25 years ago on this very day, THE GOONIES, a modern classic of magical cinematic adventure opened in theaters, spawning an onslaught of adolescent fans who to this day remain devoted to this film as grown-ups. As a young boy, I could relate to the youthful recklessness and hunger for adventure and wonder that the boys of The Goonies set out to experience. I felt the excitement, and the fear, as they explored and uncovered an amazing story and all the intricate details of what made this 114 minutes of movie such a vivid memory.
THE GOONIES was written by Christopher Columbus, directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Speilberg. I mean, really… this was a childhood masterpiece before it even went into production! On this day in 1980’s movie history, I simply wanted to take a moment to recognize and honor one of my favorite films from my tender adolescent years.
While I don’t have kids of my own, I hope all the parents out there who shared my experience growing up with THE GOONIES do the right thing and share the film and their love of it with their kids, so that THE GOONIES remains a classic, instilling imagination and adventure in the hearts of generations to come. Please, take a moment and share your memories, your stories and your thoughts on the film in a comment below. Long live Sloth in our collective imaginations!
By the way, anyone who calls Sloth a “monster” is itching for a fight!
