The famous 1985 film otherwise known as “The Goonies,” was directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg. This adventure film was about a young group of friends living in the “Goon Docks” neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon. When the children discover a secret treasure map, they begin to go on a quest in hopes to finding the treasure that could potentially save their town from being destructed for a country club. During their venture, they are faced with many obstacles including threatening booby traps and being chased and attacked by a family of fugitives.
An entertaining film filled with adventures, fantasy and dreams like, The Goonies, consisted of many forms that accommodated to the film’s success. From the lighting, sounds and music to the diverse angle shots, The Goonies, was able to present the audience with excitement and mystery throughout the movie. The film stressed great suspense caused by the characters actions that led to yet other surprising actions. The concept of proiaretic code comes to play while witnessing the scene of Andy struggling …show more content…
In the movie, the dominance of social class created many conflicts within the town of Goon Docks, including the possible destruction of their homes. Thus, while living in the poorest part of the town, it can be argued that due to the ideology of social stratification, the Goonies were raised to be more disciplined and respectful to their parents, providing the viewers with the perception of middle schoolers during the 80s. This is presented in the film when Mikey wishes he could find a way to help his dad pay bills and be elevated from their low class status in which lead to the reasoning of his strong drive in finding the hidden treasure. However at the end of the film Mikey’s father explains that social status is meaningless to him as being with his family is all that
An entertaining film filled with adventures, fantasy and dreams like, The Goonies, consisted of many forms that accommodated to the film’s success. From the lighting, sounds and music to the diverse angle shots, The Goonies, was able to present the audience with excitement and mystery throughout the movie. The film stressed great suspense caused by the characters actions that led to yet other surprising actions. The concept of proiaretic code comes to play while witnessing the scene of Andy struggling …show more content…
In the movie, the dominance of social class created many conflicts within the town of Goon Docks, including the possible destruction of their homes. Thus, while living in the poorest part of the town, it can be argued that due to the ideology of social stratification, the Goonies were raised to be more disciplined and respectful to their parents, providing the viewers with the perception of middle schoolers during the 80s. This is presented in the film when Mikey wishes he could find a way to help his dad pay bills and be elevated from their low class status in which lead to the reasoning of his strong drive in finding the hidden treasure. However at the end of the film Mikey’s father explains that social status is meaningless to him as being with his family is all that