STAND BY ME (1986) TWIN BROTHERS FIRST TIME WATCHING MOVIE REACTION!

This is a movie we've had recommended quite a bit with our multiple Stephen King adapted films and I'm glad we got to watch it; Stand By Me gave us incredible nostalgia of our own childhood memories!
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[@jonnyyen7169]

River Pheonix is the heart of this film. The best "child" acting I've ever seen.

[@tatianabennett865]

Right, I’ve never seen a child act so amazing in my life. I hope he is resting well he was the best person truly

[@touchstoneaf]

We lost big when we lost him.

[@bprobo24]

Tragedy for real.

[@ianmcgranaghan9888]

Nah I think the best child actor / actress I’ve seen is Natalie Portman playing Matilda from the professional

[@vinniemoran7362]

Not really. Wil Wheaton is right up there. Under-rated young actor.

[@gasperdn]

I don't think Wil Wheaton gets enough credit for his acting in this movie.

[@conkyvsricki4710]

isn't easy getting credit next to river phoenix

[@McCammalot]

We who were his age or slightly younger at the time did love him. They put Wil in a ton of commercials aimed at us. River was just so much more of a consistently intense actor, though, even as a little kid. I think Wil got somewhat typecast as Wesley Crusher (I personally had zero problems with him in the role; the only complaint always seemed to be that the character was too Young to be that smart, which I found silly. But fanboys used it against him.) River on the other hand was cast in a lot of dramatic acting in "serious" films (science fiction was definitely not as respected then as it is now. For example, Patrick Stewart was repeatedly told ST:TNG would ruin his career) . Also, I have to say, River never outgrowing his angelic-child look even into his 20s was definitely a factor.

[@JackJackIsBackBack]

He never wanted to be an actor so I think he's fine where things stand. Watch the documentary "Showbiz Kids" on HBO. He says that his mom basically forced him to go into acting.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

@@conkyvsricki4710 True, but consider, for example, that scene where Gordy asks, why did Denny have to die, and says it should have been me, and my dad hates me. Wil"s doing all the emoting there. River's just reacting. Yet people seem to remember River's great acting in this film and take Wil's equally great performance for granted. The truth is, all four kids are superb.

[@malcolmdrake6137]

Wil Wheaton is considered the _Star_ of this film, and people recognized it when it was released. People _still_ feel that way, but "newbies" think it's "River Phoenix", because they saw the movie _after_ he died, but, no, MOST people to this day consider Wil's performance to be one of the best in Hollywood history, and accept that he is the _Star_ of this film.

[@nightmaster5593]

Every man has his own personal version of "Stand By Me". In my case, among my group of beloved friends, two died and the third became a successful businessman. When we were 15, we were inseparable. Now, 25 years later, nothing would bring me more joy than to spend just one more day together. Your friends from that age are everything. This movie captures that perfectly.

[@OctoKrool]

Spot on man, it's crazy how memorable those times are and how so much changes.

[@nightmaster5593]

@@OctoKrool I couldn't agree more, brother. I feel like it's the one trait that unites all dudes. We can all relate to this excellent movie, because at one point we were all one of those kids.

[@saladbowlpyro3680]

OctoKrool Freedom Writers (based on a true story) y’all need to do this one or Blood In blood out 💯💯💯💯

[@bethelmenil8786]

agree

[@nightmaster5593]

@wolfchild Indeed. And wonder if women share similar distinct universal experiences that never affect men, thereby rendering men incapable of ever fully understanding. Things I'll certainly never comprehend innately, because I can only ever consider them academically. Also, enjoy a very happy weekend!

[@wickedlittletown2.0]

My brother passed away unexpectedly last week and this movie was one of his favorites. Its been a really difficult week and feels unreal. I just wanted to say I love your guy's channel and thank you for the reaction. ❤

[@OctoKrool]

We're both incredibly sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine how hard that must be. We appreciate the love and wish you nothing but the best, your brother had great taste!

