The NeverEnding Story

1984

1h 37m

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7.2/10

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Fantasy

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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.

Directors

Wolfgang Petersen

Writers

Wolfgang Petersen(screenplay by)

Michael Ende(novel by)

Herman Weigel(screenplay by)

Stars

Noah Hathaway

Barret Oliver

Tami Stronach

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Noah Hathaway

Atreyu

Barret Oliver

Bastian

Tami Stronach

The Childlike Empress

Rockbiter …

Engywook

Urgl

Cairon - Empress' Servant

Frank Lenart

Teeny Weeny …

Robert Jadah

Morla the Ancient One (voice)

Bastian's Father

Night Hob

Teeny Weeny

1st Bully

2nd Bully

3rd Bully

Carl Conrad Koreander - the Librarian

Donald Arthur

School's Caretaker (uncredited)

Bernd Eichinger

Man Next to Man Who Drops Milk (uncredited)

Directors

Wolfgang Petersen

Writers

Wolfgang Petersen(screenplay by)

Michael Ende(novel by)

Herman Weigel(screenplay by)

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9/10

A fantasy flick of real quality! I got to watch this at the cinema thanks to its release as part of its 40th anniversary, the second movie I've seen re-released on the big screen after 'Trainspotting' back in May. That Danny Boyle flick from 1996 is great, as is this Wolfgang Petersen feature from 1984. I wasn't sure what to expect, I only knew of its genre and that famous theme song. One of the first things to note about 'The NeverEnding Story' is how well it has aged, it looks awesome. The practical effects still look top quality and are super effective, I watched 'Big Trouble in Little China' yesterday and that has aged rather poorly in the effects department - and was released two years after this! I really loved seeing the world come to life. The effects are a big reason for that, though this shows the importance of getting strong voice actors. Alan Oppenheimer is fantastic in the roles of Falkor, Gmork and Rockbiter, credit to Robert Easton as Morla too. As for the 'normal' actors, Sydney Bromley, Moses Gunn and Tilo Prückner are excellent in their respective roles. Younger actors Barret Oliver, Noah Hathaway and Tami Stronach all do good work. I could've done without, and this my only thing close to a criticism (which it even isn't), the constant leaps back to the reader (Oliver's Bastian), it's not bad but sometimes doesn't feel necessary; less is more, sorta thing. A brilliant film, one with an edge to it as well... 🕊️🐎

r96sk02 Aug, 2024