READ: Had a massive brain fart and thought this film was directed by Steven Spielberg. Richard Donner, was the director, while Spielberg was the screenwriter. Though I see pretty on point parallels through Steven’s writing, and the commentary is reflective on that…gotta give proper respect towards the Richard Donner. This film is so much fun and he captured that perfectly through his vision in my eyes. Again, complete brain fart, but wanted to update you guys on it and not mislead!
@richieclean2 жыл бұрын
You're not the first to make that mistake, a lot of people assume Spielberg directed this, though I didn't realise that Spielberg had a story credit until just now; I knew he was a producer and his fingerprints are all over it.
@justinpeck60152 жыл бұрын
If you haven't seen it, you should watch Superman 1 and Superman 2 the Richard Donner Cut. Both were Directed by him. Great Movies.
@donnerschwein2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much everybody remembers it as a Spielberg movie. Nice to see that someone in 2021 seeing it for the first time mistakenly thinks the same. Welcome to the club.
@lisag50022 жыл бұрын
Chris Columbus wrote it. The same guy who wrote Gremlins. Directed Home Alone 1 & 2, along with the first two Harry Potter movies, and Mrs. Doubtfire.
@Skrubb_Lord2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, a lot of movies you think that are directed by Steven Spielberg you come to find out that they're only either written, produced or both.
@shainewhite27812 жыл бұрын
RIP, Richard Donner. He gave us this film, Lethal Weapon, Superman, Scrooged, The Omen, and Ladyhawke.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
RIP, loved this film!
@jstratton19812 жыл бұрын
Oh man Ladyhawke. It's been close to 30 years since I've seen that. Well looks like I know what I'm gonna find next
@laroydelsol4052 жыл бұрын
Ladyhawke was my jam! Lol
@maladjustedmoon52002 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid I saw this and Ghostbusters as a double feature at the drive-in with goofy childhood friends. Probably my favorite theater experience
@notlobparrot30572 жыл бұрын
That is an INSANE lineup. Wow. I can't even imagine.
@tvman2502 жыл бұрын
I know that had to be a fun time.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Damn this is iconic
@danballe2 жыл бұрын
had to be the best of times
@jobertdumale8722 жыл бұрын
@@JamesVSCinema please react to encino man 1992.
@6sKi6z62 жыл бұрын
Great childhood movie. Funfacts: they leave the line in the end about them seeing a giant octopus, even though that scene was deleted from the theatrical cut. R2-D2 is on the deck of the pirate ship at the end. And this movie takes place in Astoria, which is the same town where Kindergarten Cop would later take place.
@matthewgraham26192 жыл бұрын
And short circuit too
@stevewhite81782 жыл бұрын
@@matthewgraham2619 Thought that was in New York
@shaggjones48542 жыл бұрын
@@stevewhite8178 2nd one was
@sa_si_ra Жыл бұрын
The (deleted) octopus scene: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpm7nqSmet2YkLc
@CO6883-o3c2 жыл бұрын
Grew up with this movie, and for the longest time could never articulate why the scene where they start to take the treasure then Mikey goes "Except that. That's Willie's." gets me welled up a bit. Now watching your reaction I think it has to due with the integrity this kid shows. He's about to get his home taken away so he understands possessions that are meaningful beyond materialism.
@LordVolkov2 жыл бұрын
A childhood classic. I grew up on this movie. Love all the characters, but Data is tops. Sean Astin has always been phenomenal, and his 'Our time' speech is one of the best scenes. When I heard he was cast as Samwise, I knew he was perfect for the role.
@bethanythatsme2 жыл бұрын
Sean Astin has had my heart since childhood 🖤
@namelessjedi22422 жыл бұрын
Hobbits never say die!
@danielflynn91412 жыл бұрын
For me, the joy of this movie is the cast. I LOVE these kids so much. The chemistry is pure magic, but you were so right to point out that the magic is captured, partially, by the terrific editing and mixing of the audio. The writing also allows each of the characters to have a moment. FYI, Mama Fratelli was played by Anne Ramsey, who was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in Throw Mama From the Train, a retelling of Strangers on a Train that also stars Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal. Highly recommend that film too.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
The cast killed this movie! Loved each and every one of them!
