The 80s are often underrated. Some radical thinkers consider it the lost decade. They claim that human civilization during those 10 years, (at best), stagnated.
Next, we will review unforgettable films, titles from that decade not to be missed. They are the movies of the 80s.
If these are taken as valid negative opinions, art in general and cinema in particular, could not escape this trend. With few exceptions, the films of the 80s would not deserve any mention.
However, between 1980 and 1989 many good things took place. And in the cinema, there are several classics that were born during this period.
80s movies: replicants, exterminators, aliens and goth heroes
The best indication that this is not a lost decade is in the current fashion for "reboots" and "remakes". Many of the titles with new versions, reboots or late sequels, date back to the controversial 80s
ET the alienby Steven Spielberg (1982)
The most sympathetic alien in movie history, filled halls around the world with this modern classic. Steven Spielberg, who thanks to his previous successes was already powerful in Hollywood, officially became King Midas of California.
Blade Runnerby Ridley Scott (1982)
Two weeks after the arrival of NA., this futuristic would be released, but above all, pessimistic cinematic opera. Harrionson Ford couldn't beat Spielberg's little alien and Blade Runner it became one of the most notorious flops of the decade. However, the public gradually discovered the Ridley Scott tape. So much that 35 years later, fans (and the general public) celebrate the premiere of the second part.
Matador, by Pedro Almodóvar (1986)
Spanish cinema also contributed interesting titles to universal filmography during the 80s. Starring Antonio Banderas (Almodóvar's fetish actor) and Assumpta Serna, Matador it is a story of loneliness and lust in unhealthy extremes.
The little Mermaidby Ron Clemens and John Musker (1989)
This film inaugurates the new golden age of Disney animated classics, which would cover all the 90s, until Tarzan. Based on the homonymous tale by Hans Cristian Andersen, today many anxiously await a possible live-action version.
Indiana Jones, by Steven Spielberg (1981, 1984, 1989)
If a fictional character illustrates the movies of the 80s, that is the archaeologist Henry Walter Jones Junior. Three Films That Made More Than Any Other Film Franchise During The Decade (including the last two installments of the trilogy Star Wars).
Back to the Future, by Robert Zemeckis (1985)
Starring a youthful Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, This sci-fi comedy continues, even if some have not seen it. Many of the cars of the 80s (and later) were baptized as "DeLorean", the car with which you could travel through time.
Batmanby Tim Burton (1989)
Despite Superman by Richard Donner (1977) and starring Christopher Reeve received majority critical approval, Batman It is considered the first serious superhero movie. Its influence, almost 30 years after its premiere, seems imperishable.
The heifer, by Luis García Berlanga (1985)
Set in the middle of the Civil War, it is one of the most successful Spanish films of the decade. Comedy serves as a common thread for a story that speaks of how absurd and implausible human conflicts can be.
Rain Man, by Barry Levinson (1988)
Oscar winner for Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay and Actor (Dustin Hoffman). Tom Cruise, who came from reaping one of the most important successes of his career with Top Gun, He showed with this drama that he was up to great acting challenges. Qantas, the Australian-flagged airline, paid for the most profitable location advertising in movie history.
Top Gun: Idols of the Airby Tony Scott (1986)
Despite the success of the franchise Mission Impossible and from movies like Thunder days. Of his Oscar nominations for films like Jerry maguaire o Born on the Fourth of July. Tom Cruise's career is marked by "Maverick", the skilled and insecure pilot he played in Top Gun.
The possibility of a sequel has been rumored for years. Apparently, the plans were definitively aborted after the tragic death of the director of the film, Tony Scott.
Dirty Dancingby Emilie Ardoline (1987)
Patrick Swayze became the male idol of 80s movies, thanks to this drama with airs of social criticism. The Time of My Life, the theme that the leading couple dances at the end of the film, is a classic in itself.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Backby Irvin Kershner (1980)
The controversial 80s began with the second part of what already, for those years, seemed like one of the most successful film franchises of all time. George Lucas, managing his fame and the income generated by A new hope (1977), had to give up the direction of the tape. For many critics, the "problems" of the saga would begin here.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jediby Richard Marquaid (1983)
Until it was released The Phantom Menace in 1999, Return of the Jedi It was considered the worst movie of Star Wars. Most criticized: the adorable teddy bear look from the “Ewoks”. However, just as successful as the rest of the films in the series.
Other 80s movies that set the tone
Despite the naysayers, There are many films from the 80s that are still valid today. Classics, in the full extent of the term, such as The Shining by Stanley Kubrick (1980) or Cinema Paradiso by Guiseppe Tornatore (1980). Sci-fi with apocalyptic spirit like Terminator (1984) and Aliens: The Return (1986), both by James Cameron. In this same list also enters Robocopby Paul Verhoeven (1987).
Comedy also had its space with films like Beetlejuice by Tim Burton (1989), The Ghostbusters by Ivan Reitman (1986) or Superdetective en Hollywood by Martin Brest (1984).
And the list goes on ...
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