cast...great acting...keeps you interested from start to end...this one was really good.... WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Glenn L. |
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
An excellent treatment of a difficult subject, mental illness and its effects on family and friends. The plot moves along nicely, adding enough twists and turns to keep you slightly off balance ... Read MoreAn excellent treatment of a difficult subject, mental illness and its effects on family and friends. The plot moves along nicely, adding enough twists and turns to keep you slightly off balance without total confusion. Each actor makes a great contribution to the whole effort. I would expect to watch this one again enough times to make it worth buying. I debated letting my children watch it, and decided that they didn't need to at this time (ages 9 and 11) but that they could watch it with my wife and I if they wanted to see it. I think it would be a good film to approach the subject of reality vs fantasy when the children face those questions at the edge of their innocence. And it would of course be useful talking about many issues surrounding mental illness, when they have a need to discuss those topics. "Neverwas" "will always be" on my list of excellent movies. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Kenneth F. |
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Great cast. Keeps you hoping it might be true. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Very slow beginnings - a little too slow, HOWEVER this movie is very worth hanging in there with. Ian McKellen is simply marvelous - a thing to behold as always. An interesting storyline. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Carrie D. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
This was ok, Ian Mckellan is a little hammy, but it works for the movie. Overall a good story, Aaron Eckhart is great. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
A very nice move with a lot of good actors in it, but Neverwas never does get up to speed, it is slow but good. About a children's book that everyone loved and now they are adults. Where a person ... Read MoreA very nice move with a lot of good actors in it, but Neverwas never does get up to speed, it is slow but good. About a children's book that everyone loved and now they are adults. Where a person ended up thinking that it was true an it? Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Renee D. |
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
I never lost intrest in the movie...good acting but also it was a big let down! so if you rent this movie enjoy it but wait for a disappointment WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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