Search - Neverending Story 3: Escape From Fantasia on DVD

MPAA Rating: G Content Advisory: Suitable for Children Movie Release: 1994 DVD Release: 06/04/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 35 mins Studio: Miramax Members Wishing: 24 Genres: Fantasy, Children's/Family, Children's Fantasy, Fantasy Adventure

Young Bastian again seeks refuge from the problems of the real world in the mystical land of Fantasia in this second, inferior sequel to the sleeper 1984 hit The Neverending Story. The set-up is familiar, as Bastian Bux (here played by Jason James Richter), who has moved to a new town, again rediscovers the magical book that serves as the portal to Fantasia and finds solace in the power of imagination. Unfortunately, Bastian is having problems with a group of bullies known as the Nasties, who discover the boy's secret and steal the book. Their meddling wreaks havoc, ultimately releasing Fantasia's bizarre creatures into Earth's dimension. Naturally, it's up to Bastian to retrieve the book and return the Luck Dragon, Rock Eater, talking tree, gnomes, and other assorted creatures to their rightful home. Visually less impressive than its predecessors, and extremely distant from the Michael Ende book that was the series' original inspiration, The Neverending Story 3 made little impression on audiences or critics, who generally agreed that the film was the weakest of the series. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

Jason James Richter - Bastian Balthazar Bux
Melody Kay - Nicole Baxter
Freddie Jones - Mr. Coreander (librarian)
Jack Black - Slip [The Nasties]
Ryan Bollman - Dog [The Nasties]

Peter MacDonald's children's fantasy adventure The Neverending Story III: Escape from Fantasia comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. There are no subtitles, but the soundtrack is closed-captioned. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, making this disc difficult to recommend to anyone other than a genre enthusiast. Those looking for appropriate viewing for the entire family may also want to give this Disney/Buena Vista release a look. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide