THE NEVERENDING STORY (1984) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
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- THE NEVERENDING STORY (1984) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
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Artax made Us cry, The damn Grimmock scared the Hell out of Us, and Falcor made Us believe. The Neverending Story was one of the definitive 80's Fantasy movies.
Gmork? Lol where'd you get grimmock from?
I got a tear watching Artax again, and I am 48 years old. Wonder what messed up Gen X.
I’M NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING SHUT UP
A staple of my childhood. I can't even count the amounts of times I've watched this movie throughout my life.
Even today, at the age of 37, I still tear up a bit during this scene.
As an adult who's experienced it, and been devastated by it, only now do I recognize that this movie was always about GRIEF. The pain & loss that Bastion feels since his mother died (the dream), the feeling of helplessness when dealing with it alone (Bastion's Father), the anger at the apathy of those around him (Morla), the fear that constantly threatens to swallow him (the Gmork), leaving an all-consuming 'Nothing' behind. The Neverending Story always changes according to who's reading it, and for Bastion, it turned itself into something therapeutic to help him cope with his grief. I'm glad you guys got to watch it.
I agree, and the second half of the book (which is not included in the film) just hammers that point home even more. I warmly recommend reading it.
Yes I read the whole book in original language back in 1992 December in 3 days only to get a bit more of the hidden meaning of it 8 years later. The rhymes are one of the finest in one of the chapter where the Kindliche Kaiserin got to meet the guy who lives in the eternal ice.
@@thgeremilrivera-thorsen9556 The first half of the book is a love letter to creativity and fantasy and a warning not to lose our inner child, while the second part is a warning not to get completely lost in our own make-believe.
Many, many dads in the 80's were like Bastian's father: aloof and emotionally suppressive, because to them, showing that they care was done through working hard and providing; the emotional support and caring was the mom/housewife's job. That's just how it was back then, and not many these days realize how different society was even 40 years ago.
My dad was like that when I was a kid in the 80's, he was the captain of an oil tanker so when he was home (3 months on, 3 months off), he was still "The Captain" and he treated us like crew to an extent. Follow orders, perform tasks, etc., I always dreaded those months when he'd be off the ship. Obviously now that I'm 44 and he's nearly 80 things have changed and we're close, but the 70's/80's was a rough time to be a kid with emotionally distant parents :/
see bastian is reading the story we are watching other people react to bastion so a never ending story.. we are part of the story now
Man, I remember these films back in the 80s that transported us to new worlds. "The Princess Bride", "The Neverending Story", "Willow", "Labyrinth" and "Legend" starring Tom Cruise.
And The Dark Crystal 🙂Oh, and TIme Bandits too
Right!! They don’t make these type of fantasy movies anymore. That time watching these hit differently
And Return To Oz! 💚
Legend to me is my favorite amongst all of these. A must watch!
The Wiz!
Anyone who saw the series "Stranger Things" when Suzie made Dusty sing the song and it was the song from this movie all cheered so hard and remembered how great this movie was too.
Oh hell yeah, I fckin LOVED that scene!! *Stranger* *Things* is an amazing show, I was an instant fan! Especially because the creators apparently love the 80's just as much as I do, so that helped lol😁
@eyezaropin1304 that definitely took me back. I was all in when I first saw it took place in the 80s. What an amazing time to be alive, honestly.
@@TheConnonedrum Agreed! The 80's and 90's were great!
Love stranger things can't believe there's only one more series then it's over 😢
The Artax scene wrecked us as an entire generation. Even now at 45 years old I still tear up when he says to him "Try for me, you're my friend" as he's sinking. Ugh, gets me every time!
I can't watch it to this day!!! I have to skip it or I'm a wreck for hours afterwards.
@@Missy-mb3fq I always had to fast forward the VHS tape for my son when it got to that part.
i cried yet again when they went thru it in this reaction
44 here and yup. Trauma probably deep down in me over that scene.
I had to mute the video at that point and do something else to try and get my mind off of it. Didn't work.
People always miss what the old lady says, "It has to hurt if it's to heal." The book goes more in depth, but the book is about dealing with grief and learning to rebuild your world again.
I'm 46 and I read the book for the first time about 3 years ago. So much I wish they had put in, but not enough time or money I guess
I grew up with this movie, am now in my thirties, and only with this reaction just connected that line with Bastian’s grief.
Yes! This part always sticks out for me, too... such good and well woven writing :)
The book deals with human creativity and imagination, poetry and dreams, their importance and how vital they are to our survival - while the second part is a warning not to overdo it and lose our actual, real, selves amidst our make-believe.
I was going to comment almost the exact same thing except I haven't read the book.
