The Goonies

Cast: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Johantha Ke Quan and John Matuszak.

Director: Richard Donner

Release Date: 1985

Running Time: 1hr 54 minutes

Genre: Adventure

Rating: PG

Format: Blu-Ray

Synopsis:

In order to save their town from being torn down, a group of teens set out of find a pirates ancient lost treasure.

The Walsh family are preparing to move, due to developers choosing to build a golf course in the place of their neighbourhood, unless enough money is raised to stop the construction. After learning of the valuables in his dad's attic, Mikey and his friends Chunk, Mouth, Data, Andy and Stef set off in search of One-Eyed Willy's famous lost treasure in the hope if found it will save their town. Directed by Richard Donner and written by Director Steven Spielberg. The adventure that unfolds around them is absolutely amazing.

The Goonies are made up of Mikey (Sean Astin) essentially the leader of the pack, always in constant need of his aspirator. Brand (Brolin) Mikey's older brother, a lad who's mad on toning his body and into getting the girls. Chunk (Cohen) or better known as Lawrence to some people, is the big lad in the group always landing himself in trouble due to his lies, Mouth (Feldman) his name of course stemming from the fact that he has a big mouth, most likely always landing himself in trouble, Data (Ke Quan) a young lad who's always making cool inventions and makes a tremendous "James Bond" style attrence at the beginning of the movie. And last but not least, Andy (Green) and Stef (Plimpton), one of whom Brand is desperately trying to make it with.

All of the child actors deliver magnificent performances, each with their own vibrant personality. On route to finding the treasure they find themselves at a closed down restaurant run by bad guys the Fratelli's, Mama Fratelli and her three sons Jake, Francis and Sloth (who is a close match for Superman in strength), the Goonies must get to the treasure before they do. Learning along the way, that they may not all be bad guys.

A tremendous story written by Director Steven Spielberg. The storyline is really captivating and fun. Really keeping you on the edge of your seat. The characters take you on an adventure of friendship, love and acceptance. Despite the storyline being very straightforward, there is plenty of suspense and tension to look forward to through out the film. A spectacularly stunning film, with gorgeous set design and cinematography. Keep an eye out for the pirate ship, it's by far the most exciting part of the film.

A score so compelling it works magnificently alongside the storyline, creating suspense and excitement. A fantastic coming of age film about true friendship.

5/5 stars