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From: sas@leadsv.UUCP (Scott Stewart)
Newsgroups: net.movies
Subject: Re: GOONIES
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Date: Fri, 14-Jun-85 13:23:48 EDT
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Summary: Brief Comment (*FLAME*)


A lot of reviews and comments have been written about this movie.
One thing that seems apparent in may of them, is that no distinction
is made between Spielberg's role of Producer and Story originator,
Donner's role as director, and Columbus's role as script writer.
Most criticism (sp?) seems directed at Spielberg, but I feel this it is
very unfair to blame him for the Director's decisions or Screenplay flaws.
Come on, let's give credit to were credit due. Sure, he has to be 
ultimately responsible, but the man can't just come in as Producer and tell
the Director what to do or undermine the Director's decisions. There is a
line of command and responsibility. Just because Spielberg's name on it,
don't think the guy did everything. 

						Scott A. Stewart
						LMSC