Rob Reiner
Stand By Me - Ricordo di un'estate

THE REVIEW

Film based on Stephen King's story "The Body" taken from the collection "Different Seasons" by S. King.

A beautiful and pathetic movie (meaning full of pathos). Marked by the extraordinary performance of R. J. Phoenix (Chris Chambers in the film), who was just 15 at the time. Gosh, that's something to think about!

4 boys on an adventure in search of a body of their peer. The film has room for fun, adventure, and even some intensely dramatic moments.

The film marks the revival of the Lennon track that experienced a second youth and a glory almost equal to its original release.

Corey Feldman (namesake of poor Marty who passed away long ago) portrays a "nutty" kid with a passion for the army and war. Ah guys, do you remember My Friend Ultraman? Here you have the protagonist of the TV show as a kid playing Vern, a shy and adorable chubby.

The true protagonist of the story, however, is a young aspiring writer who has just lost his brother.

River Phoenix died in that damned '93. This film is a huge testament to his talent, but enough talking about sad things; between Marty Feldman, the protagonist's brother, and River, I've spent the whole review talking about 'coffins,' and I might end up jinxing someone.

Reiner's best film without a shadow of a doubt.

A profound aside: Over a little more than twenty years, Reiner went from a youthful narrative "Stand By Me" 1986 to the new film that now deals with the age-old theme of old age with Jack Nicholson and the amazing 'Morganone' Freeman.

Among the cult scenes of cinema of all time, the sumptuous 'vomit scene' narrated by the protagonist. Pure spectacle, seventh art at the highest level, but squalid vulgarity for the more prudish.

If they showed it occasionally in prime time instead of airing some wretched reality show, perhaps it wouldn't be such a terrible idea.