Then they stumble upon a formula for flying safely at incredible speeds and go about building themselves a spaceship – out of trash. In other words the only thing they have in common is that they’re complete social misfits. Ben (Ethan Hawke) is a sci-fi junkie Wolfgang (the late River Phoenix) is a science genius while Darren (Jason Presson) is the rebellious one who’s good with his hands.
#1980S MEDIEVAL MOVIES MOVIE#
As a children’s film it stands the test of time and is as entertaining as it ever was.ĭirected by 80s movie titan Joe Dante, this flawed cult classic sends not one, but three intrepid kids into space. It’s not afraid to be scary or serious and refuses to talk down to its audience. The film’s message about the importance of imagination and storytelling has never been more pertinent. (You can read / listen to our interview with Tami Stronach – The Childlike Empress herself – here). The real heart of the movie is in its performances, however, particularly from the wonderful child actors, all of whom give remarkably mature turns that defy the stereotypes of 80s kids. The dark fantasy world has aged gorgeously thanks to the charming practical effects and ambitious production design. The NeverEnding Story was Wolfgang Petersen’s first film following the classic German, submarine set, Das Boot, and he brings a great deal of artistry to this complex tale. As he continues to read he finds himself immersed in the story, literally.
There he finds a book called The NeverEnding Story about a warrior named Atreyu (Noah Hathaway) who sets out on a quest to save the life of The Childlike Empress, played by the angelic Tami Stronach. Enjoy!īarret Oliver plays Bastian, an imaginative though troubled young boy who escapes from a gang of bullies by hiding in a creepy old antique store. So why try? Here then is Screen Mayhem’s five favourite 80s sci-fi and fantasy movies for the young, the young at heart and the downright nerdy. There’s really no getting away from the 80s.
#1980S MEDIEVAL MOVIES FULL#
In fact it was so much fun that all these years later the era has returned in full nostalgic force to screens big and small. Back then kids in movies went on epic quests, went into space, and met aliens, so many aliens. The 80s was a special time for kids fantasy and science fiction movies.
0 kommentar(er)
