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The 100 Greatest movies of the 80s # 14. The Breakfast Club (14 Viewers)
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El Floppo
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I remember hearing Mel was the silent whispering one.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
I live 8 blocks from the house where the guy passes out on the lawn in this movie.
Never been a big fan. Except for Long Duk Dong.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
The 80s were certainly loaded with clearly good cops who if the film was told with a slightly different tone or POV would be seen as horrible. I obviously haven't seen as many crime films from the 1920s themelves but one particualrly good one comes to mind here: The Racket. This 1928 film follows a Chicago police officer trying to keep order during Prohibition. The cop there, "Mac", completely takes the law into his own hands. He is the hero of the movie clearly and we are always on his side but he tells witnesses to lie to implicate mobsters, rips up orders from judges to release criminals, arrests a defense lawyer just because he's pissed at him and in the end kills the mob boss after setting him up to think he's going to be able to escape from prison. There are other even more corrupt cops and even city hall is working with the gangsters. It's a much more 70s like look at crime and justice. Then the production code comes in the early 30s and things go to very black and white between cop and criminal. Also, it becomes extremely rare to see any officer or government official is anything but an honest, law abiding upstanding agent of good. It's an interesting reflection on society how the movies handle these topics.
Ilov80s
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Such a fun movie and Peter O'Toole delivers an Oscar worthy performance that was maybe a little too true to life for him. This was also a Wikkid favorite and I strongly recommend this.
timschochet
Footballguy
34. Stand By Me (1986)
Directed by: Rob Reiner
Starring: Will Wheaton, River Phoenix, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Feldman, Richard Dreyfus (narration)
Synopsis: In 1950s Oregon, a group of young boys travel to see a dead body.
I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus does anyone? - Richard Dreyfus as “The Writer” (narrator).
Aside from The Shawshank Redemption (which came from the same book of novellas) this movie is arguably the best Stephen King adaptation ever made. It keeps close to its source and has a tremendous ensemble cast, great humor and drama and very touching moments. At a young age River Phoenix in particular shows signs that he might have become a great actor, much as his brother has, if he could have only survived the temptations of Hollywood. Awfully sad.
Directed by: Rob Reiner
Starring: Will Wheaton, River Phoenix, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Feldman, Richard Dreyfus (narration)
Synopsis: In 1950s Oregon, a group of young boys travel to see a dead body.
I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus does anyone? - Richard Dreyfus as “The Writer” (narrator).
Aside from The Shawshank Redemption (which came from the same book of novellas) this movie is arguably the best Stephen King adaptation ever made. It keeps close to its source and has a tremendous ensemble cast, great humor and drama and very touching moments. At a young age River Phoenix in particular shows signs that he might have become a great actor, much as his brother has, if he could have only survived the temptations of Hollywood. Awfully sad.
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Uruk-Hai
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it doesn't matter to the movie from a plot standpoint, but the film takes place in Oregon whereas the book is set in Maine. Anyway, fun movie.
timschochet
Footballguy
Thanks, corrected
FarFromHome
Footballguy
My first ever birthday slumber party with friends. Rented Stand By Me. Will always have a special place for me. Epic movie. I don't want to hear any haters on this one.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Pez. Cherry flavored Pez.
Todem
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TripItUp
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Verno died from Red dye #3 poisoning.
timschochet
Footballguy
33. Say Anything (1989)
Directed by: Cameron Crowe
Starring: John Cusack, Ione Sky, John Mahoney
Synopsis: high school underachiever attempts to woo the valedictorian.
I’m the distraction that’s going with her to England, sir. - John Cusack as Lloyd Dobler
If there is any Hollywood figure that might possibly compete with John Hughes for great movies about young people and relationships, it’s Cameron Crowe. Already responsible for Fast Times earlier on this list, he came up with this fine movie at end of the decade. Though the plot is rather simple (and similar to Pretty in Pink and so many other love stories since Romeo and Juliet) it’s made superb due to the script and performances by the actors.
