*BETTER THAN STRANGER THINGS!!* The Goonies (1985) Reaction/ Commentary: FIRST TIME WATCHING 

My parents dropped us off at the theater for this. Sean Astin and Josh Brolin are awesome. Before Samwise and Thanos they were the Goonies. 👍🏻😎

Sean Astin plays the real life Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger in the movie Rudy. Definitely a good watch from the sports category.

Sloth is a legend, I’m confident he could take Superman in a fight.

This was my favourite childhood movie. My parents gave it to me on vhs for 8th bday and it just never got old. I genuinely don't think they make adventure movies like that anymore. Just pure fun for every age group.

As a kid I never understood why they called themselves Goonies but at one point someone makes reference to the Goondocks so it's really just a variation of the word Boonies...only you know, more trademarkable.

Quick trivia fact: The actor playing the dead guy in the freezer was also in Jaws as a victim of the shark. He's the older guy in the boat who gets attacked in the pond when Mike Brody, one of the chief's sons, is in the water. Mike goes to the hospital for observation.

I really enjoy your channel, Thor. A few things I wasn't sure if you caught: the kids live in a poor part of Astoria called the Goondocks... hence The Goonies. Not sure if it's been mentioned elsewhere, but Data is also Shortround from Temple of Doom. You did catch the Gremlins reference. I can't wait for your reaction to that. Lastly, there is a famous Octopus scene that was so bad that they finally cut it from the movie, but they left in the part at the end when the kids say the Octopus was the scariest part. I'll link the deleted scene below. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8hXmqpExeZU.html Thank you for your channel, man! I really enjoy your reactions.

The town this movie is set in is a real town, Astoria Oregon. The prison from the opening scene was converted into a film museum, and the house is still there! If you're a Schwarzenegger fan at all, it was the same place they filmed Kindergarten Cop!

PG used to mean something in the 80s. Just like you said, it's family friendly but it doesn't shy away from dark themes and tone, which could warrant "parental guidance "

My 10 year old brother and I went to see this (I was 4)... after all the awesome things we had just seen, I came running home and told mom about the "mom's favorite piece" that fell off the statue. Mom was shocked, "What movie did I just let my kids see?!?!?!!?" lol The 80s were a glorious time to be a kid!

RIP, Richard Donner. He gave one of the funniest kids movies ever made! There were talks of a Sequel, which will never happen, as the actors are happy with the movie and how it is.

Also side note Sean Astin was my 1st on screen crush (again I was 5) AND I also had a huge crush on Sam Wise in LOTR (I was raised on the books growing up) so when the trailer for Fellowship came out I screamed out loud to find that my childhood crush was playing my fictional crush... my heart lept for such perfect casting!!!

To answer your question about whether parents were concerned at the beginning when the Fatelli brother is hanging in the cell that they may have chosen a movie that the kids shouldn't see...Well let me tell you, our parents in those days dropped us at the movie theater and didn't actually come in and watch with us. They basically left the mall to raise us. It was a wonderful time to be alive.

5:50 - In this version of Astoria, Oregon, the lower-class part of town is known as the 'Goon-docks.' The kids from the upper-class neighborhoods refer to children that live in those areas as 'goonies.' It's not explained clearly in the movie. You have to put it together. 7:25 - The song playing here is the movie's theme song, 'The Goonies R Good Enough' by 80s pop sensation Cindy Lauper. The music video of the song is actually a two-parter that loosely reenacts the plot of the movie. 8:02- So between that last scene and this one is one of two well-known deleted scenes. Mikey and his posse stop at a convenience store where they run into Brand, local bully and son of the developer that plans to level their neighborhood. He takes the map from them and tries to burn it, but they save it in time. That's why if you look at the map in later scenes, the edges are burnt. 23:53 - They actually built a 100 foot section of water slide to film this scene. They made it seem longer by filming it from different angles. Story goes that the producers and crew would sneak onto the set after filming wrapped for the day and ride it. 24:00 - Those are the kid's actual reactions to seeing the ship for the first time. They were completely banned from the sound stage until it was time to film so their reactions would be as genuine as possible. This is also the location of the more notorious of the movie's two deleted scenes. As they approached the ship, the kids were attacked by a giant octopus. Data drives it away by cranking up his Walkman and shoving it in the octopus' beak. The scene was cut for time, but the editors accidentally left a reference to it in the final cut. 31:04 - This was Sean Astin's first major role. He had a number of smaller roles between here and Lord of the Rings, but he had one other major role, staring in the classic football movie Rudy. Several other notable cast members: Data was played by Ke Huy Kwan, who had previously played Short Round in Temple of Doom and recently played a major role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. Mouth was played by Corey Feldman.

