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A definite Gem, 22 February 2004
Author: nessking from Phoenix

Stand By Me has always been on my "To See" movie list. I never got around to it until recently. I was very surprised and utterly delighted at how good of a job well done the production team had accomplished.

Stephen King has always been a favorite of mine. I like his dramatic pieces much better than any of his horror stories. I was glad to see that his story "The Body" was made into a movie. He pumps out orignial stories that dazzle. Don't miss any of his work.

In terms of direction, this movie couldn't have been done better. Rob Reiner has a flair for directing. He works well with children, which helped in this case. Doing this movie was a challenge for Mr. Reiner (as said in his commentary). He took a fabulous story that was something dear to him and put it on the screen, and that takes intelligence. There is no doubt in my mind that Rob Reiner had what it takes.

As far as acting goes, I couldn't have asked for anything better. This being Jerry O'Connel's first film role, I would have to say he did superb. The late River Phoenix is a phenomenon of an actor and there is no doubt that this was a pinnacle of his acting career. Corey Feldman, as always, delivers an interesting yet entertaining interpretation of his character. Wil Wheaton does an excellent job carrying the torch as the protagonist. Kiefer Sutherland is not without his usual spark in his craft. An amazing performance by all actors.

Don't shrug this movie off. Go out and rent it or even buy it. The hour and a half you spend watching it is one you won't regret. Watch this with your friends, you would be surprised at how many refrences you can make in your own experiences with this movie. Enjoy the show.

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