Stand by Me

“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?” this movie is so fucking beautiful that i struggle to even type my opinion. as a massive stephen king fan, i usually prefer the book to the movie. but this film is just beyond any sort of expectation i usually have for page to screen adaptations. i feel this movie shows a softer and more vulnerable side to boyhood and societal expectations of the time. curiosity, frustration, stoicism, and inferiority are major themes that the characters portray perfectly. as soon as the characters are introduced- both in the film and the book- you feel an immediate connection and sense of sympathy toward them. it’s character building at its finest. i wish they could find a way to get whole movies tattooed on you so i could get this movie tattooed on my forehead.