80s Movies You Have to Watch This Summer!

Hey guys!

It's been awhile since I have posted but I had the Leaving Cert and went away a few days after that, where wifi was limited!

The relief of having 6th Year over and done with is unreal and I can finally relax until results now!

So with the summer ahead of me, I plan on having plenty of movie days, I think 80s teen movies are the most iconic teen movies of all time and if you haven't watched these movies yet, you don't know what you're missing!

The Outsiders

The Outsiders, by far my favourite novel of all time had a movie adaptation made in 1983. The movie follows Ponyboy and his fellow 'Greasers' as they face the challenges of their rivalry was the 'Socs' in their town. Basically one of the best coming of age movies of all time and you should definitely check it out this summer!

The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club follows five high school students who meet in detention and discover they have a lot more in common than they originally thought. Not only is the plot amazing but the soundtrack is killer and you cannot mention 80s movies without The Breakfast Club!

Dirty Dancing

If you didn't love Patrick Swayze before this movie you will now. Singing, dancing and forbidden love, what more could you want in a movie? No 80s movie night would be complete without hearing 'Nobody puts Baby in the corner'.

Sixteen Candles

 

This movie follows Sam as she struggles to make it through the day that is her 16th Birthday. Her day is full of stressful events but things finally work out for her in the end. Molly Ringwald helped shape 80s teens movies and this movie is one of her best.

Stand By Me

This flick never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Yet another coming of age movie, this one follows Gordie through a summer adventure that helped shape his life. The movie is Gordie's memoir and follows the lives of his odd yet close-knit friend group and the summer that changed their outlook on life.

Say Anything

Every girl wants what she can't have and Diane Court is no different. Falling for a boy her parents don't approve of, Diane struggles to decide what is right or wrong when it comes to Lloyd and her involvement with him. After watching this movie, I'm still waiting on someone standing outside my window with a boombox.....

The Blue Lagoon

I originally watched The Blue Lagoon after I watched the more recent remake. It's a shipwreck movie following two teens who try to survive on an uninhabited island with societal expectations. If you watch this you'll have to check out Blue Lagoon: The Awakening after!

Pretty in Pink

A poor Andie has to choose between the adorable Duckie and the rich playboy Blane. Full of love and social cliques, Pretty in Pink follows the stress and anxiety of high school. Faced with the prospect of going to her senior prom without a date (me too girl me too!), this movie is fun and engaging from start to finish!

Footloose

Okay so I'm not the biggest fan of Kevin Bacon but this movie is one of my favourites. Ren, a city teen, movies to a small town where all music has been banned after a tragic car accident that killed a group of friends. Wanting to challenge authority and bring music back to the town, Ren goes on a mission with his newfound friends to bring music and dance back to Bomont.

Rock of Ages 

Even though it's not an 80s movie it basically is because it is full of classic 80s hits. This film follows a few storylines but focuses on Sherrie, a small town girls and Drew, her city boy, both chasing their dreams of fame and fortune. If the soundtrack alone doesn't make you love it, the characters will!

So there you have it! A few of my favourite 80s movies that you have to watch this summer!

What is your favourite 80s movie?

Do you have any suggestions for me?

Let me know in the comments below!

Ciara,

xoxo.

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