[@wickedlittletown2.0]

@@OctoKrool Thank you both. I appreciate it. ❤

[@johncampbell756]

I just lost my aunt yesterday. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@darthken815]

@Wicked Little Town 2.0 @John Campbell You both have my condolences.

[@cryptinflame4308]

Rest In Peace to your brother. I’m very sorry for your loss. There is nothing like losing family. It leaves a part of your soul empty. Just remember that the memories and feelings you have for your brother will never leave you and will live on till the day you meet again. God bless you and I will keep you in my thoughts. 💙💙💙

[@MagatsuUjio]

Look into what Wil Wheaton said about his time as a child actor, it’s saddening. He channeled his real issues with his parents into this role and that’s why he felt so sincere. It’s a miracle he turned into a genuinely good adult, knowing that Hollywood and his family tried to chew him up and spit him out.

[@mojosodope45]

That’s Hollywood for you.

[@mikeesernia4281]

There’s an HBO documentary called “Showbiz Kids” that includes interviews from a number of popular child actors and actresses, including Wheaton, and the first thing he said is that acting was never his idea, it was his mother’s. She sent him to work in commercials at 8 years old, and it was a nasty environment. Stand By Me for him was the first time when a director went out of his way to communicate with young people, and get the kids to get to know each other before filming began, and IMO it paid off.

[@kamakazines4901]

Hollywood was not kind to Corey Feldman, either...

[@gregall2178]

"Although I hadn't seen him in more than 10 years, I know I'll miss him forever" That line popped into my head while attending a childhood friend's funeral... Someone that I grew up across the street from. So true.

[@taahirahbrown606]

I don’t think we talk enough about how Chris’s brother was just gonna let Ace kill him 😤

[@maniac50ae14]

Cowardice follower! Plenty of families have brothers like this

[@rickperry2196]

He was literally terrified of Ace...... the reason they called him "Eyeball" is because Ace burned his eye with a cigarette just as he was going to do to Chris on the sidewalk. That still doesn't justify him letting Ace attempt to kill his little brother though in my opinion. Pure coward.

[@maniac50ae14]

@@rickperry2196 thanks for the backstory

[@rickperry2196]

@Janet Jones exactly. Keifer Sutherland plays the part so well! I met people just like him when I was a kid in a small town. They literally exist everywhere

[@el34glo59]

He's scared shitless of Ace. They all are. Cowards

[@jeffrconner]

I laughed out loud to "I wouldn't trust Vern with a stick".

[@leahb8069]

All four of them were such good actors so young, and all fit their parts perfectly. And Vern (Jerry O’Connell)? Dude is married to Rebecca Romijn.

[@billhicks6449]

Will Wheaton River Phoenix Jerry O'Connell Cory Feldman What a cast.

[@1x4]

He was the star or syfy's Sliders.

[@TallyDrake]

@@billhicks6449 Jerry O'Connell

[@billhicks6449]

@@TallyDrake that is correct.

[@McCammalot]

And he grew up hot. (And is currently on Star Trek Lower Decks, I think)

[@x3mslayer]

Stephen King can write a good darn character! Chris is the friend we all need as kids... but man it was sad to hear the end of the movie.

[@ficialintelligence1869]

I loooove these two guys. The dynamic (brotherly) chemistry between them is so fun to watch.

[@thebossrayden]

My wholesome bois

[@OctoKrool]

Thank you! :D

[@andidreyes5323]

Just wondering which 2 guys?

[@ficialintelligence1869]

@@andidreyes5323 Chris and Curtis. Not sure which one's older.

[@Truth_Seeker96]

@@ficialintelligence1869 They’re twins.

[@edwardbrady1698]

The most heartwarming Stephen King movie ever!

[@cfinley81]

When he stands there at his desk at the end when he finishes his book, I hear Chris' voice saying, "You're going to be a great writer someday, Gordie."

[@MrParkerman6]

He unfortunately was hard up for Material!

