Stand by Me [Blu-ray] [1986]

Of the best stories based on a real fact 100% Recommended

I am 14 years old, and I absolutely love this movie. But don't let my age fool you. I'm not just going to sit here and talk about how hott River Pheonix was. This movie is well rounded in my perspective. Everyone can relate to at least one of the boys in it at one time in their life. The actors are matched perfectly with who their character portrays.Corey Feldman's character Teddy is the boy who's sensitive about his dad, but tries to hide it, Jerry O' Connell's character Vern is the chubby, wussy kid, but still part of the club, Wil Wheaton's character Gordie is the sweet, intelligent friend who tells stories to the other boys and is ignored by his parents, and River Phoenix's character Chris is the boy in the neighborhood that's been labeled a bad kid and feels he'll never get out of their town, the peacemaker, and Gordie's best friend. This movie just sucks you in as soon as you start watching it. It's not overly mushy and sad, but it's not so tough that only a sixteen year old boy could stand it. You feel for each character, no matter how mean or nice they are. My personal favorite is Chris Chambers, which i know this will probably drive you guys nuts that almost every other person does too, but River Phoenix is just so touching. The campfire scene is great, the milk money seen is great, and one of my favorites is the train scene. You can definitely see the terror in their faces. It's funny that they all act so tough, except maybe Vern, although he tries, and they still like talking about goofy and dancing and singing along to Lollipop. You also just want to be there with them. Feel that kind of friendship that so many people long for. It's such a feel good movie, but not in the sense of a 10 year old's feel good movie. It makes you feel complete when you watch it. It's not jam packed with action sequences or it doesn't have fluffy pink bunnies hopping around in it either. It's just one of a kind. Definitely worth my time and yours. The newest DVD of Stand By Me (Special Edition) has Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand By Me where all the main actors,except River, and Rob Reiner are interviewed. They also talk about working with River Phoenix. There's also the Stand By Me music video with River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, and obviously Ben E. King. Not to mention an extra CD with some awesome oldie's songs like Everyday, Lollipop, Stand By Me, and Mr. Lee.

I saw it on 4K, and didn’t think it was much of an upgrade. The colors are more natural in the 4K version, but less vivid. I went with the much cheaper $5 blu-ray version instead and gave myself a high-five after viewing.

My husband bought this using his best buy account and reviewed it, then we had our accounts merged, and all his old purchases are showing up on MY review page, so I'm re-reviewing so-to-speak to get the points.

Amazing Movie. I loved this movie as a kid. Originally written by Stephen King and brought to the big screen by Rob Reiner, it’s an incredibly warm coming-of-age story about a boys journey with his friends to view a dead body. Sounds much more macabre than it is. It’s really kore about the relationships of the boys and how it changes them from boys into young men. The 4K HDR print is beautiful and to see it like this is incredible

Although known for the likes of "Carrie," "Pet Semetary," and "IT," Stephen King has also created stories that don't fall under the traditional horror category such as "The Green Mile" and "The Shawshank Redemption." "Stand by Me" falls into the latter category. This tells the story of four friends on a search for a dead body and they end up finding something more along the way. With great direction by Rob Reiner and great performances by Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Keifer Sutherland, this is an enjoyable film that any Stephen King fan would enjoy.

The best movie ever! River Phoenix was incredible in this movie as were all of the actors. So incredibly believable. And most people would be surprised that the movie is based on a short story by Steven King - The Body.

Great coming of age movie. Was awesome when it came out in theatres back in 1986. The picture is stunning in 4K. Close to the novella from 1982’s Different Seasons by Stephen King.