Review of Stand by Me (1986) by Richard Corliss for Time — 22 Jan 2018
Stand By Me is a shuck. It trumpets its sensitivity while reveling in coarseness. And at its climax it suggests that manhood can be found through the barrel of a gun. Maybe this is how Rambo discovered puberty.
Maybe real kids should be discouraged from following his example.
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This review of Stand by Me (1986) was written by Richard Corliss and published by Time on 22 Jan 2018.
Stand by Me has generally received very positive reviews.
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