[@anthonymiele4320]

Another excellent movie that shares a few cast with this one is "The Lost Boys".

[@The3rdGunman]

LOVE The Lost Boys!!!

[@ambergallen4144]

Oh my gawd thats a good one

[@ryanje8147]

Great movie choice boys, but you left out the best part: his story about the chubby kid's revenge at the pie eating contest. Classic!!

[@phimei9]

“Total barf-o-Rama!”😁👍🏽

[@mistermisanthrope4106]

Boom-babba-babba-boom-babba-boom

[@crisvanfan]

"lard a** lard a**"

[@frankmahovlich5099]

Ever since I saw this movie for the first time in 1986, I was reminded of my grade school friends and the crazy stories we'd make up and put our teachers and other adults into ridiculous scenarios. Nothing sexual or smutty, just ridiculous. 🤣🤣🤣

[@rosielps1818]

And the leeches, AND Chris crying

[@cyruslad5462]

This is made even more poignant that Chris was played by River Phoenix. A marvellous thought provoking movie, love the reactions.

[@beyonderbill3409]

Just a little bit of trivia for you guys... During their trip, the kids were heading toward the Royal River. It's the EXACT same river that Andy Dufresne threw his gun into before he was sent to Shawshank Prison. Years after the events in Stand By Me... Ace ended up in Shawshank as well.

[@1ofLouisBoys]

RIGHT ON! this is my favourite Stephen King adaptation. then again this is one of my top films from childhood.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

Stephen King is supposed to be the master of supernatural/horror work but I'm not a fan of those. I love his dramatic work (Stand By Me/Shawshank Redemption/Green Mile).

[@donjackson5522]

Stephen King has a short story, I think the title is Of Course They Have An Excellent Band. Premise is that a stranger gets stuck in a town he can’t leave, kind of like the tv show Once Upon A Time, but everyone in the town is a dead rock star. Wish someone would make that into a movie.

[@1ofLouisBoys]

they did a tv adaptation of that for one show that was all SK adaptations. @@donjackson5522

[@americanfreedomlogistics9984]

Jerry O’Connel got the role of Vern because during his interview and audition with Rob Reiner he was perfectly “Vern like” .

[@mistermisanthrope4106]

I grew up watching this movie & was glad to see you react to it. I have to say that (as young men) both of you had some VERY GOOD observations about childhood friends. I'm quite a bit older than you both, this movie has sort of "grown up" with me. I remember being the age of the boys, then the older boys & now I'm in the age group of the narrator. Life moves faster than you think, enjoy your youth. I've buried a lot of friends, let your friends know how you feel about them.

[@26muca07]

I`ll never forget Richard Dreyfuss on Family Guy roasting Jerry O'Connell as "The fat kid who got married to Rebecca Romijn". RIP River Phoenix

[@bradbarter8314]

Chris Chambers was played by the late River Phoenix who was taken less than ten years after this movie was released. He was only just branching out as a young actor and the world lost one of the great ones. RIP River Phoenix 🙏

[@DSGodiva]

My favorite Stephen King film! The scene where Chris breaks down by the fire destroys me.

[@semperpieeatordie6990]

Always enjoyed this movie as a kid and as an adult now it just hits differently. So good.

[@angelodicamilo8372]

At the time, the ensemble cast was expected to become future stars and top actors. River Phoenix [Chris] may have received multiple Oscars by now if he had lived [RIP], but his brother Joaquin Phoenix [used to be Leaf Phoenix] got it instead. Wil Wheaton [Gordie LaChance] and Jerry O'Connell [Verne] both worked in the small screen. Corey Feldman [Teddy Duchamp] co-starred in a few films. Of course I'm sure we all know the works of Kiefer Sutherland [Ace Merrill] and John Cusack [Denny LaChance]. Fun and good reviews as usual!

[@karmakaze87]

All amazing actors. I was barely out of diapers when River died but I watched his movies growing up and I really wish he'd been able to take his career to the next level. He would've dominated for sure.

