What's the Difference between The NeverEnding Story the Book and The NeverEnding Story the Movie?
The NeverEnding Story Book vs Movie
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In the Movie |
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This doesn't happen. |
Bastian is chased by bullies prior to entering the bookstore. |
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Bastian's father is deep in despair over the loss of his wife. |
Bastian himself is the one who is sad. His father encourages him to get over it and move on.
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The Southern Oracle character does not have a physical form. |
It is represented by pair of glowing blue sphinx creatures. |
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The Childlike empress is dressed in a loose garment like a smock. Her hair is white. |
She has brown hair and wears a formal dress that looks much like a wedding dress.
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Atreyu meets Falkor when he releases him from a web, saving him from "Ygramul the Many", a gigantic Spider. |
It is Falkor that rescues Atreyu when he is sinking in the swamp and from Gmork's attack. |