The 100 Greatest movies of the 80s #1 Aliens (2 Viewers)

[zamboni]

Since we were talking recently about When Harry Met Sally:

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[Todem]

I saw it in the theater as a kid and loved it.

But Zero memory of it. I honestly have no idea if it's something id like or not upon revisit.

You saw Hannah and Her Sisters as a kid and loved it? What age were you?

Yeah…ok I gotta go……Hannah and Her Sisters better than Fast Times, BTTF…..and a host of others.


Tim turn in yer ****ing man card…..now.

 

[northern exposure]

I get accused of loving Woody Allen films but I think I have more Rob Reiner movies on this list than any other director. Still one more coming: the best one of all.

So far I see the tally as even. 3 for Reiner and 3 for Allen.
ETA -My mistake Reiner has 4 with The Sure Thing, Stand By Me, When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride.
The Wood man has 3 with Purple Rose, Hannah and Her Sisters and Crimes & Misdemeanors.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Reiner also has a scene in a great Billy Crystal film that I hope is still to come here (OWEN!!!).

Anyway, The Princess Bride is untoppable. As is Back to the Future.

 

[falguy]

Love Crystal's cameo in Princess Bride.

"Have fun storming the castle!"

 

[Gr00vus]

Reiner also has a scene in a great Billy Crystal film that I hope is still to come here (OWEN!!!).

Anyway, The Princess Bride is untoppable. As is Back to the Future.

Sultry.

 

[Hastur]

THIS is Ceti Alpha 5!

Also, Kirstie Alley was pretty sexy in Summer School. Unfortunately for her that movie also included Courtney Thorne Smith, so Kisrtie came in 2nd there. I probably shouldn't have spotlighted, I'm sure Summer School will be in the top 10 here somewhere.

• Anna-Maria Mazarelli: [watching fireworks] So pretty!
• Chainsaw: Alright, enough of this safe and sane garbage, it's time for dumb and dangerous!

 

[shuke]

23. The Princess Bride (1987)

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, Andre the Giant

I don't know anybody who doesn't like this movie. Timeless classic.

 

[rockaction]

23. The Princess Bride (1987)

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, Andre the Giant

I don't know anybody who doesn't like this movie. Timeless classic.

Never seen it. Never could keep my interest, really. I don't (don't hate me @BLOCKED_PUNT ) really like the fantasy realm of things, especially movies. Never dug Lord of the Rings or anything even remotely depicting a feudal state of affairs. I just do not get the Medieval Times or foreign imaginary worlds thing.

Sci-fi I'm a little better with but not by much.

Just read the synopsis of The Princess Bride and while it sounds charming and cool, I'll probably never see it. It is indeed one of the most quoted movies of Gen X's generation, I would say.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

HOW DARE YOU!?

just kidding, I could never hate you, rock

 

[shuke]

23. The Princess Bride (1987)

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, Andre the Giant

I don't know anybody who doesn't like this movie. Timeless classic.

Never seen it. Never could keep my interest, really. I don't (don't hate me @BLOCKED_PUNT ) really like the fantasy realm of things, especially movies. Never dug Lord of the Rings or anything even remotely depicting a feudal state of affairs. I just do not get the Medieval Times or foreign imaginary worlds thing.

Sci-fi I'm a little better with but not by much.

Just read the synopsis of The Princess Bride and while it sounds charming and cool, I'll probably never see it. It is indeed one of the most quoted movies of Gen X's generation, I would say.

I think for me, I didn't see it right when it came out, was probably 7-8 years later when I was in college. I thought it somewhat humorous, but nothing near the accolades it gets. And I can't stand Elwes.

 

[zamboni]

23. The Princess Bride (1987)

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, Andre the Giant

I don't know anybody who doesn't like this movie. Timeless classic.

x3

Just didn’t resonate with me either.

 

[rockaction]

HOW DARE YOU!?

just kidding, I could never hate you, rock

I was triple-dog dared.

Aw shucks. Thanks, GB.

 

[falguy]

23. The Princess Bride (1987)

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, Andre the Giant

I don't know anybody who doesn't like this movie. Timeless classic.

