This list is composed of eight movies that were released in the 80's. All of these movies have some lower ratings on IMDb and other sources for movie and television ratings such as Rotten Tomatoes. I think that these are some fantastic movies despite the ratings they have received. They are full of great moments and entertaining to watch.
1. Short Circuit
Short Circuit is one of the best movies on this entire list! It is so clever and has some really funny jokes. My fiance showed me this movie and when he first suggested it my thoughts were "oh great another sci-fi movie that I'm going to be so bored watching", but when I finished the movie it became one of my favorites. This is a hilarious film of the experience an experimental robot has when it comes alive and can think for itself.
2. Mannequin
Mannequin is a movie where the Mannequin comes to life. It is really entertaining and fun to watch. She comes alive with a whole life story and her creator falls in love with her.
3. Coming to America
Coming to America is a really funny movie where Eddie Murphy is a prince and he comes to America to find a wife. He works at a fast food restaurant and eventually finds his true love. The movie is packed with hilarious scenes and is definitely something to enjoy.
4. Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee is another wonderful movie from the eighties. Dundee is from Australia and he fights crocodiles. A reporter from New York wants to write an article about him, so she takes him back to the city. It is entertaining watching Dundee try to live in the city when he is completely out of his wildlife element.
5. Overboard
Overboard is a wonderful story, in the beginning there is a woman that is filthy rich and a snob to everyone even her handy man. One day, she falls overboard and eventually makes it to land. When she is found no one wants to claim her and then her handyman finds her and claims her because she has forgotten everything about herself. The rest of the movie is the story of how she lives when she doesn't know who she is and it is very interesting.
6. The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid was one of my favorite movies growing up. Daniel is the new kid in town and he sticks up for a girl unknowingly getting into a fight with one of the best karate kids around. Daniel learns karate and there is a huge tournament by the end of the movie. It is a captivating movie to watch.
7. Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a mixture of cartoon characters on screen with real people. Someone framed Roger Rabbit for a murder and his only possibility to get cleared of the charges is to enlist help from a detective that hates cartoons. This is a funny movie that you will love to watch.
8. Top Gun
Top Gun is one of my favorite movies and it always will be. It is a drama, comedy, action, and sad movie all wrapped into one. You experience many emotions while watching fighter pilot Maverick go through his journey in the Top Gun school.
I hope you enjoy watching all of these movies as much as I have. I know that they don't all have the best ratings but I hope you will give them a chance. They are all must see movies in my book!
