The Goonies
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Movie Reviews of The Goonies
Movie Review: Goonies on DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
Before I had a DVD player, I heard about the release of this excellent film on DVD. I had to have it when I discovered it included a commentary featuring all of the Goonies with the director. I begged and pleaded with my parents to get a DVD player so I could see it, and finally, my wish was granted.
How could I be disappointed? The movie is fabulous. It is an adventure story and a teen movie mixed into one; it covers the coming of age theme and finding buried treasure at the same time. I know what you're thinking: "Rubies, and emeralds... and diamonds?" Yes! A group of kids who call themselve "The Goonies" are facing their last days in Astoria, Oregon. Their homes are being taken from them by a rich family who wants to extend their country club over the properties. Mikey (Sean Astin) and Brandon Walsh (Josh Brolin) are brooding in their home when Mouth (Corey Feldman), Chunk (Jeff Cohen), and Data (Ke Huy Quan) drop by. In their boredom, they decide to explore Mikey's dad's attic where he keeps all of the rejected museum items. There, they find a map showing where the kids can find pirate One Eyed Willie's buried treasure on the coast. Fueled by boredom and a need for money, the kids set out to find it. Brand tries to stop the boys, but consents to go along on the adventure when they meet up with Andie (Kerri Green) and Steph (Martha Plimpton). However, they run into trouble when they find that the place where the treasure is buried is also the hideout of the Fratellis, a group of murderous criminals. Filled with great scenes and great lines, ("I smell ice cream," "That's my mom's most favorite piece," "I'm setting booty traps!") you'll find yourself quoting this film and talking about it with everyone. It appeals to young and old alike.
The extra features are great. Besides the commentary which adds a lot of insight into the hijinx behind the scenes, there are both parts of the Cindi Lauper "Goonies R Good Enough" music video, a short featurette with behind the scenes information, and three deleted scenes including the famed octopus scene. Even the main menu is beautifully done.
I paid significantly more for this DVD than it is being listed for here, and it was worth what I paid for it and more. Why not take advantage of a great movie with great extras for a great price? You'd be dumb if you didn't!
Movie Review: adventurous to the max
Summary: 5 Stars
It's incredibly hard to believe, but I seriously think a couple days ago was actually the very first time I ever watched the Goonies. Some of the scenes looked familiar like I'd seen bits and pieces of the film in the past, but I don't think I ever sat down and actually watched it the entire way through. This is hard to believe considering I spent my entire childhood in the 80's.
Well, for the most part it's a family/adventure type film involving a group of troublemaker kids around 10-years old and going on an enormous adventure. It's funny whenever the kids think they're doing something they'll be grounded for, it's actually mild compared to things kids do in reality.
As you can tell, adventure movies came a long way since the Goonies- just look at Harry Potter for example. Two completely different films perhaps, but both putting heavy emphasis on the adventurous aspect of the storytelling.
Anyway, this movie aged somewhat well. You can definitely tell it was released in the mid 80's, and my goodness, Anne Ramsey is one of the scariest women of all time! I mean that as a compliment- she'd immediately scare *any* troublemaker child straight just by looking at them with that mean expression on her face! I remember her fondly throughout the 80's- rest in peace. A terrific actress she was.
This is a pretty good film. I'm surprised it's popular enough to have received 500 reviews here on amazon, but I guess it's easy to see why- it's a fun flick. Perhaps the Goonies is more important than I'm giving it credit for and it's considered either a perfect timepiece of the 80's, or I'm just underrating its overall popularity, or maybe it's a major influence on something. Whatever the case, I'm glad I watched it.
Movie Review: THE KIDS STILL LOVE IT.....
Summary: 5 Stars
A while back I bought this movie for a friend of mines, four year old daughter. It was such a success, that I decided this time around to buy it for my own three year old. I figured he may be a little too young, but sometimes, for my own sake, I need to put on something different than the usual cast of cartoons. Within the first five minutes of the film, I thought I was in trouble when Chunk drops the S-H bomb, and my three year old instantly repeated it. At which point his mother yelled from the other room... "did he just say...?" I quickly dodged that bullet though, and, am pleased to say, that the kid really dug the film. As for me, I find this film to be as enjoyable now, as I ever have. I don't really know why for sure, but I always feel like I did the first time around (was probably seven or eight) digging this cool adventure, where little Mikey gets to make out with Andi. Oh yeah Andi. She could be part of my group of Goonies anyday...I'd be like "F*** this inhaler!"
The bonus features also include the two part video from Cyndi Lauper, which is absolutely a treat, ...even for the kids. It has a few of Cyndis wrestling buddies, Captain Lou, Roddy Piper, and Andre The Giant, as well as a few other familiar faces, in a fun, two part serial, Cyndi Lauper type twist on the Goonies story. Which, probably could have developed into a popular Saturday Morning cartoon if you ask me... Pretty cool. I recommend this, again, for a good family viewing... just explain to your kids if they are real young, that Sloth is a good guy, and be sure to cuff the ears when Chunk spills his ICEE during the opening credits... K?
Movie Review: An 80's masterpiece!
Summary: 5 Stars
four kids named Mikey (Sean Astin), Chunk (Jeff Cohen), Mouth (Corey Feldman) and Data (Ke Huy Quan) who call themselves "The Goonies" discover a treasure map in the attic of Mikey's house. Their beloved neighborhood is going to be a major golf course, so they go on an adventure into finding the lost buried treasure so they can all help out in protecting their beloved neighborhood. Unfortunately three ghastly criminals Mama Fratelli (Anne Ramsey) with her sons Jake (Robert Davi) and Francis (Joe Pantoliano) are also after the treasure.
One of the 80's most beloved adventure movies! Director Richard Donner whom made such classics like "Superman 1 & 2", "The Omen" and "Lethal Weapon" and executive producer Steven Spielburg has created a hilarious and entertaining flick for everyone to enjoy. The film co-stars the beautiful Kerri Green as hottie Andi, John Matsuzak as Sloth the lovable deformed man and Josh Brolin as Brand, Mike's big tough brother and the acting especially by the kids are very well done. It's one of the best movies of it's time and still appeals to kids, teens and adults alike in this must see movie.
This DVD contains great picture and sound with good extras like video/audio commentary by the cast and crew, trailer, Featurette, Outtakes, and "Goonies R Good Enough" music video by Cyndi Lapher.
Movie Review: Great 80's Nostalgic Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I still remember watching this in the theatres when it came out and getting this DVD brings those memories back alive.The story is about a group of middle class families and their kids who live near the boon docks of the city
but now the families homes face foreclosure.The kids who don't want to leave find a map hidden in one of the kids home attic to a pirates treasure hidden somewhere near the town and deciding to have at least on adventure or as they call it a last Goonie adventure to try and find the treasure.Along the way they will have a run in with an escaped family of criminals who have hidden out in the towns abandoned shack near the ocean and unfortunately the entrance to the pirates cave the Goonies need to get into.This is one of the great 80's movie I loved,grew up with,and still remember lovingly to this day for those who grew up in the 80's definitely
buy this and for those who are looking for a great family,funny,action adventure movie highly recommended...