@CopiousDoinksLLC2 жыл бұрын
As far as I know from all the director's commentaries that I've seen, that 'chemistry' between the child stars was one-hundred percent organic. They really had a blast on the set of this movie. Each and every one of them treasured it as a childhood memory shared between friends. That kind of makes Goonies all the more beautiful in my opinion.
@jstratton19812 жыл бұрын
I'm about to be 41 in a few weeks and this is still one of the only movies that truly awakens my inner child. Such a fun adventurous wholesome movie.
@TheRetroManRandySavage2 жыл бұрын
I was 41 three days ago. I was obsessed with goonies as a kid. My mum would take me to our local blockbusters every Friday after school and we'd get goonies and monster squad. Happy days indeed.
@jamesbodnarchuk33222 жыл бұрын
❤️👍
@TheRetroManRandySavage2 жыл бұрын
@@drakocarrion great wasn't it. This is probably controversial to many, but I love monster squad just as much as the goonies. If not more.
@jstratton19812 жыл бұрын
@@TheRetroManRandySavage there is not a single thing wrong with the monster squad either. Heck that should be on James's list of movies to watch. Fred Dekker also made another great horror flick called Night of the Creeps that is totally worth checking out
@TheRetroManRandySavage2 жыл бұрын
@@jstratton1981 I've suggested that to james so hopefully he catches at some point during the year. I said if he loves goonies he should love monster squad. I actually have a signed vhs copy of monster squad that fred did years ago at a convention. Wish I could get the rest of the cast to sign it, although obviously I can't get Brent's (Horace) signature as he passed long time ago. Thanks for the tip about night of the creeps. I thought I'd seen that. but i think I'm mistaking it for night of the demons.👍
@jimtatro65502 жыл бұрын
Last year they did a virtual reunion with the cast and Spielberg and Donner. Everyone loved Donner and when they wrapped he told Spielberg he was heading to his house in Hawaii to get away from kids….Spielberg flew all the kids to Hawaii and had them wait in Donner’s house for him to arrive.😂😂😂👍
@MuadDib0422 жыл бұрын
Funny, because I heard that Donner actually was not happy at all directing kids and kinda hated dealing with them
@mielthesquid65362 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy you noticed the overlaping audio when the kids talk. It is something hard to realize when you casually watch the movie but it is a big key to make this feel realistic. Also there is some cursing too which made it look more genuine.
@leftofpunk2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed this movie. I'm nearly 44 and its way up there on my list of favorite movies of all time. It just makes me warm. Growing up pre-internet or just pre-parents really caring about where you were playing, it was totally normal to get on your bikes and ride into the woods and by the creek with your friends and get into adventures. This movie (along with E.T., Stand by Me etc) was just a big extension of that.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
It’s incredibly timeless!
@DaveBoy2 жыл бұрын
haha Donner's face slowly appearing over the Speilberg praise. love it
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I messed up so editor James had to fix that lol 😆
@dcmitchell80082 жыл бұрын
One of my all-time favorites. Filmed in and around Astoria Oregon. Very beautiful. About 15-20 years ago a DVD came out with all the behind the scenes and Donner included tons of great tidbits about how wonderful it was working with kids in general, but specifically to this film. Really great.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Gotta go there some time!!
@nicotti2 жыл бұрын
Except for the final scene where One Eyed Willy's ship is sailing away, that was shot at Cauldron Point at Goat Rock Beach west of Santa Rosa, California.
@jndaley2 жыл бұрын
Astoria and cannon beach. Cannon beach is beautiful.
@Jar0fMay02 жыл бұрын
Same with Kindergarten Cop
@dcmitchell80082 жыл бұрын
@@JamesVSCinema Me too. I have always wanted to but haven't been to Oregon yet. Everyone I've ever met who has been there raves about it. Love your channel, btw. You do a great job.
@ronpaul10822 жыл бұрын
Loved the goonies when I was a kid . That and flight of the navigator ( 1986 ) a movie that sadly reaction channels have yet to pick up on .
@oggyreidmore2 жыл бұрын
In Deadpool 2, Josh Brolin plays Cable. Deadpool is about to fight him and says "Give me your best shot, One Eyed Willy". Now you know the reference.
