soon a plethora of writers can use AI to make these movies once again. atleast i will try. movies selected for this list are hit and miss for my taste.
Best decade in the history of mankind sounds like a bit of a stretch. The 80s sure produced great entertainment out of the US and its lackies like Japan and Europe. But around the same time crime, war, anarchy, economic turmoil throughout the world was also at its peak value unlike previous decades. Most people during the 80s contemplated the collapse of the US. Had the Soviets not dissolved their Union by 1991, the US would have spiraled and imploded from ballooning spending on military and what not, the way it is happening today.
Im also born 1989 and my mental timeline ended around 2005-2010. It still feels like Breaking Bad came like 3 years ago if you know what i mean? After Breaking Bad era everything turned bad.
The main reason why 80s films and 90s action films are awesome is because they have memorable and likable characters and the films never took themselves too seriously.
I'm fortunate to be born in '77 where I already in my formative years in the middle to late 80's. The best decade of toys and TV, movies and music, fashion and fun!
@@GoGetYourShinebox well mostly you would see that with the glam metal bands of that era ironically enough they were the same ones that were getting all the women
90s and 2000s were still good. I personally grew up in the 2000s. I'd say America and the west really died in the 2010s and that's due to social media.
@@bigtechisbigbrother8690Into the mid 90s things were still good. We got some good movies and music. The 90s had grossout things like Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead and then Springer. I agree with what someone before me said, the dead stop was the 2010s. But the late 90s into the 2000s was pretty bad too.
Hell yea!!! i was just 10 when that movie came out my dad rented it for me at a young age he let me watch movies like that he didnt give a damn and i loved every min of it.🤣🤣🤣
@@lenoliver-k6g I saw it in a good theatre of a small city in India called Sambhaji Nagar when my Uncle took me to d theatre along with his friend to show me how great Hollywood films are...I still watch it whenever I get a chance....it's a benchmark for a blend of science fiction n action film 🎬🎬🎬...n Predator n Terminator 2 n Jurassic park 1 inspired me to study film making in USA n these Hollywood films r d most important parts of my life 🎬❤️
Ahh the 1980s: when people are society were considered normal. Society is garbage today by comparison - over-technology ruined us - just like they said in The Terminator - 2029 is almost here. Some of these movies here were made in the 1970s. I always say that the 20th Century was the peak of humanity - and now at 45, I am appreciating those years more than ever. Great job!
Just as I despise virtually everything about nowaday's culture, gen z styles and attitudes, I LOVE everything about this! In a world gone completely dull and braindead, this video lit my heart on fire!
You forgot one thing, the badass action figures, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. No muscular (very ripped) action figures of this type were ever made before, and they could punch by themselves, that's right, that was a WOW at the time.
Thank you for this , I am a generation X grown up with everything you’ve mentioned and it was SO MAGICAL, those films repeat billions times on tv as we grow up in the 80’s and 90’s sometimes making us absolutely disgusted to even look at them , but now it’s so magical to see them to revisit EVERYTHING, so Awesome 80’s were absolutely extraordinary creative and amazing!
That scene in First Blood was so special in so many ways. My uncle was a Vietnam vet. Vets were having huge issues in those days readjusting to civilian peacetime life, and because of the masculine culture you described in this video, was seldom talked about.
We've regressed significantly as a society since those better times...even the many idols that represented the greatness of the 80s have become former shadows of themselves..
The 80s. I was in the middle of everything. My greatest happiness in life was the movies, the TV series, the music, the clothes and even the food tasted better and even the advertising was worth watching because it was so aesthetic and the music sometimes became more famous than the product being marketed. What a wonderful time to be alive! "Life of Slice, You have a soul, thanks for the time you put into this! It spoke straight to the heart! PS. I loathed the mullet haircut, though. I was into synth music. Fade on the side and side parting.
Commando is by no means the best Schwarzenegger movie, but it is THE QUINTESSENTIAL Schwarzenegger movie. If someone was to ask me “Who is this Arnold Schwarzenegger & what’s he about?”……..Commando👍🏽
i'm 6 minutes in and haven't seen chuck norris yet 😭 code of silence, delta force, mia, lone wolf mcquade, etc im still watching..all my favorite movies are in this video so i'm in love already!!
