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Old 05-23-2016, 09:15 AM   #1
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Those crazy 80's - Must See Movies

The GF and I were driving into work today and the concept of wacky music videos and people trying new things for movies in the 80's came up, then I brought up what did she feel were must see movies. She has her list, but I come to you FOFC to see...

What are your must see movies from the 80's!
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Old 05-23-2016, 09:24 AM   #2
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First question...must see great 80s movies? Or must see great 80s movies?
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Old 05-23-2016, 10:59 AM   #5
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Old 05-23-2016, 11:06 AM   #7
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Old 05-23-2016, 11:14 AM   #8
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Old 05-23-2016, 11:15 AM   #9
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Old 05-23-2016, 11:39 AM   #10
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Old 05-23-2016, 11:49 AM   #12
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First question...must see great 80s movies? Or must see great 80s movies?

They don't have to be great, I always talk about RAD and American Flyers to others and they aren't great, but they are always a fun watch.
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Old 05-23-2016, 11:54 AM   #13
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Old 05-23-2016, 11:58 AM   #14
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Old 05-23-2016, 12:09 PM   #15
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Old 05-23-2016, 12:27 PM   #16
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Old 05-23-2016, 12:36 PM   #17
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I'm partial to comedies, so here are the best from the 80s:

Raising Arizona
Heathers
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They don't have to be great, I always talk about RAD and American Flyers to others and they aren't great, but they are always a fun watch.

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Old 05-23-2016, 01:06 PM   #20
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Old 05-23-2016, 01:16 PM   #21
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Old 05-23-2016, 01:43 PM   #22
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Wow I thought I was the only one who dug American Flyers! I will add a couple that are a little more obscure.

No Mans Land - Charlie Sheen and DB Sweeney car jacking Porsches
Sword and the Sorcerer - D&D ish movie that I remember loving as a kid
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Old 05-23-2016, 01:51 PM   #23
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Wow I thought I was the only one who dug American Flyers! I will add a couple that are a little more obscure.

No Mans Land - Charlie Sheen and DB Sweeney car jacking Porsches
Sword and the Sorcerer - D&D ish movie that I remember loving as a kid
Ladyhawke

I don't remember No Mans Land, but the last two are ones that I remember fondly...
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Old 05-23-2016, 02:18 PM   #25
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What's that movie where I believe it's Sheen and a girl and another guy going cross country for some reason. Something involving one of them being a politicians son. Completely bland movie that I must have watched 20 times whatever summer it came out on video.
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Old 05-23-2016, 02:20 PM   #27
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What's that movie where I believe it's Sheen and a girl and another guy going cross country for some reason. Something involving one of them being a politicians son. Completely bland movie that I must have watched 20 times whatever summer it came out on video.

"The Chase"?
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Old 05-23-2016, 02:26 PM   #28
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Old 05-23-2016, 03:07 PM   #29
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Old 05-23-2016, 03:11 PM   #30
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"The Chase"?

Nah, this was a good 10 years earlier. I'll IMDB it.

Edit: Three For The Road, he and Allan Ruck.

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Old 05-23-2016, 03:11 PM   #31
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I cant believe you guys are listing The Breakfast Club over Sixteen Candles.

While I understand TBC is one of those iconic "this is us" type of movies, SC is flat out hilarious. So much goodness.
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Old 05-23-2016, 04:27 PM   #34
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I concur. Similar to One Crazy Summer, but infinitely better.

Most of the others I would list are already listed, but when I was in high school, Footloose and Fast Times at Ridgemont High were basically required viewing.

ETA: The Sure Thing. John Cusack may be the ultimate 80's actor, although the Brat Pack would probably get more votes.

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No doubt it's due to me being a kid in the 80s, but for me the 80s nailed two genres - horror, and creepy kids movies.
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Old 05-24-2016, 09:12 AM   #41
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Great lists guys...thanks! We were going through this thread last night and she was like, I haven't seen that one, or I don't remember it...looks like I get to find some 80's movies to watch!
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Old 05-24-2016, 09:17 AM   #42
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Old 05-24-2016, 01:38 PM   #43
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Most people hate this movie and it doesn't hold up at all, but it was one of my teenage favorites...

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