You read that right–John Hughes has had his hand in 31 classic ’80s and ’90s movies.
For John Hughes, creating such films was second nature.
There will never be another John Hughes, and for that, we are forever grateful.
The Breakfast Club / Universal Pictures
He rarely made anything that wasnt superb.
The top-tier movies are extremely difficult to judge against one another, so yo share your thoughts!
Home Alone 3
None of the original cast are back?
Not even a young Scarlett Johansson as Molly Pruitt can save this one.
National Lampoons Class Reunion
This is such an odd movie for Hughes that has gone completely overlooked.
Its a comedy/horror about Lizzie Bordens high school class.
Sure, why not?
Its really not that bad of a movie.
Plus, Jennifer Connelly is wonderful.
Its still worth watching.
He returns years later and spends the night causing mischief all over the city.
Nate and Hayes
Hughes does his version ofPirates of the Caribbeanand its so much fun.
If you havent seen this 1983 gem, you owe it to yourself to track down a copy.
Classic 80s hijinks, thats what.
I like this movie a lot, but the casting just feels a little off.
Its a wonderful adaptation of a cartoon and thats a feat you dont hear of very often.
The better question is why did they stop using that concept, because its fantastic.
Plus, it made me want to make a grilled cheese with an iron.
Hughes was a master of retelling classic stories, a trait that is painfully lacking from present day Hollywood.
Dutch
Not only is it funny, it feels so honest.
Ed ONeill and Ethan Embry have great chemistry without ever crossing over into after school special territory.
I still cover my eyes during the scene with the nude playing cards out of habit.
Beethoven
Do you realize how many huge names were in this movie?
There wasnt a Christmas Wish List in the country that didnt include a St. Bernard puppy afterBeethovencame out.
Curly Sue
Hughes was a master of creating iconic characters and getting incredible performances out of kids.
Never was it more evident than inCurly Sue.
If you havent watched it in a while, give it another watch.
Theres a young Steve Carell appearance in there as Tesio.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buckis the best John Candy movie and thats saying something.
Hughes created such an iconic character and once again showed that he could make any scenario fun and lighthearted.
Chevy Chase summed up every dad that tried so hard to entertain his family and yet failed so miserably.
By the way, James Spader as Steff may be my favorite thing hes ever done.
Nonetheless, its wonderful.
Sixteen Candles
This movie doesnt remind you of the 80s, it defines the 80s.
Every guy wanted to find a Samantha Baker and every girl dreamed of a Jake Ryan.
Its the formula that remains to be duplicated in almost every teen movie created today.
Chevy Chase was at his most Clark Griswold-like and the casting of his kids were perfect this time around.
There isnt a sane person on the planet that doesnt enjoyHome Alone.
John Hughes made some incredible contributions, but none of them are greater than this.
