Action Movie Bonanza
After watching Alien Saturday afternoon Alana and I decided 80s and early 90s action classics are sorely missing from our DVD library. We decided to brave The Exchange last night (and I do mean brave, the last few times we were there employees had to oust rowdy/violent clientele) and see what we could find.
We returned with:
- Blade Runner
- Aliens
- Terminator/Robocop combo box
- Predator
- Rocky
- Total Recall
- The Bourne Supremacy
- Martha Inc.
Yes I know Rocky is 70s, but the series spans the 80s. Alana hadn’t seen the second Bourne movie so we grabbed that too, and I couldn’t resist Martha Inc (the Cybil Shepherd made for tv Martha Stewart movie.) I couldn’t believe our luck finding Terminator and Robocop packaged together. Also of note is the Predator cover, hologram FTW!
Next on our list would of course be the rest of the Terminator/ Rocky/ Predator/ Alien/ Robocop series, the Rambo series, Commando, Kickboxer, Die Hard series, (a little burnt out on Die Hard so will probably add them last) Demolition Man, Judge Dredd, Escape from New York and Escape from LA.
I’m contemplating adding Van Damme movies as a separate endeavor (need at least Bloodsport, Kickboxer and Lionheart.) I’m also not counting Indiana Jones since that’s more action/adventure, and I won’t be buying and of those movies on DVD until the last one is released and I can get some crazy box set. Also in their own genres which I will get at a later date: Mobster movies, assassin movies (Assasins, Point of No Return, The Long Kiss Goodnight are all on my list), 80s fantasy/adventure, and 80s sci-fi & computer/adventure.
So, have any suggestions within the constraints of 80s and early 90s? Please note I’m not interested in Stephen Seagal, Chuck Norris, or Westerns.
Hahahaha Chuck Norris. I don’t know what the kids see in that old geyser, but they love him. Often times in the general chat of MMORPGs it is surmised that Jack Bower could kick Chuck Norris’ ass. So, Jack Bower is now the all time baddest character alive. Go, Jack!
Anyhoo…on the 80’s sci-fi & computer/adventure scene, War Games is a must. Don’t forget to pick up Red Dawn. Nothing says cheese like, “Wolverines!”
@Bridget - LOL! Red Dawn rocked.
@Beth - Wow… Great list. Blad Runner being one of my all time faves. Escape from New York FTW! Gotta love Snake Plissken.
I’m not sure if it is Sci-Fi, but have you seen the Evil Dead trilogy? They are great, though more horror/comedy.
I’m with you about getting the Indiana Jones movies. I loved those as a kid, although I won’t let mine watch them. I’m mean like that
Maximum Overdrive - the stephen king movie with emilio!
I actually bought E scape from LA not too long ago, and I had totally forgotten about the surfing scene. I’m kinda hoping the remake of NY never happens because of that scene… Anyways, onwards to a few of my recommendations:
Ice Pirates
Legend
Beastmaster
Iron Eagle
Dragonslayer
The Last Starfighter
With the worthy exception of Legend, I’ve found most of these (that I didn’t have on VHS) in the $5 DVD bin and felt like I should have gone back and paid another $5 because that’s how sweet they are.
I wouldn´t say that The Bourne Supremacy is in 80s to early 90s… it was more like 2002 or something. But I’m missing the Rambo movies that would be for me more Action 80s.
Yes I’m aware of when it came out. We just happened to buy all these at once, obviously Martha Inc. is not 80s or 90s.
You covered the top three from the eighties in my book
# Blade Runner
# Aliens
# Terminator
If your going for Van Damme, you have to get Universal Soldier. It has it all.
Classic 80s movies:-
- 48 Hours
- Beverley Hills Cop
- Cobra
- Commando
- Die Hard Movies
- Death Wish Movies
- Highlander
- Lethal Weapon
- Mad Max 2 3 and 4
- The Lost Boys
- Predator
- Top Gun
Back when Arnie wasn’t being ironic with his Austrian accent and cheesy lines.
James Bond in the 80s:-
Moonraker
For Your Eyes Only
Octopussy
View To A Kill
Living Daylights
Licence To Kill