The 100 Greatest movies of the 80s #49. Big (19 Viewers)

[timschochet]

58. Lost In America (1985)

Directed by: Albert Brooks

Starring: Albert Brooks, Julie Hagerty

Synopsis: A married couple quit their jobs and try to discover America ala Easy Rider.

Say it! Say it! Say “I lost the nest egg!” - Albert Brooks as David Howard

So many great things in this comedy. The chemistry between Brooks and Hagerty is awesome. The scene in which Brooks attempts to convince the casino manager (played brilliantly by Garry Marshall) is an all time classic.

 

[El Floppo]

Don't say Nest and don't say Egg.

Love this film.

Brooks married a girl from my HS who I had a massive crush on. Yes, she's much younger than him.

 

[northern exposure]

58. Lost In America (1985)

Directed by: Albert Brooks

Starring: Albert Brooks, Julie Hagerty

Synopsis: A married couple quit their jobs and try to discover America ala Easy Rider.

Say it! Say it! Say “I lost the nest egg!” - Albert Brooks as David Howard

So many great things in this comedy. The chemistry between Brooks and Hagerty is awesome. The scene in which Brooks attempts to convince the casino manager (played brilliantly by Garry Marshall) is an all time classic.

Brooks' real surname is .....Einstein. So, his birth name was Albert Einstein.
His older brother is Bob Einstein, who is best known as Super Dave Osborne or Marty Funkhouser on "Curb Your Enthusiasm".

Hagerty may appear on this list again because she was in a Woody Allen movie in the 80s.

 

[zamboni]

Hagerty may better appear on this list again because she was in a Woody Allen movie in the 80s one of the funniest movies of all time.

fixed

 

[northern exposure]

Hagerty may better appear on this list again because she was in a Woody Allen movie in the 80s one of the funniest movies of all time.

fixed

True. But, this is a timlist. So, Woody Allen must be factored in.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

Hagerty may better appear on this list again because she was in a Woody Allen movie in the 80s one of the funniest movies of all time.

fixed

Surely you cant be serious?

 

[northern exposure]

Hagerty may better appear on this list again because she was in a Woody Allen movie in the 80s one of the funniest movies of all time.

fixed

Surely you cant be serious?

I am. And don't call me Shirley!

 

[KarmaPolice]

Nice - Great Outdoors is on Prime.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Pretty in Pink cannot be discussed without the acknowledgement that Annie Potts has the best line in the film.

"Do you know what an older woman does for me?"

"Changes your diapers?"

I still LOL at that line every single time.

 

[timschochet]

57. Ordinary People (1980)

Directed by: Robert Redford

Starring: Timothy Hutton, Mary Tyler Moore, Donald Sutherland, Judd Hirsch, Elizabeth McGovern

Synopsis: A high school student must deal with the death of his older brother whom his mother loved more.

I don’t know what you are. I don’t know what we’re playing at. And I don’t know if I love you anymore. That’s why I was crying. - Donald Sutherland as Cal Jarrett.

This is a stark and pretty depressing film dealing with very serious themes of teen suicide and family drama. But the acting is tremendous. Sutherland gives one of his very best performances, as does Hutton, Hirsch, McGovern. And then we get to Mary Tyler Moore, who for the first time in her career played completely against type, as a cold woman who shuts out all depth and is only concerned with what the outer world might think. Outstanding.

 

[Hastur]

57. Ordinary People (1980)

Directed by: Robert Redford

Starring: Timothy Hutton, Mary Tyler Moore, Donald Sutherland, Judd Hirsch, Elizabeth McGovern

Synopsis: A high school student must deal with the death of his older brother whom his mother loved more.

I don’t know what you are. I don’t know what we’re playing at. And I don’t know if I love you anymore. That’s why I was crying. - Donald Sutherland as Cal Jarrett.

This is a stark and pretty depressing film dealing with very serious themes of teen suicide and family drama. But the acting is tremendous. Sutherland gives one of his very best performances, as does Hutton, Hirsch, McGovern. And then we get to Mary Tyler Moore, who for the first time in her career played completely against type, as a cold woman who shuts out all depth and is only concerned with what the outer world might think. Outstanding.

Outstanding acting by several people.