Everyone my age talks about Artax, but honestly, it's the end of the movie that's always hit me the hardest: meeting Rockbiter after he gives up, the hopelessness of seeing Fantasia in pieces, Atreyu's meeting with the Empress, and the Empress begging Bastian to call out her name. That whole sequence always moves me to tears to this day.
BTW, none of us could tell what name Bastian was screaming, either. It turns out it was "Moonchild".
Having not read the book myself, apparently this film only adapts the first half of the story. The second half is about how too *much* fantasy is a bad thing. The sequel movie does a ham-fisted job of trying to adapt it. It's not awful, but it's not nearly as good as this film. On the other hand, it stars the late Jonathan Brandis (1976 - 2003) as an older Bastian; when Brandis died, it was heartbreaking for me and some of my peers, because he was kind of a big deal as a teen actor in the 90s but always felt a lot more genuine and heartfelt than a lot of the other teen boys that got the "heartthrob" label.
"They look like big strong hands, don't they?" gets me every time.
The concept of "the nothing" overtaking everything is pretty freaky.
I'm so impressed with this movie. It's one of the few kids' movies that actually gets more interesting the older I get. It's almost a spiritual classic.
There's one thing about this movie that most people tend to miss on their first watch.
The childlike empress talks to atreyu and tells him something like, "he has been watching our story while others have been watching his"
It passes by so quickly that most people don't even register it. What the childlike empress is saying is that Bastion has been watching Atreyu and the child like empress through this whole story......so then who's been watching Bastion? We have, the audience has. We too are part of this never-ending story and the movie says it directly.
I love this freaking movie.
yep, and now we are watching them watch bastion watching atreyu :)
Who's watching us? The aliens are... that's who!
Storyception, where is the totem when you need it?
That's why I love this couple! They get it!
@@DaP84the auryn symbol that protects Atreyu is an ouroboros. It is a neverending destruction eating creation, and creation overpowering destruction.
I am a 44-year-old man who grew up with this movie.
Tears came to my eyes when your faces and eyes widened as you realized what Fantasia was.
Do what you dream.
Me too! I'm 44 and grew up with this film. I loved it from the very first time I watched it.
48 and I felt the same way. And I still cry when Artax dies.
This movie was really a pivotal one for those of us who grew up watching it. Artax, Lord have mercy. I'm 44 years old and I still bawl like a baby at that scene. Other 80s fantasy movie suggestions, "Legend" with Tom Cruise and "Willow" with Val Kilmer. I would say "Labyrinth" but it's a musical and I know it's difficult with copyright claims. Also, there is a great movie. It's an action movie set in late 70s New York. It's called "The Warriors". I don't think you guys reacted to it yet. Definitely worth a watch. 🤷🏻♀😎👍
Would also add time bandits to that list.
Definitely a big yes to "Labyrinth" if they can swing it!! 😎
All great suggestions!!!!! The 80's was a killer time for imaginative film-making.
I've mentioned Legend to The Rob Squad before. I hope they'll finally watch it. 🙏🏽
@@SwiftFoxProductions or Flash Gordon.
He saved every one of us.
Artax in the swamp, and "big strong hands" are two core memories of absolute heartbreak for Gen X.
When Bastian yelled MOOON CHIIIIILD, only those of us who'd read the book knew wtf he said.
Nice to know, I thought for 40 years he said Something like "Mariah 😂
Btw that little man from the west is also playing in Willy Wonka s umpaluma
I thing his real name is Deep roy
RIP, Wolfgang Petersen, 1941-2022, for bringing us this fantastic adventure film.
RIP Michael Ende, 1929 - 1995, for writing the novel.
RIP Johnathan Brandis 1976-2003, who played Bastian in NES II.
James and the Giant Peach is one of the best loved adaptations of a Roald Dahl story and a prime example of stop motion animation. It is neither obscure nor niche.
I remember reading the book when I was a kid
I loved the book as a kid.. and I loved the adaptation as well
I loved that book! The movie was pretty good too. I don't say that very often.
I liked Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Willie Wonka) and James and the Giant Peach were both written by Roald Dahl.
I have to confess, when you were asking "is it a dog dragon, is it a ...." , it felt like an English pantomime, and I was sitting here saying, "it's a luck dragon, it's a luck dragon, look behind you!!"
Who as a kid didn’t imagine yourself taking a ride on the back of Falkor!!!
This movie brings back sooooo many great childhood memories for me!
You could do that in the Bavaria film studio tours!
Thank you for giving this the recognition it deserves Amber, too many reactors just take it as a basic campy fantasy movie but to me it's so much more!
She was so on top of things!
I was an 80s kid with pretty bad depression and this movie was huge for me. Well into my teens my dad would ask 'How do we fight the nothing?'
Glad you fought it off and are here with us today.
Fiction in general has so much power to help us through bad experiences and emotions and to help us articulate what we are feeling. Hope you are doing well now and that the 'nothing' troubles you less.
