THE NEVERENDING STORY (1984) REACTION (Movie Commentary)

[@jonathanbleecarter]

The sad parts of this movie stayed with me my whole life..between the horse drowning in the mud and "these look like big strong hands don't they?" that was like a reality check at a young age.

[@mcfmcf4038]

When I saw this at 7 and the horse died, I sat behind a big plant in our living room and cried for 4 hours. I am 43 and i still remember it vividly lol.

[@MrVvulf]

This movie and the song "Wildfire" (about the girl and pony lost in a blizzard) tore my sister up.

[@AishaIsFabulous-x-]

Yaasss! This was my FAVOURITE childhood film. 'Flight of the Navigator' & 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' were no.2 & 3. Yeah, I was an 80's kid 🙂💜 As a 7 year old, I vividly remember thinking the Princess was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen -x-

[@NoelleMar]

Same re the princess haha. It’s fun watching this reaction; the themes are still kind of poignant and I love the visuals. Falcor still creepy and those b**bs on the terrifying statues get bigger every time?! I genuinely didn’t notice how prominent they were, if at all.

[@LordVolkov]

"Falkor thinks that is hilarious!" A fluffy dragon dive-bombing bullies at the behest of a child? I find it pretty hilarious too. The super meta-layers of this movie never really sunk in as a kid - that we too are part of the experience of media.

[@DanSolo0119]

As someone who did get bullied as a kid, why wouldn't you want a dragon to torment your tormentors?

[@illcryst]

It took them over a month to train the horse to sink into black goo on a platform that slowly lowered for a 5 second scene. Dedication > CGI. Love it. Your reactions are the best man keep it up \m/.

[@mrbeckles1980]

I own the movie and the book. Always a good watch when feeling nostalgic.

[@sprayarm]

One of my most favoritest movies growing up in the 80s… this and Stand By Me.

[@irenemichelleanne]

Even as a kid, I always wondered why he didn't just go home when the bell rang and everyone went home. What little kid would want to stay in some nasty dark-ass school attic alone at night? If he went home he might have had the slim chance of his dad not finding out he ditched class, but coming home and finding out that your kid isn't home yet is going to have his dad asking questions lol You should react to Labyrinth (1986), Legend (1985), and Willow (1988) to continue with your 80's fantasy movies.

[@meganlynn83]

Artax dying caused my trust issues that began in my childhood. 😭 Thank gawd for Falkor's adorable self! 🖤

[@the_vile_one.]

Yeah the sadness swamps...never forgot that poor horse. I remember thinking as a kid it was too sad to see that horse die. A lot of good films came out of the 80's.

[@kateyork4071]

You made me laugh this whole reaction 🤣🥰

[@Gutntagged]

I will always remember this movie , I put a Clark candy bar in my grandmothers coat pocket, it melted resulting in a butt whooping

[@TheYoungGeninSasuke]

I have good ones for you. The mist (2007) Thirteen ghosts (2001) Both of these are my favs.

[@Luckydraw4me]

This was a great movie as a kid... watching the reaction I had the same feeling about them lady statues

[@Perma-Tempo]

Lots of memories from seeing kids movies at a young age in the early 80s. The Secret of NIMH, The Dark Crystal and ET I had already seen before this one and they all left lasting impressions, but this was the one I connected with most. As an adult, it is pretty easy to pick apart this movie's shortcomings and wonky narrative structure - in fact the author of the book sued over how poorly adapted this was (and the adaptations only got worse😂), but for whatever reason, the illogical stuff worked for my 7-year-old mind. When you are that age, your imagination makes you come up with weird, disconnected shit. I dont know, it just felt like the story was made and told by kids and it just made it relatable at that age. And imagination is what this movie is all about. How important it is to have it, to always have it, never lose it. The near-45 year old me still feels the same way. "He got some rock chicken fingers and shit"...lol, that made me spit out my coffee, Showdown. Hilarious.

