I was going to do a top 100 list of my favorite movies from the 80s. But I get easily distracted. So I figured I might as well just lump a bunch of great 80s movies in a list and say why I loved them. So here is a list of 5 movies not in any particular order. If I get bored and feel like adding more then I will in Volume 2!
Ghostbusters - The sequel had its moments but I'd rather watch the original. Bill Murray and the rest made an interesting premise into an awesome movie. Scares and humor are a great combination. And if anyone ever says "Who you gonna call?" this is what always pops into your mind.
Batman - Michael Keaton was the Batman but it was really The Joker movie starring good old Jack. The movie was built more like a comic. Gotham was brooding and dark. Joker was an over the top killer. Perfect for a young teenage boy. Batman sold more tickets then The Dark Knight in case you want to compare.
The Princess Bride - A movie for boys and girls. You get the epic romance for the ladies and of course everything else for the men. A joy for everyone and one of the most quotable films I have ever watched.
The Neverending Story - It was a story within a story about a young boy who got bullied. But then it was a fantasy adventure through a world of magic. The special effects might have aged but the movie is still a wonderful tale.
The Thing - John Carpenter made a lot of great movies in the 70s and 80s. The Thing is one of the scariest movies I had ever seen. The whole movie always makes me feel cold and keeps me looking over my shoulder. You never knew who was human and who was next to die.
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