L'Histoire sans fin II

A prime example of what a sequel shouldn't look like. Wolfgang Petersen, forgive them, for they knew not what they did. (04/07/2002)

While the first one, in one way or another, still tried to convey a certain message in line with the literary source, the second one is a typical commercial sequel that deliberately resigns to anything more than simple entertainment for children and relies on the fact that those who liked the original Neverending Story will not be able to resist and will watch their favorite heroes again. In terms of screenplay quality, it is forgettable and unremarkable, but the film is still watchable thanks to its decent production design. Unlike the third sequel, I don't consider it a crime against children. Overall impression: 40%. (23/05/2007)

The second film isn't a terrible flop, it's just a cheaper film with different actors. From the second half of Ende's book it picks a simple linear line about Bastien in Fantasia, the main villain is the demonic Xayide, but unfortunately the film lacks the inventiveness of Bernd Eichinger… (26/12/2021)

The first film is simply so unique that the sequel cannot compete with it. Here is a sentence stating that every book read for the second time brings something new to the reader. However, the basic story remains the same and this applies perfectly to this film. What completely knocked me out, though, is the set design and amazing practical effects that still lack a digital touch. (30/11/2014)