The Neverending Story (1984)
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Reviews Counted:18
Fresh:15
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6.9/10
Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: In director Wolfgang Petersen's charming fantasy, Bastian (Barrett Oliver), a lonely schoolboy alienated from his father and bullied by his classmates, retreats to an attic where he becomes... [More]
Starring: Barret Oliver, Noah Hathaway, Tami Stronach, Moses Gunn
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
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Reviews for The Neverending Story
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Magical storytelling targeted at children still fascinates.
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5/5 |
Even better if you never see the sequels.
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3/5 |
An enjoyable departure from both Das Boot and Kajagoogoo.
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3/5 |
An above-average children's flick with interesting characters and an imaginative premise. Full Review |
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The 'NeverEnding' part of the title is certainly accurate.
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3/5 |
Nowhere near as good as the book, but not bad for the kids.
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4/5 |
Classic fantasy, full of wonderful creatures and characters.
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4/5 |
A shining moment in Science-Fiction Fantasy. Does it get any better?
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5/5 |
One of a scant few true Fantasy masterpieces.
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