This is one of my favourite adventure movies. It does have a very Indiana Jones vibe at times, and I love that Data is the same actor who plays Short Round in Temple of Doom

Fun fact: the actress playing the Spanish maid is Cyndi Lauper's real mom! She's also in the music video "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"

The Goonies are called the Goonies because they all come from the "Goon Docks" neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon.

Monster Squad is another kids adventure movie somewhat similar to Goonies. There was a Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew tv series that started in 1977 and ran for 3 Seasons. The Hardy boys were a hit but the Nancy Drew part wasn't as popular largely due to poor choices in actresses for her character imo.

7:12 The song here is Cyndi Lauper's "Goonies 'R' Good Enough". The music video has more scenes that aren't in the movie and you can see some of the video playing on the TV.

Dammit Thor, I had things to do - but one of my favourite reactors doing my favourite movie? Things can wait.

I saw this at the theater 9 times and even had a GOONIES t-shirt made. Really one that holds up and still is a joy to watch. Glad you liked it man!

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! I was not expecting this! Will this be up on Patreon soon? Goonies is not my favourite but it's still a movie that I always enjoyed as a kid. And "better than Stranger Things"?? Stranger Things wishes it could be this good haha. The group dynamic in Goonies and the authenticity is unmatched. I've not seen this as an adult so I'm excited for this PS: I wonder if you noticed that Data is the same kid from Indiana Jones 2 :)

This movie is a classic. I love how it shows Astoria and parts of the Oregon coast. I live in Portland, Oregon, so I always love any movie that takes place here. I actually been to the county jail from the opening scene, that was fun, got some souvenirs. Of course, we couldn't go to the Goonies house though, the owners stopped allowing tours. I also remember the museum. I remember my grandfather driving my family and I down the road the Goonies did and saw the rock formations. The two souvenirs that I got was a replica of the skull key and the replica of the dubloon. Ah memories from my childhood. Also, great video to watch on my 20th birthday.

The Gremlins tie comes in because Spielberg and Columbus were involved in making both movies 😊 This is an old favorite of mine.

Hi Thor! Nice choice of The Goonies, and awesome reaction! A recommendation for you: Romancing the Stone (1984). It has that "energy" you were talking about. It was a big hit at the time, but has now been forgotten. Should make for a great reaction if you are game to give it a try.

One of my favourite films growing up! I used to watch it on DVD all the time to the point I memorized the words to 'Good Enough' and would sing it any time it played.

I wore out multiple VHS of this as a kid. This movie is pure genius and enjoyment. The closest anyone has gotten to this is Super 8 and it's really just an homage to the 80s buddy adventure genre. Josh Brolin enjoys telling the story of how he snuck into the audition for this and ended up getting the part. Everyone of these kids just full sends their performance. they leave nothing behind and you absolutely believe them every step of the way. The opening sequence of this film is flawless. Introduced to everyone, you know a little about them, the music is just so good.

"Goonie" was kind of a derogatory term that the upper class rich kids used to refer to the people who live on the Goon Docks, since in this movie it's the poorer part of Astoria. And, you know, since it's Oregon, the poorer part still manages to look really nice.

