7.9 | / 10 |
Users | 4.4 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.2 |
A band of young boys find a treasure map and embark on a magical adventure.
Starring: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri GreenAdventure | 100% |
Family | 92% |
Comedy | 84% |
Coming of age | 31% |
Mystery | 1% |
Video codec: VC-1
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (48kHz, 16-bit)
English: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps)
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (192 kbps)
French: Dolby Digital 2.0
Japanese: Dolby Digital 2.0
Spanish: Dolby Digital Mono
English SDH, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Korean, Mandarin (Traditional)
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 4.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Richard Donner's "The Goonies" (1985) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Warner Brothers. The supplemental features on the disc include an audio commentary with director Richard Donner, actors Jonathan Ke Quan, Corey Feldman, Sean Astin, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Jeff Cohen, and Josh Brolin; standard making of featurette from 1985; deleted scenes; Cindi Lauper's classic video "The Goonies R Good Enough"; and the film's original theatrical trailer. This Ultimate Collector's Edition release also arrives with a massive illustrated souvenir magazine; reprint of an original article from 2009, guest-edited by Steven Spielberg; ten collectible storyboard prints housed in a large envelope; and an exclusive board game. In English, with optional English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Korean, and Traditional Chinese subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
We've got a treasure map!
Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.40:1, encoded with VC-1 and granted a 1080p transfer,
Richard Donner's The Goonies arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Warner
Brothers.
This is a fairly good high-definition transfer, and one that appears to be practically
identical to the high-definition transfer Warner Brothers used for their UK Blu-ray release
of The Goonies. Generally speaking, fine object detail is mostly pleasing, clarity
adequate, and contrast levels consistent throughout the entire film. The color-scheme
does not disappoint either - with a few minor exceptions, blues, yellows, greens, browns,
and blacks look natural. However, as it was the case with the UK transfer, this 'new'
transfer also looks somewhat soft - there are many traces of sporadic mild to moderate
filtering. Still, a good dose of healthy grain has been retained, but a lot of it is also
mixed with noise. Additionally, edge-enhancement is not a serious issue of concern, but
occasionally it is rather easy to spot. There are no serious stability issues either. Lastly, I
did not see any annoying cuts, warps, large marks, or stains, to report in this review.
(Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray disc. Therefore, you will be able to play it
on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location).
There are five audio tracks on this Blu-ray disc: English Dolby TrueHD 5.1, English Dolby
Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 2.0, and Spanish Dolby Digital
Mono. For the record, Warner Brothers have provided optional English SDH, French,
Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Korean, and Traditional Chinese subtitles for the main
feature. When turned on, they split the image frame and the black bar below it.
The English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track is solid. The bass is potent and punchy, the rear
channels very intelligently used, and the high-frequencies not overdone. The dialog is
crisp, clean, stable, and very easy to follow. There are no balance issues with Dave
Grusin's music score either. Indeed, as I noted in my review of the UK Blu-ray release,
the Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track is arguably the biggest reason why one would want to pick
up this Blu-ray release - the gap in quality between previous R1 SDVD release of
The Goonies and this Blu-ray release, with its Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, is
substantial.
Commentary - in this hilarious commentary director Richard Donner,
actors Jonathan Ke Quan (Data), Corey Feldman (Mouth), Sean Astin (Mikey), Kerri
Green (Andy), Martha Plimpton (Stef), Jeff Cohen (Chunk), and Josh Brolin (Brand)
recall their work on The Goonies, how specific scenes were shot, etc. In English,
with optional English SDH, French, Dutch, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and
Portuguese subtitles.
Hidden Treasures - a pop-up video version (the director and cast
occasionally show up in a small box in the right corner of the screen) of the audio
commentary (114 min, 1080p).
The Making of The Goonies - a standard featurette, produced in 1985,
in which Richard Donner and Steven Spielberg address the production process. Raw
footage from the shooting of the film is also included. In English, with optional English
SDH, French, Dutch, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese subtitles. (7
min, 480/60i).
Deleted Scenes - a collection of deleted scenes. In English, with
optional English SDH, French, Dutch, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and
Portuguese subtitles. (7 min, 480/60i).
Music Video - Cindi Lauper's classic video "The Goonies R Good
Enough". (13 min, 480/60i).
Trailer - the original theatrical trailer for The Goonies. (3
min, 480/60i).
Booklet - a massive illustrated souvenir magazine (with 150 photos
and art) telling the complete movie story.
Steven Spielberg Presents... - a reprint of an original article from
2009, guest-edited by Steven Spielberg, which contains updates on the cast of The
Goonies, as well as producer Steven Spielberg and director Richard Donner.
Storyboard Prints - ten collectible storyboard prints housed in a large
envelope.
Board Game - an exclusive 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's
Edition board game.
I know that there are some people who dislike these deluxe Blu-ray releases Warner Brothers produces, but I like them. Casablanca, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Wizard of Oz, and especially Gone with the Wind look fantastic. The Goonies is not an exception - the 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray release looks terrific. I know, however, that these are difficult times for a lot of people, which is why I believe that a standard Blu-ray release should have been made available as well. But I know that one will eventually appear. So, depending on how much you like The Goonies, you must decide which one you want in your library. RECOMMENDED.
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