"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anybody?”
Who doesn't love this movie!?
Stephen King rocks!
Stand by Me is, and always will be, a timeless coming of age film that is never diminished by subsequent viewings.
It is a career high point for the four young leads and will forever stir sadness at the loss of River Pheonix at such a young age.
Though set long before my time, these friends are my friends. We had the club house, we went looking for adventure, we laughed together and were there for each other when things were hard. True friendship makes a lasting impression and this film stirs those memories.
Stand by Me is as poignant today as it was 25 years ago and is simply must see, or see again.
Stand By Me is the most beautiful film ever. This is honestly an 80’s MASTERPIECE! I felt myself wanting to go back in time to hang out with my childhood friends.
What I really enjoyed about this film was how the tone of the film would change so smoothly and perfectly through comical, sentimental, adventurous, making you reflect on your own childhood, and such topics. The cinematography was stunning and so aesthetically pleasing. However, one of the things that engaged me the most about this film was the beautiful relationship between Chris Chambers (River Phoenix) and Gordie Lanchance (Wil Wheaton). It is a demonstration of a much desired friendship and relationship by many individuals and something that I have been looking for my entire life. Having someone who always supports you when you are down and who is more of a sibling/a parent to you than anyone else because of their endless amount of authenticity and generous support is what my 12 year old self has always fantasized and I honestly still do. Chris and Gordie have a relationship with such feelings that obtain much more than what good friends have . There is so much true, tender love and attentiveness between both of them. They share a very special bond and both characters complement each other so carefully and nice. They are both in lack of family support and constantly go out of their way to treat each other like family.
Chris Chambers was such an astonishing and graceful character—River Phoenix presented to the audience such an incredibly beautiful portrayal of the character, leaving us with such a strong desire of a friend like him. I have an endless love and special place in my heart for Phoenix. He made me fall in love with Chris at the age of 9, and growing up I came to the realization that the actual actor was an angel and as genuine as Chris. The death of Chris Chambers was extremely sad, yet it was still righteous. He died in a heroic form, representing his true authentic self and individual identity. I will, however, forever be saddened by the death of River Phoenix. He was extremely talented and an original and sincere special being.
The ending of Stand By Me makes me sooo fucking sad, as we come to a realization of reality, and how we cannot stay young forever, and we will eventually grow up. Everything about this film was golden!! The actors were insanely talented and sooo real. The script was amazingly well written. Overall, one of my favourite movies ever.10/10
Being a child of the 80's, I still remember hearing that River had died...this was the first time an actor us kids were familiar with had passed away, especially one so close in age to us.. This movie still gets me choked up after 30 damn years...a true gem....now, Chopper....sick balls
"it happens sometimes,friends come in and out of our lives like busboys in a restaurant!"
Came back after watching Rent-A-Pal. This is the best coming-of-age movie I've ever watched. It's very personal and sits very close to my heart. Great story, great cast, beautiful landscapes. Timeless.
Oh my gosh I can’t lie the acting was shit, like it was so bad like the fake crying and shit like bro no. But the story line was cute, their friendship so adorable. I hate that they weren’t friends for long like I know that happens but they were just so fun together. Can I just say Chambers brother were so hot like Chris Yessssss so hot and his brother eyeball oh my gosh their fake family have some good genes. The ending for Chris was sad man like how he died like shit he was trying to help then got stabbed in the neck. Also the fact Chris and Gordies friends went to like they were the best I loved them. The leeches scene oh my gosh it was on his dick would that now hurt and the blood oh my days. But yeah that whole journey was shambles from the no food, to the train and having to jump out the way to when the older guys came me. I knew the gun was going to come out like cmon now. :joy::joy::joy: but like what they did was cute how they sent in an anonymous call instead. After all that as-well. But yeah. Also gordies life was sad man like how his brother dies and his parents just ignore him like cmon he lost someone too. I hope he got his hat back cause like his brother gave it to him. But yeah the film was very sweet I liked it. Especially the ending with the actually song. Stand by me and darling darling stand by me. One of the main reasons I choose to watch it cause I saw them watching it on euphoria. But it was actually really good.
