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Stand By Me, the 1986 coming-of-age film, directed by Rob Reiner, and based on the Stephen King short story The Body, is one of my so called 'Perfect Films.'. A perfect film to me has all of the elements of a good story: comedy, adventure, horror, suspense, and romance.
Stand by Me. After learning that a stranger has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie Lachance (Wil Wheaton), Vern Tessio ...
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Our review: Parents say ( 55 ): Kids say ( 226 ): This film's brilliance ultimately lies in its all-embracing realism. Stand by Me goes to considerable lengths to identify the issues and accurately portray the pressures that lead to the disenchantment of teens everywhere.
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- Rob Reiner
Feb 25, 2021 · By Dw. Dunphy Feb. 25, 2021 8:49 am EST. As recently as 10 years ago, the position that " Stand by Me is the best movie based on a Stephen King story" was hardly a hot take. It had competition ...
Stand by Me Reviews. A fine dramatic departure for a director who made his reputation in comedy. Full Review | Jul 27, 2024. Stand By Me is a "coming of age" tale with moments of vulnerability ...
Stand By Me, based on the novella by Stephen King, which I admit I haven't read, not only has a wonderfully engaging story, but it is both funny and moving. This is helped by the strong and wholly believable performances from the entire cast that include Kiefer Sutherland, John Cusack, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Conell and River ...
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20 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com. The entire cast is superb and it so perfectly paced, that the story unfolds with wit, pathos and sensitivity and completely free of emotional shortcuts. Stand By Me is the summer's great gift, a compassionate, perfectly performed look at the real heart of youth. It stands, sweet and strong, ribald ...