This homage to the 80s is exceptional. It captures the true essence of the era which also happens to be my childhood. This brought a tear to my eye. Love it. Excellent work. The 80s never die
Me and my brother talked about this not too long ago... You had: Hulk Hogan. Sylvester Stallone. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Wayne Gretzky. Mario Lemieux. Michael Jordan. Mike Tyson. Metallica. And the list keeps going but im tired now. It was so many iconic characters in the 80's
Miami Vice is God Tier 80s cool. Also, Fury Road is overrated garbage. Predator is a contender for the best action movie in history and has aged like fine wine.
LOVE this video, not only because of the all the great footage and nostalgia of these moments, but also because of all the great movie suggestions!! I'm always looking to fill vibe of some 80's goodness and sometimes it's hard to know which movie to watch to scratch that itch. Your top 25 list just gave me some great suggestions, thanks again bud!!🍻
For movies that capture the "Hong Kong 80´s Cool"-vibe, I would recommend John Woo´s "The Killer", "A Better Tomorrow 1& 2", "Hard Boiled" ( I know it´s an early 90´s movie but whatever).
I'm an aspiring cartoon creator who wants to create shows that just ooze with 80's, 90's and a bit of early 2000's pop culture (be it inspired by cartoons, anime, tv shows, movies, games, comics, etc). This video is nothing but awe-inspiring for me, I'm glad i came across this Top Gun Maverick is what really got me back into cheesy action. It really helped me find my style. It taught me that i don't need to make a morally grey, philosophical and extremely deep anime that seemingly only appeals to miserable nerds and activists who despise everything vintage, i just need to make something that i would enjoy, and a show that resonates cheesy 80's action is absolutely what i enjoy (apologies for the tangent)
While I was growing up in the 90s and the 2000s,I did watch a lot of 80s movies as a kid,so I do miss the 80s cool aesthetic. Can you also do a video on 80s cool cartoons? Cartoons from the 80s and 90s that had many of these 80s cool elements,as well as badass theme songs in the intro (I think stuff like Transformers, TMNT, Biker Mice From Mars, M.A.S.K., 1992 X-Men, 1994 Iron Man, 1993 Speed Racer, etc. would fit that category).
Biker Mice was a cartoon I had on my mind when I made this video. I don't think I could put myself through the torture of watching those old cartoons again. X-Men is still great, but 90% of the cartoons from that era don't hold up without extreme nostalgia bias. They were definitely a big part of the 80s Cool story though.
@@LifeofSlicey1 Yeah,I agree,I tried to rewatch some of the cartoons I watched as a kid,and while some are still fun to watch,others don't hold up. X-Men is great compared to most others,though that could be because it introduced some of the new elements that later became standard for 90s cartoons (more serious stories, more complex characters, Wolverine as an antihero protagonist, etc.)
I Totally ❤ The 80's Action Heroes because They Represent Strength Honor And resilience And I also Love It when The Hero Save The Damsel in distress Every action Hero needs a love interest
Mankind will never achive 80-90's peak again - it's down spiral to colapse from 2010's onward... I so much hate that I wasn't born earlier. I hate to live these days
Yes, true, I always say that the 20th Century was the peak of humanity. I was born in 1979, and wish it was 1959. The future will be garbage by comparison, and we cannot go back.
This is the BEST vid on UA-cam ever,it makes me so happy. I was born in the early 70s raised up in the 80s and f##kt-up in the 90s and i miss the 80s so much this time sucks. I'm 51 Still wearing jeans doing TKD even i have a hip replacement muscle training, airsoft and wearing sunglases from the 80s and talk idiot cool lines to my friends. Thanks for this vid it makes me very happy.
Man, this topic is nothin new but I want to thank you for your efforts. You made an absolute joyride of a video that threw me back to the days I was growing up with those movies and even made me want to watch the ones that passed me by. 80/10
Well just look at that girl with the lights coming up in her eyes. She's got to be somebody's baby. She must be somebody's baby. It's Phoebe Cates in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. I think you're going to like the scene.
