The 100 Greatest movies of the 80s # 14. The Breakfast Club (23 Viewers)

[Softballguy]

Don't get the Coen bros negativity here. Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, Miller's Crossing, and Buster Scruggs are incredible. Even their meh films are very good, like True Grit, Hudsucker Proxy, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Burn After Reading. They've had some clunkers, but they're easily among the great filmmakers of our time.

Oh, and "Hit the deck, boy" is

 

[General Malaise]

Nathan Arizona played by Trey Wilson was terrific. This scene is greatness.

 

[Gally]

It would be totally tubular if we see an earlier movie of his ahead.

Fast Times was already listed quite a few movies ago

 

[El Floppo]

Nathan Arizona played by Trey Wilson was terrific. This scene is greatness.

without clicking... yodas and ****.?

 

[zamboni]

It would be totally tubular if we see an earlier movie of his ahead.

Fast Times was already listed quite a few movies ago

Talking about a different film, where he was one of the leads.

 

[Gally]

It would be totally tubular if we see an earlier movie of his ahead.

Fast Times was already listed quite a few movies ago

Talking about a different film, where he was one of the leads.

I know. I was making a joke....apparently a bad one

 

[timschochet]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

Arguably the best sci-fi movie ever. I'd have this higher.

(Sorry, doing a drop in drive by just to say the above, I'll shut up now)

Including Blade Runner there are 5 scifi movies in my top 20, so I guess I have to take issue. But not too much.

Woody Allen made some sci-fi movies?

Sleeper- it was on my 70s list.

 

[General Malaise]

Nathan Arizona played by Trey Wilson was terrific. This scene is greatness.

without clicking... yodas and ****.?

Yup, that's there plus the Unpainted Huffines, disparaging his employees....he KILLED that scene. RIP.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

Arguably the best sci-fi movie ever. I'd have this higher.

(Sorry, doing a drop in drive by just to say the above, I'll shut up now)

Including Blade Runner there are 5 scifi movies in my top 20, so I guess I have to take issue. But not too much.

For the 80s? There were definitely some good ones. I still strongly prefer Blade Runner but:

Spoiler

The Terminator, E.T., Aliens, Back to the Future, and especially The Empire Strikes Back are all worthy movies.

I'd say the last movie on your list should be #1, but then I remember what Tim said about the franchise in his '70s countdown.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Don't get the Coen bros negativity here. Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, Miller's Crossing, and Buster Scruggs are incredible. Even their meh films are very good, like True Grit, Hudsucker Proxy, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Burn After Reading. They've had some clunkers, but they're easily among the great filmmakers of our time.

Oh, and "Hit the deck, boy" is

My Coen Brothers hot take is that Burn After Reading is just as funny as The Big Lebowski. Especially all the scenes with JK Simmons in them.

 

[El Floppo]

Don't get the Coen bros negativity here. Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, Miller's Crossing, and Buster Scruggs are incredible. Even their meh films are very good, like True Grit, Hudsucker Proxy, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Burn After Reading. They've had some clunkers, but they're easily among the great filmmakers of our time.

Oh, and "Hit the deck, boy" is

My Coen Brothers hot take is that Burn After Reading is just as funny as The Big Lebowski. Especially all the scenes with JK Simmons in them.

Huh... I guess I should give it another go. That was the film that closed the door for me in needing to see whatever new movie they dropped. I genuinely disliked it.

 

[Psychopav]

Watched DPS by myself. At the crucial moment, I was trying not to cry when I realised the entire audience was sniffling. Very powerful.

When House started on TV, I was thrilled to discover that RSL was on it. He was fantastic.

(Norman Llyod was great, too.)

I saw this by myself too. First time I ever went to a movie all by myself.

I can buy myself flowers, too.

 

[BlackCrowes]

Don't get the Coen bros negativity here. Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, Miller's Crossing, and Buster Scruggs are incredible. Even their meh films are very good, like True Grit, Hudsucker Proxy, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Burn After Reading. They've had some clunkers, but they're easily among the great filmmakers of our time.

Oh, and "Hit the deck, boy" is

My Coen Brothers hot take is that Burn After Reading is just as funny as The Big Lebowski. Especially all the scenes with JK Simmons in them.

Huh... I guess I should give it another go. That was the film that closed the door for me in needing to see whatever new movie they dropped. I genuinely disliked it.

