Customer Reviews
Zero stars - this is total trash 
2008-06-03
I'm actually kind of dumbfounded. Words to describe this miserable failure... I just wish you could hear my grunts and moans of anguish after watching this the other day. And that ONLY because it was a double-feature that came with the original Never Ending Story (which is a priceless classic.) Horrible acting. Plot that was doo doo. Pee pee special effects and puke character development. This movie is going to be in hell with Satan and his angels and those who do not obey Jesus Christ.
But what I really want to know is: WHY?!?!?!??!! Why would they do this to the original! WHY?!?!?!??!?!?!?!
A dumb bird-guy who I guess is supposed to be a flying chicken or something? Falkor with bronchitis? Atreyu replaced by a lower-paid immigrant? (Actually the kid who played Atreyu was about the only person who could have done well in a compitent sequel.) Tri-face? The dumbes name EVER. The "high five scene" was not even funny when I first saw it at the theater when I was 8. Water that's acid? Why? And why doesn't that factor in to anything later? The dancing people in the Crystal City... why? Why were they so lame/French? Their dancing sucked. Even in one scene one of the "dancers" stops dancing and actually looks at the camera as if he doesn't know what to do after stopping. Then he ashamedly enters into a conused "dance" and then the scene ends. Atreyu dies from rolling a little bit? We went through worse in part 1! And if that killed Atreyu then Bastian assuredly should have died from his later fall off the horse! UGH!!!!
The sad news is that part 3 is even worse. EVEN WORSE!!! Also reserved for hell fire.
Classic movie... 
2008-02-17
Classic movie that brings back many child-hood memories for me. What ever happend to movies like this?
Worst sequel EVER 2007-12-07
Ive loved the original Neverending Story since childhood. I still see it when it comes to the midnight movie showing in town.
NES II is one of the all-time worst sequels to a great movie, that was ever produced! I couldnt even watch it all the way through, I think I stopped before it was half finished. It's PAINFULLY bad, low budget, the new characters are just dumb.. really, save yourself the disappointment. NES II doesnt even deserve to sit on the same shelf as Neverending Story, it's that bad.
Never Ending Story II, by M. Slemmer 
2007-10-17
Been a huge fan of the Never ending story ever since I saw it for the first time to long ago, when I heard part 2 and 3 where available I tried to get my hands on them aswell but sadly never succeeded in that until recently I managed to get tNeS on dvd Finally, after many years somehow I recalled vaguely from my youth that I've seen Never Ending Story 2 long ago, but I suppose I was wrong, because nothing seemed to be familiar in the movie, nevertheless, after I watched it (seen it 3 times now since I ordered it on amazon) I really have to say I love it. The first part still is the best in the series, but Part 2, if you love part 1, all I can say is to get your hands on Part 2 aswell, it's almost as great as the first part. Taking a returning Visit to fantasia Different then the original in a way but still very amusing to bring you back to your youth.
A must have if you possess the first part, if you don't, then what are you waiting for, if you like fantasy movies, even thou it's aged nowadays, the Neverending Story and the Never Ending Story 2, are a must have for your collection of Fantasy movies.
Your Children will be gratefull for it if you have any.
~a Never Ending Story fan.
excellent 2007-08-31
the movie was a nostalgic venture my children loved it and now my grandchildren love it,
The Story Should Have Ended. 
2007-08-10
Based on Michael Ende's classic children's book, this sequel finds the young hero, Bastian, encountering new adventures in the magical world of fantasia.
used vhs movie 2007-05-07
I purchased this movie for a 3 yr. old nephew and he adores it. Bought new and arrived in good condition. I found the movie entertaining as well as an adult.
lightening didn't strike twice 
2007-04-06
I'm very fortunate that my mother actually took me to see The (original)Neverending Story when I was a child, when it was initially released in movie theaters. Especially fortunate, because I come from a family of five children, and there wasn't always extra money to treat us to a movie, etc. The fun part was that she only took me, and none of my other siblings. It was a special moment that I won't forget for the rest of my life.
The original film had true majestic sweep, and a beautiful film score. It accomplishes what any good fantasy film does, making you suspend disbelief, and get caught up in the storyline. Unfortunately, the special magic of the first film was not to be recreated for the second NES. It's too bad that the second installation couldn't have been made in conjunction with the first one.
If you have kids, they probably would get some enjoyment out of part two, but if you're an adult who has fond memories of the first film, spare yourself the disappointment.
review 2007-03-19
This flim was a Johnthan Brandis movie in 1989 noother actor could play better then Johnthan Brandis ! Storyline flat but great acting by Johnthan Brandis and other actors & actress in the next chapter !
A Different Chapter 2006-10-14
"The NeverEnding Story II" is the next chapter in the film adaption of Michael Ende's fantasy novel, this one more loosely related to the book than the first.
Bastian (Jonathan Landis in this film) is a little bit older, and possibly a bit wiser, thanks to all the books he's been reading. Still, just like the first film, he has his fears to face. Rather than bullies, he's facing the fears inside his mind, his fear of heights on the diving board. His imagination, the one that helped rebuild Fantasia, is working against him, and when he looks down into the pool he sees roaring waterfalls and gets himself all cramped up. Bastian, in search of courage, goes to the antique store to get some books on diving. There, he spots the NeverEnding Story, now with great tracts and pages blank. Bastian takes the book once more, maybe if he reads it again he can fix what's wrong. The story takes him into Fantasia, that world of luck dragons and rockbiters, and it is once again under threat, by an Emptiness that makes all the wonderful characters and landscapes hollow and void of nourishment. Bastian has the Auryn with him, the symbol from the cover of the book, and with it he can grant wishes that could save the fantasy world. Little does he know that an evil sorcress named Xayide (the cause of the Emptiness) has a device that will steal memories from Bastian every time he makes a wish. Will Bastian be able to save Fantasia, or will the wishes make his head as hollow as the Emptiness?
Though the look of the film is quite similar, (use of sets, models and matte paintings) its got a rather different feel. The casting of the characters is pretty different. Bastian's father now has hair and is a bit moodier, Bastian has gone blonde, and the Child-Like Empress has got a perm. Still, there are some characters who have been cast similar, like the child-warrior Atreyu, this time played by Kenny Morrison who I thought did a really good job here recreating the original character. It's funny though, I saw this in cinemas when I was a kid, and I didn't even pick up the casting differences! Also, this time Bastian is in the story, rather than living through Atreyu, his practically alter-ego, which changes the dynamic a bit, as does the introduction of a major villain.
Though there are some fantastic places to see, there's not as much exploration of locations, and though there is a lot of dialogue, there's a little less development of character. So though I like the film, it does feel a little less in terms of entertainment and fascination. It's definitely better than the third film, though, that's for sure!
It's worth checking out for fans of the first film, I think.