 

[TripItUp]

57. Ordinary People (1980)

great movie, but not iconic like Karate kid and Fast Times

 

[timschochet]

57. Ordinary People (1980)

great movie, but not iconic like Karate kid and Fast Times

I agree and this may be the problem that some people here have with my rankings. This is a list of the films which, IMO, are the greatest of the 80s. It is not a list of the most iconic films of the 80s- in that list Fast Times might be top 10 and Ordinary People might not be on it.

That is not to say that I don’t consider iconic- it’s one consideration among many. Being iconic contributes to a film’s greatness IMO, but it’s not the only factor.

 

[TripItUp]

I agree and this may be the problem that some people here have with my rankings. This is a list of the films which, IMO, are the greatest of the 80s. It is not a list of the most iconic films of the 80s- in that list Fast Times might be top 10 and Ordinary People might not be on it.

That is not to say that I don’t consider iconic- it’s one consideration among many. Being iconic contributes to a film’s greatness IMO, but it’s not the only factor.

Fair, and thanks for the explanation.

 

[TripItUp]

If I were creating a "greatest" list "rewatchability" would be a huge factor for me. I've seen Fast Times at least 10 times, Karate Kid probably more. Ordinary People twice with no desire to watch again.

I realize this thread isn't about me and everybody is going to have a different list with different criteria so I appreciate the effort here...particularly those films from the early 80s that I vaguely remember from my youth. I'm just BSing here.

 

[El Floppo]

57. Ordinary People (1980)

great movie, but not iconic like Karate kid and Fast Times

I agree and this may be the problem that some people here have with my rankings. This is a list of the films which, IMO, are the greatest of the 80s. It is not a list of the most iconic films of the 80s- in that list Fast Times might be top 10 and Ordinary People might not be on it.

That is not to say that I don’t consider iconic- it’s one consideration among many. Being iconic contributes to a film’s greatness IMO, but it’s not the only factor.

If you had titled this thread Greatest 80s movies, or most iconic 80s movies Id feel differently... But it's pretty clear from the title this isn't either of those.

And I think Ordinary People IS an iconic 80s movie.

 

[Psychopav]

57. Ordinary People (1980)

great movie, but not iconic like Karate kid and Fast Times

I agree and this may be the problem that some people here have with my rankings. This is a list of the films which, IMO, are the greatest of the 80s. It is not a list of the most iconic films of the 80s- in that list Fast Times might be top 10 and Ordinary People might not be on it.

That is not to say that I don’t consider iconic- it’s one consideration among many. Being iconic contributes to a film’s greatness IMO, but it’s not the only factor.

My mom (born in 1947) would have probably put Ordinary People in her top 50 of the 80s. She would not have listed Fast Times and probably never even saw it. Perspective.

 

[zamboni]

57. Ordinary People (1980)

great movie, but not iconic like Karate kid and Fast Times

I agree and this may be the problem that some people here have with my rankings. This is a list of the films which, IMO, are the greatest of the 80s. It is not a list of the most iconic films of the 80s- in that list Fast Times might be top 10 and Ordinary People might not be on it.

That is not to say that I don’t consider iconic- it’s one consideration among many. Being iconic contributes to a film’s greatness IMO, but it’s not the only factor.

If you had titled this thread Greatest 80s movies, or most iconic 80s movies Id feel differently... But it's pretty clear from the title this isn't either of those.

And I think Ordinary People IS an iconic 80s movie.

Agree - depends how one classifies the films. I think Ordinary People is a lot more timeless in that it deals with death and incredibly dysfunctional families - doesn't get more relevant than that in any day/age. By contrast, Fast Times is awesome and certainly has a lot of serious issues that are timeless, but much more of a slice of life in the early '80s.

 

[Manster]

"If I’m here, and you’re here, doesn’t that make it our time? Certainly, there’s nothing wrong with a little feast on our time.". -Jeff Spicoli

I would have Fast Times in my top 5 in the 80's, and it probly makes my top 10 of all time. Perfect early 80's "coming of age" movie. With a perfect 80's ensemble cast. Endless quotes. I can watch it any time and get right into it. I bet I've watched it 30 times over the years

 

[zamboni]

"If I’m here, and you’re here, doesn’t that make it our time? Certainly, there’s nothing wrong with a little feast on our time.". -Jeff Spicoli

I would have Fast Times in my top 5 in the 80's, and it probly makes my top 10 of all time. Perfect early 80's "coming of age" movie. With a perfect 80's ensemble cast. Endless quotes. I can watch it any time and get right into it. I bet I've watched it 30 times over the years

Get a good one

 

[El Floppo]

"If I’m here, and you’re here, doesn’t that make it our time? Certainly, there’s nothing wrong with a little feast on our time.". -Jeff Spicoli

I would have Fast Times in my top 5 in the 80's, and it probly makes my top 10 of all time. Perfect early 80's "coming of age" movie. With a perfect 80's ensemble cast. Endless quotes. I can watch it any time and get right into it. I bet I've watched it 30 times over the years

I know that dude!