@jolly17352 жыл бұрын
In the summer of '85, I was 11 and went with my sister and cousin to see this at the theatre, not knowing the absolute magic we were about to experience. We were absolutely enthralled and called our parents after to say we wanted to stay and watch it again. We didnt even have to pay. The ushers just let us back in the theatre so we could relive it. That's how seeing movies was back then. All your adventure dreams came true onscreen. That scene where they are setting off on their grand adventure on their bikes while Cyndi Lauper plays in the background is actually my favourite. The excitement I used to feel watching that! There was something so special about that to me as a kid. I think because they were kids just like us. They were us. And adventures can be found in your own backyard. That summer, we amped up our adventures. We crossed rivers, scaled fences, climbed down ravines, slid down hills on flattened cardboard boxes. With our bikes, we could always ride just a lil further and there was always an adventure, if you tried hard enough.💙 PS One-eyed Willy helped me get over my fear of skeletons. PSS I still have my behind-the-scenes special edition magazine of this film. PSSS We had big crushes on Mouth aka Corey Feldman. Corey Haim originally auditioned for the same role. Two yrs later I would be crushing on him in Lost Boys! PSSSS James, you had me laughing and tearing up watching you experience this for the first time. THANK YOU. 💕
@PuppyBearOSO2 жыл бұрын
The kid named Mikey who says goonies never die has played in a lot of movies and shows like Rudy, Lord of the rings or Bob in Stranger Things which was also a show that got a lot of influence from movies like The Goonies or IT
@arq63842 жыл бұрын
You nailed it, it’s Indiana Jones for kids. Shaped my childhood and made me see adventure everywhere
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Yup yup!! Has that brilliant adventure texture on it!
@michaelminch5490 Жыл бұрын
Yes. This is literally an Indiana Jones adventure with kids.
@davidfischer83072 жыл бұрын
There is a great article in The Atlantic that highlights the magic of the 1980s and kid/teen films: "What these films had in common was that they were mainly based on original ideas, they were fairly cheap to make, and-despite many being rated PG-they had an edginess that rarely appears in children’s movies today. In Roger Ebert’s 1985 review of The Goonies, he captured how the new crop of films refused to patronize their audiences. There used to be children’s movies and adult movies. Now Spielberg has found an in-between niche, for young teenagers who have fairly sophisticated tastes in horror … His technique is to take his thirteen- and fourteen-year-olds and let them act a little older than their age. It’s more refreshing than the old Disney technique, which was to take characters of all ages and have them behave as if they were twelve." Factors in The Atlantic article that led to the decline of these type of adventure kid stories: A PG movie with those themes couldn’t be made today thanks to the dominance of the PG-13 rating, which bifurcated films for younger audiences after it was introduced in 1984.,.. Another factor in the decline of youth films was that visionaries like Zemeckis, Spielberg, Richard Donner, and John Hughes simply aged out of the genre. In neglecting the kinds of youth-oriented films that proliferated in the 1980s, studios may be missing out on a key box-office demographic. In 1985, the biggest group of moviegoers was viewers aged 12 to 24. In 2013, adults over the age of 25 outnumbered kids as moviegoers, but younger audiences are growing-in 2013, according to figures released by the Motion Picture Association of America, the number of frequent moviegoers aged between 2 and 11 rose 54 percent over 2012. Yet Hollywood doesn’t seem to be paying much attention to this shift. Of the list of films released last year, only 12 seem to belong in the "family" genre, and most of those are either animated or religious movies." www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/03/why-the-1980s-is-the-last-great-decade-in-youth-films/385295/
@bazzakrak2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the link to the article
@rogermorris96962 жыл бұрын
God Josh Brolin looks young, and that makes me who remembers the film coming out , feel very old.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Never seen him that young before haha. Sounds like a lot of great memories my friend.
@manic_misfit97222 жыл бұрын
This movie and Monster Squad were probably my favorite movies growing up. Makes me happy seeing new people discover this gem for the first time.
@poolhall96322 жыл бұрын
Wolfman’s got Nards!
@manic_misfit97222 жыл бұрын
@@poolhall9632 "C'mon guys, don't be chicken shit!"
@nicotti2 жыл бұрын
You know it went over my head as a kid, but the pirate's name is One Eyed Willy... as an adult, that always makes me giggle.
@nathan32522 жыл бұрын
Just imagine an adult film parody of this. A bunch of teens search for the lost treasure of one eyed willy.
