Do we really need to see a grown man truffle shuffle?
That’s the question that has been buzzing around in our heads for the past few hours after news that there’s a distinct chance that the Goonies 2 film, rumoured for so very long, is actually in the early stages of real, bona-fide production.
And if the sources are to be believed, this isn’t a case of The Lost Boys 2: Straight To DVD And Missing The Point Of The First Completely – this is something Warner Brothers want to actually try and get right.
So how do we feel about that? Well, I would say we have mixed emotions.
See, everyone remembers The Goonies – it’s one of those films that everyone claims as their own, or that everyone claims defined their childhood in some way.
Kind of like Stand By Me, but with less River Phoenix. It just had a huge effect on so many young lives, older lives, middling lives and lives that came about later on – it’s a timeless classic. We’ll admit to that. We will – see? We just did it.
The fact that there have been rumours floating about regarding the possibility of a Goonies sequel for so long is sure to get anyone’s hackles up and turn them into the defensive wall of fury, angrily denying that anything will come about from any of this.
And we would never take that away from you – please feel free to shout, scream and generally be twits in the comments section below.
But when you pick up on news that says Warner Brothers are pushing the sequel as a big-budget blockbuster (and remember, this is the studio that released The Dark Knight, officially the best film ever), you start to take notice.
In fact, a source close to the project has told Moviehole that a team of writers are already working on a script and that some of the actors from the original film will be involved.
So how do we feel about the real prospect of a Goonie sequel? Well, taking such a cherished childhood memory and giving it a massive makeover, bringing the sequel to a whole new audience and churning millions of dollars into it could just result in this situation: you sit in the cinema, the film starts, it’s one and a half hours comprising of nothing but a turd staring back at you, steaming away on screen and stinking up the theatre.
You cry.
Your heart is broken.
Your childhood is ruined.
You lose all respect for Corey Feldman… wait – is that possible?
Nevertheless, hecklerspray awaits with baited breath for any further news on the matter.
When the movie does eventually come about we’ll be sure to decry it, lambast it and generally rip on it. Because let’s be honest here – we want it to be good, but there’s little chance The Goonies 2 will be anything more than fecal matter on a stick.
Shooty* says
Which Corey was which, again?
jim says
I hate to be “that guy” but in this scenario, the word is “bated”–one waits with “bated” breath. As in abate, withold, abstain….not baited as in lure, load, etc.
Also, a new Goonies could be all kinds of sweeeeeet!
ninja says
now that’s intimidation. ;)
4real says
This would be sooo cool to have a GOONIES sequel! They have to bring back the original Chunk and Data for sure or I ain’t goin to see it! They we’re the most Unforgettable characters of them all. Hopefully Josh Brolin will do it again if he ain’t too big of a “moviestar”.
Justice says
How can you justify saying that, just because Warner made Dark Knight (which let me tell you, was not the best movie ever made, people just had to see and say “oh my god, heath or however the fuck you spell that idiots name), goonies 2 is gonna be great!?!?
It’s like comparing different sony products and saying that just because sony made the bravia… you get my point no?
Goonies was a cornerstone in adventure movie making. Yes, there have been some great adventure movies since, but to try create a sequel will do nothing less than ruin the original.
Go fuck yourselves Warner.
AreYouOffended says
An easy way to remember it is Haim = Ham. He got fat.
Feldman = Mouth.
Please No says
Too bad all the actors are way too old and some have died. This is a terrible idea.
erichansa says
Is Jet Li the chinese kid with the gadgets?!
that guy says
Bah humbug
Shooty* says
ich bein ein berliner.
Edit Importante says
This story is riddled with grammatical mistakes and misspellings. Hire an editor.
PJ says
Why don’t you STFU and let them make the movie. Goonies never say die, motherfucker.
Haim = Ham? LOL says
LOL i like how you were able to remember their names. Nice job lol
Goonies never say die! I love it! says
Goonies never say die… Woo-hooo bring on the claws of death, the inhaler, the wishes… :)
One Eyed Willy says
say what you wish… Remake it and I’ll be first in line to see it!
hehe! says
Maybe they’ll put the octopus in this one :)
missyfit138 says
BaBy RuTH! :P
crystal says
I loved the movie when u was a kid!!
