lanckenj I remember watching this as a much younger lass than I am now. At that time it was magical and now in my late 50's it still is. It would have to be the movie that started the incredible journey of fantasy animatrics that everyone expects today. I applaud and admire the folks in every area who were involved in making this film. Thank you! Its one of my again and again watch films. :)

Paul Magne Haakonsen "The Neverending Story" was a big hit back in my childhood, and I do remember watching it a bunch of times back when I was a kid. So it was most definitely with some fond memories at heart that I sat down to re-visit the land of Fantasia and all the marvelous creatures that dwell there.First of all, I must say that there are definitely a lot of dark elements to this fantasy story. Elements which I think are at times bordering on being just too extreme for being kiddie friendly. Here I am thinking about the evil entity that hunts Bastian, the swamp scene with the sinking horse, and the like. It just hovers in a grey area where it lingers between being a family movie or not. But still, I watched it as a kid, and I will also introduce it to my son when he is old enough to take an interest in movies beyond cartoons.The story told in "The Neverending Story" is a timeless story, the story of the struggle between good and evil. But there is more to it than just that. There is also the aspect of imagination is an important thing to have, the value of friendship, the stoicism of having a goal set and wanting to reach that goal, and so on. So there is a lot of different aspects to the movie, so there should be something that appeals to just about anyone watching it.Granted the movie is from 1984, but the special effects are actually still fairly good and passable even today. Sure, there were some things that were not all that good, but in general the effects have withstood the test of time.Now, a movie such as "The Neverending Story" is filled with lovable characters, both actual humans and created creatures brought to life by special effects and make-up. And that kind of diversity is something that I love, especially since I am an avid fan of the fantasy genre and universe that is allows you to delve into with the use of your imagination.The acting in the movie was good, and the people hired for the various roles, be it actual roles on the screen or voice acting were doing good jobs in bringing their individual roles and characters to life on the screen."The Neverending Story" is definitely a memorable movie that will stick with you many years after you have watched it. And it is also the type of movie that you can return to again and again.So sit back and ride into the mists of Fantasia on the back of Falkor. Enjoy your stay and take in the sights and wonders that is the fantasy world brought to life on the screen.

grantss Bastian is a young boy, still recovering from the death of his mother. His school work and extramural activities are suffering and he is being bullied by a bunch of young louts. One day, while trying to escape the bullies he finds shelter in a book shop. He borrows a certain book, The Neverending Story, and reads it in the school attic. He soon finds himself immersed in a fantastical world...A fairly conventional children's fantasy tale. Pretty much a join- the-dots adventure story set in an imaginary land, complete with wizards, dragons and similar things. I was hoping for an enchanting, engaging story but this is pretty much plot-driven, and its just your usual made-for-kids rambling plot.Special effects look dated now but were probably quite good for their time.Has its moments but mostly quite dull. Kids should love it though.

freddy-41-529926 This movie and the book, are focused on a true worthy and deep message. A message so simple yet so true we will tend to discard it as childish. YET that is where the message focuses on: LIVE! Stop meandering on "keeping your foot on the ground". Complying with a world that leaves you empty.Remember your childhood recover that inner happiness, love and sense of well being We all were born with.In many places it is said we should "be like children". Psychologists ask us to remember and recover the days of our youth since those were the most pleasant years in our lives. Precious years of no worries or sorrow.. This book does exactly that. Precisely why it was oriented towards kids, in the hope we all could get the message.LiVe LoVe LaUgh! Be yourself not a product of society.