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The 100 Greatest movies of the 80s # 9. The Terminator (36 Viewers)

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.
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.
Redwood?
No, he lived in Detroit area until his Dad was transferred to California. He spent his senior year in Cali.
 
30. Back to the Future (1985)

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson

Synopsis:
Marty McFly time travels 30 years back to 1955 and interferes with his parents’ courtship; now he must fix that to save his existence.

So you’re my Uncle Joey. Better get used to those bars, kid!

Probably Hollywood’s most famous time travel flick and it’s deserving of its accolades because the script is so thoughtful, charming and funny, and the characters are memorable. I know a lot of people love the sequel as well; I’m not one of them. It gave me a headache.

Back in 2015, on the 30th anniversary of this film, we had a fascinating discussion/debate here on whether society had changed more between 1955-1985, the subject matter of the movie, or between 1985-2015. I argued the by far the greater changes had taken place in the former time: issues of race, feminist roles, societal norms were all profoundly altered but had changed very little between 1985 and 2015. Other people argued for the latter 30 years, focusing primarily on technological issues. There was no resolution but it was a great discussion.
 
30. Back to the Future (1985)

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson

Synopsis:
Marty McFly time travels 30 years back to 1955 and interferes with his parents’ courtship; now he must fix that to save his existence.

So you’re my Uncle Joey. Better get used to those bars, kid!

Probably Hollywood’s most famous time travel flick and it’s deserving of its accolades because the script is so thoughtful, charming and funny, and the characters are memorable. I know a lot of people love the sequel as well; I’m not one of them. It gave me a headache.

Back in 2015, on the 30th anniversary of this film, we had a fascinating discussion/debate here on whether society had changed more between 1955-1985, the subject matter of the movie, or between 1985-2015. I argued the by far the greater changes had taken place in the former time: issues of race, feminist roles, societal norms were all profoundly altered but had changed very little between 1985 and 2015. Other people argued for the latter 30 years, focusing primarily on technological issues. There was no resolution but it was a great discussion.
This has to be Top 10, sorry.
 
I'll be that guy. Back To The Future is a good film, but I don't love it. I don't like time travel stories in general, because there are always silly conundrums and logical breaks if you think about them much, this one is one of the better ones in that regard. It's entertaining but it's not one I'd have in my top 100.
 
Insert MacGuffin discussion here.

Of course time travel makes no sense. It's a plot device like aliens and Lost islands. What they are and their efficacy is, however, is irrelevant.

OTOH - We all have our own thresholds of how far we're willing to suspend disbelief. If you don't buy the conceit it's tough to enjoy the film.

But come on - BTTF is about as fun as it gets. I'd love a prequel that answers how Marty and Doc became friends.
 
OTOH - We all have our own thresholds of how far we're willing to suspend disbelief.
I have never really understood the complaint that something is unrealistic as a reason to not like the movie. Movies are stories for entertainment. Why let something like plausibility ruin the entertainment. Especially for something like time travel. I mean it's all just fantasy at that point anyway. Let reality go and enjoy it.
 
OTOH - We all have our own thresholds of how far we're willing to suspend disbelief.
I have never really understood the complaint that something is unrealistic as a reason to not like the movie. Movies are stories for entertainment. Why let something like plausibility ruin the entertainment. Especially for something like time travel. I mean it's all just fantasy at that point anyway. Let reality go and enjoy it.
Yeah to this day....never understood this line of thinking in regards to movies...especially fantasy, sci fi, horror etc. It's make believe!!!!
 
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.
I’ve always loved this movie and always will. The line you quoted makes me both nostalgic and morose at the same time.
 
30. Back to the Future (1985)

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson

Synopsis:
Marty McFly time travels 30 years back to 1955 and interferes with his parents’ courtship; now he must fix that to save his existence.

So you’re my Uncle Joey. Better get used to those bars, kid!

Probably Hollywood’s most famous time travel flick and it’s deserving of its accolades because the script is so thoughtful, charming and funny, and the characters are memorable. I know a lot of people love the sequel as well; I’m not one of them. It gave me a headache.

Back in 2015, on the 30th anniversary of this film, we had a fascinating discussion/debate here on whether society had changed more between 1955-1985, the subject matter of the movie, or between 1985-2015. I argued the by far the greater changes had taken place in the former time: issues of race, feminist roles, societal norms were all profoundly altered but had changed very little between 1985 and 2015. Other people argued for the latter 30 years, focusing primarily on technological issues. There was no resolution but it was a great discussion.
This has to be Top 10, sorry.
Yeah. Top 10 of the 1980s. Zero debate for me.
 
30. Back to the Future (1985)

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson

Synopsis:
Marty McFly time travels 30 years back to 1955 and interferes with his parents’ courtship; now he must fix that to save his existence.

