Genre:
Comedy, Adventure
Rating:
PG
Interest Level:
Ages 10 and up
Film Theme:
Friendship, family, social misfits
Films with similar themes:
Hook, Stand by Me, Holes
Bibliographic Information:
Spielberg, S. (Producer) and Donner, R. (Director). (1985). The Goonies. [Motion Picture]. United States: Amblin Entertainment.
Plot:
Mikey and his misfit friends known as the Goonies discover that their neighborhood is going to be turned into a golf course and their families will have to move. When Mikey discovers a treasure map in his attic the Goonies decide to embark on an adventure to find the treasure and save their neighborhood. Their journey includes several run-ins with a family of convicts called the Fratrelli's, a deformed and lovable man named Sloth, and the discovery of the pirate ship of One Eyed Willy. The Goonies discover that their combined talents make them unstoppable and help them to save the day at the end of the film, making the misfit Goonies a group of unforgettable heroes.
Mikey and his misfit friends known as the Goonies discover that their neighborhood is going to be turned into a golf course and their families will have to move. When Mikey discovers a treasure map in his attic the Goonies decide to embark on an adventure to find the treasure and save their neighborhood. Their journey includes several run-ins with a family of convicts called the Fratrelli's, a deformed and lovable man named Sloth, and the discovery of the pirate ship of One Eyed Willy. The Goonies discover that their combined talents make them unstoppable and help them to save the day at the end of the film, making the misfit Goonies a group of unforgettable heroes.
Review:
This unforgettable film is a classic from the 1980's that is enjoyed by the tweens of today as well as the people who grew up with watching it. It showcases tween themes like the deep friendship seen amongst the Goonies, the Goonies struggles to fit in, and the Goonies budding awareness of sexuality, shown during a hilarious scene when they accidentally break off a certain part of a naked male statue. The Goonies are also starting to notice the opposite sex, which is shown through Mikey accidentally kissing his brother's girlfriend Andy, and the subtle hint at a potential future romance between the characters Mouth and Stef. The Goonies also become more self-aware and self-confident as they discover the personal strengths they never knew they had. This film is great for any tween who struggles with self-confidence. It's a film that is timeless and will entertain tweens for many years to come.
Tween Main Characters:
Mikey (played by Sean Astin)- Mikey is the lead character of the Goonies. He is asthmatic and socially awkward, but also incredibly caring and determined to save his neighborhood. He is the leader of the Goonies who provides them with inspiration and motivation to continue their journey as seen in the clip below.
Chunk (played by Jeff Cohen)- An overweight tween who loves chocolate and constantly tells tall tales and gets into mischief. He befriends Sloth and together they work to save his friends from the Fratelli's. He friends make fun of him a lot, as seen below in the famous Truffle Shuffle scene.
Mouth (played by Corey Feldman)- A loud-mouthed, wisecracking tween who always finds his mouth getting him in trouble. Below he showcases both his Spanish and mischievous skills.
Data (played by Ke Huy Quan)- A genius young tween who is also an inventor. Below is a clip of his slick shoes he uses to try to keep the Fratelli's away.
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