Stand By Me (Spec) [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Stand By Me (Spec) [VHS]
Movie Review: Bravo
Summary: 5 Stars
Like Shawshank Redemption, this is a great film based on some of Stephen King's best work. It is poignant, nostalgic--and hilarious at times. (And some of us may never wade in ponds again because of it!)Movie Review: Bittersweet and adventurous; a summer-viewing essential!
Summary: 5 Stars
We've all been there. It's summertime, when you're with a few, great friends and wanna go on a big adventure. Well, that's what "Stand By Me" is about; a brilliant mix of laugh-out-loud humor and introspective moments of awe, it's a movie that never wears thin.
The overall plot is that four boys, from ages twelve to thirteen, hear of a dead body and go searching overnight for it. There's plenty of summer adventure in it, big laughs among friends, and that feeling of living in the wild, if only for about forty-eight hours. And then, there's that feeling of change that, for at least one point in our life, we get nervous about. That necessity of holding onto friends even as you get separated from there. It puts you in such a state, as it's displayed in such an honest, realistic way that it captivates you all the way through.
What impresses me a lot about "Stand By Me" is how it just seems to carry on at full speed. There never seems to be a dull moment and by the time it's over, you may feel astonished that it's already done with. Like with a lot of other, great movies, this one has many, sub-situations the four guys get themselves into, and if it's not enough that they're racing a gang of older guys and outrun a junkyard dog, need I say more than such things as "campfire stories" or "a lake of leeches"? *shudders*
Without revealing the resolution, the ending shows the adult Gordie, who has been narrating the whole thing. The ending is very powerful and moving, and as the credits roll, the '61 song "Stand By Me" plays.
This is an excellent summer movie that goes by quickly, but leaves such an impression on you that you'll remember and love it forever. But through all the drama and action, it's a definite work of art that's sure to please anyone who sees it.
Movie Review: Stand By Me
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on Stephen King's story "The Body," Reiner's bittersweet coming-of-age pic set in a small Oregon town is narrated by Richard Dreyfuss, who plays Gordie as an adult recalling a momentous time in his youth. Strong performances from the young quartet of actors, especially the late Phoenix, lifted this nostalgic tale above the fray and made it a sleeper hit in 1986. Reiner's focus on the things that fascinate boys on the cusp of teen-hood is insightful, honest, and memorable. Watch for future "24" star Kiefer Sutherland as a merciless teen bully, and don't mind the leeches.Movie Review: One of the Best
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite movies. The actors are exceptional and the story rings so true. Most boys have close friends like this when they are young and never forget them even though they take different paths in life.Movie Review: A gem of a movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a movie worth buying. With a genuine feel, the story rings true. I also like it because in the plot, there isn't clutter. It hints at things and gradually enlightens the audience as it progresses. (Rather than hitting you over the head with a sledehammer at the start and dragging out the next 2 hours. Which seems to be the popular trend these days.) Classic, timeless, and will look great in your collection.