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