THE BIG PICTURE: Depp's Star Continues to Fascinate and Flourish; Finding Neverland (Cert PG) Starring Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Dustin Hoffman, Julie Christie, Radha Mitchell and Freddie Highmore; Director Marc Forster. 101 Mins. Rating . . .

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Byline: Philip Key

IS JOHNNY DEPP the best actor currently working in film? It seems he can do no wrong, immersing himself into whatever role he tackles. He can be funny as in Pirates of the Caribbean, quirky as he was in Ed Wood or creepy in From Hell.

And now he plays one of Britain's great literary figures with a breathtaking assurance.

Finding Neverland is the story of J. M. Barrie, the Scottish writer still best known as the creator of Peter Pan.

No simple biopic, Finding Neverland is the story of a complex man, one never quite at ease with his fame and position in society.

The film follows his search for fulfilment after his latest …