You got it! It used to frustrate me when I was a kid. Put it's mostly due to agent agreements/ actors egos in wanting to either be billed first or first on the poster.
Best decade in the history of mankind
soon a plethora of writers can use AI to make these movies once again. atleast i will try.
movies selected for this list are hit and miss for my taste.
@@cubertmiso please do 🙌 I hope AI will soon democratize the movie industry
Best decade in the history of mankind sounds like a bit of a stretch. The 80s sure produced great entertainment out of the US and its lackies like Japan and Europe. But around the same time crime, war, anarchy, economic turmoil throughout the world was also at its peak value unlike previous decades. Most people during the 80s contemplated the collapse of the US. Had the Soviets not dissolved their Union by 1991, the US would have spiraled and imploded from ballooning spending on military and what not, the way it is happening today.
It was the decade of AIDS.
The crack era? Nah
80s is so cool that even a parody of 80s is still cool. Thats unique.
Mullets, muscles and Machineguns. You can't beat that formula.
It's 2024 and people still fondly remember those 80's movies! No other decade had that much staying power in the world of cinema. 🎬
The 80s and 90s were such a great time, I was always looking forward to life after the 2000s, but now I wish I could go back.
Indeed, I do love the 90's as well.
Being born in 1978 I remember the 90's a lot more than the 80's since my childlike brain was still developing.
People who were born in 80s have seen the best of this century.
We were the "mover's & the shaker's" 😎
I was born in the 80s and have seen the least of it, because... I was just born... In the 80s.
@satchelmouth1 right, at least early to mid 70s.. that's when u get to be a teen in the 80s
I was born in 1979, and now, at 45, wish I was born in 1959.
Was born in 1989, grew up with the culture of that era and nowadays I surround myself with vintage stuff and say that I come from a diffrent humanity.
Same here. I hate when Boomers act like it wasn't any different too cause it definitely was.
Im also born 1989 and my mental timeline ended around 2005-2010. It still feels like Breaking Bad came like 3 years ago if you know what i mean? After Breaking Bad era everything turned bad.
The main reason why 80s films and 90s action films are awesome is because they have memorable and likable characters and the films never took themselves too seriously.
I'm fortunate to be born in '77 where I already in my formative years in the middle to late 80's. The best decade of toys and TV, movies and music, fashion and fun!
Definitely 77 here too . We we kids in the 80s and became a teenager right when the 90s started We had the perfect young years We we’re so lucky
Born up in 88 so glad my old man shows me these action movies.
We need to bring back 80s values
1880's values.
I agree That's something that definitely needs to come back
@@bigtechisbigbrother8690Yes but Portuguese specifically
Yeah let men be men again. However in the 80s there were a lot of guys looking like women too lol
@@GoGetYourShinebox well mostly you would see that with the glam metal bands of that era ironically enough they were the same ones that were getting all the women
The last time when America was still America.
90s and 2000s were still good. I personally grew up in the 2000s. I'd say America and the west really died in the 2010s and that's due to social media.
@@JesusChrist2000BC real
@@JesusChrist2000BC The 80's was the last truly great American decade, though. It's been all downhill since.
Same for Australia
@@bigtechisbigbrother8690Into the mid 90s things were still good. We got some good movies and music. The 90s had grossout things like Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead and then Springer. I agree with what someone before me said, the dead stop was the 2010s. But the late 90s into the 2000s was pretty bad too.
Everything peaked in the 80s.
The 90s was the peak of civilization
My favorite is PREDATOR... perfect action film n blended with intelligent storyline n background score n realistic n practical fx
Hell yea!!! i was just 10 when that movie came out my dad rented it for me at a young age he let me watch movies like that he didnt give a damn and i loved every min of it.🤣🤣🤣
@@lenoliver-k6g I saw it in a good theatre of a small city in India called Sambhaji Nagar when my Uncle took me to d theatre along with his friend to show me how great Hollywood films are...I still watch it whenever I get a chance....it's a benchmark for a blend of science fiction n action film 🎬🎬🎬...n Predator n Terminator 2 n Jurassic park 1 inspired me to study film making in USA n these Hollywood films r d most important parts of my life 🎬❤️
Ahh the 1980s: when people are society were considered normal. Society is garbage today by comparison - over-technology ruined us - just like they said in The Terminator - 2029 is almost here. Some of these movies here were made in the 1970s. I always say that the 20th Century was the peak of humanity - and now at 45, I am appreciating those years more than ever. Great job!
