In reaction to my inability to choose a top character of the 80’s I will round out a top 5 not including danielsan or marty mcfly, because we all know their dominance in the era is evident.
So without further adieu,
5. Clark W. Griswold –
Your favorite 80’s movie family man is my pick for the 5th greatest 80’s character. He’s funny, crazy, and he sells non-nutritive cereal varnishes! Who better to be the movie dad of the decade. Spanning 14 years, and 4 movies, the ‘Gris’ embodies the yuppie living in the 80’s.
4.
John Bender – Stupid, worthless, no good, goddamn, freeloading son of a bitch. Retarded, big mouth, know-it-all, asshole, jerk. Judd Nelson’s timeless piece of work here is his finest work. Playing the tough guy ne’r do’well. Throughout the movie he steals the show, displaying great punchlines, and exuberant hatred for those in positions of power.
3.
James Dalton – The name is Dalton, and although it may be unfamiliar, this is one of Patrick Swayze’s finest movies to date. The 1989 action thriller Roadhouse about a bar room bouncer who wins the love of the local doctor, and sets right the wrongs done by the ‘bad guys’. This character kicks ass and even takes names, or at least takes your ass and throws you out of the bar. Can you say, I’m crazy for Swayze!
2.
Indiana Jones – He had three movies, and rocked all of them. He found the holy grail, destroyed the temple of doom, freed the children, and warded off the nazi’s all in one trilogy. The brainchild of the great George Lucas, Indiana Jones is one of the greatest characters ever thought of. He got everything, the adventure, the treasure, and the ladies. He’s a modern day swashbuckler.
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