The 1980s produced plenty of classic comedies.
The best comedic performances from the 1980s are still just as funny decades later. The 1980s produced plenty of hilarious comedy movies, with studios investing in original ideas and fresh talents. Actors like Eddie Murphy and Bill Murray were on top of their game in the 1980s, delivering some iconic performances which have stood the test of time. 40 years later or more, they are still career-defining.
Director Martin Brest Release Date November 30, 1984 Cast Eddie Murphy , Judge Reinhold , John Ashton , Lisa Eilbacher , Ronny Cox , Steven Berkoff Many of Eddie Murphy's best movies came out in the 1980s, including Coming to America and 48 Hrs. Beverly Hills Cop could be the best of all, and it kick-started a franchise for Murphy's fast-talking, street-smart cop Axel Foley. Murphy gives one of his most charismatic and entertaining performances as Axel Foley.
The Ghostbusters franchise has struggled to recapture the effervescent comedy of the original movie. The legacy sequels may have introduced some fun new characters and delivered some jaw-dropping sci-fi spectacle, but they lack the humor of Murray, Ramis and Aykroyd. Peter Venkman is an egotistical showman, but Murray's nonchalance makes him a lovable character all the same.
Although Ryan is hilarious in her interactions with Crystal, she shows that she can be just as funny without a helping hand. In one of When Harry Met Sally's most iconic scenes, Crystal is a silent audience member as Ryan erupts into a fake orgasm in the middle of a crowded diner. Sally is more in touch with her emotions than Harry, so Ryan often shoulders the movie's emotional burden. The fact that she can do this while still being hilarious is very impressive.
Moranis barks his lines in Spaceballs, as if Dark Helmet is trying desperately to appear more intimidating and important than he really is. Between his frequent tantrums and his dolls, Dark Helmet is an overgrown child. This is only half the joke, but to make it complete, Moranis has to insist upon his own delusions of grandeur. He puffs out his chest, but Moranis' flair for slapstick means that Dark Helmet never seems threatening.
Hi is a true original, and he only works as a character thanks to Cage's goofy charms and his intensity. Hi may have a good heart, and he wants to provide for the love of his life, but he lacks any kind of common sense. Cage is hard to dislike as Hi, even when he is kidnapping a baby or robbing a convenience store. His exaggerated Southern accent and his vacant look make him a sympathetic and hilarious hero.
Nielsen has an extraordinary flair for saying ludicrous, nonsensical things with a completely straight face. Kevin Kline won an Oscar for his performance in A Fish Called Wanda , which is a rare feat for a comedy movie.
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