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The NeverEnding Story (1984)

July. 20,1984
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7.3
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PG
| Adventure Fantasy Drama Family
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While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.

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Moustroll
1984/07/20

Good movie but grossly overrated

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Listonixio
1984/07/21

Fresh and Exciting

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Raymond Sierra
1984/07/22

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

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Scarlet
1984/07/23

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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jay_amer
1984/07/24

This movie is still one of my all time favorite's from when I was a little kid playing with my toys in front of my television. This Is a movie that I have watched over and over again a million times and never get bored of it. To this day I still watch it and still enjoy it just as much when i was a kid playing it in my VHS player. This movie is a movie that everyone must see and experience the wonderful NeverEnding Story! 10/10!!!

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Tweekums
1984/07/25

This fantasy film opens in the real world with a young boy named Bastian, who is having difficulty coming to terms with the death of his mother. It isn't helped by the fact that he is bullied by other children. One day as he flees from three of these bullies he hides in a bookshop. The owner initially tells him to leave but when he says that he enjoys reading and has read many books he lets him stay and they get talking. The shopkeeper is reading a book but he tells Bastian it is too dangerous for him as it draws the reader into the story in a very real way. As the man answers the phone Bastian 'borrows' the book. He gets to school late and sneaks into the attic where he starts to read.The book is set in the world of Fantasia; a land populated with mythical creatures but also one facing an ominous threat; areas are disappearing to 'The Nothing'. The characters we are introduced to head to the Ivory Tower, where the princess who rules Fantasia lives. It emerges that she is ill and the only one who can save her is a great warrior named Atreyu… who much to everybody's surprise is actually a young boy. His quest is to find a cure for the princess; it will take him a great distance and before it is over he will have to overcome a many dangers as well as meeting new friends. Ultimately however it is only Bastian who can save Fantasia.This is a classic '80s fantasy. It has dated pretty well as like most fantasy stories the central ideas are timeless. The special effects still look pretty good for the most part even if some of the dragon-flying scenes are a little cheesy… something heightened by Atreyu whooping and punching the air at the time. For a U Certificate film it is quite dark at times; we see Atreyu's horse drown in the Swamp of Despair and some of the obstacles he faces may be a little scary for younger children. The central characters are okay although I confess to being a little disappointed that the characters we first meet in Fantasia are only really there to introduce us to their world and are barely seen after Atreyu begins his quest. The cast are decent enough with Barret Oliver appearing as Bastian and Noah Hathaway as Atreyu. Overall this is a decent fantasy for children and those wanting to be reminded of their own childhoods… especially those who grew up in the '80s.

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Kirpianuscus
1984/07/26

not the best adaptation. but useful one as beautiful invitation to discover the book. because, far to be the most inspired, it preserves the spirit and the delicacy and the pieces of unique images from a book who remains, for many of its readers, real special. and this is the most important thing in this case. to remind fundamental values. to rediscover great characters. to redefine small things. to preserve the magic of childhood. it was one of the first films viewed by me after the 1989 Romanian revolution. and, after 27 years ago, it remains more than a beautiful memory, associated with the freedom, it is one of the most accurate definition of it. so, a beautiful film. maybe, useful for its young public.

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Miguel Neto
1984/07/27

Die Unendliche Geschichte is a great fantasy film is a great adventure , nostalgia was part of the childhood of a lot of people , the cast is competent , even the not film with spectacular performances , it has convincing performances , Barret Oliver , Noah Hathaway , Tami Stronach Patricia Hayes , Moses Gunn, etc. , the visual effects are good , obvious that some moments are well exceeded more is done well , even with 1984 visual creatures is very good, the dragon is well done , so it's kind of weird when he returns , has very good moments , have a moment more or less in the middle of the film, a little sad, the direction of Wolfgang Petersen is good, the soundtrack is cool, even I not enjoying the music in the credits initial and final Unendliche Die Geschichte is a good fantasy film , full of good times , ask the script , and the acting is not very strong point , more is recommended. Note 7.6

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