I’m glad your dad noticed
Get chills when she is explaining how the human child has been with all the time. And taking further saying others are watching him,,,puts us in Neverending story as well. 😮😁
Now take it further and think about we are watching someone else watch and react to this movie then someone else is reading/reacting to our comments.
@@douglasroderick2282 It truly has become a Real Neverending Story, hasnt it. Ive been reading some of the comments as tears run down My cheeks.
WOOOW .. That is an amazing concept and so very true@@douglasroderick2282
I'm totally with you on this Journey as I've just replied to your comment I see you and agree, what a mind bender and yet so cool .. Lolz @@s.rry-guld2961
This movie is spectacular!!! Now you need to watch Labyrinth and Dark Crystal. Two more fantasy MUST SEE movies
Yeah, they should watch more Jim Henson. They need to watch some Muppet movies
Yes!!! The Dark Crystal is beyond belief! Wonderful movie, breathtaking set designs, and amazing puppeteering. The story is so deep and so good!
The Dark Crystal is my absolute favorite movie , I watched it on repeat for at least three months straight. .. maybe longer
@@carmenmonroe7The dark crystal is very devicive i'm just gonna throw that out there .. I personally love that movie but, I could see how some people just aren't into it... And those people really aren't into it l o l...
Another good 80's movie is D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) (same child actor). Love that move.
For us 80's children seeing the Artax scene was totally devastating and we will always remember the emotion we felt watching this at the cinema...the music and the whole story will always bring tears to my tired eyes.
When I was a child (in the 80s), every Friday my father would take us to the movie rental store and every single time my sister (RIP) would rent this movie. This will always hold a special place in my heart and I have passed that love down to my children who also love this film.
As a little sister who lost her older brother (who'd roll his eyes and laugh every time we went to the rental store b/c he knew I' be picking the Neverending Story) I think it's lovely you've passed the movie on to your children. What a beautiful way to honour your sister
as a little brother who lost his older brother and older sister (they died 15 years apart, to the day) I think it’s wonderful to hear people share their memories, and support one another.
I always loved a trip to the movie rental store as an 80’s kid; for me the best part was the smell of fresh popcorn when you walked in.
You all have me crying and I haven't even started the movie yet.
This film and a film called "Legend" (1985) with Tom Cruise and Tim Curry are mid 1980`s fantasy classics!
I watched them both when I was kid so much that I snapped the VHS tape I had them both recorded on...
80s movies did not sugar-coat difficult themes to make them "kid-friendly". Hard things are hard and real and kids face hard things too. Kids are more intuitive and tougher than they are treated these days. I fear newer generations will lack a certain grit from being pandered to. Hate to sound like an old fuddy duddy but 80s kids were tough, and the movies of that era reflect that. Thanks for reacting to this classic 80s fantasy film.
Love this movie. "The Dark Crystal" is another good one you should watch. Watched this many many many many many many times as a teenager. The empress is still very beautiful to this day.
yea, The Dark Crystal is a good one!
Ohhhhh yes
.. this and labyrinth
Yes! The Dark Crystal is a must for sure.
The Skesi's scared the you know what out of me as a kid. At 47, still not a fan 😂
The Dark Crystal, The Labyrinth, and The Last Unicorn - homeruns, every one of them
This film is so heavy and it went comoletely over my head as a child, but when I rewatched it as an adult it hit me so hard. It's such a wonderful film. The effects are very much dated, but the themes of depression and despair and loss are just so so powerful. I'm so happy you watched this and reacted to it ❤
Right, and that's what makes it a never-ending story, because at one point or another, it led us all back to it as an adult!
T-T
Yeah, as a kid this hit me very differently from the way it hits now that I have been through the loss of my parents. 💔
Practical effects will ALWAYS be better than CGI. I prefer bad practical to bad CG any day.
Yeah. I didn't get those things either when I was younger in a way I could articulate. But somewhere inside I knew it was important.
Oh Amber! I'm not surprised you are super into this movie and if you haven't gone down the rabbit hole of '80s fantasy, you are in for many treats.
If I had to pick one, I'd say "The Last Unicorn" is a must for you (don't worry Rob, I think you'll still enjoy it!). I'd also recommend "The Dark Crystal", "Legend" and "Labyrinth", although there are tons more. Also, if you have never watched "Fraggle Rock", I would highly recommend it, especially if you enjoy kids shows that have deeper messages ♥
Not everyone gets this era of children's fantasy, especially if you were introduced to it as an adult, but for the people it resonates with...well, you know 🥰
You may not be an '80s baby yourself, but we welcome you with open arms!
Yess Legend with Tom Cruise
I absolutely LOVED The Last Unicorn as a child. Still do. But, the Red Bull would give me nightmares. Literally
Peter S. Beagle is one of my favorite fantasy authors. The Last Unicorn is a masterpiece. I wish they would bring more of his works to the screen. Lila the Werewolf, A Fine and Private Place, and especially Tamsin are among my favorite stories he has written.