[@Lannisen]

HOW DID I NOT PUT TOGETHER THAT GEORDIE IS WIL WHEATON? I must have seen this film a hundred times growing up. Sorry, just having an existential crisis here...

[@bmac6517]

@@karmakaze87 I always felt that if River Pheonix lived Leo DiCaprio wouldn't be as big as he became just like if biggie lived jay z wouldn't be as big.

[@toothlessrick3970]

Jerry O'Connell was in Scream 2 and is married to Rebecca Romijn. River Phoenix was slated to be the reporter in 'Interview with a Vampire', it went to Christian Slater after River's untimely death.

[@karmakaze87]

@@bmac6517 I said the same thing! Leo took his spot for sure. Joaquin didn't do too bad for himself either.

[@catewright1575]

This movie never fails to make me cry. The acting and writing is phenomenal. The ending is always a gut punch no matter how many times i see it. Also, the comment about goofy has plagued me to this day. Is he a dog without a tail? If so, what breed?

[@MrParkerman6]

Yes, he is a dog. He was literally named Dippy Dawg. Who says he doesn't have a tail? He very much does.

[@azrael4771]

​@@MrParkerman6 but I don't get if he is in fact a dog.. why can't Pluto do what goofy can do? He doesn't wear clothes does that mean he's naked? Is he just mentally challenged? Man I'm too high for this lmao

[@nickthepeasant]

'He was stabbed in the throat - he died almost instantly' gets me every time 😥

[@donjackson5522]

Not knowing how the story goes, most people don’t catch that the news article Richard Dreyfus is looking at in the beginning is about Chris being killed.

[@elmosworld3077]

Chris is badass dude he's got the heart of a man

[@Booboo-bz5ew]

My grandmother made me watch this movie when I was young so glad she put me on to this movie. 💯

[@dirtydeeds8173]

I'm so glad that you two jabroni's are finally reacting to this!!! I've been requesting this since day one

[@maniac50ae14]

Its funny because i used to see it getting reco'd but i havent in awhile

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

As an 80's kid myself it's weird that i feel a kinship with kids who grew up in the 50's. I grew up in a fairly rural Welsh mining village and apart from a video rental shop that had an arcade for rainy days we spent our time exploring the hills, mountains , woods and rivers that surrounded us. Then i saw your guys reaction and realised that the new generation are not so different to us and even though you guys got much better video games, smartphones and the internet we BOTH had remarkably similar upbringings to kids in the 50's and can relate 100% to them. RIP River Phoenix, i have no idea how many oscars he would have won at this point but this film will forever cement his legacy as a legend taken too soon

[@kadrae5277]

What's so eerily sad about this film is that the actor River Phoenix who portrayed Chris actually did pass away 7 years after this film was released. His younger brother, Joaquin witnessed his death and was the one who called 911 to try and help keep his brother River alive.

[@nanip2029]

River ❤️ Forever

[@anothermonday5664]

"Jesus, does anyone?" One of the most poignant final lines of all time. Surprised you cut the Chris and the milk money scene. And the cast needed much more commending. But great add guys.

[@TallyDrake]

Gordie really hit home with me. Survivor guilt messes with you big time.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

People lose control of their bowels when they die, hence the ‘covered in shit’ part, lol.. Edit: Trains often take half or three quarters of a mile to slow down. They have hundreds of thousands of tons behind them, so they can’t just hit the brakes.

[@northernpunx1978]

Ty for saving me the time lol

[@Mike-ol7gt]

Thekiller ive been to hundreds of deaths if not thousands and this rarely the case. Parasympathetic response while alive and fighting for your life can cause it, but once your dead you don’t.

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

I think "and shit" means "and stuff" in this case. "We had a food fight and we were all covered in cake and shit." No, not literally "shit." Cake and the stuff that goes with it.

[@anothermonday5664]

Vern's basically imagining that being hit by a train means you're covered in blood, which essentially was the case for Ray Brower.

