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The Quest for Tom Sawyer's Gold (2023)
A low budget version of Goonies
Goonies being one of my favorite films - I appreciated this film. The chase for Tom Sawyer's gold straight out of the book is pretty neat subject. While occasionally low budget as it tried to reach for something bigger, it delivers more than you would expect. The acting is solid, nice camera work and music. Loved the bond between the kids. Who doesn't like seeing Joey Lauren Adams? Patrick Muldoon makes for a good bad guy. Some of the FX aren't as strong as you hope but a lot of large budget film do it worse. Had a Spielberg type feel to it with camera and music. Really happy to have discovered this one. A few spots the film reaches beyond itself. Some of the treasure hunting isn't exactly plausible however characters keep you in it and caring.
Bernie the Dolphin (2018)
Terrific family entertainment!
Really enjoy seeing strong family entertainment like this one. Reminded me of a films from the 90s with the kids battling against an evil guy in Kevin Sorbo while trying to save a dolphin they car about. These types of films can become very cheesy and this one didn't. The acting is very believable and not over the top. Dolphin footage is surprisingly well done for a non studio type film. My family had a ball watching it and my kids have already asked to see it again.