 

[Manster]

"If I’m here, and you’re here, doesn’t that make it our time? Certainly, there’s nothing wrong with a little feast on our time.". -Jeff Spicoli

I would have Fast Times in my top 5 in the 80's, and it probly makes my top 10 of all time. Perfect early 80's "coming of age" movie. With a perfect 80's ensemble cast. Endless quotes. I can watch it any time and get right into it. I bet I've watched it 30 times over the years

I know that dude!

"According to my calculations, you wasted a total of 8 hours of my time this year. And rest assured, that is a kind estimate ."-Mr. Hand

 

[El Floppo]

"If I’m here, and you’re here, doesn’t that make it our time? Certainly, there’s nothing wrong with a little feast on our time.". -Jeff Spicoli

I would have Fast Times in my top 5 in the 80's, and it probly makes my top 10 of all time. Perfect early 80's "coming of age" movie. With a perfect 80's ensemble cast. Endless quotes. I can watch it any time and get right into it. I bet I've watched it 30 times over the years

I know that dude!

"According to my calculations, you wasted a total of 8 hours of my time this year. And rest assured, that is a kind estimate ."-Mr. Hand

You ****!

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

If I were creating a "greatest" list "rewatchability" would be a huge factor for me.

The Last King of Scotland is a great movie, but I couldn't watch it again. I'm not sure how much rewatchability counts.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

If I were creating a "greatest" list "rewatchability" would be a huge factor for me. I've seen Fast Times at least 10 times, Karate Kid probably more. Ordinary People twice with no desire to watch again.

I realize this thread isn't about me and everybody is going to have a different list with different criteria so I appreciate the effort here...particularly those films from the early 80s that I vaguely remember from my youth. I'm just BSing here.

Stop being so nice. Tim isnt used to it lol
Yes its Tim’s list and he can rank them anyway he likes, but like you I have watched Fast Times a lot. Some scenes more than others
Ordinary People is a one and done movie. I would rather watch a new movie or paint dry than watch it again.
Fast Times, Ghostbusters and other “Iconic” movies again and again. Entertainment means something surely.
Tim is a comedic snob, unless its wry Woody Allen shiite.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Entertainment means something surely.

He's calling it the "greatest movies of the 80s" - re-watchability or entertaining seems more applicable to "favorite movies of the 80s".

Honestly he's done so many of these songs and movies lists and I still don't quite get what he's going for (that's not to say the threads aren't fun to follow) - I mean he's ranked movies he's called "boring" which only makes sense if you're trying to create an objective ranking - but I'm not sure what the point of that would be,

 

[timschochet]

56. River’s Edge (1986)

Directed by Tim Hunter

Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reaves, Ione Skye Leitch, Dennis Hopper

Synopsis: A group of teenagers discover a dead body.

My leg was right out in the middle of the street, and I remember lying in the gutter and bleeding and ****, staring at my leg, right next to a beer can. And I remember thinking, that’s my leg…I wonder if there’s any beer in that can. - Dennis Hopper as Feck.

This is a very different kind of high school film, much darker than any of the others, in which a bunch of stoners discover the dead body of one of their friends and are completely indifferent. It’s based on a true story. Not a cheerful movie but the acting is very memorable. Crispin Glover is one weird dude- but then so is Hopper.

 

[El Floppo]

56. River’s Edge (1986)

Directed by Tim Hunter

Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reaves, Ione Skye Leitch, Dennis Hopper

Synopsis: A group of teenagers discover a dead body.

My leg was right out in the middle of the street, and I remember lying in the gutter and bleeding and ****, staring at my leg, right next to a beer can. And I remember thinking, that’s my leg…I wonder if there’s any beer in that can. - Dennis Hopper as Feck.

This is a very different kind of high school film, much darker than any of the others, in which a bunch of stoners discover the dead body of one of their friends and are completely indifferent. It’s based on a true story. Not a cheerful movie but the acting is very memorable. Crispin Glover is one weird dude- but then so is Hopper.