[@gustamantis1995]

Saw this in the theatres when I was 5, was very confused when it came to an end. 🤘🤘

[@smokeyverton7981]

Same, except I was 10

[@gustamantis1995]

@@smokeyverton7981 glad I wasn't the only one

[@TheCashcrue]

I about 5 when this came out. It was one of my favorite movies. I've watched it since then as an adult, and had pretty much the same questions as you. It's a great movie but I still don't get the no weapons part. I've got stuff that's always on me, it's as natural as wearing socks. I'm not going anywhere if I can't have my daily attire. Another thing, my parents would've been freaking out if I didn't show up in class and didn't come home. I did have two older kids try to bully me getting off the bus one day, but I had taken karate classes for a while and kicked one of them in the face which put an end to that. I can't even get my leg up that high anymore. I became good friends with the other one, but never really saw the one I kicked much. Great movie though.

[@christopherbako]

The BAWS 🎈

[@stracciimode9933]

SHOWDOWN 🍿 🍿 🍿

[@francescareliford3941]

This was my favorite movie as a child. We would watch a lot of first run movies over my friend's grandmother's house cause they were the only ones with a VCR at the time (BetaMax in fact, lol) and yes Limahl's The Neverending Story is in my music library-don't judge! When you get a chance please check out Ruthless People a dark comedy from 1986. It will not disappoint.

[@JunoReactor77]

I feel like you're the youtube king of 80's movie reactions. Here's a few that I haven't seen any other channels react to. 1. Red Dawn (1984) 2. Cloak and Dagger (1984) 3. The Gate (1987)

[@jonathansmith8672]

Red Dawn is a good one! 😍😍🤗☺☺🤗☺🤗☺🤗😊

[@nocrot1]

I think I remember The Gate. A bunch of little demons right?

[@pappajudas9267]

Cloak and dagger I thought I was the only person who ever saw that movie. My copy is on beta so I haven't watched it in a while.

[@JunoReactor77]

@@pappajudas9267 It was always one of my favorites growing up in the 80's. I watched it tons as a kid but never see it on any streaming services now which is too bad!

[@pappajudas9267]

@@JunoReactor77 probably too much cold war anti-Russian sentiment and murder for the modern day children's audience.

[@nocrot1]

Def one of my favorite childhood films. What's the chance you'll do some commentary for the movie Big?

[@TheBigTamale]

I missed those bewbs too!!! The sculptor really put some work into them.

[@eddiepiszczek4820]

My man Show makes every movie better.

[@PopcornReactions]

thanks Eddie I appreciate that

[@lawilson1980]

First time viewer! This was a great review/reaction. Such a beloved film for so many of us. And you are delightful and funny. Gonna go binge watch your vids😁

[@PopcornReactions]

Wow, thank you!

[@cylersmiley5259]

👍👍Your the man showdown👍👍

[@barryjames3790]

Another favorite of mine growing up.

[@PopcornReactions]

Same here!

[@EarthdogGFX]

This movie used to scare me as kid , till i saw the Exorsist .. then its nothing

[@irenemichelleanne]

LOL, I don't ever remember being afraid of this movie. Legend on the other hand scared the crap outta me. seriously couldn't watch that movie for enjoyment until I was at least 9. Tim Curry as Lord Darkness was terrifying lol

[@po5283]

Not sure if you watch South Park but they do a great homage to the Never Ending Story with their Imagination Land set of episodes.

[@BigGator5]

"Bastian. Why don't you do what you dream, Bastian?" "But I can't, I have to keep my feet on the ground!" "Call my name. Bastian, please! Save us!" "All right! I'll do it! I'll save you! I will do what I dream! ... MOONCHILD!" Fun Fact: The original Auryn for this film now hangs in an enclosed glass display in Steven Spielberg's office. Luck Dragon Fact: Falkor is actually a 43-foot long motorized creature with 6,000 plastic scales and pink feather-fur. His head is three feet tall and long and has a long tongue in the mouth. You can "ride" on Falcor's back on location at the Bavaria Filmpark in Munich, Germany. Authentic Battle Scars Fact: Noah Hathaway was hurt three times during the making of the movie. While learning to ride a horse, his horse threw him off, then stepped on him. While shooting the Swamp Of Sadness drowning sequence, his leg got caught on the elevator and he was pulled under water. He was unconscious by the time he was brought to the surface. Noah Hathaway then almost lost an eye during the fight-scene versus Gmork. One of the claws on his giant paws poked him in the face. The robot was also so heavy that he lost his breath as well when he was hit to the ground by it. They only made one shot due to the risk that he would get seriously wounded. Noah Hathaway now owns and operates a tattoo parlor in Los Angeles, California (as far as I know) with his wife and he loves talking to fans of the movie.

