The Goonies

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Matthew D "Goonies never say die!" Nostalgia trip to the past on this lovely adventure romance that children of adults alike will enjoy. It still holds up 35 years later. The ultra fast pace will hold your attention, the jokes will still make you genuinely laugh, and the adventure will still thrill you. I can easily imagine parents sitting down passing their love of The Goonies to a new generation with their kids. The Goonies remains a sweet coming of age story that brings you on a fantastic adventure on screen. You feel like you are one of their friends. It is absolutely charming. Director Richard Donner, of The Omen and Superman fame, crafts the childhood of kids everywhere with his delightful film The Goonies. The wondrous close up shots and inspired panning shots still look gorgeous. The entire attic scene is so well filmed it looks like it could have been directed by Steven Spielberg who came up with the story for The Goonies. Donner adapts Spielberg's vision with stunning results. From the fun sequences of the kids hanging around the house or discovering a pirate ship, every scene is a blast. Donner directed The Goonies so well, it has solidified its status as a cinema classic! Richard Donner deserves to be remembered fondly for all the first-rate films he directed. Chris Columbus's script is a real treat as the cast of children and teenagers actually talk like how real kids speak. They swear, goof around, taunt, and come up with endless one liners. The story itself is such a pleasant mystery that is elevated by the verisimilitude of the language. Columbus's screenplay is truly one of Hollywood's best ever with his clever wit and neat characterization. The Goonies boasts a powerful score from Dave Grusin who captures the magic of childhood and the exhilarating feeling of going on an adventure with your friends. The music is iconic as The Goonies' iconography, writing, and cinematography. Grusin composed a lovely score that still sounds beautiful to me. Lastly, but certainly not least, The Goonies has a splendid cast of child actors that carry the movie to new heights. Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Ke Huy Quan, Kerri Green, and Martha Plimpton were excellent child actors. You believe them the entire time. They each represent a type and they play their part perfectly. Anyone watching The Goonies today can still relate to these kids. The Goonies has an enchanting ensemble here. In short, buy The Goonies. You will want to watch and revisit this movie often. For adults and children of all ages. I cannot recommend The Goonies enough! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Michael A. It’s bad sound, screaming kids, and somehow it works. Fun, clever, and satisfying in the end. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/23/25 Full Review Evan C This is 2 hours of my life wasted. This was horrible Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Tyler G I think the love of this movie is caught up in the childhood nostalgia of those who watched it when young. As an adult, it just... didn't work so well. It is just okay. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/11/25 Full Review Justin T I really enjoy this film. It is so well paced and so entertaining. What is really engaging are the characters and the casting, they really carry the movie. The story is a pretty standard adventure but there is enough happening that it never becomes boring. There are some elements that some people may say are outdated. I loved watching this fun adventure and it is not just nostalgia talking. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/10/25 Full Review Hao Ian L Chaotic and messy, but in all the good ways possible. The Goonies is a rollicking adventure that captures the wild, unfiltered imagination of childhood. Its impact on the culture is also not to be understated. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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