Never seen it. Never could keep my interest, really. I don't (don't hate me @BLOCKED_PUNT ) really like the fantasy realm of things, especially movies. Never dug Lord of the Rings or anything even remotely depicting a feudal state of affairs. I just do not get the Medieval Times or foreign imaginary worlds thing.

Sci-fi I'm a little better with but not by much.

Just read the synopsis of The Princess Bride and while it sounds charming and cool, I'll probably never see it. It is indeed one of the most quoted movies of Gen X's generation, I would say.

Have you ever heard of Plato? Aristotle? Socrates? rockaction?


jk, of course.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

23. The Princess Bride (1987)

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Robin Wright, Andre the Giant

I don't know anybody who doesn't like this movie. Timeless classic.

Never seen it. Never could keep my interest, really. I don't (don't hate me @BLOCKED_PUNT ) really like the fantasy realm of things, especially movies. Never dug Lord of the Rings or anything even remotely depicting a feudal state of affairs. I just do not get the Medieval Times or foreign imaginary worlds thing.

Sci-fi I'm a little better with but not by much.

Just read the synopsis of The Princess Bride and while it sounds charming and cool, I'll probably never see it. It is indeed one of the most quoted movies of Gen X's generation, I would say.

Have you ever heard of Plato? Aristotle? Socrates? rockaction?


jk, of course.

Half dead morons that probably owe us money. The kings of slime, filth and pewwwwwtrescence they are! Warthog faced buffoons the lot of them.

Also kidding. Everyone knows that stuff only applies to Plato.

 

[timschochet]

22. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

Directed by: John Hughes

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Gray, Charlie Sheen, Ben Stein

Synopsis: High school kid takes a day off school with his friends and enjoys Chicago sites.

Bueller…Bueller…- Ben Stein as the teacher.

Regarding the quote: Ben Stein was a speechwriter for the Nixon White House. That cameo changed his entire career, made him a celebrity, with commercials, a game show, etc.

I was in Chicago last year for the first time,As a tourist I visited most of the sites Ferris goes to. You can’t do it in a few hours. But what the heck, it’s a film. It’s an excellent, entertaining comedy, though Alan Ruck does a great job of giving the movie a pretty serious turn towards the end. (Speaking of this actor, did he basically disappear for the 40 years between this movie and Succession? I seem to recall him in one Star Trek flick but that’s about it.)

 

[Don Quixote]

Speaking of this actor, did he basically disappear for the 40 years between this movie and Succession? I seem to recall him in one Star Trek flick but that’s about it.)

I thought he has been on a lot in between. He was one of the main characters on Spin City throughout its run.

 

[FarFromHome]

Speaking of this actor, did he basically disappear for the 40 years between this movie and Succession? I seem to recall him in one Star Trek flick but that’s about it.)

I thought he has been on a lot in between. He was one of the main characters on Spin City throughout its run.

Buckshot George in young guns 2!!!

 

[Mr. Mojo]

22. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

Directed by: John Hughes

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Gray, Charlie Sheen, Ben Stein

Synopsis: High school kid takes a day off school with his friends and enjoys Chicago sites.

Bueller…Bueller…- Ben Stein as the teacher.

Regarding the quote: Ben Stein was a speechwriter for the Nixon White House. That cameo changed his entire career, made him a celebrity, with commercials, a game show, etc.

I was in Chicago last year for the first time,As a tourist I visited most of the sites Ferris goes to. You can’t do it in a few hours. But what the heck, it’s a film. It’s an excellent, entertaining comedy, though Alan Ruck does a great job of giving the movie a pretty serious turn towards the end. (Speaking of this actor, did he basically disappear for the 40 years between this movie and Succession? I seem to recall him in one Star Trek flick but that’s about it.)

This is the one I disagree with most. It has some good lines but is one of Hughes weaker efforts, like he had run out of ideas by the end.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Speaking of this actor, did he basically disappear for the 40 years between this movie and Succession? I seem to recall him in one Star Trek flick but that’s about it.)

I thought he has been on a lot in between. He was one of the main characters on Spin City throughout its run.

He was a main character on Spin City and did one off appearances on many shows including Justified.

