Monday, December 26, 2011

Favorite Movies from the 80's

Just downloaded Coming to America onto my iPad ... And thought to myself, damn the 80's were a great era for movies ... The following is my own personal top 10 countdown

10) and 9) Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983) - why so low you might ask? ... simply, they fall short of their epic 1977 original ... plus the Spike TV effect has something to do with it

8) The Wizard (1989) - now you're probably thinking "are you outta your mind?! Over Star Wars?!" ... My answer, it's not about filmmaking supriority, it's a subjective list ... I could watch this film over and over because it just takes me back to a simpler time

7) Back to the Future Part 2 (1989) - loved it as a kid but watching it as an adult in pales in comparison to the first

6) Batman (1989) - just set the standard for superhero films and still IMO the best superhero, let alone Batman movie, of all time! ... Yeah I said it!

5) Major League (1989) - probably watched this movie a million times and always has me laughing

4) Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - Eddie Murphy in his prime! First time as a kid experiencing his sarcastic and vulgar type humor had me literally laughing out loud

3) Back to the Future (1985) - just captivated my imagination with a concept that's intrigued me over a lifetime and that's time travel

2) Field of Dreams (1989) - loved it as a kid, appreciated it more as a teenager and today consider it a masterpiece

1) Coming to America (1988) - again Eddie Murphy, but I consider it to be his last moment of comedic greatness ... Downloaded on my tablet for a reason ... fave movie of all time

Damn I miss those days, just enjoying movies without being a critic

~J-Smooth~

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