I watched this movie when I was a kid on my first ever date.
Can't remember her name but I remember this...
It’s hard to describe how much this movie means to me, something I watched when I was too young to grasp beyond “kids older than me going on adventures” to now drowning in the nostalgia and somber reality. The cast is great, even Corey Feldman of today can’t ruin the Feldman of the past.
Very good acting when they were kids at that time, nice story that shows friendship. I think it's a bit overated thought, solid 7.5 stars.
I get why men who grew up in the 80’s have fond memories of this movie. It could’ve been called “Boys will be Boys: The Movie”… That’s great and all, but I think nostalgia gets the best of people when watching this. For example, the acting is plain bad at times. Sure, they are kids, but still… It gets bad. Most of the movie is okay, though. Nothing more, nothing less.
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 10/10
Acting- 9/10
Kinematography- 9.5/10
Time- 10/10
Total - 48/5 = 9.6
A really strong quartet of young actors (Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell) make "Stand by Me" a must-see coming-of-age film. When you look at the plot at the end, you realize that not much remarkable happened. But it's all still exciting because the characters are so compelling. The main focus is on the multi-layered relationship between 12-year-old boys Gordie (Wheaton) and Chris (Phoenix), but Feldman also gets some moments to shine.
As usual in such films, of course, the relationship with one's family, the first confrontation with the subject of death, and emerging concerns with regard to the future all play a role. The subplot involving Ace (Kiefer Sutherland) and his gang was a little annoying to me, but they don't play a big role anyway. And since "Stand by Me" also has a pretty round ending, in which the older Gordie (Richard Dreyfuss) sums up the essence of the story in extremely fitting words, I give it a clear recommendation for all who have not yet seen the film.
Stand By Me is yet another '80s classic that stands out as the best movie based on Stephen King's novels. With its compelling storytelling and exceptional acting, this film remains a timeless gem. The film captures the essence of a coming-of-age tale with remarkable precision, and portrays the complexities of friendship, adventure, and self-discovery. The acting is truly outstanding, with a young and talented ensemble cast delivering heartfelt performances. Their chemistry and authenticity bring the characters to life, making their journey together both captivating and relatable.
A group of children discover a dead body.
This is a great movie that I think a lot of men can relate too when they look back on their childhood. It really shows how boys tend to go on their ridiculous missions, but usually the adventure it the journey they take to accomplish their missions, and the baggage and insecurities they carry with them as they are still learning who they are, and how they bond, and get on each other’s nerves and end up petty arguments and fights.
I didn't grow up watching this movie so I have no nostalgic feelings for it. I still enjoyed it, though. I can see now that Stranger Things is a rip off.
A fantastic coming of age film, another great one in my opinion is "My Girl". If you still haven't seen it yet, check it out.
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What can I say except this is a classic for a reason. It's short and simple yet you really do feel like you go on a journey with these characters. I'm glad I finally checked it out.
Stand By Me is a compelling and touching coming-of-age film by director Rob Reiner. Based on a novella by Stephen King, the story follows four friends who go searching for the body of a missing kid, hoping to claim a reward. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell, the film has an impressive cast that has great chemistry together and gives incredibly good performances. The characters are also exceptionally well-written; feeling especially real and relatable. And, the costumes and set designs have a remarkably authentic 1950s Americana look that has a nostalgic quality to it. Additionally, the soundtrack is extraordinarily well-done; capturing the playful, carefree youth of the characters. A wonderful film about friendship and the loss of innocence, Stand By Me is a timeless classic.
8/10 very enjoyable movie!
This film is so special, nothing could ever compete with a coming of age film like Stand By Me.
Original story with an outstanding cast. You just gonna fall in love with the outback and the wide spaces. Colors, trees all combined together for a hell of a masterpiece.
A true masterpiece... the work of a genius!
Very good. Will and River here were so great!
Shout by PongoBlockedParent2018-11-08T00:47:53Z
Besides the acting of the child actors, which is very good and is a remarkable achievement, the movie is boring as hell and totally overrated.