Hilarious 80s Movie Characters
We didn’t know how good we had it at the movies back in the 80s.
One only has to look to todays theater offerings to see that things just aren’t the same. Sure there is the occasional amazing character driven blockbuster (Iron Man anyone?).
It seems like the days of that indelible character in a film that just makes the whole movie are way behind us.
These are a few 80’s characters that in our opinion, transcended the movies and leapt into popular culture.
80s Movie Characters that Made You Laugh…A Lot.
Chunk (The Goonies)
Don’t you just love this kid?
I mean every time you see or eat a Baby Ruth don’t you just think of this little bundle of joy… Chunk!
He’s one of many characters in the 80’s classic Goonies. It’s about a bunch of kids on a quest to find a hidden treasure and the totally 80’s adventure they have along the way.
This is every kids (and adults) dream… isn’t it?
Oh and lets not forget Chunks lovable buddy in the film Sloth. These two together gave the term odd couple a whole new meaning.
Jason – “I have been and always will be TEAM SLOTH!””
Bobby – “Goonies is an 80’s classic and Chunk was for sure one of my favorites. I love when he tells his life story to the Fratellis. The kid is great under pressure!”
Jeff Spicoli (Fast Times At Ridgemont High)
One of the funniest stoner dudes ever portrayed on the big screen… Jeff Spicoli!
Fast Times At Ridgemont High was full of great characters but Spicoli stole the show. His interactions with Mr. Hand are among some of the best, funniest scenes in movie history. He used Mr. Hands classroom like his own personal cafeteria.
Dude didn’t give a damn about nothing but his tasty waves and a cool buzz.
Gotta love this guy!
” Somebody should have patented: ‘The Spicoli Shoe Based Skull Testing System for Stone-age‘. Coulda made a fortune!”
” Loved this movie and especially the Spicoli character. Till this day I still say Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he’s got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it.”
Ferris Bueller (Ferris Bueller's Day Off)
Doesn’t life move pretty fast?… Oh yes it does Mr. Bueller!
What kid didn’t want to skip school and hangout with Ferris?
This character is iconic in so many ways. Ferris was the cool kid everyone wanted to be. He always seemed to be one step ahead of Principal Rooney. Yeah…F.B. had everyone guessing, even his parents.
And who could forget his jealous sister?
This kid had his shit together and than some.
“Ferris Bueller, you’re my hero!“
“I remember seeing this one in the movies. I left wanting to see it again. Such a classic 80’s film!”
Axel Foley (Beverly Hills Cop)
Oh man when Axel gets on the scene all hell is gonna break loose! What 80’s movie character is more hilarious and iconic than Axel Foley?
Eddie Murphy, who really should be no the list of 80s action stars, played this part perfectly and brought that contagious laugh to the big screen. If your ever in a bind who you gonna call? No, not the Ghostbusters. We’re calling Axel!!
Any man who can smooth talk his way into a mansion and leave Beverly Hills with a bunch of robes is aces in our book!
“Beverly Hills Cop 2 Soundtrack – George Michael ‘I Want Your Sex’. That was his first post-Wham song. Iconic.”
“That laugh man.. gets me every time. Eddie Murphy is pure genius. He owned the 80’s from his films to his stand up. He’s a true treasure.”
The list of 80s movies goes on but these are a few of the absolute stand-out 80s characters that define the comedy of the decade. Now go and get your Netflix on, grab some popcorn and a Crystal Pepsi and relive some of the funniest stuff you’ll ever see.
Clark Griswold
Didn’t every kid or adult for that matter secretly wish that Clark was their dad?
Chevy Chase just nailed this part and created a timeless character. He is Mr. Griswold! The tone is set early on in this film when Clark gets talked into buying the family “truckster”. Oh what a car!!
Clark also has some interesting relatives that we meet along the way. But whatever obstacles are put in front of Clark he seems to keep his focus on one thing.
The quest for fun… We’re going to Wally World!
Jason – “All I can think about when I settle in to watch this classic is the sandwich. It’s always the sandwich.. <shudder>”
Bobby – “One of my all time favorites films and character. When Clark flips out on his family in that shit ass truckster. I just lost it. As a teen I thought Wally World was a real place.. come to find out its just Six Flags!!”