Never Ending Story (U) 1 Disc
In this post-Harry Potter world Wolfgang Petersen's charming story seems a little thin and dated.
Bastian is a lonely schoolboy who discovers a Fantasia a world born of human fantasies.
The synth pop title track and slightly ropey special effects mark it out as an early 80s movie, but it still has a powerful emotional punch and whimsical charm. Verdict 3/5