The depth of the characters is what makes this film; the whole story is character-driven. The profundity of friendships among 12-year-olds, which is so easily forgotten by adults, is exposed in a genuine and consistently engaging way.
Nice theme song too.
This review of Stand by Me (1986) was written by Melissa W on 28 Apr 2011.
Stand by Me has generally received very positive reviews.
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