Review of The NeverEnding Story (1984) by Janne S — 22 Aug 2014

Sadly the story never reaches the same level as the visuals,.

This review of The NeverEnding Story (1984) was written by Janne S on 22 Aug 2014.

The NeverEnding Story has generally received positive reviews.

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