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Neverending Story (1984)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Family
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Barret Oliver, Noah Hathaway, Tami Stronach
Published ID: 426
UPC: 085391327721, 883929090655,
Plot: Wolfgang Petersen adapted Michael Ende's children's story for this charming fantasy film that spawned several sequels. Bastian (Barret Oliver) is dealing with his mother's recent death. His father (Gerald McRaney) is an imperious sort who continually lambastes Bastian for daydreaming and falling behind in school. On top of his father's badgering, he has to contend with a bunch of school bullies waiting for him in the schoolyard. One day he decides to play hooky and walks into a strange bookstore, where in the attic, he discovers a book called The Neverending Story. As Bastian reads the book, he's enveloped in the unfolding tale. A sickly child-like empress (Tami Stronach) from a land called Fantasia is concerned about who will take over the land if she dies. She decides it is best for Fantasia if she remains alive, so she dispatches a young warrior named Atreju (Noah Hathaway) to find a cure for the empress's malady. It turns out the land is consumed with a plague called The Nothing, generated by blighted dreams and hopeless fantasies. As Atreju continues onward to search for a cure for The Nothing, he encounters an assortment of strange creatures. Bastian is so consumed with the tale that he finds himself catapulted into the land of Fantasia himself. Atreju realizes that the only way to save the land from its blight is with the help of this strange earth boy, Bastian. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
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DVD
Added 10/26/2009

In a cardboard/plastic box. Mine came with the middle tab broken so the DVD is a little scratched from rattling around. Can't really complain for the price.
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This movie has a Neverending Effect on me
Added 9/23/2009

This film has a habit of affecting people deeply in usually very positive ways. I can say that it saved me in my darkest hour and distributed the very beautiful message to me that creativity is the most powerful force we have against becoming empty "masses of men who lead lives of quiet desperation." The idea of the film and book portrays that of what a true genius is: a creator who if indulges too much in his creation loses himself in his work. An unlikely genius... a young boy... who reads about another little boy who takes on a quest with no weapons, no help from anyone, with the anticipation of horrible danger... possible death, and with no chance for success. No sensible adult would take on that quest. I child would when there is no other choice. Tenaciousness and creativity in the realm of impossibilities... Strange creatures and impressive beauty... this film portrays visually the never-ending framing device that is used in the book... When seen in widescreen, the artful German style can be savored. Here is a fantasy like no other because... The NeverEnding Story is your story.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Wonderful Story of Imagination & Triumph
Added 8/14/2009

The NeverEnding Story is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's the story of how Sebastian begins reading a very special book and page by page becomes a part of it. Without him the hero of the story cannot triumph in his quest. The characters are all magical, as are the sets. My favorite is Falcor, the luck dragon. There is joy and sadness in the movie (which, by the way, does not really follow the book), and you feel every emotion. Highly recommended! (However, I do not recommend the movie sequels 1 & 2).
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great, timely service.
Added 6/20/2009

Received item within same week of ordering. Company was communicative, price was extremely reasonable and delivery time was swift. Would definitively order from this company again. Thanks!
0 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Never Ending Story
Added 6/10/2009

A classic tale. I love the book better, but the movie is wonderful. This was a present for my younger siblings. I believe that they are quite happy with it.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
DVD
Added 10/26/2009

In a cardboard/plastic box. Mine came with the middle tab broken so the DVD is a little scratched from rattling around. Can't really complain for the price.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
This movie has a Neverending Effect on me
Added 9/23/2009

This film has a habit of affecting people deeply in usually very positive ways. I can say that it saved me in my darkest hour and distributed the very beautiful message to me that creativity is the most powerful force we have against becoming empty "masses of men who lead lives of quiet desperation." The idea of the film and book portrays that of what a true genius is: a creator who if indulges too much in his creation loses himself in his work. An unlikely genius... a young boy... who reads about another little boy who takes on a quest with no weapons, no help from anyone, with the anticipation of horrible danger... possible death, and with no chance for success. No sensible adult would take on that quest. I child would when there is no other choice. Tenaciousness and creativity in the realm of impossibilities... Strange creatures and impressive beauty... this film portrays visually the never-ending framing device that is used in the book... When seen in widescreen, the artful German style can be savored. Here is a fantasy like no other because... The NeverEnding Story is your story.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Wonderful Story of Imagination & Triumph
Added 8/14/2009

The NeverEnding Story is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's the story of how Sebastian begins reading a very special book and page by page becomes a part of it. Without him the hero of the story cannot triumph in his quest. The characters are all magical, as are the sets. My favorite is Falcor, the luck dragon. There is joy and sadness in the movie (which, by the way, does not really follow the book), and you feel every emotion. Highly recommended! (However, I do not recommend the movie sequels 1 & 2).
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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