@From_darkness2Life2 жыл бұрын
Of the zillion beloved lines of dialogue, amongst the most favorite of mine...(the "boney piano" scene): "UMMM...I CAN'T TELL...IS IT A-SHARP OR IS IT B-FLAT!!!" (chuckles) "If you hit tha wrong note...we'll ALL be flat." (..continues nervous chuckle looking around for comfort in affirmation, for possibly, the last zinger he'd ever tell...) ROTFLMBO It's been over 30 years since i first saw this movie & it STILL delights me, as it did, the 1st "100" times i've seen it. I really enjoy shared experiences in movies/films, so thank you James! Mad props to the writers, directors, producers, grips, sound designers, SCORE COORDINATORS, ALL hands on deck & special props to the perfectly casted cast!! Like you, James, i dug each one of the Goonies, Josh & the girls that rode with them, were perfect! EVERYONE brought their character to life! I saw each of them, as my own personal friends! SUCH an endearing film! Godspeed, saints! Time is very short! So, PLEASE...beware of Satan's "BOOTY-TRAPS"!!!lol (,,,but REALLY!...) [...another LMBO moment during the "boney piano" scene...when a frightened Data ran up on & into the crew, trying to get past them. RIGHT into the wrong note!!! GETS ME EVERY TIME!!!...]
@rugr82day2 жыл бұрын
Character development was the best for me. When I watched Tyrion confessed all his sins while on trial in Game of Thrones I immediately thought about how Chunk spilled all his past deeds to the Fatelli's.
@NYC_Goody2 жыл бұрын
Funny. 27 and I've never fully watched this movie. I've tuned into this being on TV many times but it'd always be in the middle of the film. I'd just leave it running in the background. Bought a 4k copy a few months ago and finally watched it about 4 days ago. Absolutely loved it! We were both late to the party
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha finally I’m now alone hahaha!
@TheRetroManRandySavage2 жыл бұрын
What you gonna do brother, when hulkamania and these 24inch python's run wild on you.😂
@NYC_Goody2 жыл бұрын
@@TheRetroManRandySavage ohhhhhh yeahhhhh the cream of the crop!
@mobiusbelts36072 жыл бұрын
This movie absolutely fomented my love of exploring the unknown & a sense of adventure that has continued to reverberate within me throughout my life.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
That’s a damn good film to have as that then!
@killinglonliness882 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if you know what 'fomented' means....
@justinpeck60152 жыл бұрын
For me it was everything in this movie. The music/theme was probably the main thing for me. Then the acting/actors. Then the sets and last was the location. Everything just works in this movie lol.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Agree Justin!!
@connymac69932 жыл бұрын
"I feel like I'm a Goonie." That is the greatest response to this film. I hope that Richard Donner knew how much this movie is loved by so many. This movie is 37 years old, the youngest Goonie is around 50 years old and it still holds up. This should be on every "Greatest Movie" list. RIP Richard Donner. Sidenote: Richard Donner also directed Superman (1978) with Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman.
@connymac69932 жыл бұрын
The youngest Goonie is Jeff Cohen who plays Chunk, he's 47.
@gregbox132 жыл бұрын
My mom showed me The Goonies as a kid growing up. Absolutely loved it, honestly one of my greatest memories just watching it with my OG. Holds a special place in my heart.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
You’re mom is forever OG because of that haha.
@jerryneil85582 жыл бұрын
when Chunk tells Sloth he loves him still brings tears to my eye after all these years and I am about to turn 46 in June. Indiana Jones is my favorite of all time and this is my second of all time
@michaelminch54903 ай бұрын
The bond that forms between Chunk and Sloth is one of the highlights of this film.
@SuperMeglen2 жыл бұрын
Around 6:15 you say you don't know why that got you excited, and for me that is the magic of Sean Astin's acting - he knows how to give an inspirational speech, even when simply recounting an old tale.
@nathan32522 жыл бұрын
To this day it still saddens me that no one has used this for a theme park attraction. As a dark ride its great. As a water ride its great. As a kids area its great. Even as video game this could make for a seriously fantastic francise. The merch alone is crazy but alas its never been properly used. Honestly in my opinion this is one of the most underrated of Spielberg movies and with no one taking advantage of it is a real shame. As for the best ways to see this, there is a few that come to mind. Saw this in imax. It was great. Saw it on a movie projection at the park. It was fairly good. Even watched this once in vr with giant screen mode. Now that is one of the more interesting ways to check out the smaller details and that too was great. I may have to look up the uhd hdr10 version some time. That could prove an interesting watch to see if it improves the overall color quality.