[@AdhamOhm]

That whole "trains take a half a mile to stop" myth applies more to the mile-long behemoths moving at FRA-mandated maximum speed. The train in the movie consisted a locomotive, a tender and four cars moving about 20 mph. It would have had no trouble stopping. I personally think the engineer of that train just wanted to screw with those kids for trespassing on railroad property. He ran the train fast enough to scare them, but slow enough to let them clear the bridge.

[@BrettDel]

I’m 43, the shit we used to do like riding our bikes for 3 hours or more out in the bush along the river. This would never be aloud these days with no phones and parents having no idea where we were.

[@ambergallen4144]

Same, no cell phones. Just bikes. Remember getting to were you were going drinking water from a hose. Just be home when the streetlights come on. Hardly watched tv.

[@NikkieTwix]

I’m 25 and I had that childhood too, I think my generation was probably the last to have a childhood with no phones. Even though mobile phones were around kids just didn’t have them when I was growing up

[@barryscott8041]

I'm old, and we kids used to be gone all damn day....but nobody worried

[@RewindThatwithMsKay]

In the beginning He was sad because his friend Chris was stabbed. It was in the paper.

[@stephenmcdonald8474]

Yeah neither one was looking at the screen when they showed the newspaper.

[@champcpr]

How is it even possible to not have seen this? But I envy being able to enjoy classics for a first time.

[@Drawkcabi]

This is a very special movie to me. I saw it in the theater when I was the exact same age as the boys in the movie. I saw it with my two best friends one the same age as me and the other a couple years older. Not only that, but my friend the same age, he looked EXACTLY like Vern. I mean exactly down to the buzz haircut and rosy cheeks. Even back then the last line in Gordy's book registered with me... "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, who does?" I think that quote registered with me even then. Maybe I cherished and savored those times just a little bit more because it stayed with me so strongly. As I've grown older, the apparent truth of it has only grown stronger.

[@deeasztalos2520]

I love this movie. I never get tired of watching it.

[@hellavibesofficial]

This and The Breakfast Club are arguably the greatest coming of age movies ever. In my opinion that is.

[@andidreyes5323]

"My Girl", "Now & Then", "Pretty in Pink", "Sixteen Candles", ??? I only thought about it for 3 minutes so, ya know.

[@1x4]

@@andidreyes5323 most of those are aimed at girl's coming of age stories. The Breakfast Club is more everyone, and Stand By Me is more towards guys...Never heard of Now & Then, though.

[@andidreyes5323]

Because a girls perspective is not as good or enjoyable for a guy to watch? I said I only gave it 3 minutes. 3. And I am, indeed, a woman. Nor was I saying that The Breakfast Club or Stand By Me was not a great option. Actually, I personally prefer movies where I can see both sides of growing up portrayed. But sure. Those other movies must suck...even though they portray both sexes coming of age.

[@1x4]

@@andidreyes5323 ...yeah, because that's what I said. 🙄 I meant they most likely won't hit a guy same as a girl. Because, as you should know, guys and girls are different. Especially during puberty. Stand by me is going to feel different to a guy then My Girl and 16 Candles will.

[@1x4]

@@andidreyes5323 ...yeah, because that's what I said. 🙄 I meant they most likely won't hit a guy same as a girl. Because, as you should know, guys and girls are different. Especially during puberty. Stand by me is going to feel different to a guy then My Girl and 16 Candles will.

