The Goonies

This was a favorite of mine when I was a kid. I think every kid wanted to do what the Goonies did and go through adventures to find all that lost treasure. So, I can't say its bad. Most people ordering it have probably already seen it. I just wanted it for my library. The DVD also included commentary from the stars of the movie intermittently showing you their faces in present time as they talk. It also includes the making of Goonies and deleted scenes.

Before I had a DVD player, I heard about the release of this excellent film on DVD. I had to have it when I discovered it included a commentary featuring all of the Goonies with the director. I begged and pleaded with my parents to get a DVD player so I could see it, and finally, my wish was granted.

How could I be disappointed? The movie is fabulous. It is an adventure story and a teen movie mixed into one; it covers the coming of age theme and finding buried treasure at the same time. I know what you're thinking: "Rubies, and emeralds... and diamonds?" Yes! A group of kids who call themselve "The Goonies" are facing their last days in Astoria, Oregon. Their homes are being taken from them by a rich family who wants to extend their country club over the properties. Mikey (Sean Astin) and Brandon Walsh (Josh Brolin) are brooding in their home when Mouth (Corey Feldman), Chunk (Jeff Cohen), and Data (Ke Huy Quan) drop by. In their boredom, they decide to explore Mikey's dad's attic where he keeps all of the rejected museum items. There, they find a map showing where the kids can find pirate One Eyed Willie's buried treasure on the coast. Fueled by boredom and a need for money, the kids set out to find it. Brand tries to stop the boys, but consents to go along on the adventure when they meet up with Andie (Kerri Green) and Steph (Martha Plimpton). However, they run into trouble when they find that the place where the treasure is buried is also the hideout of the Fratellis, a group of murderous criminals. Filled with great scenes and great lines, ("I smell ice cream," "That's my mom's most favorite piece," "I'm setting booty traps!") you'll find yourself quoting this film and talking about it with everyone. It appeals to young and old alike.

The extra features are great. Besides the commentary which adds a lot of insight into the hijinx behind the scenes, there are both parts of the Cindi Lauper "Goonies R Good Enough" music video, a short featurette with behind the scenes information, and three deleted scenes including the famed octopus scene. Even the main menu is beautifully done.

I paid significantly more for this DVD than it is being listed for here, and it was worth what I paid for it and more. Why not take advantage of a great movie with great extras for a great price? You'd be dumb if you didn't!

The movie I purchased was in perfect condition and loved by my grandchildren. I received this item quickly and it was packaged very securely. This was an awesome, trouble-free transaction. I would definately recommend purchasing from this seller; I certainly will again.

The Goonies, written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner, is a wonderful adventure story. If you haven't seen it I won't go into it too far, but it's about four friends, accompanied by one's brother and his friends on a trip to find a Pirate's gold.

Quite wonderful. This and Stand By Me (Special Edition) are the essential children's 80's movies that everone should see. Magical.

As this is only a rerelease of the earlier version the features are the same.

Highly recommended.

Cindy Lauper, who has a song or two in movie, was big back in the 80's. Her songs are, basically, a reflection whenever they are played.

I admit that I bought this movie because of the story and the music, but the soundtrack is something that pushed me to buy it.

This movie has a intelligent storyline and great writing. The acting and the directing are not bad, at all.

But, to put it quickly, the story is about destiny, and, pretty much, the destiny of 7 children in a small town of this movie.

Big developers move in to try to take over this town, but these kids find a unique and different way to fight back.

'Great adventure.
If you've seen the film, it's good to watch over again.
If not, try renting from Netflix first.