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- Jurassic Park (1993)
- Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986)
- Office Space (1999)
- Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- 'Alien' Has Mind Blowing Special Effects
- 'The Thing' Is A Classic of Its Genre
- '12 Angry Men' Deals with Still-Relevant Social Issues
- 'Stand by Me' Is A Relatable Coming-Of-Age Tale
- 'Invasion of The Body Snatchers' Scare Factor Has Lasted Decades
- 'Little Shop of Horrors' Practical Effects Are Still Impressive
- 'Cool Hand Luke' Contains Timeless Political Themes
- 'Back to The Future' Has Time Traveled Smoothly
- 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' Is An Iconic Western
- 'Raiders of The Lost Ark' Will Always Be Nostalgic
Alien is far and away Reddit’s favoriteolder film. Released in 1979, it’s a science fiction horror movie about a space crew that encounters a dangerous extraterrestrial being and is forced to battle it aboard their ship. Related:'Alien' Sequel Being Written and Directed by Fede Álvarez Lauded for its visual and special effects, it’s hard to believe...
The Thing is another science fiction horror from the same time period. Unlike Alien, The Thing received very negative audience reviews upon its 1982 release. Only after it was released for home video did it gain positive recognition. The intensely graphic special effectsthat were at first seen as repulsive eventually became impressive. One Reddit u...
Taking a thematic turn, 12 Angry Men is in black and white and is set almost completely in one single room. Visual effects are definitely not where this film shines, but it made it into Reddit users’ top threefavorite old movies. 12 Angry Mencame out in 1957, but the storyline is still completely relevant to today’s society. It deals with race rela...
Stand By Meis a classic coming-of-age story released in 1986. It’s based in the 1950s, and is about a group of 12-year-old boys who embark on a journey to find a dead body. Related:Movies & Shows That Showcase Diversity in Coming-of-Age Stories Everyone knows this film, but what many don’t know is that it’s actually based on a Stephen King novella ...
Invasion of the Body Snatchersis another science fiction horror film about alien “pods” that drop from space and replace humans while they sleep with identical but emotionless frauds. The version of this movie that Reddit users consider timelessis the 1978 version, which is a remake of the original film which came out in 1956. Both were influential...
Reddit users must have been feeling spooky, as their next pick was Little Shop of Horrors. Adapted from a horror black comedy musical,this film tells the story of a florist who discovers a carnivorous plant that eats human blood. Reddit users particularly commented on the special effectsin ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ noting that they still look good ...
Cool Hand Lukewas lauded upon its release in 1967, gaining critical acclaim and several Oscar Nominations. It is an anti-establishment drama about a prisoner in Florida who refuses to surrender to the prison camp. This film was a box office success when it came out, partially because it had a strong anti-authoritarian message during the time of the...
Back to the Futureis a 1985 science fiction comedy about a teenager who accidentally travels into the past and has to find his way back to present time. Many Reddit users commented that despite the film’s age, their kids today love the movie and its sequels. Back to the Futureis renowned for being enjoyable for both children and adults. It’s won ma...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is a 1966 “spaghetti” Western. It stars Clint Eastwoodand is directed by Sergio Leone. The film is known for being an iconic Western, and for its soundtrack, which, uniquely, was composed before the film was produced. Many Reddit users admired the movie’s score, and user KirbyBucketts even called the film a masterpie...
A final favorite for Redditors is Raiders of the Lost Ark. Directed by Steven Spielberg, written by George Lucas, and starring Harrison Ford, this movie was bound to be a classic. Related:'Blackhawks' Writer David Koepp Offers Update on DC Movie That Steven Spielberg Might Direct Though some users commentedthat certain jokes may not have aged well ...
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- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Who Framed Roger Rabbit is the perfect film for adults who never let go of their love for cartoons. Set in the late-1940s, Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) is a jaded detective who has a hatred for cartoons.
- Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998) The live-action Scooby-Doo movie gets loads of attention for its picture-perfect casting and it rightly deserves all the hype.
- Love & Basketball (2000) Love & Basketball is exactly what it sounds like. A love story. And a sports story. The two main characters, Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) have to navigate the complications of both their love for basketball and their love for each other.
- The Outsiders (1983) A gang story that focuses on preteens and teenagers, and is actually suitable for them to watch. While this movie does tackle heavy themes and is violent, it still manages to capture the innocence of youth that the main characters are losing but haven't yet lost.
- Toy Story. I truly watched this for the first time in 2020. I was 12 when it was first put out. I’m 38 now. It’s a great flick. - u/jrc83. I think the key to this (in terms of holding up well) is they focussed on the most simple and artificial forms of toys instead of people.
- My Cousin Vinny. - u/cyrano111. IMO, it's a perfect movie. I don't think they could have done anything to enhance it in any capacity. I quote it so much, and have seen it at least 25 times.
- The Truman Show - literally timeless and has aged like fine wine -u/tannydanny83.
- Silence of the Lambs -u/oliveGOT. Will anyone ever be able to exude as much intelligent menace as Anthony Hopkins? 16 minutes of screentime in that movie and one of the most memorable villains of all time.
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- ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (1946) In 1946, when the country was gripped by the fear of rising communism, it was daring to tell a story of the heroism of a working man continually sacrificing for his community.
- ‘Girl Stroke Boy’ (1971) A 50-year-old film focusing on a normal relationship between a well-off white Englishman and a Black trans woman is too groundbreaking.
- ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’ (1984) This entire list could be populated with Hayao Miyazaki’s visionary works, but “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” was particularly far-sighted.
- ‘Mississippi Masala’ (1991) It’s still uncommon to highlight an interracial couple without a white member, and “Mississippi Masala” did it over 30 years ago.
Jun 10, 2022 · Weird History Readers Share The Old Movies That Still Hold Up Today. Lauren Glen. Updated June 15, 2022 15 items. Ranked By. 3.8K votes. 690 voters. Voting Rules. Vote up the old movies that you still admire.
Feb 17, 2023 · Despite being made decades ago, these films still resonate with people today. The themes of love, loss, and tenacity are timeless and transcend the boundaries of time and space. Additionally, classic films provide a window into the past, giving us a glimpse into the values and attitudes of different eras.
