25 Best American Movies of The 1980s

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25. robocop / 1987(paul verhoeven)

"Robot Cop", one of the most striking science fictions of the period, will be remembered especially for its excellent design, mechanical face and psychological depth of Peter Weller. The film, which also contains scenes of violence at a very high level and sometimes stylized, also touched upon the dangerous possibilities that technology will confront the socializing person.

24. evil dead 1981+ evil dead 2 1987(sam raimi)

Sam Raimi, one of the much-loved directors of the Spider-Man series, made the first film in 1981 as a very low-budget and independent film. After the movie gained incredible popularity, especially with videotapes, sequels were also made. The film, which presents the best example of the night terror stories that 5 young people experience when they go on a vacation to a deserted place, is a unique horror/comedy/gore film, which includes Joel Coen, one of the Coen brothers, in the production team, and also inspired by master director Quentin Tarantino. Series.

23. ghostbusters / 1984(ivan reitman)

I don't think anyone can live in the 80s and be indifferent to this movie. The film, which is one of the best examples of fantastic cinema, is very special and stands in another place. The film, which also features one of the most well-known and listened soundtracks in the history of cinema, is one of the most referenced films in the Stranger Things series, which we love to watch nowadays. The film, which successfully blends comedy and action, is like a sweet smiling candy at the market.

22. first blood / 1982(ted Kotcheff)

The movie, in which slyvester stallone, whose determination we had previously admired in the ring with rocky, played as "john rambo", a special operations soldier with a green beret, impressed the audience with its action scenes. The only truly good movie in the rambo series, the production cemented Stallone's stardom and strengthened his bond with the audience.

21. e.t. the extra-terrestrial / 1982(steven spielberg)

Great science fiction made for children, people with child souls and those who refuse to grow up and want to stay children forever like Steven Spielberg. The film, which also gives very good messages with its sub-texts, is a wonderful and very special production, which took place in the career of Spielberg, who fascinated the audience with his 3rd type of rapprochement 5 years ago, instilling hope in people with a childlike spirit, emphasizing their ability to communicate and empathize with other creatures.

20. nightmare on elm street / 1984(wes craven)

The film by Wes Craven, the master of horror movies, that threw a generation out of their beds with fear, even frightening them to lie down on the bed. The character of freddy is one of the few horror figures in the history of horror cinema of all time. Besides robert englund's great acting, his make-up and "blade nails" are still more iconic and a must-have for Halloween. This character, which scares even with his green-red sweater, is one of the leading classics of horror cinema.

19. elephant man / 1980(david lynch)

One of David Lynch's early masterpieces. Elephant Man has a special place in American cinema with its cast and extraordinary subject matter. This timid but wise identity, in which the elephant man's terrible appearance is sheltered, was telling about the worthlessness of approaching people according to their physical characteristics and prejudices in the movie. Anthony Hopkins, who played the doctor in the movie adapted from the true story, impressed us as always.

18. die hard / 1988(john mctiernan)

Unforgettable action movie of the era. The corner game that Bruce Willis played with German terrorists in the captured plaza left its audience breathless. Terrorist ringleader, Hans Gruber's cold-blooded demeanor and jokes, john mcclane's hunt for his enemies by talking under so much danger was unforgettable. The character of mcclane, one of the most sympathetic cops action cinema has ever seen, has become a cult with the movies connected to the series.

17. platoon / 1986(olive stone)

Commentary on the Vietnam War by Oliver Stone. It is a production that reflects the eerieness of war very well with its platoon, strong cast and tense scenes. The film, in which charlie sheen, especially in the role of a rookie soldier, reflects the traumas she experienced to the audience as real as possible, since a few of the best war movies on vietnam. (The samuel barber composition adagio for strings, which musically describes the tragedy in the movie, was probably one of the most memorable soundtracks.)

16. stand by me / 1986(rob reiner)

It is one of the films that best describes childhood memories and how the events of that period shape people's future. Adapted from Stephen King's novel, the movie told the importance of friendship ties and the adventures of 4 children who grew up from dangerous events, and said that taking care of their friends on the road together is one of the most important virtues. Those who have never seen this movie are undoubtedly very lucky people.

15. rain man / 1988(barry levinson)

The champion of 89 Oscars with 4 awards. The production, in which master actor Dustin Hoffman ran for the award with an unforgettable performance, was a heart-wrenching drama. The film, in which we experienced the life difficulties experienced by autistic individuals, was very popular in our country, first being broadcast on video tapes and later on trt channels. This movie, in which star actor Tom Cruise accompanies Hoffman, was impressive with its excellent drama. This song in the movie made the audience very happy

14. indiana jones trilogy (steven spielberg)

The trilogy, which is about the adventures of the man with the whip, indiana jones (indy), was a movie that presented the action and adventure in the cinema to the audience at a full level. The ferocious warrior who came out of Indy, who was originally a professor of archeology, had exciting moments in the dangers he was thrown with his famous whip. This trilogy is one of the top adventure films in the history of cinema.

13. terminator / 1984(james cameron)

James Cameron's first Terminator from 1984 certainly didn't make as much noise as the second movie that came out in the '90s. Despite this, its original screenplay, Cameron's visuals and technology, and its incredible harmony with the role of "Arnie", whose popularity is increasing day by day, made this movie one of the science fiction cults. Filmed in Linda Hamilton's teenage years, the film tells how this great story began and is cherished by fans of the series.

12. the thing / 1982(john carpenter)

The dark nightmare of the research team in the white poles. This scary movie with a science fiction theme was about the terror created by a being whose danger was realized too late. The film, which contains many disturbing and frightening scenes, is one of the most special products of horror/science fiction cinema, decorated with Ennio Morricone's beautiful music that increases the audience's stress.