Kurt Russell not only gave us Snake Plissken. He also made Kojima give us Solid Snake.
Kurt Russel also gave us Jack Burton 😃
I *LOVE* the use of Weird Al as the example for "Action Hero", lol!
The man always had his finger on the trigger of what was hot at the moment.
@@LifeofSlicey1 Indeed!
I liked it when Gizmo did it in Gremlins 2
Just as I despise virtually everything about nowaday's culture, gen z styles and attitudes, I LOVE everything about this! In a world gone completely dull and braindead, this video lit my heart on fire!
80s had the most bad ass looking guys, awesome movies, music and fashion!
You forgot one thing, the badass action figures, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. No muscular (very ripped) action figures of this type were ever made before, and they could punch by themselves, that's right, that was a WOW at the time.
Masculinity is simple and it was very cool
Thank you for this , I am a generation X grown up with everything you’ve mentioned and it was SO MAGICAL, those films repeat billions times on tv as we grow up in the 80’s and 90’s sometimes making us absolutely disgusted to even look at them , but now it’s so magical to see them to revisit EVERYTHING, so Awesome 80’s were absolutely extraordinary creative and amazing!
The best era for movies, tv shows and music nothing can touch the 80s
That scene in First Blood was so special in so many ways. My uncle was a Vietnam vet. Vets were having huge issues in those days readjusting to civilian peacetime life, and because of the masculine culture you described in this video, was seldom talked about.
We've regressed significantly as a society since those better times...even the many idols that represented the greatness of the 80s have become former shadows of themselves..
Talking about a cool jacket, don’t forget Crocodile Dundee.
The 80s. I was in the middle of everything. My greatest happiness in life was the movies, the TV series, the music, the clothes and even the food tasted better and even the advertising was worth watching because it was so aesthetic and the music sometimes became more famous than the product being marketed. What a wonderful time to be alive! "Life of Slice,
You have a soul, thanks for the time you put into this! It spoke straight to the heart! PS. I loathed the mullet haircut, though. I was into synth music. Fade on the side and side parting.
I definitely miss this era of action heroes it's a shame we don't get cool stuff like this anymore
Commando is by no means the best Schwarzenegger movie, but it is THE QUINTESSENTIAL Schwarzenegger movie. If someone was to ask me “Who is this Arnold Schwarzenegger & what’s he about?”……..Commando👍🏽
It's also the quintessential 80s action movie. It's basically every single trope condensed into one movie, almost to the point of parody.
The one liners in Commando are now so iconic.
@@LifeofSlicey1 Yeah. Commando were almost "Last Action Hero" Version 1.
Commando is entertaining from start to end.
I joined the Navy in '95. Some of the older guys said that when Top Gun came out all the squids started going to karaoke bars to be like Maverick.
I have the They Live glasses in 2024. I keep seeing the Star of David everywhere
They live is more than just an action movie, the long fight scene was done on purpose to show how hard and painful it is to accept the truth.
Born in 86 , always a fan of 70s to 90s era
Damn those honorable mentions are pretty good movies
i'm 6 minutes in and haven't seen chuck norris yet 😭 code of silence, delta force, mia, lone wolf mcquade, etc im still watching..all my favorite movies are in this video so i'm in love already!!
the evil dead 2 to lethal weapon transition cracked me up.
i cant wait for the 1890's Cool
The seventies and eighties were better. Wyatt Earp, Tombstone Arizona. Good times.
@@JamesScottSelfDefense19 the 1880? and 1870?
how the first movie was 1895?
@@domingosjunior6805It was a joke, my dude.
as someone who saw all these in the the theater when they came out I approve of this list
So thankful this popped up in my feed, loved being a kid in the 80s an 90s. Guess I’m binge watching you content tonight 🫡🇺🇸😎
Escape From New York is fucking epic so is Highlander but anything Kurt Russell did back in the day like the thing are the greatest movies of all time
Hell yeah Snake Kurt was great he had cool characters Jack Burton and Tango and Snake Plussken
Oups Plissken
McClane would totally approve this awesome listing!❤
I swear the 80s was a fantasy, even geeks and the nerds got revenge.
