Back to the classics.
The 1980s were truly a golden decade for science fiction films. Such world hits as “Blade Runner”, “Extra-Terrestrial”, “Star Wars” were released – all these films became film classics and forever changed the genre. But these changes were also reflected in some of the comedies of the era, many of which poked fun at the genre’s many clichés and tropes.
In today’s selection we have collected for you the 10 best science fiction comedies from the 80s: beloved classics that are watched by viewers all over the world. You’ve probably seen many of them, and some you’ve even watched more than once.
Films like Back to the Future and Ghostbusters showed that science fiction could be funny and fun while telling compelling stories. Many of the sci-fi comedies of the ’80s laid the foundation for franchises that are still developing today – just this spring, a new installment of Ghostbusters was released.
’80s comedy gold Honey, I Shrunk the Kids also had numerous sequels. Disney currently has a film in development called Downsized, which will be a sequel to the 1989 film. Rick Moranis will return to play the lead role of inventor Wayne Zalinski, and actor Josh Gad will play his son, who accidentally also has his children reduced.
Back to the Future is an absolute classic, not just of sci-fi comedies or ’80s comedies, but of comedy as a genre in general. It’s easy and fun to watch even today. Marty’s thrilling adventures, past and future, have captivated audiences around the world. Even now the films have the highest ratings and many fans are rewatching this masterpiece of cinema.
Source: Popcorn News
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