Edge of Darkness (1985)
Dark and edgy, it goes beyond traditional thrillers and infuses a deep sense of emotion and commentary to create a truly dynamic production.
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Dark and edgy, it goes beyond traditional thrillers and infuses a deep sense of emotion and commentary to create a truly dynamic production.
Christmas · Films: S · Reviews: S
One would expect a holiday epic with a title like Santa Claus: The Movie. It implies something definitive, which would therefore put it in the canon of Christmas classics. However, this is definitely not the case.
Whether it’s an organ that threatens death if the wrong note is played, a wishing well that talks back to you or a pirate ship, the surface of The Goonies is all about a child’s innocence and faith in the unlikely.
Better Off Dead’s charm stems from its imagination and attitude.