It was dreck

 

[Gr00vus]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

That dystopian future depicted in this film - not exactly where we're at now, but sometimes I feel like we're heading that way. For the depiction of L.A., just sub in Chinese for the Japanese in the film and you're more than half way there.

Many good performances in this film, I think William Sanderson gets overlooked sometimes, but then, that's kind of his character.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Don't get the Coen bros negativity here. Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, Miller's Crossing, and Buster Scruggs are incredible. Even their meh films are very good, like True Grit, Hudsucker Proxy, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Burn After Reading. They've had some clunkers, but they're easily among the great filmmakers of our time.

Oh, and "Hit the deck, boy" is

My Coen Brothers hot take is that Burn After Reading is just as funny as The Big Lebowski. Especially all the scenes with JK Simmons in them.

Huh... I guess I should give it another go. That was the film that closed the door for me in needing to see whatever new movie they dropped. I genuinely disliked it.

The plot and resolution are a little frustrating, but it's all about the comedy for me.

 

[northern exposure]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

Arguably the best sci-fi movie ever. I'd have this higher.

(Sorry, doing a drop in drive by just to say the above, I'll shut up now)

Including Blade Runner there are 5 scifi movies in my top 20, so I guess I have to take issue. But not too much.

Woody Allen made some sci-fi movies?

Sleeper- it was on my 70s list.

At the risk of spotlighting, Stardust Memories had aliens in it.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

Arguably the best sci-fi movie ever. I'd have this higher.

(Sorry, doing a drop in drive by just to say the above, I'll shut up now)

Including Blade Runner there are 5 scifi movies in my top 20, so I guess I have to take issue. But not too much.

Woody Allen made some sci-fi movies?

Sleeper- it was on my 70s list.

At the risk of spotlighting, Stardust Memories had aliens in it.

And I have no idea what was going on in Xanadu.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Don't get the Coen bros negativity here. Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, Miller's Crossing, and Buster Scruggs are incredible. Even their meh films are very good, like True Grit, Hudsucker Proxy, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Burn After Reading. They've had some clunkers, but they're easily among the great filmmakers of our time.

Oh, and "Hit the deck, boy" is

I’m a fan.

 

[Todem]

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.

Movie has aged horribly.

Cameron is the only thing interesting in this movie anymore. And of course Jennifer Greys scene in the police station with Charlie Sheen.

Ferris is a little t**t

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

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.

Movie has aged horribly.

Cameron is the only thing interesting in this movie anymore. And of course Jennifer Greys scene in the police station with Charlie Sheen.

Ferris is a little t**t

That might just be Matthew Broderick. He didn't age well, either.

 

[Todem]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

Too low…..too low.

 

[Todem]

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.

Movie has aged horribly.

Cameron is the only thing interesting in this movie anymore. And of course Jennifer Greys scene in the police station with Charlie Sheen.

Ferris is a little t**t

That might just be Matthew Broderick. He didn't age well, either.

You are correct sir.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

Arguably the best sci-fi movie ever. I'd have this higher.

(Sorry, doing a drop in drive by just to say the above, I'll shut up now)

Including Blade Runner there are 5 scifi movies in my top 20, so I guess I have to take issue. But not too much.

Woody Allen made some sci-fi movies?

Yes but it was in the 70's

 

[timschochet]

19. Field of Dreams (1989)

Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson

Starring: Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Burt Lancaster

Synopsis: A farmer builds a baseball field in his cornfield and is visited by the ghosts of legendary players.

This field, this game, it’s part of our past Ray. It reminds us of all that was good and could be again. Oh…people will come Ray. People will definitely come. - James Earl Jones as Terrance Mann.

This movie has already been mentioned here several times. It’s a fantasy and actually less about baseball than the relationship between a guy and his dad…and it’s a beautiful film. Definition of tearjerker.

 

[Zow]

19. Field of Dreams (1989)

Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson

Starring: Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Burt Lancaster

Synopsis: A farmer builds a baseball field in his cornfield and is visited by the ghosts of legendary players.

This field, this game, it’s part of our past Ray. It reminds us of all that was good and could be again. Oh…people will come Ray. People will definitely come. - James Earl Jones as Terrance Mann.

This movie has already been mentioned here several times. It’s a fantasy and actually less about baseball than the relationship between a guy and his dad…and it’s a beautiful film. Definition of tearjerker.

Best sports movie of all-time.

Your 20 and 19 are my 1 and 2 favorite movies from the 80s.

