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The 1980s was an epic era of cinema, filled with beloved classics. There are plenty of threads on Reddit discussing movies that should never be rebooted, but users seem most enthusiastic about protecting movies from that decade. Fans stand up to defend their favorite r/movies movies.
From magical storybooks to time-traveling sports cars, these movies have memorable plots that haven’t been swayed by Hollywood’s penchant for remakes. These are the 80s movies Reddit users don’t want remade. Only time will tell if they will get their wish.
10 Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
john carpenteradventure comedy big trouble in little china It’s a classic that fans don’t think should deserve a reboot. Kurt Russell, Dennis Deng, and Huang Weide The film follows a tough truck driver and his friends who find themselves at the center of a supernatural conflict under San Francisco’s Chinatown.
Reddit user pboy2000 didn’t want to see a remake, writing: “big trouble in little china. It’s as close to perfection as a movie can be, and it’s a perfect fit for the era. “From hilarious special effects to outstanding performances by the young Kim Cattrallthe film has become a cult classic.
9 The Neverending Story (1984)
never ending story It’s a much-loved ’80s movie, and Reddit users hope Hollywood doesn’t see it anymore.based on a novel Michael Enderabout a clumsy boy (by barrett oliver) into a fantasy world through the pages of a magic book. Children born in the 80s cherish the memory of this movie.
User _OP_is_A commented on the movie on Reddit, saying: “I hope they don’t touch Never ending story. But they will,” they went on, “in the Swamp of Sorrows, nothing can defeat Atrejo and Artax. That incident made me cry when I was 8 years old. No remake can capture that love, loss, and pain. “
8 “Inner Space” (1987)
martin short, meg ryanand Dennis Quaid Starring in Comedy Comedies of the ’80s interior space. When a microscopic test pilot is accidentally injected into a hypochondriac store clerk, it’s a race against time to outwit would-be thieves of the device that originally intended to shrink him.
This is another film that Reddit strongly believes should not be rebooted.User RPM021 wrote: “Touch interior space Heads will roll! ” Director: Joe Dante (He also directed another favorite, gremlins), a classic that still endures years later.
7 “The Caddy Shack”
although caddy hut 1988 did see a sequel, and this hysterical comedy is one movie that Reddit users think should never be remade. bill murray, Chevrolet Chaseand Rodney Dangerfield Here are the three big names in a classic movie about shenanigans on an exclusive golf course.
User YouWantALime said: “I swear if they touch I’ll throw the ball caddy hut I will never watch a new movie again. “director Harold Ramis (He also directed ChaseNational Lampoon’s Holiday), a one-of-a-kind film that has stood the test of time.
6 “Stand By Me” (1986)
stand by my side is a coming-of-age movie loved by Reddit users.directed by Rob Reiner, The film is adapted from Masters of Horror stephen king’the s novella Body. It tells the story of the adventure of a lifetime as four friends set out to find the body of a missing boy.
It has an amazing cast, including Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, River Phoenix, and Jerry O’Connell. Reddit user Neighbor doesn’t want Hollywood messing with the magic formula, writing: “stand by my side. The combination of young actors performed so well, I can’t imagine it will do so well again. “
5 ‘airplane! ‘ (1980)
When it comes to 80s slapstick comedy, it doesn’t get any better than this airplane! Filled with crude humor and irreverent jokes, the film follows a doomed flight that leaves the crew and passengers with food poisoning. Their only hope of a safe landing rests on the shoulders of a traumatized ex-military pilot (robert hayes).
User StrongAsMeat added this to the conversation on Reddit, writing: “airplane! No one, and I mean no one, can match Leslie Nielsen. “It’s an iconic classic and is considered one of the funniest movies ever made.
4 The Breakfast Club (1985)
breakfast club is a much-loved ’80s film directed by John Hughes. Featuring members of the legendary Brat Pack (Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Allie Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, and anthony michael hall), which tells the story of five teenagers who spend a Saturday in detention.
Reddit user n_bumpo jokingly said of the movie, “They’re doing a remake breakfast club, it would be an hour of five kids sitting in the high school library, staring at their phones, with the hum of the air conditioner being the only noise. User Alreaaddy_reddit replied: “Please don’t.”
3 Back to the Future (1985)
Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd supporting role in sci-fi comedy After its release, it occupied the box office champion. back to the Future The adventure follows Marty McFly as he time travels 30 years in the DeLorean and must find his way back to the future without changing his destiny.
JadeDragonMeli said: “I just thought the originalback to the Future Can never be surpassed. The thought of anyone other than Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd playing these characters is sacrilege to me. “The cast has mixed feelings about a possible reboot.
2 The Goonies (1985)
The Goonies is the movie that defined the decade of the 1980s.directed by richard downerThe story revolves around a group of misfits following a treasure map in search of pirate treasure. Sean Austin, jeff cohen, Ke Huiquan, and Feldman is memorable as The Goonies.
User PorkGazam wrote: “I know this is heresy but it’s only a matter of time The Goonies Restart. ’ chimed in another user, “Ah! thisThe Goonies Like, my favorite childhood movie. Screw it up and lives can be ruined. There are rumors that a sequel is in the works. Quan revealed in an interview during the 2023 Golden Globes that he is open to revisiting the production The Goonies.
1 The Princess Bride (1987)
princess bride is an enduring adventure comedy, and Reddit users want the Hollywood remake banned.directed by rob leinerwhich has a star cast (Cary Elwes and Robin Wright Outstanding Westley and Buttercup). While fans have embraced the film’s remake (starring an A-list cast), audiences aren’t expecting an official reboot.
One Reddit user suggested it should be left alone, writing: “princess bride. We love it, it’s timeless. Can it be improved? Yes, of course, it can be achieved in many ways. But please don’t. Leave it exactly as it is. This is an absolute masterpiece, the magic of which cannot be replicated again. “
