a brilliant gem

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.


9/10