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The NeverEnding Story
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Boy bibliophile becomes part of fantasy tale.
updated 10.08.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The NeverEnding Story
Parents need to know that while the overall message of this movie, which encourages children to become lovers of books, is a positive one, the scary adventures that take place in the film will scare very young children. The faceless "Nothing" sets out to destroy the land of Fantasia, and while the hero of the film has no weapons (at least until the story's end), he does engage in a bloody clash with one of the Nothing's emissaries. Other potentially upsetting incidents involve a steamrolling monster, bullies throwing a child into a dumpster, and a beloved horse being sucked into a swamp.
Read our full review by Lori Silberman Brauner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether a fantasy tale can be compelling without being scary.
- Families can also discuss the value of reading books, and how they can almost transport someone into another world. In the movie, that fantasy becomes a reality -- a distinction parents may wish to point out.
- They may also discuss a lesson from Bastian's father, who warns the young boy not to become overly caught up with his imagination. Are there times when kids' heads should indeed be in the clouds?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Think twice before seeing with a group of children: The scene with the Sphinx shows the Sphinx's naked breasts, which caused my group of 4th & 5th graders to "hoot & holler" with delight.
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
I enjoy this movie, but...
I can't wait for my kid to get old enough to watch it! I keep trying to watch these old favorites of mine hoping that he's old enough, but he just isn't (he's 4). This one's a definite hold off. I think it would go between being boring as all get out and terrifying for him. Although I thought the big "fight scene" at the end was a bit anti-climactic after all the hullabaloo on here about it. The blood was a bit much, though. There was some blatant commercialism at the beginning. I spotted wonder bread, skippy peanut butter, ziploc baggies, and sanka coffee in the kitchen scene between Bastion and his dad.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I loved this movie so much!
I really liked the part when Atreyu killed the creature of darkness. I also liked the part when Atreyu jumped through the Sphinxes before he got hit by the lasers. There is a sort of sad part in the movie when Atreyu's horse sinks into the swamp of sadness. I think this movie would be too scary for A three year old child.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
One of the Best!
This is a very good movie. It shows a child that it is ok to get lost in a good book. I does show the boy stealing something (the book) though so you may want to talk to your children about how that was bad. Overall this is a very good movie with a good plot, lovable charecters, and beautiful scenry.
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