I have to give a special mention here to the late John Mahoney. He was truly one of our greatest character actors, superb in everything I’m aware of that he ever did.
Directed by: Cameron Crowe
Starring: John Cusack, Ione Sky, John Mahoney
Synopsis: high school underachiever attempts to woo the valedictorian.
I’m the distraction that’s going with her to England, sir. - John Cusack as Lloyd Dobler
If there is any Hollywood figure that might possibly compete with John Hughes for great movies about young people and relationships, it’s Cameron Crowe. Already responsible for Fast Times earlier on this list, he came up with this fine movie at end of the decade. Though the plot is rather simple (and similar to Pretty in Pink and so many other love stories since Romeo and Juliet) it’s made superb due to the script and performances by the actors.
I have to give a special mention here to the late John Mahoney. He was truly one of our greatest character actors, superb in everything I’m aware of that he ever did.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Cusack run
You didnt even mention him in Stand By Me?
“I Gave Her My Heart, She Gave Me a Pen”
You didnt even mention him in Stand By Me?
“I Gave Her My Heart, She Gave Me a Pen”
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Or Sixteen Candles!
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
This means Class must be coming up soon.
Have we seen Andrew McCarthy yet btw?
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
The rain on my car is a baptism, the new me, Ice Man, Power Lloyd, my assault on the world begins now.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Pretty in pink
northern exposure
Footballguy
He missed Jerry O'Connell in the Stand By Me cast too.
zamboni
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BlackCrowes
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El Floppo
Footballguy
No my brother, you got to get your own.
zamboni
Footballguy
Movie gets tons of props just for quoting that great commercial - might be the only movie that ever did that.
timschochet
Footballguy
32. Dead Poets Society (1989)
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles
Synopsis: Students at a 1950s prep school academy are inspired by their English teacher
There’s a time for daring and a time for caution, and a wise man understands what is called for- Robin Williams as John Keating
Excellent period piece. It would be one of those feel good “teacher changes lives” movies that permeate Hollywood, except for the tragedy of Robert Sean Leonard’s character, which gives the film a really dark turn. The ensemble cast led by Williams are all outstanding; the three main students all became well known actors in the years following this movie.
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles
Synopsis: Students at a 1950s prep school academy are inspired by their English teacher
There’s a time for daring and a time for caution, and a wise man understands what is called for- Robin Williams as John Keating
Excellent period piece. It would be one of those feel good “teacher changes lives” movies that permeate Hollywood, except for the tragedy of Robert Sean Leonard’s character, which gives the film a really dark turn. The ensemble cast led by Williams are all outstanding; the three main students all became well known actors in the years following this movie.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
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.)
When House started on TV, I was thrilled to discover that RSL was on it. He was fantastic.
(Norman Llyod was great, too.)
Todem
Footballguy
Criminally underrated movie in Robin WIlliams body of work. This is a great flick.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Dead Poets Society was one of those movies that Roger Ebert strangely disliked. Never understood his feelings for it or Fight Club.
Todem
Footballguy
Solid flick indeed and this to me launced Cusack to a higher level of respect as a young actor.
SofaKings
Footballguy
Robin Williams went to my high school and supposedly his character was based off his high school social studies teacher who was also my teacher a few years down the road. He was also RW's wrestling coach. Teacher was a character.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Redwood?
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
I can understand disliking Fight Club as I hated it.
But Dead poets Society???
zamboni
Footballguy
Ebert’s first rule about DPS was to not talk about DPS.
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timschochet
Footballguy
31. Rocky IV (1985)
Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Starting: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Burt Young, Dolph Lundgren, Bridgette Neilsen
Synopsis: Rocky Balboa comes outs of retirement to fight the dreaded Russian Ivan Drago.
Sylvester Stallone as Rocky: He’s winning! I see three of him out there!
Burt Young as Paulie: Hit the one in the middle!