If you’re impressed by the 80s puppetry and special effects of this movie, you MUST watch The Dark Crystal. A masterpiece in both.
Yesss and Labyrint
Welcome you two! You are now both part of The Neverending Story! Just as you watched the movie, we watched you watching the movie, and so the story continues.
Now you two are part of the NeverEnding Story, and so is everyone who watches your story via your online content 😊
I grew up with these "scary" children's films, like this, Labyrinth, The Secret of NIHM, Return to Oz, etc. Kids are resilient and tough, it's good to let them be "brave." I'm sure there are similar films with mature themes these days but these classics hit different. I feel like they encourage them to imagine and deal with scary issues in a positive way.
Ohhh I'd just love if they watched "The Secret of Nihm!" such heartfelt messaging and beautiful animation.
@@Perid0tStar It's okay for kids to experience dark and scary kids media (within reason). I agree that "The Secret of NIHM" is a good one, with its messages.
I was eight years old when this came out in the summer of 1984 (I turned nine that November) and I saw this in the movie theater in Enid, OK, at least twice. As with the original Star Wars trilogy and a handful of other films (like The Goonies and Stand by Me), this film left a HUGE impression of me. This movie (along with the animated film of The Hobbit and Disney's The Black Cauldron) are directly responsible for my love of the fantasy genre. Immediately after seeing this, I begged my mother to get me a copy of the novel it was based on (The Never Ending Story, by Michael Ende) and I have read it countless times since then. In answer to some of the things you mentioned: No, Bastian and Atreyu were not played by the same actor. Falcor (the luck dragon) is based on a type of dragon from Chinese mythology, which is why he appears furry and more dog-like as opposed to scaly and with wings like Smaug and other western-style dragons. Some interesting facts: In Ende's novel, Atreyu is described as having green skin and Artax talks. When they were filming the scene where Gmork (the wolf-like creature that was trying to kill Atreyu) leapt from the cave and tackled Atreyu, who stabbed it with a shard of rock, the actor who played Atreyu almost lost an eye to one of the puppet's claws. In the original novel, Bastian is described as being rather heavyset and out of shape, which makes the dichotomy between him and Atreyu more stark. The novel featured not just two, but THREE trials that Atreyu had to face in order to reach the Southern Oracle; there were the sphinxes as seen here, followed by the mirror gate (which had an effect on him that was left out in the film . . . and effect that wasn't removed until he passed the third trial and reached the Southern Oracle). In the novel, there are 26 chapters, and the first letter of each chapter progresses through the alphabet in order. This film only covers the first half of Michael Ende's novel; the second half is (VERY loosely) adapted in The Neverending Story II. It has different actors, but I still like it a lot (just whatever you do, DON'T watch The Neverending Story III; it's not based on the novel at all, but instead comes up with a completely new story that is so out of touch with the message and tone of the first two that it really disgusts me that it ever got greenlit). Oh, and one other fact about this movie; even almost 40 years and countless rewatches later, I still cry every time I see Artax die in the Swamps of Sadness.
Well, I think my recommendation this time is already clear. I could, of course, recommend any of the movies I mentioned in that first paragraph, all of which were so pivotal in my life, but after this, i think you know that the one I REALLY have to recommend is the sequel to this one: The Neverending Story II. Enjoy!
DUDE!!. The Neverending Story?? I am extremely excited that y'all are watching this one. The rock monster was just awesome. And I just know Amber is going to cry at the horse scene
I'm older than the two of you and I still occasionally watch this movie. It's a SERIOUSLY dramatic, adventurous and deep movie. Lots of life messages.
Glad you enjoyed it. Your kid is going to love it!
My Son is 41 today, and this was his all-time favorite movie when he was a kid. I had this DVD and we would watch it every weekend and never got tired of it. We both loved this movie so much! Thanks for this great choice and reaction! ✌💙✌
Speaking of Oompa Loompas the character Teenie Weenie with the racing snail is actor Deep Roy who also played all the Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
"People who have no hope are easy to control and whoever has the control has the power" - Gmork
🎥 💓 🍿
Seems just as relevant these days as back then
I’m a 48 yr old trucker. And watching that with you brought tears to my eyes. That horse death scene destroys me. Was in the 4th grade when I saw that at school!
The thing about when you finish a book .... You sigh, with some sadness, because it's over; but you also are elated, and strengthened, by how the book made you feel. Eventually, you close the book, raise your head - and there are all these people walking around like nothing has happened.
