The most amazing film, truly one of the best I have ever seen, Incredibly funny and the performances from the young boys in the film were just the best I have ever seen in my life.

Growing up and becoming older and mature is not easy for anyone. Sometimes you fell like no one understands you at all. Although growing up is tough, the friends you have at a young age are the friends you will remember for the rest of your life. To my mind the film “Stand By Me” is a very wonderful film, a masterpiece on a small scale. The film is full of great insights into the minds of a group of four boys who decide they want to see what a dead body looks like, and it sparks their interest even more that they actually knew this dead person. Rob Reiner has directed a film about four young boys who discover life is quick, sometimes merciless, and magical. I have been watching this movie a dozen of times and it always seems better than the time before.

This film is a brilliant, well-acted masterpiece! What touched me the most was the late River Phoenix's acting, but all of the young actors performances were incredible. They are why you should see this film. 'Stand By Me' is not a bubblegum Disney film, nor a dry Hollywood film; it is a movie that captures childhood in a poignant, non-candy coated manner that is dead on. I saw this movie only a couple months ago and was blown away by it's style and acting. It is rare that you see such fresh, relaxed and deep performances that the actors in this film offered. Although this is not a recent film, it is a genuine, inspiring film that is so refreshing-being so different than the films Hollywood often gives us. I give this film a 100+ and recommend it to everyone. You will benefit from it's message and it's wonderful acting.