Finding Neverland wins US accolade

Finding Neverland, the whimsical, wistful story of Peter Pan creator JM Barrie, starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, has been named best film of the year by the National Board of Review in the US.

Jamie Foxx was named best actor for his convincing portrayal of singing legend Ray Charles in Ray, and Annette Bening took the top female acting honours for Being Julia in which she plays an ageing British stage star.