@dv8theMeta2 жыл бұрын
A feel-good innocent film with no underlying adult themes, just a kid's movie. One of the best.
@michaelminch5490 Жыл бұрын
I'd put it in the same category as "The Princess Bride." A "kid's movie" that everyone falls in love with regardless of age.
@victorzuniga2332 жыл бұрын
It was great being the same age of these kids back in the 80s and watching it and imagining you were there with them. This film holds the record as the most rented movie of my life back in the old VHS days. Every time I’d go to the video store I just wanted to watch it again and again 😂
@lennon14992 жыл бұрын
I'm 40 years old and to this day I still watch this! Always special to introduce my nieces and nephews to this awesome movies that I grew up with in the 80's & 90's.
@twlight762 жыл бұрын
Also the character "Sloth" was played by John Matuszak, a defensive end who played in the NFL for the Raiders and played in two Super Bowls. Sadly he passed away in 1989, about five years after the filming.
@raymondgore30862 жыл бұрын
This movie came out when I was 9, and I still remember going to see it at the theater. There is no telling how many times I've seen it since then. It is still one of my all time favorites, and it makes me so happy to see people enjoying it for the first time!
@guymon82ify2 жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite movie of all time. Everything is perfect. I watched this millions of time on going lol gracias for this.
@IAmTheStiv2 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that the director had the cameras rolling on the kids when they first unveiled the ship to them, to get a genuine reaction. They had to abandon the footage and re-shoot it as there was too much swearing :)
@brittyn2 жыл бұрын
This was filmed on the Oregon coast; Astoria is the town they live in, and then the coastline you see is Cannon Beach. The jail from the opening is a film museum you can visit now, because Astoria was used in other movies too: Short Circuit, Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy, Ring 2… I grew up in the 80s in Oregon, and this movie pretty much defined my childhood. I had a group of friends on my cul-de-sac, and we always were trying to recreate our own adventures like the Goonies!
@dirus31422 жыл бұрын
And this is why Frodo survived Mordor. Sam knows his shit.
@old_school_4ever2 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite movies!! This one is engraved in my heart as part of my childhood.
@jes80722 жыл бұрын
James your look in the intro is lit AF!!! Love the Goonies for life!!! ❤😁🤟🏽
@finkelmana2 жыл бұрын
There is a good mini doc on KZbin about the cut content. It's crazy. Escaped Monkees from a zoo driving around in a car was involved. Sean Astin went on to be in the greatest adventure movies of all time. Josh Brolin became the Mad Titan. Corey Feldman went on to become... Strange.
@michaelminch54903 ай бұрын
And Data won an Academy Award.
@michaelminch54903 ай бұрын
"The Goonies" is "Raiders of the Lost Ark" with kids. And I'm here for it.
@Crazael2 жыл бұрын
Goonies was filmed in and around Astoria, Oregon. The house was, until recently, a museum dedicated to the movie and the jailhouse is now a film museum.
@kyleshockley15732 жыл бұрын
Everything in the house at the beginning really sets up everything else, especially the believability of how the group interacts with one another. It's a mix of script, actors, direction, and atmosphere, but it's all in service of giving you the emotional range of everyone involved and setting up how they are in various situations within the first 10 or 15 minutes: Bored, joking, under stress, annoyed with one another, resourcefulness, nosing around and discovering, inspiration, faced with looming threats, lowest point, encouragement, coming up with a plan. It's all there to set up and accept when the stakes get raised and the characters act and react to them.
@sheagroza2 жыл бұрын
the Goonies is one of my top favorite movies!!! im so happy you got around to watching it!!!! Also, are we gonna talk about how Mask won Best Makeup and The Goonies wasn’t even nominated??? like i mean…. i mean… look at the material
@SmallFryAmI922 жыл бұрын
YES! I love layered voices. It’s usually a big tv/film no-no but man does it amp up the authenticity. It makes the characters feel so much more real!
@dnish66732 жыл бұрын
I’m betting the screenplay and direction just had them ad lib in a general way according to the scene.
