The Goonies (1985)
A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map (IMDb)
St. Kunta the Pious: 6/10 Without Nostalgia
But when you started of
the first half an hour with the truffle shuffle, you’re doing it right, because
let’s be honest… everyone loves the fat kid…
The rest of the stereotypes
were just as refreshing; like the Spanish speaking housemaid, Rosalita whose
status as an American citizen is yet to be confirmed… And quickly, before I get
to the rest of the stuff, I got say that if she were really a Hispanic she
would have taken the rubies and shit at the end of the movie and bought herself
a green card.
The movie’s
believability is called to question throughout any viewing. Everyone is getting
tricked by these little white kids and their token Asian friend, there is a
sped in the basement whose can only be tamed through a mutual love for food he
shares with the fatty, and the most notable adventurer in the movie is killed
by a rock not even half of the distance the kids got. I mean… he must have been
the shittiest adventurer ever… But not as shitty as the kid who didn't read the
god damn dynamite till the last minutes of the movie!
Well, as Samwise Gamgi
and his crew of misfits make their way through various “booby twaps” it gets
pretty obvious to anyone who is critical that the best actor award for this
film is by far the stiff in the ice cream freezer. I mean how many time can you
pretend to be an ignorant little shit who trips the same trap over and over
again. The movie did inspire me to become a piano once I die though… Was anyone
else skeeved out that the chick was totally coming on to both brothers?!?
-St. Kunta the Pious
Rufio: 8/10
The Goonies was one of my favorite childhood movies, as I’m sure it is many of yours. I fondly recall exploring the woods behind my house with my group of close friends pretending we were on a treasure hunt of our own. Watching it again was a treat. It’s great seeing a young Samwise Gamgee trying to save his house, before he embarks on another epic quest.
Shoutout to Data, definitely the best character, and all of the gadgets in the movie for being so sweet, especially the boxing glove and slick shoes.
There were a few weaknesses, such as the corniness at the end (you were my greatest invention), but I am willing to overlook those. I’m a sucker for a good adventure.
The Goonies never say die!!
Sam: 3/10
Unlike some others, I had only seen The Goonies a couple of time in my childhood, and therefore, I don't really have any sort of nostalgia to get in the way. So, with that being said, I didn't really like it, I can't say exactly why, but I wasn't a huge fan. Also, I'm a little confused as to who the target audience is. It seems to be a bit confusing and mature for young kids, and too immature for adults and teenagers. So, to me at least, it seems like only a very small age group could get real enjoyment from the movie. But hey, thats just me. Maybe its just because I never watched it when I was in this age group, but I'm not a big fan. But, I can see how someone who watched it a lot as a child could really enjoy it.
El Mapache Marylandino: 6/10
Hola a mis ciudadanos del cine.
I give The Goonies a 6 out of 10. Favorite character is a battle between the Spanish speaking
Mouth and the genius Data. Mouth is integral to the development of the movie as he translates
the maps and clues of the Spanish One-eyed Willie. His translation is not without comedic relief
when he helps Ms. Walsh help explain to Rosalita how to sort the drugs. Data is
a young Inspector Gadget and a genius of his own time. Always ready with oil slick Nike shoes
and a boxing glove coming out of nowhere.
My problems with the movie come first from the character of Stef. Really, what is she offering?
No, we can’t take those quarters and half dollars they are people’s wishes. Come on, Stef, what
don’t you understand about trying to save the foreclosure of a house. We need as many quarters
as we can get. So get off your high horse and start filling up your purse with some quarters.
Secondly, the timing of the movie certainly leaves flaws. In the beginning of the movie the kids
are playing in the morning and in the afternoon they go on a search to find the treasure. Later
that night Chunk escapes and it is pitch black out. Then, when the kids finally escape from
the dungeon it is day time and the last scene of the movie sees the pirate ship setting sail into
the sunset. Are you trying to tell me that those kids were awake for two straight days? Either
those kids took a nap in that cave, traveled through some sort of time warp, or something is up.
I struggled watching this movie into 1:00 am. Those kids stayed up way past their bed time, but
somehow they are doing just fine.
Common Plebeian: 8.5/10
Эй Вы Ребята,
The Goonies will always be a timeless classic capturing the mystery and wonder of
childhood adventures and friendship. It is easy for any viewer to relate to Mikey, a flawed, yet
ambitious kid with a goofy troupe of friends.
Particular highlights include the Truffle-Shuffle and Rube-Goldberg contraption outside
of Mikey’s house, Mouth’s translations to Rosalita, Chunk’s blender confessions, and the
unbelievable waterslide leading to One-Eyed Willy’s ship. This movie has plenty more to offer,
but these are just the high points that come to mind right now.
The only opportunity that the director might have missed was the chance to make the
chase more suspenseful. The Fratellis occasionally drifted into a role similar to the Three
Stooges (who doesn’t love the Three Stooges?). Still, their initial, threatening demeanor will get
the audience’s blood pumping. But their antics get a little distracting at times and the excitement
and thrill of the chase suffers.
With that said, the movie is still just about perfect weaving complex themes concerning
greed, childhood dreams, among others into an exciting adventure. Director Richard Donner
reminds the audience that coming-of-age does not necessarily imply a solitary journey.
Signed,
Common Plebeian (Большая Кошка)
Total: 31.5/50
Average: 6.3/10
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