Also, much like another poster pointed out about the better quote from Blade Runner, I'd nominate "Hey, Dad? Wanna have a catch?" as the best quote from this movie. I literally tear up just typing it out.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

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.

Movie has aged horribly.

Cameron is the only thing interesting in this movie anymore. And of course Jennifer Greys scene in the police station with Charlie Sheen.

Ferris is a little t**t

That might just be Matthew Broderick. He didn't age well, either.

You are correct sir.

Sir?

 

[General Malaise]

19. Field of Dreams (1989)

Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson

Starring: Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Burt Lancaster

Synopsis: A farmer builds a baseball field in his cornfield and is visited by the ghosts of legendary players.

This field, this game, it’s part of our past Ray. It reminds us of all that was good and could be again. Oh…people will come Ray. People will definitely come. - James Earl Jones as Terrance Mann.

This movie has already been mentioned here several times. It’s a fantasy and actually less about baseball than the relationship between a guy and his dad…and it’s a beautiful film. Definition of tearjerker.

Best sports movie of all-time.

Your 20 and 19 are my 1 and 2 favorite movies from the 80s.

Also, much like another poster pointed out about the better quote from Blade Runner, I'd nominate "Hey, Dad? Wanna have a catch?" as the best quote from this movie. I literally tear up just typing it out.

Best scene (for me) is Amy Madigan going after the nazi cow at the school's book banning meeting. Amazing how a scene from 35 years ago still holds up today. She was fantastic in this movie.

 

[Zow]

19. Field of Dreams (1989)

Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson

Starring: Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Burt Lancaster

Synopsis: A farmer builds a baseball field in his cornfield and is visited by the ghosts of legendary players.

This field, this game, it’s part of our past Ray. It reminds us of all that was good and could be again. Oh…people will come Ray. People will definitely come. - James Earl Jones as Terrance Mann.

This movie has already been mentioned here several times. It’s a fantasy and actually less about baseball than the relationship between a guy and his dad…and it’s a beautiful film. Definition of tearjerker.

Best sports movie of all-time.

Your 20 and 19 are my 1 and 2 favorite movies from the 80s.

Also, much like another poster pointed out about the better quote from Blade Runner, I'd nominate "Hey, Dad? Wanna have a catch?" as the best quote from this movie. I literally tear up just typing it out.

Best scene (for me) is Amy Madigan going after the nazi cow at the school's book banning meeting. Amazing how a scene from 35 years ago still holds up today. She was fantastic in this movie.

I bet she masturbates.


(Don't ban me, it's a reference from the movie)

 

[KarmaPolice]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

@BladeRunner

He's too busy on the competitor's site.

 

[Psychopav]

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.

Movie has aged horribly.

Cameron is the only thing interesting in this movie anymore. And of course Jennifer Greys scene in the police station with Charlie Sheen.

Ferris is a little t**t

That might just be Matthew Broderick. He didn't age well, either.

He was awesome in the 3rd season of Only Murders in the Building. hot take

 

[BladeRunner]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

@BladeRunner

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

Arguably the best sci-fi movie ever. I'd have this higher.

(Sorry, doing a drop in drive by just to say the above, I'll shut up now)

Including Blade Runner there are 5 scifi movies in my top 20, so I guess I have to take issue. But not too much.

I don't know why I'm not #1 in your list. If not, your list will be lost in time...like tears in the rain.

 

[KarmaPolice]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

@BladeRunner

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Synopsis: In a future dystopian Los Angeles, a police officer hunts down rebellious androids.

Quite an experience to live in fear isn’t it? Thats what it’s like to be a slave. - Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty

One of the most visually striking science fiction films of all time. Scott was heavily influenced by the 1929 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis and he and the scriptwriters fleshed out the Philip K. **** short story to offer a movie filled with ideas and stunning to watch.

Arguably the best sci-fi movie ever. I'd have this higher.

(Sorry, doing a drop in drive by just to say the above, I'll shut up now)

Including Blade Runner there are 5 scifi movies in my top 20, so I guess I have to take issue. But not too much.

I don't know why I'm not #1 in your list. If not, your list will be lost in time...like tears in the rain.

Hey, I was wrong. You do take time away from arguing with squis and tim on FFT.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Don't get the Coen bros negativity here. Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, Miller's Crossing, and Buster Scruggs are incredible. Even their meh films are very good, like True Grit, Hudsucker Proxy, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Burn After Reading. They've had some clunkers, but they're easily among the great filmmakers of our time.