[@PopcornReactions]

nice

[@gregknives7992]

enjoy watching your reactions

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I appreciate that

[@jermainehaslam5634]

Awesome reaction and that black wolf scared the shit out of me when I was a kid, really cool practical creature effects in this movie!

[@bluubandette8871]

ALRIGHT 👏👏👏

[@msnorringtonsims6536]

"JC Penny outfit on... he about to take that book." 😂

[@louielouie22]

Rodney Dangerfield and Joe Pesce in Easy Money

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Nice film

[@orko714]

It took me like 15 years to figure out what he named her.

[@PopcornReactions]

lol

[@irenemichelleanne]

LOL well, Moonchild isn't exactly a common name....sounds like something ex-hippies would name their kid.

[@jonathanbleecarter]

The wolf is still scary. Even the princess is kinda creepy..she seems like the type to pull some psycho girlfriend sh1t..IDK..now that Bastion is a part of the Never ending story with wishes and all he better fly straight or she may have to pull rank on him.

[@TheAndroidBishop]

Why is your channel not more popular, you're easily one of the best reactors on yt. Keep up the great work.

[@PopcornReactions]

I really appreciate that thank you

[@robjohnson4592]

Great kids film. You looked less than enthused but gave a great reaction anyway.

[@gophertort38]

lol Let's see that pop, Showdown! You know you were breakdancing back in the day.

[@PopcornReactions]

lol

[@aleciaproudmary9178]

love your reactions keep up good work

[@anthonyreid666]

This is one of my favourite movie's as a kid think you would like THE SANDLOT KIDS cool reaction man

[@smokeyverton7981]

Now you have to watch The Dark Crystal (1982). Directed by Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog

[@higurashianduminekoconnect1702]

Did you know the actor who played Atreyu actually got hurt in this scene by accident. They used an animatronic wolf, and it actually hit him for real. I think it was on a spring.

[@PopcornReactions]

oh wow! didnt know that

[@michealclark928]

When you first see falkor showdown goes “The fuck is that? Made me laugh so hard.

[@PopcornReactions]

hahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jakefacine]

Now you got Bastien all fkd up 😖

[@emd78s]

Never read the book but was told that Artax could talk and was saying he lost all hope and couldn't go on while he was sinking

[@PopcornReactions]

I heard about that

[@catspaw3092]

The song The Neverending Story by Limahl will get stuck in your head but in a good way I love this movie still do my favorite part was seeing Falkor. The Gmork didd scare the shit out of me in the book he's scarier looking & the necklace Atreyu wore I wanted that necklace so bad it was different & unique. Ya gotta review The Dark Crystal next & The great Muppet Caper those are good movies too.

[@alexandraphile417]

I'm liking your reactions bro.

[@ludivinebalthazar9189]

Aaaah this movie ❤️ 🙌 🙌

[@7thSmurf]

the popcorn reactions GUY looks a BIT like the Gmork ! ^^

[@PopcornReactions]

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[@stacycassidy4585]

You got a new subscriber. I'm liking your reactions

[@PopcornReactions]

Welcome aboard!

[@webserieskimmy2241]

yes plEASE!

[@amandamankins1293]

Omg I love this movie.

[@Watertribewesley]

You got that childlike expression on your face I get, watching Batman Mask of the Phantasm! Love the channel! You might like the Ring seeing you liked It follows! Peace!

[@PlisskensRun]

Great Movie

[@cheriegray4633]

My childhood

[@lionelrichie2322]

had me dying laughing 🤣 🤣🤣

[@tree6787]

Love this movie ❤

[@handsomestik]

The music is amazing , special effects don't hold up though

[@PopcornReactions]

you right

[@calebray1834]

Can you react to the old Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?

[@kateyork4071]

Artax = emotional damage

[@dirtymoney2360]

funny!

[@nathanalmazan2074]

18 minutes are you serious ?

[@PopcornReactions]

yup

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