Momo (1986)

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Overview

A young orphan living in the ruins of an old amphitheater becomes a beloved friend to everyone nearby. When mysterious time thieves convince the community to “save” time, people grow rushed and distant, and she teams up with the custodian of time to try to restore what’s being taken before it’s too late.

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Pros: imaginative fairy-tale premise; family-friendly message; memorable fantasy moments | Cons: slow first half; uneven acting early; abstract, confusing at times

Will You Like This?

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gentle, kid-friendly fantasy with a thoughtful message about busyness and what matters, in the spirit of The NeverEnding Story; Not for you if you need fast pacing and clear, grounded storytelling.

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player8472

This was one of my favourite movies growing up, although it was almost forced on my by my mom who grew up with Ende''s books. I think Michael Ende is one of the best childrens book authors, at the very least one of the best german children book authors (and most media is consumed best in its original language).

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