11. once upon a time in america / 1984(sergio leone)

amazing movie that has the "holy trilogy" in cinema. The opening of the trilogy was as follows; Sergio leone, the unforgettable director of spaghetti western movies, one of the stars of the godfather legend, the great actor robert de niro, in addition to these, the master musician ennio morricone. Adapted from Harry Gray's novel "The Hoods", this giant movie is undoubtedly one of the pinnacle of crime dramas. One of the unforgettable soundtracks ennio morricone made for the movie:

ennio morricone - once upon a time in america (ost)

10. full metal jacket / 1987(stanley kubrick)

A delightful film depicting the brutal training of war and the battlefield resembling the pits of hell, dehumanizing man and turning him into another creature. In kubrick's vietnamese movie, it is portrayed that killing a person causes destruction and that something of yourself dies after the murder, and you will never be able to return to your old self. The film, which also contains plenty of dark humor, is one of the few most impressive war films ever made on Vietnam. This production is also the second war movie Kubrick has directed, exactly 30 years after Paths of Glory in 1957.

9. dead poets society / 1989(peter weir)

The beauty of a teacher who completely changed the course of your life. The movie, in which robin williams used his magnificent acting power to the fullest, inspired millions in the period it was released. The excellent teacher "John Keating", who made the masses memorize the carpe diem motto, was a special man born with many talents and touched the lives of his students one by one. The film, which had both humor and drama, contained many beautiful poems and wonderful messages.

8. scarface / 1983(Brian de Palma)

The story of a man whose heart is burning with passion. In his unforgettable role as Tony Montana, Al Pacino dazzled as a Cuban immigrant struggles to prove himself in the United States. director Brian de Palma's scenes of violence that shocked the audience were unforgettable. In addition to "Miss Orange County" Michelle Pfeiffer, who left her mark on the movie with her beauty and acting, the strikingness of Giorgio Moroder's soundtrack for the movie was unbelievable.

7. aliens / 1986(james cameron)

the sequel that we viewers got lucky. If the sequel to the 1979 ridley scott masterpiece alien had been directed by any other director than james cameron, we would probably have seen a bad serial. This wonderful touch that cameron added to the story made us watch a great science fiction masterpiece in the second movie after the first one. Aliens is an action-hungry sequel with a different kind of beauty from the first movie.

6. raging bull / 1980/imdb (Martin Scorsese)

Can scorsese and de niro meet and it'll be a bad movie? The film that won Robert De Niro an Oscar for Best Actor was the biographical story of legendary boxer Jake Lamotta. The "angry bull" tells the story of a man who takes boxing at the center of his life, and the devastation he experiences outside the ring, with a wonderful dramatization. Shot in black and white, the film is a painting with many scenes, adorned with Scorsese's extraordinary use of lighting and photographs.

5. amadeus / 1984(milos forman)

It is a beauty that should be experienced by every person who likes to listen to classical music, as well as those who want to watch a movie worthy of the description of "this is the cinema". Filmed by Milos Forman, the director of the legendary 1975 film "The Cuckoo", this 8-Oscar masterpiece filled its audience with music and drama. the performance of f.murray abraham as antonio salieri, who gave his surname to a form of deadly jealousy called the salieri complex, was laudable.

4. star wars episode v - the empire strikes back + star wars episode vi - return of the jedi / 1980/imdb - 1983/imdb (irvin kershner / richard marquand)

The most beautiful state of the fantasy universe. This amazing universe created by george lucas was striking with its originality and cuteness. The series, which had a lot of side characters and depicted "the two sides of the force" very well, was undoubtedly the 1980's "emperor", the biggest one ever filmed. This ultra-powerful universe, decorated with the great compositions of John Williams, was a proof that cinema had a high impact on the life of humanity. "star wars", which has been in our lives for about 45 years, is a phenomenon that has been followed by millions and will continue to be watched for centuries.

3. back to the future + back to the future part ii / 1985/imdb - 1989/imdb (robert zemeckis)

A rare film of science fiction cinema that breaks new ground in positivity and fills one's heart with happiness. This amazing production by robert zemeckis has been every kid's/teenager's dream. In particular, the "Delorean", in which Marty time travelled at 140 km per hour, became the most well-known car model in the history of cinema. The vehicle, whose toys even broke sales records, was just a detail of this beautiful movie. michael j. The film, in which Fox and Christopher Lloyd peaked in sympathy, was the happiest version of the American dream we watched, smelling like the 80s.

2. the shining / 1980(stanley kubrick)

The pinnacle of horror cinema in the '80s is this amazing movie by kubrick. The film, which was the only gift the director gave to horror cinema, told the terrible events that the family went through, who settled in a hotel in isolation. Adapted from the Stephen King novel, the movie was slowly escalating the tension and getting things out of hand towards the end. Filled with a perfect aesthetic and perfect kubrick frames, the film is the greatest masterpiece of horror cinema, along with 1973's The Exorcist.

1. blade runner / 1982(ridley scott)

One of the first movies that comes to mind when it comes to atmosphere. ridley scott's this magnificent film was pulling people into its own darkness with the atmosphere it created. The film became a reference to so many articles, theses, scientific publications and studies. From fine arts to architecture, from engineering to philosophy, from psychology to sociology, the film has taught us all, like a living organism or an online teacher. We realized how important our childhood/youth memories are, and that our photos and videos from previous years are more valuable than millions of dollars. because the identity of man as a social being was actually his most valuable treasure. Filled with the music of the great musician Vangelis, which compels the human consciousness, this film was one of the greatest cinematic events of all time, incorporating cyberpunk, dystopia, science fiction universe and artificial intelligence, forcing people to think with its deep philosophy.