The Goonies Reviews

• Only difference is the case

  
  By AWR2KHLQ6XN82 on 2007-05-10
  This is not a new edition of the movie, the only difference is the case is a standard DVD case instead of the cardboard snap kind.
  
  

• Goonies Never Say Die!

  
  By A1T3O2LILVK0C4 on 2008-09-24
  In 1985, Steven Spielberg (the Indiana Jones films and E.T.) served as an executive producer on the Goonies, an adventure film based on a story by Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner (Superman). Since the film's release, it's become a cult classic of sorts, as well as being a favorite film for nostalgic teens and adults.
  
  The story follows a group of outcast kids growing up in Oregon, who call themselves the Goonies, as they spend their last weekend together before their parents are forced to sell their homes to make way for a golf course. Mikey, the youngest and most precocious of the Goonies, finds a pirate's treasure map in his attic and realizes that if the Goonies can find the treasure then their parents won't have to sell their homes. Mikey and his good friends, Chunk, Mouth, and Data begin following the clues that will lead to the treasure and they're eventually joined by Mikey's older brother, Brand and two high school girls, Andy and Stef. But things become complicated when a family of second-rate criminals, the Fratellis, catch Chunk and find out about the treasure. Jake and Francis Fratelli lock Chunk up in a room with their deformed brother, Sloth. Sloth may be fearsome in appearance but his grotesque exterior hides a heart of gold, and he and Chunk become fast friends. Meanwhile the other Goonies make their way through a series of underground tunnels, all the way avoiding booby traps and following the clues. Little do they know that the Fratellis, lead by Mama Fratelli, are in hot pursuit. But can the Goonies find the pirates' treasure and save their homes, and can they outsmart the Fratellis?
  
  Like many of Spielberg's own films, The Goonies follows a specific formula. The kids, like those in E.T., swear frequently and use vulgar language, so parents be warned. There's also some risqué humor and comic violence, but most of which is simply too funny to be offensive. When inspected closely, the story unravels due to numerous plot holes, continuity errors, and a general lack of realism. But that's all part of the charm of The Goonies.
  The ensemble cast is terrific especially Sean Astin as Mikey, Jeff Cohen as Chunk, Corey Feldman as Mouth, Ke Huy Quan as Data, Josh Brolin as Brand, Martha Plimpton as Stef, Kerri Green as Andy, John Matuszak as Sloth, Robert Davi as Jake Fratelli, Joe Pantoliano as Francis Fratelli, and Anne Ramsey as Mama Fratelli.
  
  The excellent DVD includes outtakes (features the infamous missing octopus scene), The Making of The Goonies vintage featurette, a ridiculously silly 12-minute Cyndi Lauper music video, theatrical trailer, and an audio commentary (with video commentary by Richard Donner, Sean Astin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, Josh Brolin, Martha Plimpton and Kerri Green). This audio/video commentary is perhaps the most entertaining feature I've ever seen on a DVD and alone makes this a worthy purchase.
  
  Also recommended:
  Gremlins
  Back to the Future - The Complete Trilogy
  Explorers
  Flight of the Navigator
  The Monster Squad
  Home Alone
  The Sandlot
  
  

• Goonies on DVD!

  
  By A37S3ACL57LN62 on 2007-10-21
  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!
  
  

• An 80's masterpiece!

  
  By A1COW0UIB5HA9J on 2008-02-26
  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.
  
  

• Good, but not for younger children...

  
  By AUJEF31CXWTCQ on 2008-04-21
  Not a bad kid's movie, but you have been warned, the swearing in this flick is a little overboard for a family film. The only word missing is the F-bomb. There is also a scene in which a child mentions sexual torture, a fake hanging scene, and some talk about sex.
  
  Again, a good movie, but not for younger kids. This was the most profane family movie we have watched, and we watch a lot.
  
  
• The Goonies
  By A2IFQTDIUQ19KL on 2007-09-04
  I took a few of my grandchildren to this movie when it was first released. We all laughed and cried together and were amazed at the very good special effects. It also proved to be a GOOD moral story for teens of all ages out there right now. The young people do NOT have very much to choose from in the way of good movies, but I think this ONE deserves a special place in everyone's home for FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Enjoy..Jo
  
  
• WATCH OUT!
  By A3001TBF8Y7HY8 on 2008-01-01
  This WAS a good movie. I remember watching it when I was younger, but watching it again as an adult... I wouldn't let my child watch it. There's some language in it that really isn't child-appropriate. Depending on your descretion, you might let a teenager watch this, but 12 and under? Uh-uh.
  
