Wikipedia:
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter is a 1990 English-language German fantasy film and a sequel to The NeverEnding Story. It was directed by George T. Miller and stars Jonathan Brandis as Bastian Bux, Kenny Morrison as Atreyu, and Alexandra Johnes as the Childlike Empress. The only actor to return from the first film was Thomas Hill as Carl Conrad Coreander. The film used plot elements from Michael Ende’s novel The Neverending Story (primarily the second half) but introduced a new storyline.
Well, it doesn’t star any of the actors from the previous film, except one, and it’s not a main character. That never bodes well for sequels if you ask me. I get if you need a different child (children tend to grow up eventually), but the adults are even different.
Also, this movie starts almost exactly the same as the first. A fight with Dad, teasing at school, and stealing a book from the bookseller.
From there, the movie does get better. Its still not as great at the first one, but it’s not bad at all. Its an interesting take on who really is your friend and how much family really means.
My Rating: ★ ★ ★
Fellowship of Filming(s) 