Bernhard, Harvey and Bronner, Richard (Producers). Donner, Richard (Director). The Goonies. (1985). USA: Amblin Entertainment. 114 minutes. Rated PG. Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure
The Goonies are a group of unpopular kids who live in a doomed section of Astoria, Oregon soon to be leveled by the wrecking ball to make way for a new country club. The attic in the home of two brothers and goonies, Mikey and Brandon, lay countless objects and memorabilia from Astoria’s past that have been collected by their father, the Astoria museum curator. On their last day together before Mikey and his friends discover an old treasure map belonging to One Eyed Willy, the legendary pirate who once sailed his ship into a cave in Astoria’s coast and stayed there until he died, surrounded by his treasure. Mikey persuades his friends to come with him to find the treasure and in a last attempt to save their parents’ homes. First they have to get past Brandon, who swore his mother he would not let Mikey outside. With Brandon chasing after them the younger Goonies uncover the first stop on their treasure trail, an abandoned restaurant that also doubles as the crime headquarters of a crime family, the Fratellis, headed by Mama Fratelli. A dead FBI agent’s body in the restaurant’s freezer is enough to tell the Goonies they’ve got to move on, but as the Fratelli’s return, they are forced to escape down a fireplace, leading them through the underbelly of Astoria and a dangerous journey towards One Eyed Willy’s treasure.
The Goonies is a lesser known classic that is better known for its quotes, “Hey You Guys,” “I love you Chunk,” and “It’s our time down here.” Nobody who sees it can ever forget Data’s artillery of inventions or the endearing relationship between Chunk and Sloth Fratelli. The set designs that could only be inspired by Richard Donner, Steven Spielberg, and Chris Columbus possess a verisimilitude that only a story about pirate’s treasure can have. The story is simple and the diversity of the characters and the emotions they feel are authentic. Throughout the duration of their adventure which provides a well needed escape from their social status, Cindy Lauper encourages them with her song, “The Goonies Are Good Enough.”
The Goonies sends powerful messages about belonging, sticking together, and believing in oneself. All tweens ought to see this movie!
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