[@liyahteraine9728]

It hits even harder that River Phoenix (Chris Chambers) is dead

[@poisonivymathers]

stand by me is friendship of bunch of boys reminded me another classic movie now and then friendship bunch of girls

[@ilovemusicmovies1789]

This is a fabulous movie. Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman, Keifer Sutherland and Richard Dreyfuss are amazing in it

[@crimsonda]

I had childhood friends in the same grade and school I was in. In 2010 one took his own life. No note. No reason why. No goodby. Just last March one passed away unexpectedly (still waiting for the results on what took him) I have some absolutely amazing memories with them I'll hold onto forever. But man...I miss them . 😌

[@andidreyes5323]

This is what I remember of my childhood. Summers spent hanging out with the neighborhood kids you liked. I was a girl and we played stickball in the suburbs of the Midwest (which meant roosters/chickens and horses a block each way). I remember those people best. There were some games and computers were just starting to get in your home from DOS to suddenly dial-up modems and THAT changed peoples social connections. One of the best movies regarding your friendships. This is a short story called "The Body" found in a compilation of short stories, and I'm not 100% that the base story for "The Shawshank Redemption" was in that book as well but known as "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption".

[@LA_HA]

Heck yeah

[@NowWithMoreMolecules]

Yeah I caught the reference to the Royal River which was also in Shawshank

[@shep4life]

This movie is so good. Great young actors. RIP River

[@KingOfMakingItWorse]

Exactly ! I'll never understand how Chris's brother lets Ace get away with some of the shit he does, like holding him on the ground with a lit cigarette to his face. A good brother would have less than a friendly reaction to that.

[@tatianabennett865]

He was a coward

[@KingOfMakingItWorse]

@@tatianabennett865 Eventually cowards are presented with a situation where they have to stand up and do something. If that situation didn't do it, what would?

[@americanfreedomlogistics9984]

The novella “the body” came from the Steven King book “different seasons” it’s the same book that features “ Rita Heyworth and the Shawshank Redemption “

[@kattahj]

And Apt Pupil

[@curtisfabian3900]

Still waiting on Philadelphia. Lol...

[@endgame7856]

17:16 Nobody is talking about how perfectly synchronized this was?! 😂👏🏻

[@NikkieTwix]

I love this movie so much, grew up watching it and it’s amazing when you’re a child but as an adult it’s got a whole other meaning

[@ashleyclayton8661]

This has always been one of my favorite movies, I'm so excited to see you guys react to it. Only sad that timing wise you had to edit out one of my favorite scenes, with Chris talking to Gordy about the milk money.

[@obenohnebohne]

Stephen King is a master of writing. And the film crew did a fantastic job. Love this movie. Thanks for sharing your reaction.

[@americanfreedomlogistics9984]

“The train knocked him out of his keds” you can see at least one of his shoes hanging from a branch nearby

[@cindyspangler3982]

That man in the beginning in the car, who is also narrating the story, is Richard Dryfuss...of yes, Close Encounters, and Jaws (Matt Hooper) and probably a few hundred other movies, including one of my favorites, Mr. Holland's Opus. You guys know him...and I love this movie. And the perfect cast.. Thanks for watching it. It's a classic....love you bros...

[@baygona]

My all time favorite movie! So happy y'all are watching this.

[@RinoaAngelwings696]

My all-time favorite Stephen King movie from my childhood. You guys are awesome 😎 RIP River Phoenix

[@tangiecleans312]

Out of ALL of Stephen King’s writings, I really loved this.

[@maniac50ae14]

LMAO, bruh! "He lost his wife, he lost his hair line?!?!" - Chris, aka Octokrool

[@LA_HA]

Too bad that they missed the entire opening scene because they were doing that, because they would've understood why Richard Dreyfuss's character was so sad -- the headline of the newspaper announcing Chris Chambers' death. It was important and it looked like they missed the entire thing. Still, fun review

[@robertmccauley754]

@@LA_HA You can argue it makes it better to not know until the end. They pay it off to where it doesn't matter too much if you didn't catch it at first.

[@LA_HA]

@@robertmccauley754 I see your view. But...it seems to me that it's a full circle kind of thing. The beginning whets your appetite to know what happened. The ending resolves the question, closing the circle. The entire movie is the middle, the story explaining everything that happened and why it's important to Gordon. Yeah, you can argue that it's better not to know why adult Gordy is sad by the headline, and not to know who Chris Chambers is at this time; but then, why not start with the story itself and leave the beginning out? There's a reason for having it there. It's just my opinion, though. haha

[@robertmccauley754]

@@LA_HA You're not wrong! But they pay it off that it's not all that important and when they watch the movie again and catch that moment it'll hit them a different way.