Underrated for sure. Love this movie.

My friends at the time thought I looked like Crispin from this... Never sure if that was a good or terrible thing.

 

[timschochet]

Entertainment means something surely.

He's calling it the "greatest movies of the 80s" - re-watchability or entertaining seems more applicable to "favorite movies of the 80s".

Honestly he's done so many of these songs and movies lists and I still don't quite get what he's going for (that's not to say the threads aren't fun to follow) - I mean he's ranked movies he's called "boring" which only makes sense if you're trying to create an objective ranking - but I'm not sure what the point of that would be,

I have never selected a movie that I thought was boring. I have selected a couple of films that I thought were boring AT TIMES which dragged them down the list a bit, but in each case the entertaining parts made up for the boring parts.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Entertainment means something surely.

He's calling it the "greatest movies of the 80s" - re-watchability or entertaining seems more applicable to "favorite movies of the 80s".

Honestly he's done so many of these songs and movies lists and I still don't quite get what he's going for (that's not to say the threads aren't fun to follow) - I mean he's ranked movies he's called "boring" which only makes sense if you're trying to create an objective ranking - but I'm not sure what the point of that would be,

I have never selected a movie that I thought was boring. I have selected a couple of films that I thought were boring AT TIMES which dragged them down the list a bit, but in each case the entertaining parts made up for the boring parts.

Well one of them you said the entire second half of the movie was boring and a mess so that’s what I based my statement on. It must have been an amazing first half.

I would think anyone doing a completely subjective list would have 100 movies they liked from start to finish.

Like I said the threads are fun - but I don’t exactly “get” the process.

 

[Manster]

56. River’s Edge (1986)

Directed by Tim Hunter

Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reaves, Ione Skye Leitch, Dennis Hopper

Synopsis: A group of teenagers discover a dead body.

My leg was right out in the middle of the street, and I remember lying in the gutter and bleeding and ****, staring at my leg, right next to a beer can. And I remember thinking, that’s my leg…I wonder if there’s any beer in that can. - Dennis Hopper as Feck.

This is a very different kind of high school film, much darker than any of the others, in which a bunch of stoners discover the dead body of one of their friends and are completely indifferent. It’s based on a true story. Not a cheerful movie but the acting is very memorable. Crispin Glover is one weird dude- but then so is Hopper.

This is one of those movies that you don't really want to watch, while you're watching it, but you can't really stop watching it. I think I've seen it twice. The second was just to make sure......yep it's weird AF.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I've never heard of it.

 

[Ilov80s]

56. River’s Edge (1986)

Directed by Tim Hunter

Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reaves, Ione Skye Leitch, Dennis Hopper

Synopsis: A group of teenagers discover a dead body.

My leg was right out in the middle of the street, and I remember lying in the gutter and bleeding and ****, staring at my leg, right next to a beer can. And I remember thinking, that’s my leg…I wonder if there’s any beer in that can. - Dennis Hopper as Feck.

This is a very different kind of high school film, much darker than any of the others, in which a bunch of stoners discover the dead body of one of their friends and are completely indifferent. It’s based on a true story. Not a cheerful movie but the acting is very memorable. Crispin Glover is one weird dude- but then so is Hopper.

Underrated for sure. Love this movie.

My friends at the time thought I looked like Crispin from this... Never sure if that was a good or terrible thing.

Great movie- weird and twisted. Crispin Glover is doing something in this one.

 

[zamboni]

56. River’s Edge (1986)

Directed by Tim Hunter

Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reaves, Ione Skye Leitch, Dennis Hopper

Synopsis: A group of teenagers discover a dead body.

My leg was right out in the middle of the street, and I remember lying in the gutter and bleeding and ****, staring at my leg, right next to a beer can. And I remember thinking, that’s my leg…I wonder if there’s any beer in that can. - Dennis Hopper as Feck.

This is a very different kind of high school film, much darker than any of the others, in which a bunch of stoners discover the dead body of one of their friends and are completely indifferent. It’s based on a true story. Not a cheerful movie but the acting is very memorable. Crispin Glover is one weird dude- but then so is Hopper.

Underrated for sure. Love this movie.

My friends at the time thought I looked like Crispin from this... Never sure if that was a good or terrible thing.

Great movie- weird and twisted. Crispin Glover is doing something in this one.

