Weakest of the series. Really can feel the missing text. Illustrates the problem of trying to be too faithful. Original book is also weak…
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#140RVW: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
Give Columbus all the credit in the world for laying foundation for enormous franchise under tremendous pressure. Solid & fun enough to last
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#140RVW: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
Not awful so much as awfully long. Needlessly complicated story interferes with the fun, which is still there, buried under ponderous plot.
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The Goonies (1985)
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Director Donner & writer Columbus find sweet spot between humor & adventure. Part of 80’s & 90’s genre: Spielbergian w/o Spielberg directing
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(#140RVW published 8/15/2013; full review published June 7, 2015)
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Pass, barely
The Representation Test Score: C (4 pts)
(http://therepresentationproject.org/grading-hollywood-the-representation-test/)
[schema type=”movie” name=”The Goonies” description=”In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of misfits set out to find a pirate’s ancient treasure.” director=”Richard Donner” actor_1=”Sean Astin” ]Main Cast Val Kilmer Chris Knight
Gabriel Jarret (as Gabe Jarret) Mitch Taylor
Michelle Meyrink Jordan
William Atherton Prof. Jerry HathawayRating PG Release Date Wed 07 Aug 1985 UTC Director Martha Coolidge Genres Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi Plot Teenage geniuses deal with their abilities while developing a laser. Poster 
Runtime 108 Tagline Who ELSE can turn lasers into light shows, aircraft into armchairs, and high-tech into hijinks? Writers Neal Israel (screenplay), Neal Israel (story) Year 1985 -
#140RVW: 42 (2013)
Inspiring story led by ready for stardom Boseman. Plays little loose with facts, but not spirit. Film’s quality earns right for tough scenes
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