Probably one of the most underrated entertainment channels on the 'tube
This homage to the 80s is exceptional. It captures the true essence of the era which also happens to be my childhood. This brought a tear to my eye. Love it. Excellent work. The 80s never die
Me and my brother talked about this not too long ago... You had:
Hulk Hogan.
Sylvester Stallone.
Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Wayne Gretzky.
Mario Lemieux.
Michael Jordan.
Mike Tyson.
Metallica.
And the list keeps going but im tired now. It was so many iconic characters in the 80's
This video deserves a million likes.
80's cool? Miami Vice.
The tropical flavor of 80s Cool shared with Magnum PI and Scarface.
Agreed if this clip were about sitcoms and drama series back then. However they only highlighted 80’s movies.
Miami Vice is God Tier 80s cool. Also, Fury Road is overrated garbage. Predator is a contender for the best action movie in history and has aged like fine wine.
Yes I came here to agree
When you look up 80's cool in a dictionary it says 'Miami Vice'
Again.. nailed it.. I was born in eighty two.. 😉😏
LOVE this video, not only because of the all the great footage and nostalgia of these moments, but also because of all the great movie suggestions!! I'm always looking to fill vibe of some 80's goodness and sometimes it's hard to know which movie to watch to scratch that itch. Your top 25 list just gave me some great suggestions, thanks again bud!!🍻
Sooo glad I grew up with this culture!
Bring the 80 s back
💪80's!!!!!💪
Johnny Lawrence's favourite video
Can’t forget Red Dawn. It probably falls into the teenager 80’s movie, but i feel it does enough to at least deserve an honorable mention
The 80’ were so great movies music people had fun
......number one is a Christmas movie.
It is. But number 11 did it first.
For movies that capture the "Hong Kong 80´s Cool"-vibe, I would recommend John Woo´s "The Killer", "A Better Tomorrow 1& 2", "Hard Boiled" ( I know it´s an early 90´s movie but whatever).
21:28
Not to mention, Solid Snake was heavily inspired by Snake Plissken
The 80s were awesome
I have seen every movie on the video. Some, multiple times. thanks for the memories.
Batman ‘89 needs to be on the list!
Best decade in terms of pop culture for sure. Arnold was my hero and why I became such a gym rat for decades. Yo Joe!
The intro did it for me! Now, back to the lore of it😂
I'm an aspiring cartoon creator who wants to create shows that just ooze with 80's, 90's and a bit of early 2000's pop culture (be it inspired by cartoons, anime, tv shows, movies, games, comics, etc). This video is nothing but awe-inspiring for me, I'm glad i came across this
Top Gun Maverick is what really got me back into cheesy action. It really helped me find my style. It taught me that i don't need to make a morally grey, philosophical and extremely deep anime that seemingly only appeals to miserable nerds and activists who despise everything vintage, i just need to make something that i would enjoy, and a show that resonates cheesy 80's action is absolutely what i enjoy (apologies for the tangent)
Exactly how you start an eighties video... With a montage.. 😂
Big Trouble in little China is my favorite movie!
While I was growing up in the 90s and the 2000s,I did watch a lot of 80s movies as a kid,so I do miss the 80s cool aesthetic.
Can you also do a video on 80s cool cartoons? Cartoons from the 80s and 90s that had many of these 80s cool elements,as well as badass theme songs in the intro (I think stuff like Transformers, TMNT, Biker Mice From Mars, M.A.S.K., 1992 X-Men, 1994 Iron Man, 1993 Speed Racer, etc. would fit that category).
Biker Mice was a cartoon I had on my mind when I made this video. I don't think I could put myself through the torture of watching those old cartoons again. X-Men is still great, but 90% of the cartoons from that era don't hold up without extreme nostalgia bias. They were definitely a big part of the 80s Cool story though.
