THE GOONIES

Sean Astin, Josh Brolin

Warner Bros.; Directed by Richard Donner

Rated PG; 111 minutes; 1985

THE GOONIES are a group of seven young friends from a small Northwest town who find themselves on a thrilling underground adventure filled with humor and heart-pounding peril as they seek the secrets behind the treasure of the notorious pirate, One-Eyed Willie.

 

 

REVIEWS

"THE GOONIES is an awesome adventure! Indy Jones look out, 'cause here come THE GOONIES."

- Pat Collins, CBS MORNING NEWS

"THE GOONIES has something for everyone. THE GOONIES zip into a crescendo of adventures, with the trip-hammer editing and hurtling pace we expect from the man who gave us INDIANA JONES."

- Jack Kroll, NEWSWEEK

"Fast, funny, ingenious, entertaining."

- Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"More things happen in this movie than in six ordinary action films! There's not just a thrill a minute; there's a thrill, a laugh, a shock and a special effect"

- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"Sure-fire, non-stop adventure."

- William Wolf, CUE MAGAZINE

"An exciting, fun film. A happy choice for families all summer long!"

- Joanna Langfield, WABC RADIO

"Wow! I can't imagine a better summer movie. Extraordinary! Exciting!"

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC-TV

"THE GOONIES is a riotously funny and exciting adventure movie for kids of all ages!"

- Joseph Gelmis, NEWSDAY

"A deliciously dizzy adventure with crowd-pleasing fun!"

- Kathleen Carroll, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

"A clever thriller with laughs that combines storybook splendor with modern chills. I doubt if there's a kid from 6 to 60 who won't be cheering them on."

- Rex Reed, NEW YORK POST

"A fun mix of reality and fantasy. Ideal summer entertainment."

- Judith Crist, WOR-TV