Stand by Me (1986)

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago at Apr 21 6:21

"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?" Stand by Me is a timeless screen gem based on a Stephen King novella called 'The Body'. The film marks one of the best Stephen King translations to the big screen; this poignant, touching classic is quite simply a masterpiece. Stand by Me is a film that follows three young boys about to enter their teen years; Gordie (Wheaton), Chris (Phoenix), Teddy (Feldman) and Vern (O'Connell). The plot is quite simple; Vern is underneath his house digging furiously for his pennies when he overhears a conversation regarding the final resting place of a missing boy who is presumed dead. The boy was hit by a train but has not been found by authorities. The four young boys decide that they want to be heroe...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 1 year, 8 months ago at Mar 8 20:19

This film is basically every young boys childhood summers, rounded up into one big heap and then cast aside and replaced with the definitive summer adventure that can not be beaten. Stand by Me is an amazing journey, about the coming of age of 4 young boys who venture out to try and find a dead body they have heard someone found in the woods near their homes. It is a long journey which takes them some time to complete and along the way you basically gain insight into each of the boys personalities and characters, which are all well acted for children! All people coming of age should view this film as a right of passage, and i feel most would appreciate being given the chance as it is another brilliant piece of film history that must not be missed! Once you watch this film you will feel lik...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 2 years, 6 months ago at May 7 14:23

I remember watching this when I was a kid, and today I still love it. This film is beautifully adapted for the screen (from a Stephen King non-horror short story), and the chosen cast is amazing, from Keifer Sutherland to Jerry O’Connor and River Phoenix, who here give their best performances ever. I can't imagine any other actors playing those roles, and they seem to get better every time I watch this! The movie depicts the fears, games, catchphrases, debates and secrets by four young boys. The story doesn’t look intriguing at all, but what comes out of it – the characters’ friendship – is simply brilliant and well-portrayed by director Rob Reiner. The movie is just brilliant, well-directed, and unforgettable. And the soundtrack is awesome. ...Read more

Rating : 9/10