 

[zamboni]

The one that disappeared for the most part, outside of a handful of smaller roles, is Mia Sara. Man, was she beautiful in Ferris.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Speaking of this actor, did he basically disappear for the 40 years between this movie and Succession? I seem to recall him in one Star Trek flick but that’s about it.)

I thought he has been on a lot in between. He was one of the main characters on Spin City throughout its run.

He was a main character on Spin City and did one off appearances on many shows including Justified.

Speed.

 

[zamboni]

Speaking of this actor, did he basically disappear for the 40 years between this movie and Succession? I seem to recall him in one Star Trek flick but that’s about it.)

I thought he has been on a lot in between. He was one of the main characters on Spin City throughout its run.

There was a very brief time before Ferris when Alan Ruck and John Cusack were almost indistinguishable:

Class

 

[timschochet]

I never saw Spin City, that’s probably why I missed him.

 

[Jayrod]

Had I done this ranking, FBDO would have been my most criticized ranking. I would have had it in the top 5 for sure.

My favorite movie as a teenager. Probably watched it more times than any other movie in my life.

Also would have likely had The Princess Bride in the top 10.

Sure as hell would have had Ghostbusters and Back to the Future much much higher.

 

[Hastur]

Had I done this ranking, FBDO would have been my most criticized ranking. I would have had it in the top 5 for sure.

My favorite movie as a teenager. Probably watched it more times than any other movie in my life.

Also would have likely had The Princess Bride in the top 10.

Sure as hell would have had Ghostbusters and Back to the Future much much higher.

Agreed.

Honestly though, how many of us would have a Woody Allen film in their top 100 favorite 80's movie list? I'm going to guess not many at all. That is what makes Tim's list pretty unique. I may disagree with it, but I love the different point of view.

 

[BlackCrowes]

Well with your bad knee Ed you shouldn't be throwing anything!

 

[El Floppo]

I'm probably alone with this one, but I never really liked FBDO. Other than Cams house and car.

 

[zamboni]

I'm probably alone with this one, but I never really liked FBDO. Other than Cams house and car.

I can see that - thought it was the bees knees back in 1986 but hasn’t aged well to me.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

(Speaking of this actor, did he basically disappear for the 40 years between this movie and Succession? I seem to recall him in one Star Trek flick but that’s about it.)

IMDB is your friend.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I'm probably alone with this one, but I never really liked FBDO. Other than Cams house and car.

I can see that - thought it was the bees knees back in 1986 but hasn’t aged well to me.

It holds up better if you view Cam as the protagonist and Ferris as the antagonist.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

Had I done this ranking, FBDO would have been my most criticized ranking. I would have had it in the top 5 for sure.

Ignore the haters.
I agree with your take.
Broderick is sensational here, but agree that what carries the film are the sidekick roles of Mia Sara and Alan Ruck

 

[Gr00vus]

Ferris Bueller's Day Off was good, but I much preferred Back To School of the comedies that came out that summer. Pretty sure Back To School isn't showing up on this list, so no spotlighting.

Ramon, you look fantastic!

 

[TripItUp]

Ferris Bueller's Day Off was good, but I much preferred Back To School of the comedies that came out that summer. Pretty sure Back To School isn't showing up on this list, so no spotlighting.

Ramon, you look fantastic!

Yep, Back to School higher on my list too. Peak Sam Kinnison

 

[zamboni]

Ferris Bueller's Day Off was good, but I much preferred Back To School of the comedies that came out that summer. Pretty sure Back To School isn't showing up on this list, so no spotlighting.

Ramon, you look fantastic!

William Zabka really put a stamp on his status here as the top '80s movie bully, Such consistency.

 

[Gr00vus]

Ferris Bueller's Day Off was good, but I much preferred Back To School of the comedies that came out that summer. Pretty sure Back To School isn't showing up on this list, so no spotlighting.

Ramon, you look fantastic!

Yep, Back to School higher on my list too. Peak Sam Kinnison

He really seemed to care. About what, I have no idea.

 

[El Floppo]

I'm probably alone with this one, but I never really liked FBDO. Other than Cams house and car.

I can see that - thought it was the bees knees back in 1986 but hasn’t aged well to me.

