Because it so desperately needed to be done, the definitive Top Ten classic comedy films of the 1980s:
Honorable mentions: Monty Python's Meaning of Life (not a true comedy), The Blues Brothers (a musical).
10. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Stylistically more of a 90's movie (the 80's ended culturally in 1988), and yes, I've grown a mangina, this is an achingly funny movie and has classic performances from Meg Ryan and Bruno Kirby. Billy Crystal's best-ever effort with a nod to City Slickers. "Give it to me Sheldon."
9. Spies Like Us (1985)
Chevy Chase and Dan Ackroyd are perfect here. "There's a thousand dollars in there, or...maybe there isn't." You'd be surprised at how well this holds up.
8. National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
You could lump the franchise in here, as there are quality moments from each installment. But this is the granddaddy, including some of Chevy Chase's finest moments. Not to mention a skinnydipping Christie Brinkley at the peak of her powers.
7. Spaceballs (1987)
Could have put Airplane! here, but this is more quotably classic. From ludicrous speed to combing the desert, you know all the lines. And my Schwartz is bigger than yours, by the way.
6. Back to School (1986)
An underappreciated Rodney Dangerfield. This movie, or at least his performance, is funnier now than it was 20 years ago. Thornton Mellon!
5. Fletch (1985)
6'5", 6'9" with the afro. Chevy Chase at his smarmy best.
4. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Every male my age knows about the Phoebe Cates bikini scene. But this sucker is full of classics and budding young stars. "What are you people, on dope?"
3. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Yes, we all wanted Sloan, but who knew Ferris' sister could dance like that? A great Charlie Sheen cameo and Matthew Broderick at his best combine for a hall-of-fame flick.
2. Caddyshack (1980)
This might be more at home with the late-70's era, alongside Animal House, but it is in many ways the prototype for the 80's comedy. From Ty Webb to Judge Smails, the roster of characters is better-known than almost any other movie. And the lines just keep coming. "I was born to rub you...". Would be #1 except for Noonan and his annoying girlfriend.
1. Ghostbusters (1984)
The Rose Bowl, the General Motors, the gold standard. Career performances from Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd, flawless writing, effects that are aging but still hold up, and a unique story. You quote this movie all the time without even realizing it.
That's it - chime in and disagree, tell me what I missed and what doesn't belong! Coming soon, more Top Ten rankings to debate and shred.
Honorable mentions: Monty Python's Meaning of Life (not a true comedy), The Blues Brothers (a musical).
10. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Stylistically more of a 90's movie (the 80's ended culturally in 1988), and yes, I've grown a mangina, this is an achingly funny movie and has classic performances from Meg Ryan and Bruno Kirby. Billy Crystal's best-ever effort with a nod to City Slickers. "Give it to me Sheldon."
9. Spies Like Us (1985)
Chevy Chase and Dan Ackroyd are perfect here. "There's a thousand dollars in there, or...maybe there isn't." You'd be surprised at how well this holds up.
8. National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
You could lump the franchise in here, as there are quality moments from each installment. But this is the granddaddy, including some of Chevy Chase's finest moments. Not to mention a skinnydipping Christie Brinkley at the peak of her powers.
7. Spaceballs (1987)
Could have put Airplane! here, but this is more quotably classic. From ludicrous speed to combing the desert, you know all the lines. And my Schwartz is bigger than yours, by the way.
6. Back to School (1986)
An underappreciated Rodney Dangerfield. This movie, or at least his performance, is funnier now than it was 20 years ago. Thornton Mellon!
5. Fletch (1985)
6'5", 6'9" with the afro. Chevy Chase at his smarmy best.
4. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Every male my age knows about the Phoebe Cates bikini scene. But this sucker is full of classics and budding young stars. "What are you people, on dope?"
3. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Yes, we all wanted Sloan, but who knew Ferris' sister could dance like that? A great Charlie Sheen cameo and Matthew Broderick at his best combine for a hall-of-fame flick.
2. Caddyshack (1980)
This might be more at home with the late-70's era, alongside Animal House, but it is in many ways the prototype for the 80's comedy. From Ty Webb to Judge Smails, the roster of characters is better-known than almost any other movie. And the lines just keep coming. "I was born to rub you...". Would be #1 except for Noonan and his annoying girlfriend.
1. Ghostbusters (1984)
The Rose Bowl, the General Motors, the gold standard. Career performances from Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd, flawless writing, effects that are aging but still hold up, and a unique story. You quote this movie all the time without even realizing it.
That's it - chime in and disagree, tell me what I missed and what doesn't belong! Coming soon, more Top Ten rankings to debate and shred.
7 comments:
Comedies of the 80's and you missed two of the most classic: Airplane & Night Shift (classic Michael Keaton)
Rollick
Hey - I mentioned Airplane! as an alternative to Spaceballs, though I find the latter funnier. Never saw Night Shift, and I don't think it ranks as a classic with my generation.
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