@musikschizo812 жыл бұрын
It's timeless...our ten year old son loves it as well. Never gets old❤️
@CrayCruz2 жыл бұрын
Just about the time that this movie came out, I kept hearing people saying "Hey you guys!" and was curious what that was from. And then I saw it on video tape and instantly fell in love with this movie. For me, it's everything...Chunk doing the Trouffle Shuffle, Data doing his impression of Inspector Gadget, Ralph telling Rosalita that the house was full of drugs and the gang solving the mystery of One-Eyed Willie. Even the Fratellis were hilarious...that was Joey "Pants" Pantiliano...Cypher from the Matrix. And you're right, each character had a time to shine in this film and the chemistry with the kids was spot on. It's all those things, and then some, that makes this movie a classic. I never tire watching it over and over again. I had fun watching you getting a kick out of this movie. Someone mentioned Anne Ramsey and "Throw Mama from the Train" that sounds like a great idea.
@StudioCoqui2 жыл бұрын
For me and the millions of kids born in the mid to late 70s and was in elementary school by the 80s, these movies were magic. This was lightning in a bottle for your childhood to see these in the theater. Goonies, Ghostbusters, E.T., Back to the Future, Return of the Jedi, The Last Dragon, the Neverending Story, Top Gun... I can go on and on. This was like a rare sweet spot in movies. The 70s were going through some kind of emo period with dark Sci-Fi like Logan's Run or deep thought adult experiments like Taxi Driver. The 90s films were transitioning into new technologies and a finding a new footing in a post-Cold War world, just look at Timothy Dalton's run in James Bond. But the 80s, even the most mediocre of film is still remembered and has that guilty pleasure effect tacked on it.
@dalefraser97712 жыл бұрын
At 8:05 you ask where this was shot at. The overhead shot of the kids on the bikes through the forest and everything outside the restaurant is at Ecola State Park on the Oregon Coast just North of (and above) Cannon Beach, OR. It is a beautiful spot. I've been there a few times, the first time I didn't realize it was a Goonies filming location until I got there and I proceeded to geek out.
@darrinfi37162 жыл бұрын
I saw it in the theatre at 13 years of age. It had a profound impact on my young mind which has stuck with me since. An absolute favourite! Keep up the great work, James!
@MickeyValenz2 жыл бұрын
This is pure nostalgia haha I grew up with this film and loved it as a kid. I still enjoy it as an adult. I love The Sandlot too by the way.
@charleslee83132 жыл бұрын
"Suplex her in the water" -- that was a trip. The octopus line -- the theatrical version didn't have the octopus in it, but when it aired in syndication, they put that scene back in it, and Data saved everyone by blowing up the octopus. You had to see it.
@gluuuuue2 жыл бұрын
Y'know, it's re-watching these through other people's eyes as first-timers, but especially in your case as a filmmaker, that I can appreciate how well-constructed the story progression is in many of these scenes, like the back and forth of tension when Chunk jumps into the street stopping the next car, and the light clicking on showing it's the Fratellis.
@jennandrewlawrence50552 жыл бұрын
Growing up we wanted Chunks humor, Data's gadgets, Mouths confidence, to be cool like Brand and of course to be wise like Mikey ❤ I think you would also enjoy the movie Willow if you haven't yet
@AuroraDarkStar2 жыл бұрын
RIP Richard Donner. This is such a classic
@brantleynash4882 жыл бұрын
Finally!!!!!! I've been waiting for this. Appreciate the good vibes brother 🙏🙏
@SirGriefALot2 жыл бұрын
Goddammit James!!! I had a lot to do today, I was going to be very productive. Then you drop a review of this 4 star solid gold classic, and now I have to put everything on hold to smoke a bowl and watch it.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA! Hey, if anything, get done all you need to do. That way when you come back, you can kick it, light up, and have no worries on the mind!
@MacScarfield2 жыл бұрын
Much of the film was done on location in Oregon: The City is Astoria, while the forest is Ecola State Park, near Cannon Beach (famous for the Haystack Rock sea stack, which the kids used to navigate from the map).
@jgarcia47212 жыл бұрын
This was probably the first movie I saw as a kid that had so many lines my friends and I could quote. I probably still remember most of 'em. Good times.