[@LA_HA]

@@robertmccauley754 Oh, I think I see what you're saying. Yes, very true

[@BloodylocksBathory]

During filming, Kiefer Sutherland asked how Gordy got his brother's baseball cap back. He was told Ace just threw it away because he cared nothing for the hat and just wanted to hurt Gordy. Sutherland was devastated. LOL he really wanted Gordy to get his hat back.

[@palecorpse]

I love stories like this. So many different ideas to follow, without being forc3ed to agree with a specific point.

[@bethelmenil8786]

A lot of things to say about this movie, it was such a masterpiece. The song, everything in it so well done.

[@brentbare3698]

Stand By Me is in my top 10.

[@tommyapples8490]

For sure.! It's a very endearing movie and makes me reminisce about being young and going on adventures with friends

[@declanArdmore]

Everything that happens to the kids as they turn into adults in the movie happened basically in real life to the actors Gordie grew up to be a writer Wheaton is a well known blogger Vern had a normal life wife and kids like O’Connell Teddy couldn’t get past his childhood trauma to find success as an adult like Feldman Chris dies at a public place like Phoenix and is still the only one who has died

[@kgunitkeese17]

The only differences in the book, Gordie was the only one that survived to adulthood. Teddy and Vern died in their teens/young adult, while Chris died exactly as the narration said.

[@benjic80]

Childhood before the Internet and phones was a beautiful place.

[@OctoKrool]

I couldn't agree more man, those were the times!

[@sexysadie2901]

No, it wasn't, there was abuse, and racism, and people were awful, just like now.

[@benjic80]

@@sexysadie2901 I was a child in the 80s. So I loved it. Sorry you didn't.

[@srae1971]

Oh, this movie. As a Gen Xer, it still hurts me to see River Phoenix and think of what we lost when he died. This is one of my favorite movies. The short story it's based on is great too.

[@pantlessreactions]

They tell you right at the start Chris dies. But they make the movie so well you forget by the end and the ending hits so much harder.

[@morganrobinson2436]

I absolutely love this film, and can’t think of a better ‘coming of age’ movie. As many people have satiated here, we ALL have had that ‘Stand By Me’ moment, where the veil of blind trust was lifted, and we saw the world for what it is. For me, it was my Brother Tommy’s sudden death. The chaos it threw the family into, never experiencing grief, and now knowing it tragically and intimately.

[@Charlie_Wolfe]

Such a childhood classic, great pick :)

[@nualamoore9261]

I cried a river for River. 🥺😢😭😭

[@kevinmatthew1050]

One of my all time favorite movies. River Phoenix was on another level as a child actor.

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

My favorite movie. Brings back some memories. I’m 64 and have one close friend since we were babies another friend since we were 8. I’m blessed.

[@burkesullivan9086]

My favorite part about stand by me reactions is the afterward where the reactors talk about their childhoods. That’s what this movie does, it triggers the best kind of nostalgia.

[@jennifersixx3740]

This film and Back to the Future are still my favorites of all time

[@adamshattuck1985]

i got 3 younger brothers. id die to protect them...but the thought of leaving them behind to keep living without me...the pain.

[@OctoKrool]

I feel you man, it's like a lose/lose situation; not matter the outcome it's going to be rough.

[@paulieluppino1856]

"John Cusack? ... He looks weird young?"... He looks weird old too....

[@HBSaxMachine]

Just watched this movie again for the first time since I was 12. As a 30 year old, I finally understand it’s not an adventure movie. Man did this hit hard. I’m a triplet and very close with my siblings. I love seeing you as twins being so close, too. Love your channel guys. Thank you!