This movie is better without part 2
Timmy D says
Dont lambast it yet.It looks like there really seriouse in making Goonies 2 a success but dont expect it to be better then the original.They will never capture that again it was a one time deal which is what i thought the Goonies was anyway since it took them over 20 years to finaly decide to make a sequle.They should have done this 2 or 3 years after the original when the was still white hot.
Timmy D says
Im hoping it will be good anyway for the sake if pissing on my and everyone elses childhood again like they did with Indi and other 80s sequels.Ill be rooting for them to get this one right anyway as a fan.I was about 8 when Goonies was released so im about 4 years younger then these guys.And millions poorer.
J Bollocks says
Fucjk his tripe chec ot “The Meanies” (aus) make ths rest o th eworlf look lik erspastig fucvheads
J Bollocks says
“Fucjk his tripe chec ot “The Meanies” (aus) make ths rest o th eworlf look lik erspastig fucvheads”
Beat that… losers!!!
stan says
I loved the goonies
Hope its not a booty twap…..
Derek says
Is it funny to see a full-grown man truffle shuffling? I’ll let you judge for yourself. This is a video of DC radio host Chad Dukes doing it to pay off losing a weight-loss bet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxGXXozQhnw
Mommy and Me says
We love the GOONIES!!!!! This one right here, this was my dream, my wish, but it didnt come true, so I’m taking it back! I’m taking them all back!!! I watched this movie when I was 10 years old, now my 8 year old daughter loves it as much as I do. We cant wait for Goonies 2!!!!! Goonies, never say die!
naka says
i want gooooooooooniiiiessss now or i willl throw a tantrum wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! goonies and crocidiles
Tracey says
Reading the most recent empire they are going to do a new goonies film!!! theirs even a competition where u can send ur plot in. Now dont get me wrong I dont think they will use a readers idea but its clear they are going to do the film. Also they are using original actors however chunk is thin nowadays!!!!!!!!
GoonieGuy says
I dont know of anyone who does not like the goonies. What I don’t understand is how is whould a sequel that is not great ruin the original film? I would love a second movie of the goonies… but in the event that it blows, I just wont buy the movie to watch at home. i will just keep enjoying the original.
Rebekah says
I think making a sequel of Goonies is a really bad idea it will ruin the image of the first movie. It is meant to be left in its originality.
BABY RUTH says
HEY YOU GUYZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!
Shut da FUK UP.
hii says
a goonies 2 will be immense i loved the first one and dont see why a sequel will ruin the awsome first movie even if it is crap the goonies will always be remembered and never ever be ruined it is such a great film and i would love to see how all the goonies as adults could still have an exellent adventure !
lovethatguy says
omg i love you
El Zilcho says
Hmm most of you people are retarded. How could making a new movie hurt the original movie? Goonies kicked ass, its one of my all time favorite movies. I’ve wanted for a long time for them to make a sequel or to just remake the original. I just want to see something new with the Goonies. If a new movies sucks then it sucks, its not gonna change the first one in any way. I don’t know why people think it would be “pissing on your childhood” or whatever, sounds like people need to take things less personally. Its just a movie, the first one was badass, and I would love to have another Goonies movie. If you think it’s gonna suck, don’t watch it. I personally can’t wait to check it out!
judge says
this is a message for justice.
i have just been reading some of the opinions of goonies 2, i think that you came across very passionate about your own veiw, get your self a life you sad prick.
oh and you said “warner should go fuck themselves” you obviosley know everything about making a movie! so what do you do for a living? (if anything that is)
is heath really an idiot? cause unlike you i never met him so i would not know.
ashley hoganson says
I think they should make a goonies sequel. And maybe it could be them finding the treasure again be cause the first movie was kind of left unfinished. I just hope it won’t be as bad as the lost boys sequel that one kind of sucked they could have found some one else to play the lead role instead of that fag from american pie band camp. And corey haim is not that fat he’s not like how val kilmer got plus corey feldman is fat too.
ashley hoganson says
Corey haim has the blondish hair and blue eyes and was in lucas and the new crank 2 movie. He played sam the younger brother in lost boys. And corey feldman has brown hair and brown eyes and he played edgar frog in the lost boys and he played the little boy dressed as a tree in the first gremlins movie
BP says
That is hilarious!! It’s one of the first things I noticed when reading this article, too! I said, in my mind, “It’s ‘bated’, not ‘baited’.” A couple of nit-pickers, eh?
Monique says
How did you guys make the mans face so ugly.