Best Films of 1980

A cheap, yet big budget, gimmicky war film that has its charm and moments but I doubt this is on anyone's mid when thinking of great war films.

I love the subject and the performances aren't bad but it's a rather poorly put together film.

Classic Dolly Parton musical

Classic Woody, but when I've least favorites

Pure De Palma. Tows the line between soap and thriller.

Robin Williams does great but this film is rather poorly made but the nostalgia factor keeps it up here on the list.

Richard Gere actually shows some versatility. I like the early 80s synth but the sound editing was amateur and the story loses the great interest it created, by the end.

David Lynch's film opens dark but doesn't get dark enough. John Hurt, while hidden behind the mask, is still powerful in this portrayal and Hopkins plays his role masterfully.

This is a great Gonzo film, starring Bill Murray and Peter Boyle. I saw this after 'Fear and Loathing' and still Gilliam's take is the superior one but Murray's performance is awesome, right in line with Depp's, possibly better with time...

Sissy Spacek nails Loretta Lynn in this biopic about the popular country singer.

Even as a guy I can appreciate the heroism of the film's heroine.

The beginning to my favorite slasher saga (possibly the only one I've consistently enjoyed (even 2009's))

A slow burner helmed by Redford (directing debut), where every scene becomes intense for various reasons.

Rodeos, prison, and chicken suits. Wilder and Pryor were the best comedy duo in the 70s/80s

This movie is fucking great. I can't believe I haven't heard more about it. It should be mentioned with the other great 70's and 80's maverick movies. Why isn't it? I must know.

It does a lot of great things in here that mess with viewer, what David Lynch later perfected in "Inland Empire".

Did James Brown know he was even in a movie?

My grandmother can jive talk, too.

Scorsese, De Niro and Pesci, a combo that's unstoppable.
You know it's a good year when a Scorsese film is ranked 4th.

An insanely good horror film (a genre I'm not usually a fan of) that begs you to read between the lines in every scene (thanks to Kubrik's genius)

A goofy and glorious look into the world of country clubs. Every other line is qualified to be a classic.

The best of the saga, I was blown away with every single scene, as a kid. Now every scene is iconic and it's repeat value hasn't waned much at all in the past thirty years.