Stand By Me is a coming of age story set in the
innocence of 1959. While under his porch, looking for his lost treasure, Vern
Tessio (Jerry O’Connell, the future superstar’s only notable 80’s movie)
overhears his brother’s frantic confession of finding a human body. It seems the
local teen has been missing. Vern tells his buddies and the hunt begins.
A superb
caste of players make up Vern’s gang. Corey Feldman (Lost Boys), River Pheonix (Little
Nikita) and Will Wheaton (Star Trek
The Next Generation) portray, Teddy, Chris and Gordy. Together the four
brave the elements, older boys, wild animals, ghost stories and each other to
find the meaning of life and friendship. This is a hear warming story all should
see.
This is a
great 80’s movie, but you won’t find the 80’s here. It takes place in 1959 and
is supported by songs and memorabilia of the times. In the beginning and end it
flashes forward to 1986. Appearances by Richard Dreyfus (Stakeout) and Kiefer
Sutherland (Lost Boys) help make Lost
Boys and iconic piece.
Stand By Me is Rated R for language.
