The Goonies (Movie Review)

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Idea of cinematic genius Steven Spielberg, The Goonies is a thrilling fantasy adventure film for younger - although adults will find enjoyable as well. Foreshadowing the success of the Harry Potter films, The Goonies includes a series of tests and hurdles to overcome for a group of small children must save the day. In many ways it produces films like Indiana Jones for children - in a way that children can imagine or fantasize about being in such asituation.

The film follows the exploits of a neighborhood group of kids who call themselves The Goonies. Upset that they will soon have to part ways because of the forced commercial development of their neighborhood, the kids are enjoying what they believe will be one of their last meetings together.

But while Mikey, Chunk, Mouth, and Data (the nicknames of the Goonies respectively) are exploring Mikey's attic, they find a treasure map hidden in the back of an old picture frame. Apparently the map leads to long-lost treasure of the famous pirate "One-Eyed Willy. Banding together with Mikey's brother Brandon and two neighborhood girls, Andy and Stef places that reveal the enormous wealth of the Pirate Party, and then save their homes from the wrath of the wrecking ball.

But a small problem in them. The treasure map is a starting point below an old abandoned house as a hideout of the notorious Brothers used crime family. Jake Brothersand Francis, coupled with their deformed yet gentle brother and mean Mama Fratelli, are quite an intimidating force. When the Goonies manage to uncover the entrance to the cave that harbors their treasure, Chunk is left behind. The Fratelli's viciously interrogate the boy in an effort to find out what happened to his friends. But it takes a freak accident (spilled water falling down the hole in the fireplace) before they find One-Eyed Willy's secret passage.

With the Fratelli family hot their care, The Goonies need to go through a series of physical obstacles and mental set up centuries ago by pirates off unwanted costly to maintain their generosity. Interspersed in Action is a series of clever and witty one-liners that add to public enjoyment of the film.

Discovering the end, the children of a monstrous treasure One-Eyed Willy. But they can reject the greedy ambitions of the Fratelli family? Able to save theirneighborhood with the newfound treasure? You'll have to watch to find out, and trust me, this movie is a lot of fun...

Each of the stars contributes to the film in his own way. Chunk provides many moments of comic relief with his endless whining, and Data's constant deployment of quirky homemade inventions, although stretching the limits of reality, are a welcome addition to a fantasy adventure film tailored for a young audience.

With the introduction of The Goonies DVD, an entirely new generation can discover the thrill and wonder of this instant cinema classic. Given its wide range of appeal to audiences of all ages and the exciting quest for hidden treasure, The Goonies passes the test as a definite must-see film. If you haven't seen it, or even worse - if your children have been deprived of seeing it - then I highly recommend renting this one...