Category: #WWMD

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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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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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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140 Character Movie Review – #140RVW

Director Donner & writer Columbus find sweet spot between humor & adventure. Part of 80’s & 90’s genre: Spielbergian w/o Spielberg directing

Spoiler-free Movie Review of The Goonies:

(#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 Hathaway
Rating	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.
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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

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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