@captainsplifford2 жыл бұрын
I saw this in the theater when I was 8 and immediately fell in love with it. It's been one of my favorites ever since. 😀
@laniiyahscott1432 жыл бұрын
Okay, but this cango hat is giving what it's supposed to be giving! 🥰 Loved this reaction! 🤎
@koanikal10 ай бұрын
Got to see this in the theater when it came out, when I was 10. I love seeing someone young enough to be my own kid enjoying so many of the movies I grew up on :)
@MatthewFutrell2 жыл бұрын
All the town scenes, and most of the outdoors scenes are filmed in Astoria, Oregon. In fact part of Short Circuit, and most of Kindergarden Cop was as well. In fact the Police station at the beginning is now a film museum. Oregon has a storied history of being used for film making dating pretty far back. If you ever end up out there enjoy it, it's a pretty chill place.
@44excalibur2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you loved Donner's overhead shot of the four kids on their bicycles riding off in search of a buried treasure. If I can think of one image that sums up the 1980s perfectly, it's the image of a kid on a bicycle riding off into the horizon in search of adventure.
@devilsthadvocate20022 жыл бұрын
Exterior shots of Goonies were filmed in Astoria, Oregon. The house is still there (privately owned, usually have signs asking visitors to respect the owners privacy, but I think I've heard the house recently has been a slightly more welcoming--there was a while where they put up tarps and wouldn't let non residents even get close) and members of the cast sometimes come back to town for reunion events. It's a great coast town absolutely worth visiting any chance youbget
@marktobias2 жыл бұрын
After rediscovering this movie in my twenties I joined an online Goonies forum and then travelled from the UK to Oregon for the 25th and 30th anniversary events, making a ton of lifelong friends and amazing memories along the way. So glad you enjoyed it!
@therobotscott2 жыл бұрын
You probably had the best reaction to this movie I have yet seen. The way you got into this film also really got me into it in a way I haven't really done in years. I really do love this movie even though I joking call this the loudest movie ever (because of how loud the kids can get). And even though no one asked Data might be my favorite of the bunch.
@celinhabr12 жыл бұрын
Man, you're on fire with movies that have a special place in my heart.
@humanversion31632 жыл бұрын
My guy, this movie is the quintessential kid adventure film. I was the same age as these kids when it came out, and it seriously hits that childhood imagination vibe so well that we used to play “Goonies” by going on adventures around the neighbourhood. It was also the first movie I showed my daughter from the 80’s when she was old enough to feel it. Glad you enjoyed it James, loving your takes on every film 🤟
@TheGavrael2 жыл бұрын
Woo! A couple videos ago I suggested this. So glad it made it on your list. Timeless film. All of my kids love it despite being born 20+ years later.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Things this good are timeless!
@mielthesquid65362 жыл бұрын
This was basically Indiana Jones with kids for kids, loved it when I was young because it was a dream treasure hunt. I'm happy you enjoyed the movie to its fullest!
@twlight762 жыл бұрын
The outdoor scenes were shot in Cannon Beach, Oregon. The kid's house is a real house in Astoria, but it is known in town the owners value their privacy and don't want to be disturbed. In Astoria, you can visit the old jail, it's a tourist attraction dedicated to the film. All the dungeons are a Hollywood studio. Best film of my childhood.
@ScientificallyStupid2 жыл бұрын
I used to be embarrassed that having seen this in the theaters gives away ones age, now I just embrace it. One of my top 5 favorite movies.
@carrieallen2 жыл бұрын
I watch this movie every Thanksgiving. It's a tradition. The score and setting make it so immersive. One of my all time favorites. My sister got me the Goonies version of Dungeons and Dragons this year and that is definitely another way to get yourself immersed in this world.
@pilgrimpaige60362 жыл бұрын
Harriet the Spy is another great kids' film with depth that taps into that sense of childlike wonder and adventure. Highly recommended!
@m_i_s_t_a_h__j_2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to The Goonies. Loved this movie as a kid and introduced it to my kids when I thought they'd enjoy it. It's one of their favorites now too.
@mattdrago46602 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. Love that you still have that childlike wonder and you appreciate the pure escapism of this film. It’s a special one.
@shep4life6 ай бұрын
I love your filmmaking knowledge. I really appreciate it
@TimWing232 жыл бұрын
I must have seen The Goonies in school at least 5 different times over the years. Whenever we had a movie day in class it was always a top choice for teachers. I saw it in 1st grade class, 3rd grade, 4th grade, I saw it in Middle school at least twice. And I think once in a Highschool class. By the way I do a good Sloth "Hey You Guys" impression.
