1985 Movies Ranked

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7. The Black Cauldron

D: Ted Berman, Richard Rich

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Disney’s attempt to make a Don Bluth movie.  Great animation and atmosphere don’t make up for the lame characterizations.  The hero is so weak the sword has to do all the fighting for him.

6. The Return of the Living Dead

D: Dan O’Bannon

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I’ve said this before, but I’m normally not a fan of zombie movies with the exception of the funny ones.  Despite this being a more comedic zombie movie, I actually find it more compelling than the Romero movies for the great design and makeup of the zombies.  Also, the zombies show more intelligence and capability, making them a more credible threat.

5. Police Story

D: Jackie Chan

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A solid action/comedy that delivers on both elements well.  I was a bit pissed off at the DVD edition for taking out the voiceovers of the people inside the cars freaking out during the shanty town chase; that was the funniest part of the movie!

4. Return to Oz
D: Walter Murch
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A dark, and memorable sequel to the Judy Garland classic.  I actually like this one better.

3. Brazil

D: Terry Gilliam

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Has the style of a dystopian movie with a sense of humor.

2. Back to the Future

D: Robert Zemeckis

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A true classic.  Memorable characters, and a fun story based on the time travel.  It can drag a little bit during the 50’s scenes, though.

1. Legend 
D: Ridley Scott 

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II think this is the best-looking fantasy movie I’ve seen.  The villain is well played by Tim Curry, and the movie has some good, whimsical side characters, like the dwarves and Honeythorn Gump.

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