Proust's madeleines, like The Express Poleare enjoyed and shared with delight. This is why we want to introduce a new generation of spectators to The Gooniesthis gem from the 1980s. Even the most jaded of today should laugh and shiver at the thousand and one adventures of this adventure film with a capital A, suitable for children. The Gooniesthey are Mikey and Brand Walsh, two brothers, and their friends nicknamed (in French) Choco, Data and Bagou. A gang who, while searching the attic of the Walsh house, find a map indicating the location of some loot. But the information falls into the ears of a trio of thugs led by the terrible Jake Fratelli. Let's go on a treasure hunt and a race against time!
A brilliant Spielberg-style treasure hunt
Teenagers, a suburb, a hint of fantasy: no doubt, we are at Steven Spielberg's house. If the brilliant director ofIndiana Jones does not hold the camera this time, he is still the father of this great family entertainment, producer and author of the screenplay with Chris Columbus, the future director of the first Harry Potter. The direction is provided by the efficient Richard Donner, who will then sign the quadrilogy of Lethal Weapon. There's plenty of action and twists and turns, from a visit to a not-so-abandoned house to the discovery of an atmospheric cave. Pirates of the Caribbean full of traps that a certain Indy would not deny. Gags too, throughout the young gang's journey. Above all, the film is an ode to friendship, solidarity and open-mindedness with the character of Sinok, a deformed man, frightening at first glance, but with a big heart. A bit as if the Pink Library, dear to kids of the 1970s and 1980s, came to life in an American way.
A bunch of juvenile actors
Nearly forty years (!) after its theatrical release, the film has not aged a bit. On the casting side, we discover the first steps of actors who will then make a career. Like Josh Brolin, future Hollywood star in the sagas Dune et Avengerswho plays big brother Walsh, and Sean Astin, the Sam Gamgie of the Lord of the Ringsin the shoes of the youngest of the family. Tasty, unforgettable, a wonderful adventure comedy to watch, rewatch, and introduce to your children and grandchildren.
