“Finding Neverland,” DVD, 16 September 2005. Johnny Depp is marvelous as James M Barrie, author of. “Peter Pan,” “The Admirable Crichton,” and other pieces of Edwardian theater. This movie is the story (loosely of course) of his creating Peter Pan based on his contact with. the Davies family. Depp’s love affair with Sylvia (Kate Winslet), the dying mother who seeks Neverland in her heart is handled only as a friendship and the terrible losses of the kids (were they abused?) that led them to suicide are not even considered as possible but the film is very good and quite loving. Depp is wonderful, Winslet truly fine, Julie Christie as her mother is really cold and inspiring, while Dustin Hoffman is a pleasure to watch as Barrie’s producer. See this one, although learn more on your own.