  
• Hear Ye Hear Ye
  By AQEFHYQAPYCUL on 2007-05-22
  Oh, what an amazing movie...if you have not seen this flic, go get it! It is one of the best movies of all time and the clown below me does not know what he is talking about. Four stars please...some people just need to go away.
  
  5 stars...baby!
  
  
• Goonies DVD
  By A9A2EPE9YK2KM on 2007-11-25
  This was a favorite of mine when I was a kid. I think every kid wanted to do what the Goonies did and go through adventures to find all that lost treasure. So, I can't say its bad. Most people ordering it have probably already seen it. I just wanted it for my library. The DVD also included commentary from the stars of the movie intermittently showing you their faces in present time as they talk. It also includes the making of Goonies and deleted scenes.
  
  
• "THe GOONIES" MOVIE PURCHASE
  By A25CKSIDPW3TJQ on 2007-10-19
  The movie I purchased was in perfect condition and loved by my grandchildren. I received this item quickly and it was packaged very securely. This was an awesome, trouble-free transaction. I would definately recommend purchasing from this seller; I certainly will again.
  
  
• THE KIDS STILL LOVE IT.....
  By AFEN54UGJQOK9 on 2008-03-31
  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?
  
  
• Great great movie for kids and teenagers.
  By AS47EQ1SPDA83 on 2008-06-02
  I realy hope we can have more movies like this one. It is great, fantastic.
  
  
• Goonies
  By A1VDS9TZXBPWE7 on 2008-06-26
  I first watched this years ago when it first came out, but I didn't remember much about it, except that I had enjoyed it. I re-watched it now with my kids, and it is reminiscent of Indiana Jones or possibly National Treasure, but with kids as the protagonists. It is rated PG for some juvenile humor at the beginning (which mostly went over the kids heads), and a couple of scary places. It was still enjoyable for me, and the kids all gave it a thumbs up.
  
  
• Cute fantasy.
  By A2PV6GK1HV54Y9 on 2008-07-10
  The Goonies is a classic children's film from the 1980s. Sean Astin and Corey Feldman give the best performances in this adventure flick. Great film to watch on a rainy Saturday, I highly recommend this "treasure". Enjoy!
  
  
• A classic that will never die...
  By A370Z6I5GBWU44 on 2008-08-20
  This is one of these great old movies which will always be a classic, and stands out among all the shill that is produced today. I'm proud to be a stickler of the old school, and this movie definitely reinforces that!
  
  
• Great 80's Nostalgic Movie
  By AFV2584U13XP3 on 2007-08-12
  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...
  
  
• Best movie ever
  By A30X750M8V1XXW on 2007-08-23
  I feel this is the best movie ever. I watch it all the time, its a great pick me up film and great on a rainy or snowy day. I wish the film company would release the extended version with the deleted scenes. This is a must buy for everyone.
  
  
• ' Great fun, especially for those of the Gen X, 80's crowd.
  By ACVJUHDMG8RYP on 2007-09-27
  Cindy Lauper, who has a song or two in movie, was big back in the 80's. Her songs are, basically, a reflection whenever they are played.
  
  I admit that I bought this movie because of the story and the music, but the soundtrack is something that pushed me to buy it.
  
  This movie has a intelligent storyline and great writing. The acting and the directing are not bad, at all.
  
  But, to put it quickly, the story is about destiny, and, pretty much, the destiny of 7 children in a small town of this movie.
  
  Big developers move in to try to take over this town, but these kids find a unique and different way to fight back.
  
  'Great adventure.
  If you've seen the film, it's good to watch over again.
  If not, try renting from Netflix first.
  
  
• An Absolute Treasure
  By A13OMT8D4GPIBV on 2007-10-09
  The Goonies, written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner, is a wonderful adventure story. If you haven't seen it I won't go into it too far, but it's about four friends, accompanied by one's brother and his friends on a trip to find a Pirate's gold.
  
  Quite wonderful. This and Stand By Me (Special Edition) are the essential children's 80's movies that everone should see. Magical.
  
  As this is only a rerelease of the earlier version the features are the same.
  
  Highly recommended.
  
  
• Blast from the past
  By A3F0ZKNNS8QJVB on 2008-02-17
  As a child, I remember being the first in our community to see this movie. I loved it then, and I love it still. My boys are of the same mind as I am. They really liked it too.
  
  

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