I dunno about you guys, but this happens to be my favorite film. Not only did Andrea (Believe me, I've tried and watched the film more than a hundred times, and I really can't make out the name "moonchild" - Bastian's yell was in three syllables - and the only way he could've said "moonchild" would be "moaaan-chaaayyyylll-daaaaa," which is, considering his pronunciation, still quite far) become part of my life, the film spoke about and underscored a very real concern plaguing not only the adolescents but most especially the adults - the giving up of their wishes, hopes, and dreams. I can understand the author's irritation with the film, but I must say that it (despite the deviation) helped a lot of children and people in the process. Deeply philosophical, and indeed voicing a grave concern, I believe The Neverending Story will achieve immortality. People, so many people and the world even, will benefit so much from watching this film. Wishes and Dreams are there to be realized, not broken, shattered, lost, or forgotten. :)
I dunno about you guys, but this happens to be my favorite film. Not only did Andrea (Believe me, I've tried and watched the film more than a hundred times, and I really can't make out the name "moonchild" - Bastian's yell was in three syllables - and the only way he could've said "moonchild" would be "moaaan-chaaayyyylll-daaaaa," which is, considering his pronunciation, still quite far) become part of my life, the film spoke about and underscored a very real concern plaguing not only the adolescents but most especially the adults - the giving up of their wishes, hopes, and dreams. I can understand the author's irritation with the film, but I must say that it (despite the deviation) helped a lot of children and people in the process. Deeply philosophical, and indeed voicing a grave concern, I believe The Neverending Story will achieve immortality. People, so many people and the world even, will benefit so much from watching this film. Wishes and Dreams are there to be realized, not broken, shattered, lost, or forgotten. :)