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Just watched afew different random movies over the last few days on TV. The Breakfast Club, Predator, ROTLD, Uncle Buck, Commando etc. It got me thinking about all the great, great movies of the 80s. From so many, many filmmakers and spanning so many genres.
One could argue it was the absolute pinnacle of overall films spanning all genres. Me being a 90s kid who loves a great many things 90s and grew up in the 90s. It still amazes me how many quality films there were in the 80s. It may not have the best overall movies of all time but IMO definitely the best that most of the genres could offer. To name afew examples.
Sly Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnie along with the lesser faces transforming the action genre with guys like John Mc Tiernan behind the lense. John Hughes, Jim and John Belushi and the brat pack absolutely dominating comedy with so many classics with a wide variety of budding 80s stars and comedians alike. Of course the horror genre which doesnt need much of an intro since we talk about it enough. Various war movies made by a variety of directors. Steven Spielberg and his work with budding actors/actresses who would go on to be stars. Quality dramas and coming of age films along the way, etc.
Thats just a handful of examples without scratching the surface. How do you feel about it? It is debateable but one could make a case that it was truly one of if not the best era of films from all genres ever IMO.
There will be a poll if you care to just use that.