Stand by Me
I love this so much. I love this more than words can express. Strong words for a first watch, I know. I don’t need 1,2 or even 3 more watches to know that I love this. It pulled a string in my heart that no other film has. And I’m pretty sure anything else has ever. I haven’t a single nitpick for this piece of media. In my mind it transcends the stature of a masterpiece that is delivered so realistically. Very few films have done that. The joy and dread that i felt when watching this will stay the same for many watches to come. This has a stronger message than films with stronger premises. It teaches to love and cherish the time you’re experiencing right now and the people around you. Gordie Lachance resonated with me for many reasons and I will always love this film for that. Chris was such a joy to watch. I cried so many times because of him. Knowing that he may never get as god opportunity as other people, knowing that he is dead and knowing that River Phoenix is no longer with us. Verne was a joy to watch him and teddy made for some great scenes and great comic relief. The performances were powerful all round, their dynamic is unmatched in cinema. And that soundtrack, phenomenal. This was flawless to me.