Favorite Movies From the 1980's

Movieman · Post by **Movieman** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:24 am

As we all know, the 1980's have given birth to some of the best movies in history. Name some of your favorites and why. EARLY 1990's are permitted too (no later than 1992).

I have to say that "The Goonies" is one of my favorite movies ever. I've always liked movies about people hunting for treasure.

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 10:09 am

Back to the Future! $\:D/$

The 1980's had a lot of great movies... but Back to the Future is one of my favorites of all time... so that gets top billing, IMO. $\:D/$

80's had lots of cool things, though... like Princess Bride, the Rambo movies, tons of Arnold's awesome films, Cobra... and tons of other things I'm sure I'm forgetting at the moment.

And, oh yeah... Red Dawn! $\:D/$

darcie · Post by **darcie** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 10:28 am

Definitely the Back to the Future trilogy, as Top said. I remember when they finally made 2 and 3 - it felt like forever that we had to wait after the first ended with "to be continued..." Classic favs are always E.T., Star Wars (actually Return of the Jedi was the only one that is technically 80s), The Neverending Story... I also really like Stand By Me, The Lost Boys, and most other movies that feature one or both of the two Coreys. $\:D/$

ajamj · Post by **ajamj** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:34 am

Ferris Bueller's Day Off. I just love that movie.

Movieman · Post by **Movieman** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:54 am

ajamj wrote:Ferris Bueller's Day Off. I just love that movie.

I have the Ferris Bueller song on my computer. You know, the one that they play throughout the whole movie with that deep voice going "Oh Yeah!".

STRYPER · Post by **STRYPER** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:13 pm

Back to the Future and Princess Bride probably my two favorites from that decade.

Though neither exactly screams 80's for some reason

(perhaps the fact that they're set in different time periods might have something to do with it

). I'd say my favorite "80's" movie that really reminds me of the decade is Karate Kid.

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 5:43 pm

You know, I have somehow managed to never see Karate Kid.

They are apparently remaking it with one of Will Smith's kids in the lead roll.

Robo · Post by **Robo** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 8:19 pm

I so have to say...

Better Off Dead and UHF

...Because they're so funny and weird! Me luvs th3m! =]

-Robo

STRYPER · Post by **STRYPER** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 8:57 pm

The Top Crusader wrote:You know, I have somehow managed to never see Karate Kid.

Top, that is an outrage. Knowing your... ahem... entertainment preferences

I was positive this was on your DVD shelf. This is a must rent for you buddy.

I'll tell Jessica what your next date night video will be $\:D/$

darcie · Post by **darcie** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:44 pm

1-3 are all good, but just say no to The Next Karate Kid.

Actually, those were great in my childhood. We spent lots of time perfecting the crane. Yay for Peter Cetera music. $\:D/$

PJ · Post by PJ » Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:23 am

80's Movies:
The Breakfast Club - I wish I was that brave! They were just so daring!
E.T.- classic And it's a cute movie.
A Christmas Story - I love the story line!

Stand and Deliver - great movie! You can tell the teacher really cares about the students!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - I was born in the 80s, it brings me back.
Karate Kid 1,2 & 3 - Just great movies! He stood up for himself and the good guy won!
Adventures in Babysitting - I just like it.
Driving Miss Daisy - classic and cute
Field of Dreams - very interesting
Rain Man - I like the Rain man and it's about autism.
Short Circuit - cute movie.
Beauty and the Beast - classic and it's cute.

90's Movies:
Edward Scissorhands - The movie just grabs me.
Ernest Goes to Jail - Ernest is just cool!
Home Alone - I just love the movie!
Kindergarten Cop - I like the story line!
Problem Child - It's interesting! And mischief is fun to watch.

My Girl - It's a cute movie.
Problem Child 2 - same as number 1
3 Ninjas - Kids winning...
A League of Their Own - I love the movie! I like the story line and characters.
Home Alone 2 - Great, not quite like the first one though.
Honey, I Blew Up The Kid - It's just a fun movie.
Sister Act - I so want this movie. It's just cool. Although, I do like Sister Act 2 a little better...
TOYS - It's just a good movie!

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:05 pm

And let us not forget most of the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street films were made during this wonderous decade!

jasonjannajerryjohn · Post by **jasonjannajerryjohn** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:43 pm

The Top Crusader wrote:Back to the Future! $\:D/$

The 1980's had a lot of great movies... but Back to the Future is one of my favorites of all time... so that gets top billing, IMO. $\:D/$

If I remeber correctly, Back to the Future had the most curse words in a movie I have ever seen.

darcie · Post by **darcie** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:54 am

jasonjannajerryjohn wrote:
The Top Crusader wrote:Back to the Future! $\:D/$

The 1980's had a lot of great movies... but Back to the Future is one of my favorites of all time... so that gets top billing, IMO. $\:D/$

If I remeber correctly, Back to the Future had the most curse words in a movie I have ever seen.

I take it you missed Pulp Fiction and any other Quentin Tarantino movies then?

Here's imdb's recap of Back to the Future's profanity: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/parentalguide

Mild to moderate. The word "s---" is used often due to standards at the time of the films release. Jesus' name is abused a good number of times.

Jennifer Doyle · Post by **Jennifer Doyle** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 1:02 am

I liked Grease...was that from the 80's? I just remember watching it when I was growing up and I was born in '87 so...

Sherlock · Post by **Sherlock** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:01 am

I have a few (in no particular order):

1. Real Genius
2. Spaceballs - (I gave Mel Brooks a second chance)
3. Dead Poet's Society
4. Caddyshack
5. The Terminator

Movieman · Post by **Movieman** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:02 am

S E E R wrote:I liked Grease...was that from the 80's? I just remember watching it when I was growing up and I was born in '87 so...

Grease came out in 1978.

Azariah Ben Yaakov · Post by **Azariah Ben Yaakov** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:12 pm

RoboCop
Nightare on elm Street
Friday the 13th.
Die hard
Chucky.
The empire strikes back
Superman II
Bill and Teds Excellent adventure.
BATMAN!!!

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:31 pm

Dude I totally forgot about Robocop, that is indeed a classic! $\:D/$

Also, the Punisher movie from that era... $\:D/$ I like the newer one with Thomas Jane better but it was pretty cool.

darcie · Post by **darcie** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:43 pm

Septimius Severus wrote:1. Real Genius

A favorite of my husband! I never got into it, but he adores it.

Septimius Severus wrote:2. Spaceballs - (I gave Mel Brooks a second chance)

He needed a second chance?

I did love this when it was new, but it is now not my favorite Mel Brooks movie. That would be Blazing Saddles.

Septimius Severus wrote:3. Dead Poets Society

Wow, I so considered this a 90s movie but it was out in 89. It has that decade cusp thing. Really more a 90s feel to me than what the 80s were about. Plus all those guys got to be stars in the early 90s.