So you’re my Uncle Joey. Better get used to those bars, kid!

Probably Hollywood’s most famous time travel flick and it’s deserving of its accolades because the script is so thoughtful, charming and funny, and the characters are memorable. I know a lot of people love the sequel as well; I’m not one of them. It gave me a headache.

Back in 2015, on the 30th anniversary of this film, we had a fascinating discussion/debate here on whether society had changed more between 1955-1985, the subject matter of the movie, or between 1985-2015. I argued the by far the greater changes had taken place in the former time: issues of race, feminist roles, societal norms were all profoundly altered but had changed very little between 1985 and 2015. Other people argued for the latter 30 years, focusing primarily on technological issues. There was no resolution but it was a great discussion.
This has to be Top 10, sorry.
Yeah. Top 10 of the 1980s. Zero debate for me.
QT called it one of the few perfect movies ever made. It definitely belongs top 10, if not #1.
 
30. Back to the Future (1985)

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson

Synopsis:
Marty McFly time travels 30 years back to 1955 and interferes with his parents’ courtship; now he must fix that to save his existence.

So you’re my Uncle Joey. Better get used to those bars, kid!

Probably Hollywood’s most famous time travel flick and it’s deserving of its accolades because the script is so thoughtful, charming and funny, and the characters are memorable. I know a lot of people love the sequel as well; I’m not one of them. It gave me a headache.

Back in 2015, on the 30th anniversary of this film, we had a fascinating discussion/debate here on whether society had changed more between 1955-1985, the subject matter of the movie, or between 1985-2015. I argued the by far the greater changes had taken place in the former time: issues of race, feminist roles, societal norms were all profoundly altered but had changed very little between 1985 and 2015. Other people argued for the latter 30 years, focusing primarily on technological issues. There was no resolution but it was a great discussion.
This has to be Top 10, sorry.
Yeah. Top 10 of the 1980s. Zero debate for me.
QT called it one of the few perfect movies ever made. It definitely belongs top 10, if not #1.
Its a goofy, fun, family movie - but imo that causes people to underestimate just how well crafted the movie is, and it's attention to little details.

I don't agree with QT much about movies, but will gladly agree with him here. This will forever be my favorite movie.
 
30. Back to the Future (1985)

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson

Synopsis:
Marty McFly time travels 30 years back to 1955 and interferes with his parents’ courtship; now he must fix that to save his existence.

So you’re my Uncle Joey. Better get used to those bars, kid!

Probably Hollywood’s most famous time travel flick and it’s deserving of its accolades because the script is so thoughtful, charming and funny, and the characters are memorable. I know a lot of people love the sequel as well; I’m not one of them. It gave me a headache.

Back in 2015, on the 30th anniversary of this film, we had a fascinating discussion/debate here on whether society had changed more between 1955-1985, the subject matter of the movie, or between 1985-2015. I argued the by far the greater changes had taken place in the former time: issues of race, feminist roles, societal norms were all profoundly altered but had changed very little between 1985 and 2015. Other people argued for the latter 30 years, focusing primarily on technological issues. There was no resolution but it was a great discussion.
TOP 10 in the 80's.....holy lord man.
 
As far as Back to the Future being top 10: I’m not gonna argue. I will say that, in every one of these top 100 lists, once we get into the top 30 it’s pretty interchangeable based on personal preference. IMO, all the remaining 29 films are absolute classics and any one of them would have a good argument for top 10 or even top 5.
 
OTOH - We all have our own thresholds of how far we're willing to suspend disbelief.
I have never really understood the complaint that something is unrealistic as a reason to not like the movie. Movies are stories for entertainment. Why let something like plausibility ruin the entertainment. Especially for something like time travel. I mean it's all just fantasy at that point anyway. Let reality go and enjoy it.
Yeah to this day....never understood this line of thinking in regards to movies...especially fantasy, sci fi, horror etc. It's make believe!!!!
Yep. Cuz Superman flies because... sunlight? Really?
 
As far as Back to the Future being top 10: I’m not gonna argue. I will say that, in every one of these top 100 lists, once we get into the top 30 it’s pretty interchangeable based on personal preference. IMO, all the remaining 29 films are absolute classics and any one of them would have a good argument for top 10 or even top 5.
We'll see.
You dont think theres half a dozen Woody Allen movies better than this?
Whats wrong with you?

Back to the Future is my clear number one movie of the 80s.
So many good memories, so rewatchable that even my PITA kids loved it too.
 
As far as Back to the Future being top 10: I’m not gonna argue. I will say that, in every one of these top 100 lists, once we get into the top 30 it’s pretty interchangeable based on personal preference. IMO, all the remaining 29 films are absolute classics and any one of them would have a good argument for top 10 or even top 5.
We'll see.
You dont think theres half a dozen Woody Allen movies better than this?
Whats wrong with you?