Oh, and "Hit the deck, boy" is

I agree with the bolded and I don't click with their movies in general. Raising Arizona is a great example of that, but I would never say it sucks or it's a terrible movie. I just personally don't find it funnny. The Coen's have a specific comedy, language, and style to their movies. These aren't broad, general comedies so I think it makes sense they are pretty hit or miss with people. I would guess you will find more of a consensus with movies like No Country or True Grit.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Don't get the Coen bros negativity here. Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, Fargo, No Country For Old Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, Miller's Crossing, and Buster Scruggs are incredible. Even their meh films are very good, like True Grit, Hudsucker Proxy, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Burn After Reading. They've had some clunkers, but they're easily among the great filmmakers of our time.

Oh, and "Hit the deck, boy" is

I agree with the bolded and I don't click with their movies in general. Raising Arizona is a great example of that, but I would never say it sucks or it's a terrible movie. I just personally don't find it funnny. The Coen's have a specific comedy, language, and style to their movies. These aren't broad, general comedies so I think it makes sense they are pretty hit or miss with people. I would guess you will find more of a consensus with movies like No Country or True Grit.

Tried True Grit a few weeks ago. After about 40 minutes, I quit. Unbeliveable and boring. Also gave me Kim Darby flashbacks. (The role, not the actress.)

 

[Todem]

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.

Movie has aged horribly.

Cameron is the only thing interesting in this movie anymore. And of course Jennifer Greys scene in the police station with Charlie Sheen.

Ferris is a little t**t

That might just be Matthew Broderick. He didn't age well, either.

You are correct sir.

Sir?

Oh jeez excuse me….senior moment.

 

[FarFromHome]

Field of Dreams. Not much else needs to be said other then it's an epic 80s movie with epic 80s lines that hold over time. Great movie.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Hey, Dad? Wanna have a catch?

 

[timschochet]

18. The Elephant Man (1980)

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Anne Bancroft

Synopsis: The story of John Merrick, a disfigured man in Victorian England.

I am not an animal! I am a human being! - John Hurt as John Merrick.

The late David Lynch made a number of fascinating films; this is his most accessible yet still altogether brilliant. Lynch uses the plight of the Elephant Man to attack Victorian society and society in general: this black and white movie has a very dark look and the depressing cinematography is much like his earlier Eraserhead. But unlike that film this movie has a coherent plot line and an outstanding ensemble cast.

 

[El Floppo]

uh... not cool.

 

[El Floppo]

18. The Elephant Man (1980)

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Anne Bancroft

Synopsis: The story of John Merrick, a disfigured man in Victorian England.

I am not an animal! I am a human being! - John Hurt as John Merrick.

The late David Lynch made a number of fascinating films; this is his most accessible yet still altogether brilliant. Lynch uses the plight of the Elephant Man to attack Victorian society and society in general: this black and white movie has a very dark look and the depressing cinematography is much like his earlier Eraserhead. But unlike that film this movie has a coherent plot line and an outstanding ensemble cast.

I have no memory of this one. I remember liking it- thinking it was really well made and acted... but like its been erased from my brain.

 

[Psychopav]

18. The Elephant Man (1980)

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Anne Bancroft

Synopsis: The story of John Merrick, a disfigured man in Victorian England.

I am not an animal! I am a human being! - John Hurt as John Merrick.

The late David Lynch made a number of fascinating films; this is his most accessible yet still altogether brilliant. Lynch uses the plight of the Elephant Man to attack Victorian society and society in general: this black and white movie has a very dark look and the depressing cinematography is much like his earlier Eraserhead. But unlike that film this movie has a coherent plot line and an outstanding ensemble cast.

@shuke for reactions.

 

[TripItUp]

19. Field of Dreams (1989)

Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson

Starring: Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Burt Lancaster

Synopsis: A farmer builds a baseball field in his cornfield and is visited by the ghosts of legendary players.

A bit overrated for me by most(not just Tim).

But I have no qualms with this ranking. I get why it appeals to folks.

 

[TripItUp]

18. The Elephant Man (1980)

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Anne Bancroft

Synopsis: The story of John Merrick, a disfigured man in Victorian England.

I like this ranking. Great film. Probably lower on my list due to rewatchability factors for me, but this was indeed a great film.

 

[TripItUp]

20. Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos

Here we go. Worthy of the ranking, maybe higher on my list.