AAAAHHHHHH you guys finally watched my favourite childhood movie!! What I didn't realise when I first saw it as a young child was that the subject matter they were portraying was exactly what I was dealing with back then, so it's no surprise that I would instantly fall in love with it. I still watch it to this day because not only do I still love the way the story was told, but I also fully understand that it really is about a young boy trying to deal with the sudden loss of his mother, and that if he doesn't hold onto hope he might get consumed by depression. I also realised recently that Gmork is most likely the representation of the black dog that is commonly associated with depression. To this day the Artax scene still makes me cry. Really glad you both enjoyed it!! If you want more movies like this one, I highly recommend "The Dark Crystal" and "Willow".
The director of this, Wolfgang Peterson, actually went to Spielberg to ask advise on re-editing the US version of NEVERENDING STORY (the original German version ran about 20 minutes longer).
To thank Spielberg for his help, Peterson gave him the original book prop and the Oryan necklace and apparently, Spielberg still owns both props today.
The death of Artex ranked in the top 3 moments that wrecked the entire childhoods of 80s kids, along with the death of Optimus Prime and Wickett's Ewok friend in Return of the Jedi.
Btw, if you didn't know exactly what Bastion wished for at that very moment and didn't wish for the same thing 99 consecutive nights straight yourself you were obviously born after 1986.
I can never forget Kodo’s death in The Beastmaster..
It tore me up when I was a kid.
Fuck the ewok lil foots mom still hits to this day
James and the giant peach is much beter known in the UK because its written (the book) by Roald Dahl one of Britain's most famous childrens authors. Huge respect for loving the movie ❤
I’m in the US & James & the giant peach was popular here when I was growing up in the 80’s. I loved that book. I was so shocked when he said he hadn’t heard of it. But I was unaware a movie was made until now. I have to check it out.
To this day (I'm 42), every single time I here The Neverending Story theme song, I get unbelievably warm and fuzzy. It's been on every playlist I've ever made since mp3's were 1st introduced. Even the Flight of Dragons & Last Unicorn songs don't hit the same way as this one.
My VCR probably hated me with the amount of times I played the tape of this movie lol Loved it as a kid, and now as an adult I understand the underlying messages it had the entire time. So glad y’all got to experience this
I remember this movie from my childhood. The Wolf, Gmork scared me when I first watched it. Artax's death tore me apart, but I was so happy when Bastian brought him back to life. Another film I'd reccommend is The Dark Crystal if you have not already reacted to/watched it.
Edit: Another thing about Gmork is that:
As a kid he scares you because he's intimidating.
As an adult he scares you because he is right.
yea, The Dark Crystal is a good one!
I second The Dark Crystal movie!
Well said. The Gmork is absolutely right.
The mindfugg at the end, where we, as a part of the audience watching the movie, realize that while we're following Bastian's story, he, himself, is simultaenously following the adventures of Atreyu in the Neverending Story. Makes you think if there are also Others out there following our OWN stories as they unfold.
One of the cornerstones of any 80's child was this movie. Even all these years later it still has a message that actually works with growth. Of course it also was one of my first OST obsessions. Limahl's Neverending Story was (and still is) played and enjoyed every time.
Another fantasy movie is Labyrinth (1986) - David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly. I think you would like this movie
The death of Artax was the single most traumatizing child moment for many of us when we were kids.
My brother and I were in Catholic school and, one day, our teachers led their classes to the convent and had us sit around a tv. We all watched this movie together. It was one time I'll never forget. My brother still remembers and we laugh and reminisce.
I'm so glad you both enjoyed the movie as much as our generation did. Thanks for posting :)
Falkor speaks with the voice of Alan Oppenheimer, who provided the voice for Man-At-Arms, Skeletor and some other characters in Filmation’s animated series He-Man And The Masters of the Universe. The series was still on the air when The Neverending Story first came to theaters in 1984.
One of my favorite movies from my childhood! You don't appreciate how deep it is until you watch it as an adult. I didn't know what Bastion's mother's name was until recent years when I could look it up on the Internet. He called out "MoonChild".
Moonchild is a name given to people of the astrology sign Cancer, it's ruling planet is the Moon. Cancer is the sign of mothering energy. Bastion's mother died of Cancer in the book.
The name that Bastian gives the Childlike Empress is "Moonchild." It's hard to understand because of the thunder and because he kind of pronounces it like it's 3 syllables. (In the book, it wasn't his mother's name; it was just a name he made up.)
One thing to remember when you're watching '80s fantasy movies is that computer-generated imagery was in its very early stages, so most of what you're seeing on screen was constructed by human hands: sets, matte paintings, models, makeup effects, puppets, and animatronics. Now, I'm not completely down on CGI; I think it can be very effective in situations where in-camera effects would be impossible or too fake-looking (cf. "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Dark Knight"). Nevertheless, I think that having practical effects in a movie like this gives it some substance. For me, the knowledge that Noah Hathaway as Atreyu was actually interacting with a solid, 50-foot, animatronic luck dragon puppet makes it much easier to suspend disbelief and immerse myself in the fantasy.
