There is actually something different with these 80s movies for kids _and_ adults.  Part of it was some true courage in the story-telling, for what movie studio of today would allow a character like &quot;Sloth&quot; from the Goonies to end up in a movie?  Darkness along with the light.  And sincerity in both rather than vapid &quot;sarcasm.&quot;  These movies have soul and heart.<p>Not saying that similar movie magic is impossible now or in the future, but in the current world of profit-driven decisions on creative direction it seems unlikely for the foreseeable future.