This misses by 2 years, but I have to mention it in this thread, ONLY because I want to watch THIS:
Revisiting some underrated 80's movies.
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I saw this at the theater and didn’t like it all, of course I was probably 12-13. It is now one of my favorite movies.
Great movie. Not sure it’s necessarily under rated. Another Steve Martin movie. I think from the 80’s. My Blue Heaven. That ones under rated.
Underrated 80's movies. Once Upon A Time In America is considered a genuine classic, IMO. One of the pillars of modern gangster films.
Critics didn't like the original 2 hour version. The +3 hour director's cut is excellent but didn't get released until much later. I get your point though.
The first time I saw it was in 1986. I only remember the year because I know I was living in Texas. I saw it on cable TV (probably HBO) and it was easily 3 hours. I remember it had a damn intermission. LOL
Apropos of the original thread intent or not, it is a classic movie in every sense. There are some strange/not so strange theories out there about the story line and ending that provoke thought.
The best I've heard Big Trouble in Little China described is its the best movie of alltime as you watch it. A true work of art imo.
The Burbs is fvcking great.
Ghostbusters 2 is underrated imo. It is clearly not as good as the original but it has some truely great moments. The courtroom scene is Rick Moranis at the top of his game.
The Burbs is fvcking great.
Ghostbusters 2 is underrated imo. It is clearly not as good as the original but it has some truely great moments. The courtroom scene is Rick Moranis at the top of his game.
Here is one that got mixed reviews and had only moderate financial success. I find it a guilty pleasure starring Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines.
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Here is an early 80's film. Odd, corny, but great in it's own way.
Directed and produced by the venerable George Romero, and starring an as of yet unheard of Ed Harris, and co-starring effects/makeup wizard (in Romero's classic previous films, Dawn of the Dead etc.) Tom Savini.
Knightriders...
Directed and produced by the venerable George Romero, and starring an as of yet unheard of Ed Harris, and co-starring effects/makeup wizard (in Romero's classic previous films, Dawn of the Dead etc.) Tom Savini.
Knightriders...
Yeah if we’re talking like Oscar films and what not, yes, the 90s reigns supreme. But the 80s was king of cult classics though.
How could I forget one the 80's all time classics: Buckaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension.
Somebody get her a f*cking violin. LOL
I'm going to sing this song for you Peggy. "It's PENNY" LOL (someone in the backgounf says, "this sucks" LOL
Somebody get her a f*cking violin. LOL
I'm going to sing this song for you Peggy. "It's PENNY" LOL (someone in the backgounf says, "this sucks" LOL
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Absolutely. It’s a classic film and plot. I think everyone in the 80s either had to ski or water ski to save a slope or a summer camp.
I think that was the plot of Meatballs 4 with Corey Feldman too. Over the Top taught me the best way to win a child custody battle was through winning an arm wrestling tournament.
Cobra was another solid Stallone performance
I don’t know. I think that’s a pretty iconic movie but it could still be underrated in the grand scheme.
Real Genius is a great movie.
Have the Directors cut in queue, just because I heard it's one of those films you need to see the DC version (Along with films like Brazil and Alien 3)
Just remembered another one: Alien Nation, with James Caan and Mandy Patinkin
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Some Kind of Wonderful
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Tough Guys-Not the best but always on HBO back then.
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Tough Guys-Not the best but always on HBO back then.
Great movie from 1987.
This movie is God mode fantastic, and so far, the absolute winner of this thread.
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One last one for me. It was 1990 but loved it
Memphis Belle
Memphis Belle
For me, this is a no-brainer.
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Tough Guys is great
Lancaster
Douglas
Wallach
Add in Durning
Good flick
Lancaster
Douglas
Wallach
Add in Durning
Good flick
I'm going to submit:
The Wraith
Tank
Any movie with Ninja in the title
Uncommon Valor
The Wraith
Tank
Any movie with Ninja in the title
Uncommon Valor
Oh I got a great one.
To Live and Die in LA with William Peterson and Dafoe.
Point Break got its car chase scene from this movie. Badass action movie.
To Live and Die in LA with William Peterson and Dafoe.
Point Break got its car chase scene from this movie. Badass action movie.
hell no. independence day is 1996. that alone easily vaults the 90's to the top. not only is it a fourth of july tradition, a tear-jerker of a presidential speech, but the template for victory against the aliens that we can pass on to future generations.
Midnight Run is such a good rewatch for me.
I'm a sucker for any movie that involves a road trip and/or chase across the country. Just something cozy/feel-good about this one that I always enjoy. I know this movie also tends to get a lot of credit for starting up buddy comedy movies as well.
I'm a sucker for any movie that involves a road trip and/or chase across the country. Just something cozy/feel-good about this one that I always enjoy. I know this movie also tends to get a lot of credit for starting up buddy comedy movies as well.