If you like "The Neverending Story," I suggest (as many others have) that you check out the fantasy films of Jim Henson: "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth." The first of these, "The Dark Crystal," is a deep, thought-provoking movie like "The Neverending Story" is. On the other hand, "Labyrinth" is deliberately lighter and softer. It features David Bowie in a leading role. He also wrote the songs for the soundtrack, so I imagine it would appeal to your interest in music as well.
and this is one of the reason I like watching reaction videos. You just caught something in this great old kids movie, that even after seeing this classic dozens of times, raising my son watching it, I never caught it ... "what a great metaphor for life, don't let the sadness get you down".
My two other favorites from the list Labyrinth and Willow are awesome.
They MUST watch the Labirynth!!!
@@gregclarke2183 yeah it’s got David Bowie!
The name he gave her, his mother’s name, was Moonchild. I didn’t know until Google came along. 😂😂 This is my all-time favorite movie. I’m 47 years old. I grew up watching, & still watch it very regularly. My heart jumped for joy when I saw this post. ❤❤ Love you guys always!!
Moonchild is a name given to people of the astrology sign Cancer, it's ruling planet is the Moon. Cancer is the sign of mothering energy. Bastion's mother died of Cancer in the book.
Books, movies and shows helped me escape. I had so many book collections, library cards and book clubs growing up. Whenever we moved I would find a library then they started having DVDs in there. I was so happy.
14:30 When my 1st grade class watched this in 86, they had to stop the movie. This 6=7 year old girl girl that grew up around horses was on the floor sobbing, like her heart was crushed. Every time I watch this part I get that memory.
Time to watch a based-on-a-true story film again. Mask, starting Cher and Sam Elliot and a then unknown Eric Stoltz as Rocky Dennis. Amber, you’ll love it. Don’t confuse it with “The Mask”. This is Mask. The story is Rocky has a cranial disease that disfigured his skull and is progressing
Yes. A sad but great movie, and Cher is really good in it.
6-year-old me will never forgive that movie for not being about the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand.
OMG YES!!! You guys HAVE TO watch Mask with Cher it really is an amazing movie!
I think he has the same desease as the Elephant Man. They were both good movies.
I swear, they made the best movies in the 80’s. I saw this at the drive in movie. I showed it to my kids, and my grandkids!
The swamps of sadness get me every time! Plus, after all these years I have never found out what name he gives the Empress.
This is one of my favorite movies, it was my childhood. It gave me a deep appreciation for my creativity and imagination. The depth of the story was unreal, as a child, and hit me so much harder as an adult. Like I didn't realize as a child that Bastian's mother was...dead (my copy of the video was recorded and kinda missed that part XD ), I didn't realize as a child that Bastian's father wasn't cruel or uncaring, he was grieving too, just...differently.
I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it! It is based on a book, there's actually 2 parts to the story and the neverending story II technically carries on with the second half of the story (technically). The book is a lot darker, after a lengthy adulthood read, it's (fun fact) 26 chapters long, and each chapter begins with the corresponding letter of the alphabet--I realized the story is still much the same. The importance of fantasy and the separation of it from reality and understanding that they can exist together. The book emphasizes what the second movie tries to too, the importance of the bond between the father and the son, after losing a wife and mother. Lots of people knock the second movie, it was made a few years later.
James and the Giant Peach is based on a book by Roald Dahl, who also wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Witches, BFG, and tons of other great fantasy stories. It may not be as well known as some of his other works, but I wouldn't say it's obscure.
Also, the actor who plays Atreyu starred in another great 80's fantasy movie called Troll (1986). (His character's name was Harry Potter Jr)
Lol you said it before I could lol
This is still my fave kids movie. It's so intelligent and existential, kids can understand deep issues if you make it fun and deliver it in a way they can understand. Too many kids movies these days dumb things down. We need to give kids more credit, they can get it ❤ love that you guys love it 😊
The actor who played Bastian also starred in another cool 80s children/SF movie called D.A.R.Y.L.
The actor playing Bastian was in a few other 80s movies. D.A.R.Y.L., was another good one he plays the lead in.
This is a great film and Tami Stronach as the childlike Empress just breaks your heart . Even though i first saw when i was 20 , i still watch it occasionally and have watched it with my daughter when she was a kid . Another great film do a reaction to is Stardust . Even though he has a small part . Robert De Niro is surprisingly funny in it
I love stardust! I think they would really like it.
I had forgotten how hardcore “kids” movies were in the eighties! The part with Artax crushed me as a kid! And as an adult you can really get the underlying theme that this whole story is a metaphor for depression and healing. I’m so glad you guys did this one!
