The Goonies
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Movie Reviews of The Goonies
Movie Review: An adventure story that will echo through the ages
Summary: 5 Stars
The Citizen Kane of kids' movies! I loved Goonies when it came out. It had enough teen appeal, adventure, kids saving the day and overcoming the fetid stench of corporate corruption to keep us coming back over and over. A bunch of kids from the Goon Docks, a middle class coastal town, are to enjoy their last Goonie weekend together before the wealthiest man in town sells it all off to put a golf course in where their houses were. Miracle of miracles, as well as in an effort to save their home, the Goonies discover a treasure map and decide to go off looking for pirate treasure rumored to be burried in the town.
This is ridiculous, as we all know, but to believe in hope and crave adventure brought us together for this wonderful children's classic. The humor is silly and insulting, the way kids are. This was just before the politically correct 90s, where we would not be allowed to use fat jokes (Chunk's truffle shuffle), making fun of the physically or mentally disabled (the disfigured Sloth being locked in the basement by his ashamed family), or racial sterotypes (Data).
What really made this a great DVD was the special features commentary. Bringing back the original cast to comment on it together made it a truly wonderful experience, as those kids are all about my age, and I lived it once again through their eyes. They all went different directions - lawyers, actors, stunt coordinators, and Corey Feldman - but it was wonderful to be back again.
Movie Review: Details of the DVD release.
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Goonies"Okay, we all love The Goonies. If you haven't seen it (what?!), the other 100+ review already written will tell you why you should. Normally I try to write balanced and analytic reviews, but this is THE GOONIES! So here's why the DVD is just so cool...
One. The deleted scenes. Most of us, myself included, wanted to see the long-mooted Octopus scene, referred to by Data but never seen in the film. Well, it's here, along with some other stuff which you should like.
Two. The Cyndi Lauper video. It's nearly 12 minutes long! I never saw it the first time around, and it's the cheesiest, corniest 80s pop video you'll ever see, complete with a few WWF wrestlers of the time (including Rowdy Roddy Piper!) and all of the kids except Kerry Green.
Three. This is the best surprise of the whole lot. The commentary, listed as only featuring director Richard Donner, actually features ALL SEVEN of the kids together. And what's better, we SEE them. The commentary was recorded sometime around February 2001, and the whole thing was filmed. Let me tell you, it is SO cool to see the kids together, all grown up and reflecting on the making of the film with Richard Donner sitting in the middle like 'dad'. It's just great. And they all seem to be as excited as I was (although Sean Astin disappears halfway through for some reason!). But I can't recommend this enough.
Just buy it, you'll see what I mean. Ah, what a classic movie.
Movie Review: Once a Goonie, Always a Goonie. This DVD shows us the way
Summary: 5 Stars
With Steven Spielberg providing us the story,and being Executive Producer, with Richard Donner as the Director (Lethal Weapon series)we get the greatest adventure and cast of unforgettable characters (Chunk, Sloth and Mouth to mention a few). This DVD provides us the way to this great "Pirate Treasure Adventure"!!!! In Summary: Taking place in the town of "Astoria" on the rugged coast of Oregon. A group of misfit kids "nicknamed the "Goonies" by others in town. Find themselves in a difficult situation. There neighborhood is being foreclosed in 24 hours by the rich country club snobs for a golf course. (By the way, Astoria has a rich history of Pirates and lost treasure). The Goonies find a treasure map and decide to find the loot to save their homes. The race for "One Eyed Willy's" treasure begins and this wonderful cast of characters who are also pursued by a colorful group villians. The DVD extras include: The making of. Outtakes of scenes cut, including the giant octopus sequence. The commentary track includes audio and video of the original Goonies and the Director on a 16 year reunion reflection of their personal experiences making the movie as kids. This is a great family movie and the story line, adventure theme of "Pirates Treasure" is perfect! Once you see the "Goonies" in action, you'll always be a Goonie!!! Trust me this one is fun.Movie Review: "Hey You Guys!" This DVD Rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember watching THE GOONIES as a child and loving it. Now, I can share in the enjoyment of watching it with my children. This is probably the most complete DVD available today.THE GOONIES is a wonderful story of a bunch of friends that experience the magical ties and bonds of their friendships. It is a classic story of good vs. evil, and Steven Spielberg did a wonderful writing it.
A group of friends are out in search of "One-Eyed" Willie's hidden treasure in the hopes of stopping a land developer from taking their homes. Once they find the pirate's map in their attic, the wild fun begins as the group is put through many rigorously challanging tasks in their quest.
The film moves along at a rapid pace, with excellent acting, witty dialogue, and a nice, cohesive storyline that is fun and easy to follow. You can't help but cheer for the Goonies to succeed in their search.
Besides the entertaining film, the DVD is loaded with some super extras. A Cyndi Lauper music video, three never-seen-before scenes, and some excellent commentary by some of the actors are just a few of the perks of the DVD.
This movie is nothing but fun, and with the help of a super, colorful cast of actors, THE GOONIES is a very enjoyable experience. It is a pleasure to watch the magic unfold on the screen. This is a wonderful film that can be enjoyed by everyone, especially people with children.
Movie Review: best movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
When my sister and I were introduced to THE GOONIES about 10 years ago, by our dad, we fell in love with it. My sister and I have watched this movie literally 100 times, and no matter how many times we've seen it, we still continue to get captured into the excitement, adventure and fun the movie holds. For Christimas this year, we got the movie on DVD and its better then ever. Including the original movie, it has a commentary with the cast of the movie, a music video the cast did with Cyndi Lauper, outtakes, the orginial trailer and a look at the making of the goonies. Whenever our friends come over, we ask them, "Have you ever seen 'the goonies'?" And if they hadn't, we introduce them to our favorite movie. When Mikey (Sean Astin) and his friends, the goonies, encounter a treasure map, they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. With characters like Mouth,(Corey Feldman), Data (Ke Huy Kuan), Chunk (Jeff Cohen) and Mikey's older brother, Brand (Josh Brolin), and the girl goonies, Andy(Kerri Green) and Stef(Martha Plimpton) the jokes are endless. As they out run the bad guys, dodge the booby traps, and find the treasure of One-eyed-Willy, its a thrill a minute adventure that will capture the hearts of young and old for generations to come.