The NeverEnding Story
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 20, 1984 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
49
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
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7
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1
Negative:
3
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Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
Despite the sophistication of the source material, this 1984 film isn't particularly successful: Petersen insists on forcing the superficial moral lessons, and the half hour removed from the film by its American distributors leaves it with a harsh, choppy rhythm. Read full review
20
TimeRichard Corliss
A lot of it's real pretty, the colors and creatures and all, but these days, you know, every movie is pretty pretty. I guess the only thing that kept me glued to my seat was the gum somebody'd stuck on the upholstery. [16 July 1984, p.71]
10
The New York TimesVincent Canby
The Neverending Story is a graceless, humorless fantasy for children, combining live actors and animated creatures in mostly imaginary settings. Read full review
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