It's hard to catch it in the movie but the area where they live is referred to as "the goon docks", this, the kids call themselves Goonies.

Nothing beats The Goonies in terms of just shear fun and adventure!

Ah yes, The classic friends get together and solve a mystery adventure movie🍿 it all started with them 😅❤️ it gives me a little Indiana Jones vibes. They are called goonies because they live by the Goon docks and are basically misfits/outcasts.

I watched this again for the first time since 2003 and it amazes me how much the 80's just didn't give a shit

So apparently the kids didn't see the ship until they shot that scene, so their reactions to it are genuine.

The 80’s were a wild time for kid friendly movies.

These are the movies from my childhood! Please react to "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987)… similar type of movie, but there is something specific in the movie I think you'd like.

You should watch The Monster Squad

Goonies are kids from the Goondocks, the neighborhood where they live

You might recognize Data. He also played Short Round (Indiana Jones' sidekick) in the Temple of Doom. He recently returned to acting to play the husband in "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once"

This is one of the few movies that I will always watch, at any time, with anyone. It does not get old at all

Fun fact: The director did not let any of the kids see the ship until that very moment because he wanted their reaction to be genuine.

Fantastic reaction!! 🤩🤩 One of my absolute favorite childhood movies. Coincidentally I'm wearing my Gonnies Never Say Die t-shirt today. 🤣

Just a little FYI: keep in mind Stranger Things is an homage to a lot of 80s films, so it's not unrealistic to think there are quite a few references of this movie in it.

You should watch the video commentary on the dvd. It has the actors reacting to the movie in real time. They’re enjoying it. Also check out Cyndi Lauper’s music video to her song in this movie. Some nice cameos.

This movie is a part of my childhood, I used to watch this movie all the time growing up. Will always have love for this movie.

"The most dangerous J walking ever" She was in a cross walk.

They're called Goonies cause they all live in a part of town called the Goondocks. I think.

The Duffer Brothers of Stranger Things were huge fans of iconic 80’s movies. They pay homage to many in the series. There’s a great video of them talking about all of them.

If you watch Gremlins (and you should) you should follow up with Gremlins 2 soon after. (You should have the first film fresh in mind when watching the sequel.)

At least Barb didn't get eaten by the Demogorgon in this movie.

Parker Stevenson and Shaun Cassidy played the Hardy boys in the television show. 😊 One of my favorite parts of this movie is the friendship between Chunk and Sloth ❤

If you liked this then you REALLY need to watch eerie indiana. It was a series that i believe was cancelled after the first or second season but honestly it was pretty cool for its time.

There's two deleted scenes... Was like 17. Holy crap Disney channel put em in... Only time I saw em... Octopus

Someone just bought the Goonies house in Oregon.

Gremlins would be a good movie to watch as it's a Christmas movie. Plus Corey Feldman is in it

This movie came out the year after Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and was made as a kids Indiana Jones movie. To kind of connect them, the movie starred Ke Huy Quan, who played Short Round in Temple of Doom, playing Data in Goonies. And Data was trying to be James Bond, not Batman, FYI. Yeah this was a very cool movie to see on the big screen! Oh, and a bit of trivia, the kids were all banned from the pirate ship set until they were ready to shoot that scene, And when their characters first see the ship for the first time, it's also the first time the actors see it, and those were their actual first impressions of seeing it!

Its crazy when people are shocked the guy from Lord Of The Rings is in an older movie…damn I feel old

My brother loved this film a lot as a kid that one of our first cats was named Willy after the pirate in this film. Can’t wait to see your reaction to Gremlins and there is a sequel to Gremlins which is really good as well.

I grew up 1 hour from where this whole movie was filmed (Astoria Oregon) I used to hangout at all the filming locations as a kid. I still go over there every once in a while for nostalgia. I loved Anne Ramsey growing up, the villian lady with the hoarse voice. She passed away due to throat cancer 3 years after this was filmed. Great video, brought back memories. 🙏

Apparently, Martin Sheen has played both Robert F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy in two different TV productions.

