During the editing of this film, Michel Ende, who had written the novel on which the film is based, distanced himself from this realization (see trivia). And he was right. As a kid, I saw this film and liked it very much, as it is beautiful, intense and quite well made. My parents told me again and again to read the book. I used to answer: "Why? I have seen the movie!" Years later, I finally read the book. And I learned that this film is such a completely ridiculous version of a story that is, in its genre, as big and powerful as "The Lord of the Rings" is in pure Fantasy. Of course, a novel can hardly be turned into a good and satisfying film, but in this case there is nothing in common except the names of some persons. Just by the way: The novel is printed in two different colors to show different parts of the story. I only can recommend reading the novel.
Review of The NeverEnding Story
