The Goonies1985
The Goonies (1985)
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Critic Consensus: An energetic, sometimes noisy mix of Speilbergian sentiment and funhouse tricks that will appeal to kids and nostalgic adults alike.
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Cast
as Michael 'Mikey' Walsh
as Brandon 'Brand' Walsh
as Lawrence 'Chunk' Cohen
as Clark 'Mouth' Devereaux
as Richard 'Data' Wang
as Andy Carmichael
as Stef Steinbrenner
as Sloth
as Jake
as Francis
as Mama Fratelli
as Rosalita
as Mrs. Walsh
as Chunk
as Mr. Walsh
as Mr. Perkins
as Troy
as Prison Guard
as Chunk's Father
as Man in Shower
as Chunk's Mother
as Data's Father
as Mouth's Father
as Bill
as Sheriff
as Troy's Friend
as Troy's Friend
as Man in Shower
as Man in Shower
as Man in Shower
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Tennis Player
as FBI Man
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Critic Reviews for The Goonies
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"The Goonies" is the kind of hyperactive peril-packed movie young audiences can't resist.
The action at the center of Chris Columbus' script occasionally falters and generally feels manufactured, but the kids go about their chores as if convinced that all their make-believe is true.
It's a charmless exercise: director Richard Donner turns the kids into shrieking ferrets, and his jumpy cutting seems to lag behind the action deliberately in a curious attempt to make the film seem more chaotic and cluttered.
While the pre-pubescents continually scream, their doting parents prove equally odious in a finale of astounding sentimentality.
The Goonies is a smooth mixture of the usual ingredients from Steven Spielberg action movies, made special because of the high-energy performances of the kids who have the adventures.
The Goonies has every imaginable funhouse flourish. It has crooks, bats, cobwebs, skeletons, a lovable monster, an underground grotto and a treasure hidden by some of the most considerate, clue-loving pirates who ever lived.
Audience Reviews for The Goonies
What it lacks in script, it more than makes up for in grand, perilous structure and heartwarming adventure. The Goonies is a classical combustion of laughter, discovery and booty (I mean, booby) traps. The cast and sequences are just as memorable and dynamic as its storytellers in Spielberg, Donner & Columbus. 4/5
Super Reviewer
So freakin' stupid. The exposition sets up all the boys' distinct personalities, only to squander the rest of the movie with unmotivated action and bland yet frantic adventure. None of the boys' traits really play into the solving of the puzzles except the stereotypical techie Asian's. Mikey's dweeby hamartia of asthma doesn't even provide an obstacle or suspense. Stuff happens to the boys, and nothing is too dangerous or scary to warrant any real emotional investment in their journey. Also disappointing, much like with "Nobody puts Baby in the corner" and "You're killing me, Smalls," quotable gems like "Goonies never say die" and "Sloth loves Chunk" are completely lackluster in context. As for the former, I expected it to be a real club philosophy, a rallying battle cry born of a previous adventure during which they almost died but didn't, therefore cementing their stalwart courage in the face of certain death! "Goonies never say die" is only said once as a throwaway line without set-up or follow-up. As for the latter, could Sloth BE more disturbing as a child's nightmare come to life? He's the monster with soul, but the love is just played for laughs instead of true pathos.
Super Reviewer
Classic 80s adventure comedy with that certain suburban Spielberg feeling that will never fail to entertain on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
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The Goonies Quotes
| Chunk: | But the worst thing I ever done - I mixed a pot of fake puke at home and then I went to this movie theater, hid the puke in my jacket, climbed up to the balcony and then, t-t-then, I made a noise like this: hua-hua-hua-huaaaaaaa - and then I dumped it over the side, all over the people in the audience. And then, this was horrible, all the people started getting sick and throwing up all over each other. I never felt so bad in my entire life. |
| Jake: | I'm beginning to like this kid, Ma! |
| Mikey: | What about the loot? |
| Brand: | What about our lives? |
| Mikey: | How long have you guys been standing there? |
| Brand: | Long enough, Mikey. Long enough. |
| Mikey: | What about the loot? |
| Brand: | What about our lives? |