Back in my middle school days (2009-2012) if our band teacher didn’t have any lessons or if it was the day after our performances, she would either put on The Goonies, Dodgeball, Nightmare Before Christmas, or How the Grinch Stole Christmas for us in class. Every time I see this film I always think of me being in back in band class with my best friends and my now husband where we always quoted the film.. tbh we were the very few who appreciated the films shown lol

It's funny how people keep referring to the main characters and their Goon Docks neighborhood as "poor." They are obviously not that, just not as wealthy as the country club crowd.

I saw this in theaters... I was 5. (Did you notice the actor that play Data also played Short Round in Temple of Doom. The actor didn't do anything else in front of the screen again until resecently he played the husband in Everything Everywhere All at Once... and kicked complete ass!

Hey Thor, there's classic movie starring Bradd Pitt called "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". This is one of my top movies i've ever watch. And maybe if you could considered to react to it. No pressure tho, just want to tell you that this is a great movie to watch😁

Fun fact: Sean Astin calls Bran(Josh Brolin) by his real name when they’re arguing in the basement before they go underground. Sean Astin mentions it in the commentary version.

Sean Astin is great in this, a lot of the emotional scenes are dominated by him and, like Samwise, Mikey gives some great motivational speeches. Growing up I knew Sean Astin from this and from the movie Toy Soldiers, in which he plays a teenager. Wil Wheaton also stars in that one and my school friends and I really enjoyed it.

You mentioned Temple of Doom, and Data is the same actor as Shortround. I grew up on this film. We saw it in the drive-in when I was 7 or so. It really informed my imaginative play.

There were a lot of fun movies like this back in the day made for younger audiences. But as I’m sure you can tell, they are nothing at all like today’s movies which I feel have lost a certain something that I can’t quite put my finger on. The overall vibe is just totally different.

Never seen this movie before but this is a wonderful reaction from you, Thor! ✨🙌😫

No, actually Martin Sheen played Bobby Kennedy in a made-for-TV drama called The Missiles of October, about the Cuban Missile Crisis. William Devane played President John F. Kennedy. It was a very well-made drama, as I recall.

I don't think people are more or less shocked by the things than before - it's just there's the internet now constantly telling people whos offended by what, people have forgotten to just to enjoy a movie for what it is. So many people are outraged now by movies and tv shows that havn't even been released lol But similarly back then if there was a talk show or newspaper article then about something offensive, some people jump on the bandwagon, most don't really care.

I was 20 when this came out and a bunch of us saw it in the theater, it was so much fun! My partner and I have 9 kids, the first born in 1980 and the last in 2015, and we've enjoyed introducing all of them to Goonies and Labyrinth both. Goonies is definitely a family favorite and we watch it at least once a year. BTW - Goonies call their gang that because they live in a poorer area of Astoria they call the Goon Docks.

The director was pretty tired of the kids after wrapping so he looked forward to returning to his home in Hawaii. But Spielberg, I think, invited the whole cast without him knowing to Hawaii, so when he arrived, the cast met him at his home.

14:21 It's funny you mentioned Temple of Doom. The kid who played Data was the same one who was Short Round in that movie.

Chunk is so relatable, lol. I want some pizza and whipped cream.

Hey Thor have you reacted to a monster calls before? I think you'd Enjoy it

better than stranger things? where do u think the duffers got the inspiration for the hawkins gang? the chemistry between the kids in the goonies, stand by me and E.T. are all aspirational goals for the stranger things kids.

Did you know that Grimlings is a Christmas movie?

You know I saw this as a kid but I dont remember if it was in the theater or if we rented it. Back then renting movies every weekend was a big deal. I dont watch movies much anymore. They just dont make them like they used to.