@@LifeofSlicey1 Yeah,I agree,I tried to rewatch some of the cartoons I watched as a kid,and while some are still fun to watch,others don't hold up. X-Men is great compared to most others,though that could be because it introduced some of the new elements that later became standard for 90s cartoons (more serious stories, more complex characters, Wolverine as an antihero protagonist, etc.)
@@LifeofSlicey1you're wrong bro we grew up on the golden age of cartoons it's not just nostalgia and it deserves a Video
Don't forget about SWAT Kats! That show just oozes with rule of cool
what a perfect history lesson! Would love to see like about 80s basketball, evolution and so on. good luck!
Escape from New York, over tango and cash. We need a vote on this.
Snake Pliskin ALL DAY LONG!!
I would definitely put it way over that Timothy Dalton Bond movie.
Decade of the legends........
Another honourable mention for 80s cool has to be Red Dawn. Patrick Swayze and the 80s brat pack riding around on horses gunning down the Commies.
Ahh, yeess. I miss those days.
Platoon, Deer Hunter & The Crying Game were some of my memorable flicks.
You forgot to mention that legends were born in 80s
I Totally ❤ The 80's Action Heroes because They Represent Strength Honor And resilience And I also Love It when The Hero Save The Damsel in distress Every action Hero needs a love interest
Mankind will never achive 80-90's peak again - it's down spiral to colapse from 2010's onward... I so much hate that I wasn't born earlier. I hate to live these days
Yes, true, I always say that the 20th Century was the peak of humanity. I was born in 1979, and wish it was 1959. The future will be garbage by comparison, and we cannot go back.
1980's would not be like this without Cannon Films who started many trends and pumped out new movies all the time.
Can someone shed light on the guitar solo at 0.27
the Hair metal era
the Slasher era
the Urusei Yatsura era in japan
Miami was dominating the 80s.
Brilliant video only 3 films I haven't seen. But they're going straight on the watch list black rain, the hitcher, police story
This is an amazing video that deserves millions of views! Bravo!
This is the BEST vid on UA-cam ever,it makes me so happy. I was born in the early 70s raised up in the 80s and f##kt-up in the 90s and i miss the 80s so much this time sucks. I'm 51 Still wearing jeans doing TKD even i have a hip replacement muscle training, airsoft and wearing sunglases from the 80s and talk idiot cool lines to my friends. Thanks for this vid it makes me very happy.
Man, this topic is nothin new but I want to thank you for your efforts. You made an absolute joyride of a video that threw me back to the days I was growing up with those movies and even made me want to watch the ones that passed me by.
80/10
I love how you ended this vid with a Christmas movie! 👍👍
Most importantly, 1982 was the year I was born! 😎
God bless the 80s
Took me back. Great video great memories. Awesome stuff
48hrs omg!!! i literally crammed almost half of the movie 😭
Return of the Living Dead is a movie where everything just worked, a true lighting in a bottle.
0:20 who's that woman?
Well just look at that girl with the lights coming up in her eyes. She's got to be somebody's baby. She must be somebody's baby.
It's Phoebe Cates in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. I think you're going to like the scene.
@@LifeofSlicey1 thanks!
Great video again man! Loved the 80's action movies, movie studios weren't afraid to gamble on some wacky ideas!
❤❤80s rule will never change its funny its coming back
Awesome videos dude. Subbed and went on a binge immediately.
Epic list! thanks for sharing!thats a flood of wonderful memories, and Die hard indeed was the best of the best!Subbed!!!
every name is in the wrong place in the thumbnail. like many of the VHS movie covers had in the 90's
You got it! It used to frustrate me when I was a kid. Put it's mostly due to agent agreements/ actors egos in wanting to either be billed first or first on the poster.
I remember picking movies in VhS and the biggest name on the cover dont even have 4 minutes of screen time
I changed the thumbnail because I'm pretty sure the majority of people who see it won't get the joke. I'm glad you got it though.
@@LifeofSlicey1 lol
They do this today also
man i just remembered wanted dead or alive too!!! rutger hauer was so good in that too!!!
This is so freaking awesome. Earned a new subscribed
Welcome back, king! 👑
Leaving roadhouse off the list is crazy IMO