 

[timschochet]

17. Atlantic City (1980)

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Robert Joy

Synopsis: A retired low level gangster becomes inadvertently involved in a failed cocaine heist.

Atlantic City used to be beautiful…what with the rackets, whoring, guns….- Burt Lancaster as Lou

This magnificent film js a noir classic, and like all of the other noir classics (film and novel) it’s really about the longing of its central, beaten down characters for a better life. Lou doesn’t really know what he wants until he’s given the chance to be somebody, while Sally dreams only of escaping from the dreariness of her position. Atlantic City is only the backdrop but it’s a depressing, fascinating backdrop. This movie has stuck with me for 40 years and might make my top 20 of dramas…ever.

 

[El Floppo]

17. Atlantic City (1980)

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Robert Joy

Synopsis: A retired low level gangster becomes inadvertently involved in a failed cocaine heist.

Atlantic City used to be beautiful…what with the rackets, whoring, guns….- Burt Lancaster as Lou

This magnificent film js a noir classic, and like all of the other noir classics (film and novel) it’s really about the longing of its central, beaten down characters for a better life. Lou doesn’t really know what he wants until he’s given the chance to be somebody, while Sally dreams only of escaping from the dreariness of her position. Atlantic City is only the backdrop but it’s a depressing, fascinating backdrop. This movie has stuck with me for 40 years and might make my top 20 of dramas…ever.

Love this movie. Kind of a surprise pick... but a happy surprise for me.

I'm sure this will bring some noise from the peanut gallery though

 

[Gally]

17. Atlantic City (1980)

First movie on the list that I have never heard of. I figured there would be more so far.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

17. Atlantic City (1980)

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Robert Joy

Synopsis: A retired low level gangster becomes inadvertently involved in a failed cocaine heist.

Atlantic City used to be beautiful…what with the rackets, whoring, guns….- Burt Lancaster as Lou

This magnificent film js a noir classic, and like all of the other noir classics (film and novel) it’s really about the longing of its central, beaten down characters for a better life. Lou doesn’t really know what he wants until he’s given the chance to be somebody, while Sally dreams only of escaping from the dreariness of her position. Atlantic City is only the backdrop but it’s a depressing, fascinating backdrop. This movie has stuck with me for 40 years and might make my top 20 of dramas…ever.

Love this movie. Kind of a surprise pick... but a happy surprise for me.

I'm sure this will bring some noise from the peanut gallery though

I haven't seen it; but since Burt Lancaster is incapable of turning in a poor performance, I'm in.

 

[El Floppo]

17. Atlantic City (1980)

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Robert Joy

Synopsis: A retired low level gangster becomes inadvertently involved in a failed cocaine heist.

Atlantic City used to be beautiful…what with the rackets, whoring, guns….- Burt Lancaster as Lou

This magnificent film js a noir classic, and like all of the other noir classics (film and novel) it’s really about the longing of its central, beaten down characters for a better life. Lou doesn’t really know what he wants until he’s given the chance to be somebody, while Sally dreams only of escaping from the dreariness of her position. Atlantic City is only the backdrop but it’s a depressing, fascinating backdrop. This movie has stuck with me for 40 years and might make my top 20 of dramas…ever.

Love this movie. Kind of a surprise pick... but a happy surprise for me.

I'm sure this will bring some noise from the peanut gallery though

I haven't seen it; but since Burt Lancaster is incapable of turning in a poor performance, I'm in.

Baby Susan Sarandon was also pretty great.

 

[General Malaise]

17. Atlantic City (1980)

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Robert Joy

Synopsis: A retired low level gangster becomes inadvertently involved in a failed cocaine heist.

Atlantic City used to be beautiful…what with the rackets, whoring, guns….- Burt Lancaster as Lou

This magnificent film js a noir classic, and like all of the other noir classics (film and novel) it’s really about the longing of its central, beaten down characters for a better life. Lou doesn’t really know what he wants until he’s given the chance to be somebody, while Sally dreams only of escaping from the dreariness of her position. Atlantic City is only the backdrop but it’s a depressing, fascinating backdrop. This movie has stuck with me for 40 years and might make my top 20 of dramas…ever.

Love this movie. Kind of a surprise pick... but a happy surprise for me.

I'm sure this will bring some noise from the peanut gallery though

I haven't seen it; but since Burt Lancaster is incapable of turning in a poor performance, I'm in.

Can we find it somewhere to stream?