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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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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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I always felt like The Breakfast Club should be required teen viewing.
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The Breakfast Club
Back to the Future Ferris Bueller Raiders of the Lost Ark Ghostbusters One Crazy Summer |
05-23-2016, 11:15 AM | #9 |
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In no particular order
1) Top Gun 2) Red Dawn 3) Dawn of the Dead 4) Back to the Future 5) Empire Strikes Back 6) Aliens |
05-23-2016, 11:39 AM | #10 |
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The Goonies
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The Princess Bride
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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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05-23-2016, 11:54 AM | #13 |
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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 Fletch A Fish Called Wanda The Blues Brothers Midnight Run
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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 Ladyhawke |
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I don't remember No Mans Land, but the last two are ones that I remember fondly...
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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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The Shining. Come on people!
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05-23-2016, 03:11 PM | #30 |
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Nah, this was a good 10 years earlier. I'll IMDB it. Edit: Three For The Road, he and Allan Ruck. Last edited by Suicane75 : 05-23-2016 at 03:12 PM. |
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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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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. Last edited by Umbrella : 05-23-2016 at 04:29 PM. |
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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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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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The Natural
Robert Redford. Great movie. Not as good as the book. And they "Hollywoodized" the ending.
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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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1. Rambo First Blood (How is this not on everyone's list??)
2. Cobra 3. The Shining (Hell yeah!) 4. Platoon 5. Predator 1 (Get to the choppa!) 6. Goonies 7. Karate Kid Last edited by djsatu : 05-24-2016 at 05:42 PM. |
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