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)
Poster:
Trailer:
http://youtu.be/pPZ229husSM
Bechdel Test:
Pass, barely
The Representation Test Score: C (4 pts)
(http://therepresentationproject.org/grading-hollywood-the-representation-test/)
The Goonies
In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of misfits set out to find a pirate's ancient treasure.
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring:
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. |
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 |