The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

  • Family
  • Fantasy
  • Adventure
10/25/1990
89
PG

Begin an all new adventure as a young boy returns to a world of wonder on the wings of his imagination.

Once again, Bastian is transported to the world of Fantasia which he recently managed to save from destruction. However, the land is now being destroyed by an evil sorceress, Xayide, so he must join up with Atreyu and face the Emptiness once more.

Revenue:
$16,283,667
Budget:
$32,000,000

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  • r96sk

    A forgettable follow-up.

    Given that 'The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter' released six years after the original, has no cast carryovers aside from Thomas Hill and is missing prior director Wolfgang Petersen, it isn't exactly a surprise to see it fall far adrift of the great 1984 movie.

    The effects for the likes of Falkor aren't that different to before, though with voice actor Alan Oppenheimer missing the character doesn't stand out at all really - I did mention in my review of the first film that I felt Oppenheimer was a major reason for its success, his absence here only proves that. Donald Arthur doesn't quite do as well.

    For those onscreen, Jonathan Brandis' performance is actually solid enough - but what lets things dow...

    August 3, 2024

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