The Goonies(1985)

Screening report

Richard Donner’s The Goonies is a classic film that can be considered in the comedy/adventure genre. Unlike most other films in the adventure films the main cast features a group of young self-proclaimed outcasts. Since the group of kids is so diverse it allows for any viewer to connect with the children and the struggle in search of a pirates treasure. Each member of the “Goonies” has unique characteristics which allows for the viewer to relate to the group and feel more about the groups success or failure.

The most important part of any adventure film is the main character and his reasoning for the adventure. The Goonies is no exception with the character Mikey an asthmatic son of a museum curator who leads the search for One-eyed Willy’s pirate treasure. He leads this journey after the scene in the attic where they the group of boys find the map and key to the treasure. Mikey want to save the Goonies by finding the treasure and having enough money to prevent them all from loosing their houses and splitting up their ionic group.

Movie review

The Goonies by director Richard Donner is an epic tale of a group of young adventures trying to save their homes from foreclosure. This classic 80’s movie is a wonderful film that the whole family will enjoy time over time. The Goonies is a constant thrill ride of adventure with a great mix of comic relief, generating a wonderful film that has been enjoyed by some many people for over 20 years.

The movie begins with introducing each of the characters during an intense opening scene where the villainous Fratelli’s escape jail with an ensuing police chase. Soon after the chase all the children meet at Mikey’s (Sean Astin) house where the begin to explore the attic, finding all sorts of museum artifacts. Among all the things they find an old treasure map and key which is supposedly leading to One-eyed Willy’s lost pirate treasure. After finding the map and key they begin their journey in hopes of finding the treasure, with the starting point being a restaurant that the Fratelli family is using as a hideout. It is here that the “Goonies” begin their wild and crazy search into the underground for a treasure that will hopefully save their homes but will the Fratelli‘s get their first?

Over all the amazing adventures of the “Goonies” is a fun filled tale of adventure that the whole family can love. This tale of adventure, boobie traps, pirate maps and treasure will keep you on the edge of your seats in pure enjoyment. The Goonies is a much watch film which all can relate and enjoy.

Critical essay

The Gonnies by Richard Donner is a 80s film with everlasting appeal. The film can be categorized under adventure with a great side of comedy. The general plot of the movie is the entertaining adventure of a diverse group of young children trying to find a lost pirate treasure in hopes of saving their homes. The Goonies overall is a well structured film with many intriguing qualities.

One general aspect of the film which I found interesting was the theme. Their could be many different interpretations on the theme but I found that no matter how big the problem you face is, as long as you have your true friends anything is possible. Throughout the film the only way the group accomplishes anything depends on how they all work together for a common cause. For example Mikey has a great general knowledge(especially history), Mouth is bi-lingual and can translate the map, Data has various gadgets to solve problems, and Chunk provides comic relive along with great people skills to provide outside assistance. Every character even the less important ones provide important qualities to the group, which is needed in order to find the treasure and save their homes. Each of these characters development throughout the film was essential to how well the plot and theme was expressed to the audience.