Fun fact: Noah Hathaway loved the horse who played Artax so much he wanted to keep him after filming. But they couldn’t ship the horse from Germany (the movie was filmed in Munich) back to the states.
Artax's death STILL devastates me even at 42 years old. This was a childhood favorite of mine but I will never get over losing Artax.
6.46. Fun fact: man with the hat actually played the Oompa Loompa 😊
This, the Labyrinth The Dark Crystal,, and The Princess Bride are such amazing timeless 80's fantasy films. Top 4 favorites of all time of this genre. I still bawl when Artex dies.
This was one of my childhood favorites. It's considered one of the definitive fantasy movies of the time. And like most great fantasy movies of the time Jim Henson Studios had a major part in this movie.
Some more great movies from this era are Labyrinth(1986), Legend (1985), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990),The Last Dragon(1985), The Witches (1990), and The Dark Crystal
You picked some great, fantastic movies! I do hope their patron folks get them watching these!
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😂 I was born in 1985 so these are actually all some of my favorite movies growing up. But it's nice to know they've stood the test of time.
I'm 43 years old. This, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth were constant nightmare fuel. Classic VHS rental from the library several times per year.
46 Years Old When I Was A Kid I Must Have Watched This 44 Times!! The Theme Song Still Gives Me Goosebumps!!
The Neverending Story is a fantasy novel by German writer Michael Ende, published in 1979. The first English translation, by Ralph Manheim, was published in 1983. It was later adapted into a film series. This book and movie are loved by millions.
Pretty sure the terrible sequel was Jack Black's first movie.
@@st0n3p0ny Jack Black is in it? Maybe I will rewatch this desaster.
@@samuelsamenstrang6069 oops, looked it up. He's in TNES 3. Didn't know there was a 3.
He's also in Waterworld. Epic cameo.
Neverending Story was one of my absolute favorites growing up. Fantasy was always the genre I gravitated to the most. Labyrinth, Legend, The Dark Crystal, and The Last Unicorn were among the list of movies I consistently watched growing up. Not sure if they were anyone else's favs.
You missed 1 more, "The Flight of Dragons"
@silverbane1977 I have never seen that. Now....Flight of the Navigator I have seen but not The Flight of Dragons. I will have to look it up.
Oh but I did miss one.....The Secret of NIMH.
Labyrinth will never not be my ish. Love that movie.
And the secret of nimh. With that added, your list rounds out my growing-up favorites too.
Watching this as a kid was amazing back in the 80s. Made you beleive in a world inside books!
I saw this in the theater as a kid and it was the most wonderful, magic movie I had ever seen. It's dear to my heart always. The movies with the heroes being bullied, always resonated with me since I was picked on all the time.
Suggestion, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based on the book by CS Lewis. “Most of the novel is set in Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures that is ruled by the evil White Witch.” Four siblings seem fit to fulfill an old prophecy and find themselves adventuring to save Narnia and their own lives
One of my favorite childhood movies! Thank you for reacting to this guys. Next in line of kid’s movies from the 80’s, I recommend Labyrinth with David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
Labyrinth, the 1980s one is a fun film
The name she was given was Moon Child. The way he screams it most people can't understand. It took me years. Even with Sub title on. It said screaming. It was not until I saw a behind the scenes kind of thing that told her new name.
I remember this movie ! it was from the best summer of my life. The summer of 1984 ...I was living in Boston and me and my buddies would go down to the now gone sack cinema in somerville....
We would buy one ticket to see The neverending story, then we would sneak into Gremlins without paying...and sometimes if we were real daring we would stay even longer and sneak into Ghostbusters too.
Goooood times👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
35 years later and I still cry at the swamps of sadness
And to this day I still look down and say they were such big strong hands and no no, that a hole would have been something, no this was nothing!
Finally! This would be a good one to watch with the kids! Mine are in college and we still watch every Christmas break. Enjoy!
Great for kids and grown up kids. A surprisingly deep little yarn.
This was one of my favorite movies growing up. This movie had everything in it. The Artax scene in the Swamp of Sadness is one of the most gut wrenching scenes in all of cinema imo. The turtle scared the hell out of us. Falkor was the 'pet' of our dreams lol. Then imagining a scenario where you as the reader actually had sole input on how the story played out was a fantastic thought. I'm so glad y'all watched this lol.
fun movie fact. The voice of falcor was done by alan Oppenheimer. If you watch old frosted flakes commercials he was the voice of tony the tiger. He also voiced skelator in he-man
James and the Giant Peach is a cult classic Disney movie from the 90s and it's one that any 90s kid should've seen many times when they were a kid, like me and Amber
It's a story that's from the man who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (or as you saw earlier this year, WILLY WONKA and the Chocolate Factory)
You'll enjoy it Jay it has a creepy atmosphere but you'll get to know some relatable characters
I hope you'll get convinced to watch soon
The Lord of the Rings was first published in 1955. Peter Jackson’s movies boosted their profile, but the book series/book was already 29 years old when the movie The Neverending Story first came to theaters in 1984.