I really had trouble ranking this movie because it’s just awful. But unlike other bad films (such as , for instance, Rocky V), it’s awful in a wonderful, engrossing way. I love every moment of this film. I love how after killing Apollo, Drago looks down and sneers at Rocky and Rocky sneers back- greatest sneer down in movie history! Brigitte Neilson also has great sneers in this movie. I love how Rocky confronts Adrian, then leaves in his car and….apparently drives to Russia? Love the hokey Survivor lyrics as he’s driving.,,,so good. I love how the Russian crowd starts rooting for Rocky halfway through the fight. Love Rocky’s speech after the fight and the Gorbachev lookalike applauds.
So many great moments. There’s an equally awful movie coming up a little later on this list filled with even more awesomeness. But it’s hard to do better than Rocky IV.
Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Starting: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Burt Young, Dolph Lundgren, Bridgette Neilsen
Synopsis: Rocky Balboa comes outs of retirement to fight the dreaded Russian Ivan Drago.
Sylvester Stallone as Rocky: He’s winning! I see three of him out there!
Burt Young as Paulie: Hit the one in the middle!
I really had trouble ranking this movie because it’s just awful. But unlike other bad films (such as , for instance, Rocky V), it’s awful in a wonderful, engrossing way. I love every moment of this film. I love how after killing Apollo, Drago looks down and sneers at Rocky and Rocky sneers back- greatest sneer down in movie history! Brigitte Neilson also has great sneers in this movie. I love how Rocky confronts Adrian, then leaves in his car and….apparently drives to Russia? Love the hokey Survivor lyrics as he’s driving.,,,so good. I love how the Russian crowd starts rooting for Rocky halfway through the fight. Love Rocky’s speech after the fight and the Gorbachev lookalike applauds.
So many great moments. There’s an equally awful movie coming up a little later on this list filled with even more awesomeness. But it’s hard to do better than Rocky IV.
Doug B
Footballguy
Two worlds collide /
Rival nations ...
Junior-high Doug B wanted to run outside the theater and punch a wall after watching Rock's Siberian training montage. I remember doing dumb stuff inspired by that movie all the rest of the summer. Putting assorted junk in my friend's dad's wheelbarrow and doing shoulder presses. Hitting the heavy bag (dude's dad boxed in the Navy and had a little set-up in the laundry room). Trying to do abdominal crunches hanging from the heavy bag (Ow! Fell on our arszes!). "I will break you" ... at the arcade! Great times -- who needs cinematic art?
Rival nations ...
Junior-high Doug B wanted to run outside the theater and punch a wall after watching Rock's Siberian training montage. I remember doing dumb stuff inspired by that movie all the rest of the summer. Putting assorted junk in my friend's dad's wheelbarrow and doing shoulder presses. Hitting the heavy bag (dude's dad boxed in the Navy and had a little set-up in the laundry room). Trying to do abdominal crunches hanging from the heavy bag (Ow! Fell on our arszes!). "I will break you" ... at the arcade! Great times -- who needs cinematic art?
timschochet
Footballguy
Correction: the song playing when Rocky drives away is “No Easy Way Out” by Robert Tepper. Still love the terrible lyrics:
Some things are worth fighting for
Some feelings never die
I’m not asking’ for another chance
I just want to know why
Worthy of Dirk Diggler…
Some things are worth fighting for
Some feelings never die
I’m not asking’ for another chance
I just want to know why
Worthy of Dirk Diggler…
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Rocky IV. My favorite Rocky movie. Loved it. The training in Russia scenes. Rocky driving fast being sad over Apollo's death. Fancy robot that cleans. Great villain in Drago, who in the end finds redemption by congratulating Rocky. This checked all my boxes at that age. On a side note, although made in 1985 doesn't hit me as that typical movie you think 80s when u watch. Just a great flick. Bravo.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Yep. Pretty much like all of them.
rockaction
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zamboni
Footballguy
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Even as a kid it was a great scene on the big screen.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
It was epic.
Doug B
Footballguy
That was another thing that was good about this era of popular movies (as opposed to art films):
On MTV, you could catch the videos for "Living in America" and "Burning Heart" and get another hit of the coolest scenes.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
It's like an instant key party.
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