@mcc69042 жыл бұрын
I had the honor of being at the Goonies 30th anniversary at Steel City Con, last year. I have a great souvenir to hang in my basement. They are awesome and Sean called me a Greek goddess and jokingly feared I would turn him into a toad. That was my first time at Steel City Con and it was awesome! This is a great touching story and so much fun. Thanks for the reaction! ❤️👍😁
@JamesInDigital2 жыл бұрын
The house shots are Astoria. The view of Haystack rock on the coast is from Ecola State Park area, just north of Cannon Beach.
@sa_si_ra Жыл бұрын
If you want to see more of the set - and a like to second Goonies movie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJmzpp2fdp51iLs
@Bozbaby1032 жыл бұрын
You got the Thanos/Josh Brolin thing. The kid who plays Mikey goes on to play Samwise Gamgee in Lord of the Rings.
@Yungbeck2 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY what I needed when home sick af in isolation 😩😩 childhood favourite. stay safe James!!
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽♥️
@tehpickle12502 жыл бұрын
This has legit been a top 5 favourite film of mine for my entire life (80s kid). It’s like a warm hug of a film. The kids are so good. Chunk is a legend!
@TheStoryhasbeensold2 жыл бұрын
Sean Astin did alot of 80s and early 90s films( Encino Man, Toy Soldiers, Rudy) and then did the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Robert Davi( Die Hard, Predator 2, James Bond: Licence to Kill) also did alot of crime, drama and action films throughout the 80s and 90s.
@garvabboz2 жыл бұрын
Summer of 85, 13 years old.. we were the Goonies.. its one of those movies that I've passed down to my own kids.. magic stuff.. and they got the One eyed Willy reference in Deadpool 2.. proud dad moment 😎 ❤ 😄
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Oh word!! 🙏🏽♥️
@AudsVids2 жыл бұрын
I love Mikey's speeches. Sean Astin is such a good actor, amazing in Lord Of The Rings but here too.
@pthor62652 жыл бұрын
"Hey, lay off the juice." "Ith, not juicth."
@MerryBerry222 жыл бұрын
I was in 5th grade when I saw this in the theater and thought it was such a great movie! One of my childhood favorites! I noticed you liked the background chatter used for development of the characters and a master class in this is Robert Altman’s Academy Award winning Gosford Park. All the actors had to continue conversations in character even when not focused on. That is one of the best written and acted films starring who’s who in British cinema. You should check it out. I saw it in a surround sound theater and hearing all the conversations kind of lost me for a second, but it is an awesome film.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow that’s so awesome thank you for sharing this!!
@michaelminch5490 Жыл бұрын
@@JamesVSCinema Overlapping dialogue was an Altman trademark. You've gotta check out M*A*S*H.
@ryanwatson86382 жыл бұрын
a lot of this movie was filmed around my hometown in Bay City, Oregon. The film is mentioned a lot there. you can even see twin rocks in the middle of the ocean where they filmed. One of my favorite movies of all time!
@insaned46662 жыл бұрын
Spielberg movies always have a tremendous score. The music and sounds always set the scenes so perfectly.
@Erik78Johansson2 жыл бұрын
Great Movie and great reaction! Laughed out loud several times, thanks to you, you made me experience the movie as if I saw it again for the first time.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!! Glad to give some laughs to this already, awesome film!
@ATrueOttoman2 жыл бұрын
Lots of memories watching this when I was younger with important people… good times.
@JamesVSCinema2 жыл бұрын
@INIGO72 жыл бұрын
ahh a fellow struggler
@ATrueOttoman2 жыл бұрын
@@INIGO7 yup always and forever
@missmabelbasset40772 жыл бұрын
This movie was shot in and around the Astoria, Northern Oregon Coast area, which is a really pretty place. Fun fact: You can visit the family house that they save with the jewels and get yelled at by the current owners for parking in front of it!
@rochellehershberger95392 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: In the Attic scene Data calls Brand Josh and in the basement of the restaurant Mikey also calls him Josh.
@brahamwardrober67742 жыл бұрын
Here's the big question: do you now recall Wade calling Cable One-Eyed Willie in Deadpool 2? I freaking lost it on that line. 😂
@brahamwardrober67742 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's the boy from Indiana Jones. Here's you one better: Mike is Bob from Stranger Things.