Yeah, I remember picking this one up way back when at Blockbuster. Probably the first time I ever saw Keanu Reeves on film, and he was quite good in it. Based on a true story as I recall. And crushed hard on Ione Skye, who I didn't realize used her dad Donovan's surname back then.

 

[timschochet]

55. 48 Hours (1982)

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy

Synopsis: A cop uses a convict to help him find the killer of his partner.

Never seen so many backwards *** country ****s in my life- Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond

Eddie Murphy’s first appearance on screen and one of his best ever roles. This movie is also considered one of the first of the “buddy cop” genre and arguably one of the best. The chemistry between the two leads is terrific, and the scene in which Murphy’s character shakes down the redneck bar is still one of the all time greats.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

55. 48 Hours (1982)

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy

Synopsis: A cop uses a convict to help him find the killer of his partner.

Never seen so many backwards *** country ****s in my life- Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond

Eddie Murphy’s first appearance on screen and one of his best ever roles. This movie is also considered one of the first of the “buddy cop” genre and arguably one of the best. The chemistry between the two leads is terrific, and the scene in which Murphy’s character shakes down the redneck bar is still one of the all time greats.

In a different world this is a much different movie that doesn't have Eddie Murphy in it. It's basically an action/drama that's only a comedy because of Murphy.

 

[TripItUp]

55. 48 Hours (1982)

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy

Synopsis: A cop uses a convict to help him find the killer of his partner.

Never seen so many backwards *** country ****s in my life- Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond

Eddie Murphy’s first appearance on screen and one of his best ever roles. This movie is also considered one of the first of the “buddy cop” genre and arguably one of the best. The chemistry between the two leads is terrific, and the scene in which Murphy’s character shakes down the redneck bar is still one of the all time greats.

I always thought this film was a bit overrated as the story is kind of meh and the action scenes are equally meh...and I like Nolte and Muphy. The redneck bar scene is awesome and I do like seeing what the city of SF looked like back in the 80s since I lived there two decades later.

Probably makes my top 100, but not close to Karate Kid or Fast Times or even Ordinary People.

 

[shuke]

but not close to Karate Kid or Fast Times

We doing this with every movie going forward?

 

[Gr00vus]

Now I have the song "The Boys Are Back In Town" stuck in my head.

I enjoy 48 hours quite a bit, glad to see it on the list here. Great chemistry between Murphy and Nolte, the move had good pace and didn't really let down in the last 3rd as a lot of these types of movies tend to. Also, Annette O'Toole sure was nice to look at.

 

[Hastur]

55. 48 Hours (1982)

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy

Synopsis: A cop uses a convict to help him find the killer of his partner.

Never seen so many backwards *** country ****s in my life- Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond

Eddie Murphy’s first appearance on screen and one of his best ever roles. This movie is also considered one of the first of the “buddy cop” genre and arguably one of the best. The chemistry between the two leads is terrific, and the scene in which Murphy’s character shakes down the redneck bar is still one of the all time greats.

I was watching this about a year ago, and near the beginning Nick Nolte character is in a hotel with some other cops about to bust into the room of the bad guys. One of the other cops was Mike from Breaking Bad! I almost sprained my ankle standing up and pointing to the screen screaming "That's Mike!"

Looking back at his IMDB, he has been in some iconic tv and film:

The Waltons
Little House on the Prairie
T J Hooker
Hill Street Blues
Simon & Simon
Airplane!
Gremlins
48 hrs
Stir Crazy

OK, 'Simon & Simon' and 'iconic' might not go together, but you get my drift.

 

[TripItUp]

We doing this with every movie going forward?

Haha, very fair comment...was just bored and continuing the conversation/line of thinking.

Won't mention them again!

 

[timschochet]

54. Mississippi Burning (1988)

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif, Michael Rooker

Synopsis: In early 60s Mississippi, the FBI investigates the deaths of three civil rights workers.

Now get this straight ****-kicker. Dont go confusing me with some whole other body. You must have your brains in your **** if you think we’re going to just walk away from this. We’re gonna stay till this gets done. - Gene Hackman as Detective Anderson

Great drama based on true events during the Civil Rights era. One of my favorite roles for Hackman. Also really love Michael Rooker: always such a great villain. Really satisfying film.