I was so excited to see you reacting to this movie I clapped my hands and went "yeeees!" This was *the* childhood classic for me. All these years later, it's still a favorite and though I haven't seen it in years now, this brought back so many memories (all good ones). Sloth gets so happy when he's adopted by Chunk, his ears wiggle. So cute! I'm so happy you liked this one, and I can not wait for your reaction to the Gremlins movie! ^_^

Mouth is played by Corey Feldman. His first movie was Goonies. He is also a Frog Brother in the Lost Boys.

Have your gf check this movie out.

If you like this one, you might like Adventures in Babysitting. Pre Cocktail Elizabeth Shue

After getting dragged behind a convertible on a trike, can we really blame Thanos for wanting to snap everyone out of existence?

the best movie of all time second to the godfather

That little girl who get's her bike stolen. She was my girlfriend for a year or so...

Incredible 🎉

Add Real Genius with Val Kilmer to your list to react to. You will love that one.

Great reaction to this great adventurous film! Besides Explorers, Adventures In Babysitting, and the 3 Ninjas teratology, I’d like to recommend Finding Ohana on Netflix which features Ke Huy Quan (Data) from this film. ☠️🏴‍☠️⚔️💎

Wow, this is a good one. Thanks a lot!

i love this movie, i have the dvd here somewhere

The ship IS the treasure!

They are currently working on "Goonies 2" (projected release date 2027). Some of the original cast is already signed on for it and Cindy Lauper (who sang the theme song, "The Goonies are Good Enough") is also scheduled to appear. A few extra tidbits: Data was played by Ke Huy Quan who (interestingly enough since you mentioned it in this reaction) also played in an Indiana Jones movie. Temple of Doom as Short Round to be specific. He later retired from acting but has recently started up again. Jake Fratelli was played by Robert Davi who's credits go back to 1977 and include "City Heat", "Die Hard", and "Licence to Kill". Francis Fritelli was played by Joe Pantoliano (aka Joey Pants). He's been in too many to name but is well known for being in "The Matrix" and "La Bamba" Mama Fritelli is played by Anne Ramsey (R.I.P.) best known as the title character in "Throw Mama from the Train" with Billy Crystal & Danny DeVito. Chunk was Jeff Cohen who quit acting shortly after Goonies to concentrate on school. He became a very successful entertainment attorney in Las Angeles. Finally Sloth was played by former NFL star defensive lineman John Matuszak (R.I.P.). He can also be seen in 1979s "North Dallas Forty" with Nick Nolte and Mac Davis.

The kid that played Data recently made his comeback in "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" and he was fantastic. It's an amazing film all around and I highly recommend it.

Bet you never thought you would see Thanos on a kids bike with training wheels.

I'm not totally sure what the actual source of the term "goonies" is, but I've always assumed it was a smash up of two words: Goobers and Loonies. He says that they're "goonies" because they're the rejects/outcasts of their peer group. So, my guess is that bullies have called them "goonies" and they've subversively reclaimed that term in defiance and pride. Great to see someone react to one of my cherished childhood favorites, btw!

Classic.

Interesting fact: My stepdad's monsterrr- I mean mother looked and acted EXACTLY like Mrs. Fertelli 😂😂😂

Better than Stranger Things?!🤨Stranger Things is awesome!🤩

Late to the party but I only just realized that like half the cast are legacies. Sean Astins mother was Patty Duke and John Astin is his step father. Josh Brolin is the son of James Brolin (and you can thank the Coen Brothers for rejuvenating his career with No Country for Old Men. They thought they offered it to James but it was sent to Josh and they just rolled with it). Martha Plimpton is, well, a Plimpton, kinda like the Hollywood Kennedys. Just kind of interesting, trivia wise.

I loved this movie when I was a kid. I'm 42 now so this came out when I was still a kid, I was about 5 or 6 and kids back then had wild imaginations cause there was literally nothing keeping us indoors. Best times of my life were those summers.