Moviefone’s Top 40 Movies from the ’80s
The good folks over at Moviefone recently put together a list of the 40 Greatest Movies of the ’80s, and like all lists it’s sure to inspire some healthy discussion so I thought I would repost some of it here. Although it’s a list of the Best ’80s Movies, the first thing you’ll notice is that the vast majority of these films are rather timeless and don’t remind you of the ’80s at all. I suppose that’s a reasonable measure of just how well a movie holds up almost 30 or more years later, but if you grew up in the ’80s and are looking for a little nostalgia, the list is a bit short in that regard. You know I certainly would have put Ghostbusters higher than #40, and Back to the Future higher than #21, but hey, that’s just me. Their Top 10 is reprinted below, but you can follow the link afterward to see the rest of the list. Do you agree with their picks? Can you think of any classic ’80s flicks that are missing?
10. Aliens (1986)
9. Bull Durham (1988)
8. Caddyshack (1980)
7. Blue Velvet (1986)
6. Sophie’s Choice (1982)
5. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
4. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
3. Raging Bull (1980)
2. Blade Runner (1982)
1. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1982)