I think you would also love the book this is based on. The author is Michael Ende. It was originally written in German, but the English translation is very good, so definitely worth a read. This film covers events from the first third of the book, though a few things were changed and other things were omitted. Interestingly, the book describes looking at the Nothing as a temporary blindness when you look in the direction of where something used to be, as opposed to the movie which shows it as a sort of storm. With the sphinxes and the other gates, the concept is also fundamentally different (and you can't outrun anything). The book is definitely more eerie and much more intense, but also full of so much depth and love. Reading it changed me and I mean that in a very good way.
80s childhood classic!! I was 4 years old when it released in theaters, though it was probably a year or two later when I first saw it. It was one of the films that cemented my love of fantasy, and being a bookworm, I found it very relatable in keeping a spark for imagination. The theme song sung by Limahl was popular also, and recently introduced again thanks to Stranger Things.
Glad that both of you enjoyed it as adults, and especially with Amber picking up on some of the more important themes. But as much as this film is a classic, its thematic elements are skimmed through compared to the original novel.
Yes, The Neverending Story was originally a German novel published in September 1979 by Michael Ende. It was translated to English in 1983, about a year before the film. The original film itself covers about half of the book.
Ende greatly disliked the film, and especially it's ending. In short, he felt that the central meaning was incomplete. Its the reason why his name is not in the credits. In the 2nd half Bastion actually becomes a character in the book and rebuilds Fantasia through the power of his wishes. But his power comes with a cost. So while the first half does emphasize the importance of dreams and imagination to process grief, depression and loss the second half explores having too much of a good thing at the expense of losing one's sense of self and reality. Also Falcor really isn't supposed to look like a dog 😂.
I do highly recommend reading the novel. I also recommend on skipping the film sequels, as imo they don't at all do the story justice. The third film is especially insulting to watch.
But the original film does still hold up overall. The novel is even better, and it's themes, and the parallel journeys of Atreyu and Bastion, lend themselves as why both the title and the symbol of AURYN as an Ouroboros makes sense and are appropriate.
One of my childhood favorites movie memories...80s kids for life...
I remember my uncle taking me to see this movie in the summer of 1984. I enjoyed it. The song by Jamal from Kajagoogoo was also a plus. The soundtracks in the 80's were fierce.
Jamal 😅 Limahl
@@poolhall9632 and Limahl is his real last name, Christopher Hamill, spelled backwards with the second "L" left in place
Saw this in theaters when a kid. What a movie for its time to see it on the big screen.
OMG at 57+yrs old watching Artax succumb to the Swamp of Sadness makes me cry like a baby 😭😭😭
And the Nothing beast? The moment Bastian gives a name to the Childlike Empress makes you cheer ! ! ! 🤩🌟
I didn't understand this movie as a child but I certainly felt the highs and lows of the story. As an adult, the showdown with Gmork and the meeting with the Childlike Empress have so much more meaning. Hate to sound like an old gen x'er but they just don't make 'em like this anymore.
In case you noticed how the animatronics mouth movements didn’t really match the words, it was because this was made in Germany and the creatures like the luck dragon were speaking German.
I saw this as a young adult, in a cinema in Montreal, when it was new. The look and feel of the movie and its creatures was so European and magical, better than anything from Hollywood.
The director is a German whose other big film of that period was "Das Boot", a WWII submarine movie which focused on a German U boat and her captain and crew. It is still considered the grittiest and best submarine movie ever made.
Another German fantasy from the early 80s is called "Wings of Desire", by Wim Wenders. This is an adult fantasy about an angel in Berlin who falls in love with a pretty trapeze artist, and he decides he wants to be human. Peter Falk plays a version of himself, shooting a movie in Berlin, and regular folk adore him and call out to him "Hey, Columbo!"
There was an awful Hollywood version later on. The original, especially in German with English subtitles, is the most beautifully poetic movie I have ever seen and heard. It is slow but the images, the faces, the places and the sound of the words, are gorgeous and sweep you along.
Plus, the Australian band, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, young and brilliant and passionate, repeatedly appear in the movie, playing music in a nightclub.
I highly recommend the beauty that is "Wings of Desire", if you appreciate "The Never Ending Story" and how different German movies of the 1980s could make you feel.
I totally understand why you both love each other. You both have beautiful spirits.
Amber is right -- there is nothing like a good book that you cannot put down. As a kid, I remember even sleeping with my favorite books. I highly recommend reading the book The Neverending Story by Michael Ende. I also highly recommend The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (I am still waiting for a movie adaptation of this).
The book is so much more than this movie.
@@ohauss The book is always better.