Films of the 80s and 90s, filmed in the USA, can still be watched with pleasure today. Action films, thrillers, comedies and melodramas entered the golden film fund and have not lost their relevance at all. Every film enthusiast has his own list of favorites, but some pictures are worth seeing for everyone.
Terminator (1984)
The cult film of the 80s, which became the first in a series of films about super-robots. Set in the post-apocalyptic year 2029, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator is sent to kill Sarah Connor, whose son is to become the leader of humanity in the coming war with the machines. The film's budget was quite modest, but it paid off many times at the box office. The painting has grossed over $ 80 million and has won several prestigious awards for its creators. In 2008, "The Terminator" was included in the list of films that are a national treasure of the United States, and many quotes became winged.
Back to the Future (1985)
Fantastic film by Robert Zemeckis in 3 parts about time travel. The brilliant scientist Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd) creates a time machine and, together with his young friend, high school student Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), find themselves in 1955. Here they will meet with Marty's parents, the heroes must help them meet, and then return to their 1985 year. Four years later, a continuation of the film was released, telling about a journey into the future, and in 1990 the director shot a third film where the heroes find themselves in the days of the Wild West.
Die Hard (1987)
One of the best films with the participation of Bruce Willis, which has become the hallmark of the actor. According to the plot, his hero-policeman enters into a battle with terrorists and rescues hostages locked in a skyscraper, including his wife. There are only 5 films to be made under this title, but the first is considered to be the best. The film grossed over $ 140 million and was nominated for an Oscar in 4 categories.
"Pretty Woman" (1990)
A melodrama by Henry Marshall about a prostitute with a heart of gold, Vivienne (Julia Roberts), who met by chance with financial tycoon Edward (Richard Gere). The millionaire invites the girl to spend several days with him, during which she gradually falls in love with her. As befits a romantic drama, the picture ends with a happy ending. The film was a huge box office success, grossing over $ 460 million. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere have received Golden Globes and several other prestigious awards.
"Ghost" (1990)
Favorite melodrama of all romantic girls, which received 5 Oscar nominations and won 2 awards: for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress. Excellent selection of actors, complete absence of "Hollywood", dosed humor and life-affirming end - this film is recommended to be reviewed before each date. Patrick Swayze as Sam, who died tragically due to the fault of his best friend, is incredibly convincing, and Demi Moore, who played his girlfriend Molly, perfectly complements him. Whoopi Goldberg deserves special attention as a fortune-teller-scammer. The film brought in over $ 500 million, and was later used as the basis for a series and a musical.
"Residence permit" (1990)
Film directed by Peter Weir, co-produced with France and Australia. French Georges (Gerard Depardieu) and American Bronte (Andie MacDowell) enter into a fictitious marriage, which allows Georges to stay in the United States, and Brontë to get a nice apartment with a garden. The fake spouses have to convince the immigration authorities of the truth of their feelings, in the process they really fall in love. The film received 2 Golden Globes and several prestigious Best Screenplay nominations.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
The cult film based on the novel by Stephen King. A banker convicted of murdering his wife, which he did not commit, ends up in prison and, after spending more than 20 years in prison, decides to escape. The main role was played by Tim Robbins, in a duet with him was Morgan Freeman. The film entered the lists of the best according to the version of film critics and the public, was nominated for an Oscar in 7 categories.
Titanic (1997)
The most ambitious blockbuster of the 90s, which won several Oscars and many other prestigious awards. Against the background of the tragedy of the sinking ship, the love story of the aristocrat Rose, who dreams of getting rid of a rich but unloved groom, and a beggar artist Jack develops. The main roles were played by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is very multifaceted: viewers who were not convinced by the story of the main characters could not remain indifferent to the tragedy of other people who died along with the ship. The collection of the painting is impressive: with a budget of 200 million by 2017, he collected more than $ 2 billion. Titanic has been included in the lists of the 100 Most Exciting and 100 Most Romantic Movies of all time. The film won an Oscar for Best Film of the Year, honoring music, visual and sound effects, costume design, directing and cinematography. Kate Winslet was named actress of the year, and Leonardo DiCaprio was awarded the Golden Globe.
The Fifth Element (1997)
Fantastic action movie with comedic elements, directed by the French director Luc Besson. The film is known for the highest budget: thanks to an expensive special effect, 90 million dollars were spent on filming. The action takes place in the distant future. To be saved from the universal Evil, you need to combine 4 elements and the mysterious Fifth Element. It is obtained from randomly preserved DNA, the element turns out to be the beautiful girl Leela (Milla Jovovich). Meeting with taxi driver Corben Dallas (Bruce Willis) allows you to defeat Evil and save humanity. The film grossed more than $ 260 million at the box office, received several prestigious awards in France and Germany, and was nominated for an Oscar.
Men in Black (1997)
A fantastic detective story with comedy elements about special agents who control the behavior of aliens and always dress in black. It stars Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. Critics did not expect much from the picture: it came out almost simultaneously with several failed projects. However, the success accompanied the film from the first days, and its fees were inferior only to the famous "Titanic". The film received an Oscar for the best make-up, the works of actors, director, screenwriter and special effects master were awarded with prestigious awards.
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
An incredibly beautiful gothic thriller. In a small town, a series of gruesome murders takes place, in which a ghostly headless horseman is accused. The London constable Ichabod Crane, played by Johnny Depp, is sent to investigate the mysterious story. The reality turns out to be even more frightening, the film leaves in suspense until the very last frames. The author of the scary movie tale is the acclaimed master of horrors Tim Burton. The film received positive reviews from film critics and a well-deserved portion of prestigious awards.
"The Matrix" (1999)
Sci-fi with innovative special effects rarely seen in 90s films. The hacker Neo performed by Keanu Reeves falls into a parallel reality and realizes that the familiar world is just an illusion. The film combines philosophical reflections with beautifully staged battle scenes. The hallmark of the series of special effects was the "freeze frame", when time seems to freeze: this technique was later repeated by other directors. The continuation of the picture was filmed in the next decade, but the success of the first picture could not be overshadowed. The first "Matrix" grossed more than $ 460 million, received 4 Oscars and the prestigious British BAFTA award for the best visual effects.
