one-nine-eighty
You know that old suggestion that, when you have something good, don't overdo it or you'll ruin it. Well that's what "Neverending Story 3". Somebody has flogged an idea beyond its value and devalued it and possibly belittled its origin. Bastian is back, his dad has remarried and he has a step sister. There are bullies. There is a book which acts as a portal between the real world and Fantasia - a fantasy world where monsters and fairy tales are true. Bullies get the book and cause chaos. Bastian has to save it. World's cross and some of the book comes to reality while some of reality ends up going into the book. The budget was probably bigger for this version of the film and yet it still doesn't help it out. Nor do the star names, Jason James Richter (star of "Free Willy"), Melody Kay, and even Jack Black can't save this film. What the hell happened? Was the director smoking crack? The characters that previous films had you love have suddenly become morons, Falcor and the Rock biters are now dumb and annoying. Other established characters have become annoying. I can see why this is in IMDB 100 worst movies ever made - and no, bad doesn't mean good in this case. It means why the hell did this waste of time, money and sanity ever get made?? I'm giving this a 1 out of 10, for me that's bad. I usually try to give films a positive but the only positive I think of here is that it ended when it did.I've ticked the Spoilers button - my spoiler is that this film is cack!
demelzawinters
I got to say that I am a huge fan of The Neverending Story movie. I enjoyed the first film and it brings back my childhood. Then the second film? I loved it as well. This third one? Why the bad ratings? I freaking loved it to be honest. And the mini series? Yeah I loved it as well. I guess not everyone is a huge fan of all but I am a true fan. Anything that has to do with the whole thing I will love it just because it's an amazing films. Who cares about the ratings? I don't. If anyone tells me not to waste my time watching it I'm ignoring them cause I will watch them again and will love it. I'm going to get all my friends and family to watch all the films as well.
kaidacane
This movie was so horribly done I was waiting for the moment for it to be over with. It was pretty torturous, from the bad acting, lame jokes trying to be "hip" to flat out disappointment in character development. This movie is just an embarrassment. I don't even associate this nor the NES II with the NES I(which was the only good one). The series could have been great if it was consistent in actors & quality.I think I'm going to go cry about the hour I wasted watching this movie.This site asks for my review to be at lest 10 lines.... How much can you write about a movie that sucked so bad you were on the edge of your seat waiting for it to be over? I literally just watched it so this review is fresh...and yes it was my first instinct to write a review for this movie so no on else has to suffer.
tequila101
Once upoun a time there was a legendary tale like the Dark Crystal called the Never ending Story which is adventurous, fun and has many fantasy elements to enjoy.Then there was a mess of a sequel and now fours years after that messy muck, we have another ridiculous sequel, the Neverending Story III.It was getting good at the start and then 5 minutes later, towards the end it just felt like a funny, doo film and in this film especially, all the magic has died.The acting is still up to scratch which is good but director shame on you for destroying their talents. There are many things which bring this film down and it is a shame that they actually tried to be like the first one, e.g Rock biter's bike.I'll go through many weakness of this film: - The Bastian character is really weak, annoying, irritating and comes up with the most stupidest accuses ever e.g. when the elves are in the box, he says the parrot I brought, for gosh's sake the bird would have been dead in 2 hours or less.What happen to the giant Rock Biter and why does he have a wife, it was already bad enough that he has freakin kid already. Rock Biter is small and he sings a rock song which is irritating.The Never Ending Story song isn't good and it's not original anymore which ruins the magic.Where the heck is Ateryu? - And even if the acting is good, why are they different.The only good things about this film is the (NOT ALL OF them) funny moments. Jack Black does a great job but that ain't enough and even that Tree Branch is weird.I'd only watch this if I'm bored but that will hardly be ever.... It's a good film for kids from ages 4-7 and that's it.Like the Never Ending Story 2, I really tried to like this but it ain't enough, the magic is gone like I've said, even some of the dialogue is stupid.4/10
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