Review of The NeverEnding Story (1984) by Edwin R — 17 Aug 2012

Um... I've seen this movie a hundred times and still don't get it.

This review of The NeverEnding Story (1984) was written by Edwin R on 17 Aug 2012.

The NeverEnding Story has generally received positive reviews.

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