Ftr, i saw it then and immediately was tely didn't like it. Enjoyed moments of it, but overall felt bleh. Expectations made worse by the universal adoration my peers gave it at the time (and still)...

 

[SFBayDuck]

24. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Directed by: Nicholas Meyer

Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Ricardo Montalban

Synopsis: The genius warlord Khan escapes from his prison planet and threatens the starship Enterprise.

I have…hurt you. And I wish to go on…hurting you. - Ricardo Montalban as Khan.

So this was the other film I mentioned that was in my mind awful yet completely enjoyable. But truth be told it’s not really awful, it just seems that way at times because of the incredible overacting contest between Montalban and Shatner. These two really compete with each other as to who can be more absurd and bombastic, ham it up more. As always Shatner wins, but this time for once it really is a close contest. Bill takes the edge with his primal scream: “Khaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnn!!” Love how he screws up his face before doing it too. So good. Some other points, in no particular order:

1. Walter Koenig’s Russian accent was never more ridiculous: “S.S. Botany Bay…Botany Bay! Oh no!”
2. For the one and only time in her acting career, Kirstie Alley is kinda hot in this.
3. Kirk’s son is so annoying…does anyone else want to strangle him with that preppie sweater or blow him out of the airlock?
4. Khan’s #2 dude always looked just like Tommy Shaw of Styx to me.

Still the best Star Trek movie, by far.

A few years ago I went to a showing with Shatner there live telling stories about the filming and Star Trek in general beforehand. Dude still had his fastball and was about 85 at the time.

 

[rockaction]

The scene where Derek Lutz (I remember his name to this day) tells Zabka to go to the back of the line, or, if Zabka wants to cut in front of Lutz and Mellon he needs to get a note from each and every person in back of them. That was so classic to a twelve year-old me. Robert Downey, Jr. was so cool, wasn't he?

 

[zamboni]

The scene where Derek Lutz (I remember his name to this day) keeps telling Zabka to go to the back of the line, or, if he wants to cut in front of them to get a note from each and every person was classic to a twelve year-old me. Robert Downey, Jr. was so cool, wasn't he?

I still try to use that line on occasion.

 

[SFBayDuck]

Italian exchange student down?

Her best work may have been in Hardbodies 2. Looking forward to seeing that fine film on the list here soon.

 

[rockaction]

I still try to use that line on occasion.

Same here.

I always say that life is but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour on the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

I never saw Spin City, that’s probably why I missed him.

Did you miss Speed and Young Guns 2 also?

 

[Al Czervik]

Ferris Bueller's Day Off was good, but I much preferred Back To School of the comedies that came out that summer. Pretty sure Back To School isn't showing up on this list, so no spotlighting.

Ramon, you look fantastic!

And to link them, you had Ed Rooney's Secretary taking notes for Mr. Mellon.

 

[TripItUp]

Did you miss Speed and Young Guns 2 also?

Speed was meh for me, but young guns franchise certainly would earn a spot in my top 100.

 

[Gr00vus]

Ferris Bueller's Day Off was good, but I much preferred Back To School of the comedies that came out that summer. Pretty sure Back To School isn't showing up on this list, so no spotlighting.

Ramon, you look fantastic!

And to link them, you had Ed Rooney's Secretary taking notes for Mr. Mellon.

Maybe her best moment comes in another 80's Hughes project that should be on this list.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I never saw Spin City, that’s probably why I missed him.

Did you miss Speed and Young Guns 2 also?

Mr R and I saw Speed in the cinema. As we're watching, he is mumbling, "I know that guy. I know that guy." Suddenly he says, "Cameron!"

Let my Camerons go.

 

[zoonation]

He jeopardizes my ability to effectively govern this student body.

Well, makes you look like an *** is what he does, Ed.

 

[timschochet]

I never saw Spin City, that’s probably why I missed him.

Did you miss Speed and Young Guns 2 also?

Yes

Actually I think I saw Speed but my memory of it is nil.

 

[Gally]

Actually I think I saw Speed but my memory of it is nil.

Another person that needs to head over to The Accused thread of movies you have seen and can't remember anything about.