 

[El Floppo]

Oooh.. that was a really good movie

 

[Dennis Castro]

55. 48 Hours (1982)

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy

Synopsis: A cop uses a convict to help him find the killer of his partner.

Never seen so many backwards *** country ****s in my life- Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond

Eddie Murphy’s first appearance on screen and one of his best ever roles. This movie is also considered one of the first of the “buddy cop” genre and arguably one of the best. The chemistry between the two leads is terrific, and the scene in which Murphy’s character shakes down the redneck bar is still one of the all time greats.

I was watching this about a year ago, and near the beginning Nick Nolte character is in a hotel with some other cops about to bust into the room of the bad guys. One of the other cops was Mike from Breaking Bad! I almost sprained my ankle standing up and pointing to the screen screaming "That's Mike!"

Looking back at his IMDB, he has been in some iconic tv and film:

The Waltons
Little House on the Prairie
T J Hooker
Hill Street Blues
Simon & Simon
Airplane!
Gremlins
48 hrs
Stir Crazy

OK, 'Simon & Simon' and 'iconic' might not go together, but you get my drift.

He was also the killer in Beverly Hills Cop—the man who actually wrrrrecked the buffet at the Harrow Club.

 

[Psychopav]

We doing this with every movie going forward?

Haha, very fair comment...was just bored and continuing the conversation/line of thinking.

Won't mention them again!

How about this then:

Is this movie really superior to Beverly Hills Cop @ number 76? Really?

 

[Hastur]

55. 48 Hours (1982)

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy

Synopsis: A cop uses a convict to help him find the killer of his partner.

Never seen so many backwards *** country ****s in my life- Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond

Eddie Murphy’s first appearance on screen and one of his best ever roles. This movie is also considered one of the first of the “buddy cop” genre and arguably one of the best. The chemistry between the two leads is terrific, and the scene in which Murphy’s character shakes down the redneck bar is still one of the all time greats.

I was watching this about a year ago, and near the beginning Nick Nolte character is in a hotel with some other cops about to bust into the room of the bad guys. One of the other cops was Mike from Breaking Bad! I almost sprained my ankle standing up and pointing to the screen screaming "That's Mike!"

Looking back at his IMDB, he has been in some iconic tv and film:

The Waltons
Little House on the Prairie
T J Hooker
Hill Street Blues
Simon & Simon
Airplane!
Gremlins
48 hrs
Stir Crazy

OK, 'Simon & Simon' and 'iconic' might not go together, but you get my drift.

He was also the killer in Beverly Hills Cop—the man who actually wrrrrecked the buffet at the Harrow Club.

That's right!

 

[CGRdrJoe]

55. 48 Hours (1982)

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy

Synopsis: A cop uses a convict to help him find the killer of his partner.

Never seen so many backwards *** country ****s in my life- Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond

Eddie Murphy’s first appearance on screen and one of his best ever roles. This movie is also considered one of the first of the “buddy cop” genre and arguably one of the best. The chemistry between the two leads is terrific, and the scene in which Murphy’s character shakes down the redneck bar is still one of the all time greats.

I was watching this about a year ago, and near the beginning Nick Nolte character is in a hotel with some other cops about to bust into the room of the bad guys. One of the other cops was Mike from Breaking Bad! I almost sprained my ankle standing up and pointing to the screen screaming "That's Mike!"

Looking back at his IMDB, he has been in some iconic tv and film:

The Waltons
Little House on the Prairie
T J Hooker
Hill Street Blues
Simon & Simon
Airplane!
Gremlins
48 hrs
Stir Crazy

OK, 'Simon & Simon' and 'iconic' might not go together, but you get my drift.

how dare you leave armed and dangerous off this list

 

[TripItUp]

Is this movie really superior to Beverly Hills Cop @ number 76? Really?

I would say no...Beverly Hills Cop is a better and greater movie.

 

[timschochet]

53. Poltergeist (1982)

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Zelda Rubinstein, Heather O’ Rourke

Synopsis: Suburban family encounters haunted house and the capture of their daughter by supernatural forces.

They’re here! - Heather O’ Rourke as Carol Anne

Written by Steven Spielberg and the whole movie just really feels like a classic Spielberg film. Very entertaining ghost story flick, exciting and scary. Some of the actors died young, unusual deaths in real life which has added to the legend over the years.

 

[Gally]

53. Poltergeist (1982)

Watched it within the last 6 months for the first time in forever. Still very entertaining and worth watching.