Back to the Future is my clear number one movie of the 80s.
So many good memories, so rewatchable that even my PITA kids loved it too.

My wife HATES bttf. Something about the kids in her HS who loved it all being idiot ********. :lol: ... :kicksrock:

I don't think my kids have even seen it as a result. And I agree with you all- it's a pretty perfect, fun movie.

I might have this one as my #1 greatest 80s movie, even though I'd have it down a bit in my greatest movies of the 80s.
 
As far as Back to the Future being top 10: I’m not gonna argue. I will say that, in every one of these top 100 lists, once we get into the top 30 it’s pretty interchangeable based on personal preference. IMO, all the remaining 29 films are absolute classics and any one of them would have a good argument for top 10 or even top 5.
I appreciate the confidence here, but 0% chance the quoted is true. ;)
 
As far as Back to the Future being top 10: I’m not gonna argue. I will say that, in every one of these top 100 lists, once we get into the top 30 it’s pretty interchangeable based on personal preference. IMO, all the remaining 29 films are absolute classics and any one of them would have a good argument for top 10 or even top 5.
We'll see.
You dont think theres half a dozen Woody Allen movies better than this?
Whats wrong with you?

Back to the Future is my clear number one movie of the 80s.
So many good memories, so rewatchable that even my PITA kids loved it too.
There is a universal pull to the question "what WERE my parents like in HS?" Just about all time travel movies hit on the changing the future/putting your existence in jeopardy type of plots, but BttF taps into that universal curiosity about our parents and family. The little details made it so rewatchable too - the changing of the mall's name, for example. Both of my kids have really liked this one too, and that is fairly rare here so far. Certainly if we are talking older and non-animated movies.
 
29. Glory (1989)

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington

Synopsis:
The story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first black regiments of the Civil War.

I ain’t fighting this war for you, sir. - Denzel Washington as Trip.

IMO this is the best movie ever about the Civil War; and it’s not particularly close. It surprises me that a time in our history so dramatic and filled with rich epic stories has not received better treatment from Hollywood but it hasn’t; both Gettysburg and Gods and Generals, to offer two other examples, both had their moments but were mostly long dull dramas in which I struggled to stay awake. Glory is great drama, acting, storytelling, and one of the best war movies I’ve ever seen. And though it wasn’t his first movie, it really began the extraordinary career of Denzel Washington.
 
29. Glory (1989)

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington

Synopsis:
The story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first black regiments of the Civil War.

I ain’t fighting this war for you, sir. - Denzel Washington as Trip.

IMO this is the best movie ever about the Civil War; and it’s not particularly close. It surprises me that a time in our history so dramatic and filled with rich epic stories has not received better treatment from Hollywood but it hasn’t; both Gettysburg and Gods and Generals, to offer two other examples, both had their moments but were mostly long dull dramas in which I struggled to stay awake. Glory is great drama, acting, storytelling, and one of the best war movies I’ve ever seen. And though it wasn’t his first movie, it really began the extraordinary career of Denzel Washington.
Hello! Hello McFly?

About 50 spots too high.
Bueller is so miscast it detracts from the movie, but Denzel deserved every plaudit he got and more
 
I'll be that guy. Back To The Future is a good film, but I don't love it. I don't like time travel stories in general, because there are always silly conundrums and logical breaks if you think about them much, this one is one of the better ones in that regard. It's entertaining but it's not one I'd have in my top 100.
You are not alone. I like the movie but don’t love it. I think Tim has this ranked appropriately.
 
As far as Back to the Future being top 10: I’m not gonna argue. I will say that, in every one of these top 100 lists, once we get into the top 30 it’s pretty interchangeable based on personal preference. IMO, all the remaining 29 films are absolute classics and any one of them would have a good argument for top 10 or even top 5.
Interesting rankings. #31 is "just awful" and #s 1 through 29 are "absolute classics".
 
As far as Back to the Future being top 10: I’m not gonna argue. I will say that, in every one of these top 100 lists, once we get into the top 30 it’s pretty interchangeable based on personal preference. IMO, all the remaining 29 films are absolute classics and any one of them would have a good argument for top 10 or even top 5.
Interesting rankings. #31 is "just awful" and #s 1 through 29 are "absolute classics".
It’s very confusing sometimes.
 
As far as Back to the Future being top 10: I’m not gonna argue. I will say that, in every one of these top 100 lists, once we get into the top 30 it’s pretty interchangeable based on personal preference. IMO, all the remaining 29 films are absolute classics and any one of them would have a good argument for top 10 or even top 5.
Interesting rankings. #31 is "just awful" and #s 1 through 29 are "absolute classics".
It’s very confusing sometimes.
Welcome to tim's countdown threads!
 

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