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www.filmcritic.com - : The Goonies is more than just some goofy Fox Kids treasure hunt story. Over time, it has become a true cult classic, heralded by film geeks and movie nerds the world over. Yes, at its heart it is just a simple kiddie tale, no different than the hundreds of other kiddie tales which go straight to video every year. But, The Goonies has a certain scruffy, goofball roughness that makes it endearing and lovable, allowing it a special place in the hearts of its followers that has endured the test of time. more...
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3.5/
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rogerebert.suntimes.com - : ''The Goonies'' is a smooth mixture of the usual ingredients from Steven Spielberg action movies, made special because of the high-energy performances of the kids who have the adventures. It's a fantastical story of buried pirate treasure, told with a slice-of-life approach that lets these kids use words Bogart didn't know in ''Casablanca''. 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. more...
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3/4
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efilmcritic.com - : Is ''The Goonies'' the greatest kids movie ever made? Well, no, but for me, it came at the right time, and I got caught right up in the cult following. It's a happy, well-made film, polished and directed very well by Richard Donner, that in 114 minutes gives the viewer a good, kid-friendly thrill. more...
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5/5
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