THE NEVER ENDING STORY is one of the most incredible fantasy adventures ever made. The unique character designs and magnificent environments spring to life the astonishing and believable world of Fantasia. An array of special effects from the life-like puppets, to green-screening and miniatures, to the gorgeous matte paintings meld to create the epic look and feel of the picture. Although it is based in child fantasy, the film has many dark tones, twisted characters, and a haunting score, which often makes it a frightening experience for younger viewers. A series of meaningful and memorable characters are introduced to the audience, personifying the values of courage (in the brave young warrior Atreyu), wisdom (retained by the apathetic Morla), and valor (as seen in The Rockbiter and others), in addition to the many pathogens attempting to destroy the whimsical world. On top of the High Fantasy elements the film possesses, it also serves as a bold commentary on the death of imagination at the hands of controlling parents and the growing popularity of the visual mediums. Another important theme touches on the loneliness and marginalization of latch-key children that are left to fend for themselves thanks to ambivalent parents. The story consistently breaks the fourth wall, and forces the young Bastian and the viewer to enter the world of Fantasia and participate in the events unfolding on screen right beside Atreyu and his companions. Wolfgang Peterson has truly created one of the finest Fantasy pictures of all time, worthy of a place setting besides other grand epics such as LEGEND, WILLOW, and THE WIZARD OF OZ.
-Carl Manes
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More Detail For The Neverending Story Blu ray
- ISBN13: 0883929105878
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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