Director:
Wolfgang Petersen
Year:
1984
Language:
English
Length:
1
hr 32 mins (92 minutes)
Staring:
Barret
Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Noah Hathaway, Tami Stronach.
Plot:
Bastian
is a young boy who lives a dreary life being tormented by school
bullies. On one such occasion he escapes into a book shop where the
old proprieter reveals an ancient story-book to him, which he is
warned can be dangerous. Shortly after, he "borrows" the
book and begins to read it in the school attic where he is drawn into
the mythical land of Fantasia, which desperately needs a hero to save
it from destruction.
Review:
A
very 80's film that is shot in a very old style showing its age and
possibly not making too 'timeless'. However, I think if you have
kids, they'll love it. It was my favourite book when I was young and
it's taken me 20 years to watch the film, but now I have I'm in love.
They have the characters spot on. The make-up and sets are fantastic.
Personally, love it more than The
Labyrinth.
It
has warmth and beauty in it as well as sadness and depth. A true
fairytale film.
Quotes:
'Falcor:
Never give up and good luck will find you.'
'Engywook:
To the winch, wench.'
'Falcor:
Having a luck dragon with you is the only way to go on a quest.'
'Engywook:
Ever heard of me? Atreyu:
I
don't think so. Engywook:
You
don't move in scientific circles.'
'Urgl:
There's
no fool like an old fool!'
Overall
Rating: 5/5