[@Yungbeck]

Nothing beats waking up and seeing a new OctoKrool vid right there to accommodate the morning cup of coffee.

[@OctoKrool]

Nothing like coffee in the morning man, hope you enjoy it!

[@zzzroxyzzz]

Jerry O Connell is perfect as vern, clueless and excitable lol. This movie is a classic for me and I just finally worked up the nerve to watch it again, it was me and my best friends favorite movie, ever since she was murdered I've not been able to watch it, enough time has passed though so I found I can smile now watching it again.

[@McCammalot]

I loved this film so much as a kid. RIP River.

[@jimtatro6550]

This is one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever, River Phoenix is awesome in this and died way too young.

[@Kronical69420]

RIP River Phoenix. Another one taken too soon. There is a movie that hes in, not many people remember, called I Love You To Death. Highly recommend it even if you dont watch it on here. Funny as hell. Must have watched it 50 times as a kid.

[@johnconnor210]

Chris Chambers played by River Phoenix is Joaquin Phoenix brother. River died in 93 at the age of 22. He had a bright future.

[@mr.coleman5729]

One of my all time favorites Dope content keep it up

[@lunarose698]

This is one of my favorite 80's movies ever made. The scene where Chris and Gordie are talking about the milk money incident, River Phoenix was actually crying. Rob Reiner, the director, had asked him what was something personal that had hurt him. The train dodge scene on the bridge, Rob had to scream at Wil and Jerry to get them right for the part, but he wasn't doing it to be mean to them.

[@mjfoxfan3101]

I have 2 best friends/sisters that I grew up with... I'm 50 yrs old and we've been in each other's lives for 40 years now. We've all seen each other through marriages, kids, divorce, parents and siblings passing, and now grandkids. We are all family😍

[@matthewbarton782]

This movie, The Sandlot, and Now and Then, The Wood depicts childhood friends very well.

[@wisdomplaysbtd6144]

All of the kids in this movie did a phenomenal job

[@MrParkerman6]

17:38 Trains like that can't just automatically slow down. Trains take forever to slow down, that is why there are so many train related deaths. Not like a car were you can just suddenly stop. You can hear the conductor blowing his horn\whistle. They were obviously trying to slow and avoid the kids, but there is only so much they can do.

[@nicolewilliams3434]

I haven't seen this movie in 30 years . I forgot how amazing it was . RIP River Phoenix ❤ Great Review !!!

[@tkaki6029]

Amazing movie! So glad you reacted to this. Such a classic

[@diegomom57]

Glad you notice Stephen King. He’s especially good at writing relationships between childhood friends. As it his novel It

[@the9-2-5outlawdoestech9]

For those who give a shit, 9:05 that's from a late 50s Western called Have Gun Will Travel, starring Richard Boone as Paladin. Back when television was clean.

[@jstratton1981]

It's a fun show :)

[@ilovemusicmovies1789]

The movie is based off the book The Body by Stephen King, it was a great read

[@jaemyrick5277]

River Pheonix was so incredible. R.I.P. He would have been a great actor. If he hadn’t overdosed. I miss him.

[@biguy617]

Jerry O’Connell played Vern. He became the lead actor of a science fiction series called Sliders about him and his friends traveling from parallel earth to Parallel Earth

[@suzylovinmusic1966]

One of my all time favorites. You guys are so freaking good at this. Sorry I was kind of rough on you for the Color Purple 🥰🥰

[@OctoKrool]

Thank you and no worries, we probably have some of thickest skins around; nothing phases us lol.

[@somehugedude]

“The mist” ending was crap to you???😂 It had one of the best horror movie twists ever!

[@OctoKrool]

Nah man, I could rant about this for hours; I genuinely did not like it and the books ending wasn't any better lol.

[@mojosodope45]

Agreed. The ending was phenomenal. A truly bleak and twisted way to end a great horror adaptation. If they all lived it would’ve taken away from all of the events prior. Stephen king himself even likes the movie ending way better then his own.