10 Movies That Prove Why 1987 Was a Special Year for Cinema (MovieWeb)

"The 1980s were a borderline awful decade for Hollywood. Opting for conservative world views, the serialization of films as blockbusters dominated, and sequels became fashionable. 1987 is such a tremendous and productive year for films that the industry appeared to shift like the American psyche for a few months. Films like Fatal Attraction,RoboCop, and Lethal Weapon dominated the box office. A cynical edge started to rub off on the people, and they appeared to show up in waves to see films that reflected that. There was still the gleeful hope of romantic tales (Moonstruck, Dirty Dancing) even as something darker started to permeate. A film like Wall Street won Michael Douglas an Oscar. However, the films mentioned below barely touch the surface of what was a fun year for any audience member going to the theaters in 1987." - movieweb.com