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Summary: Good old fashioned movie making, without all the fuss...
Review: It took me a while to decide to write this because I wanted to really make a statement. But all I could come up with was "I love this film." I have not seen this film in years, and recently received it as a gift. As I sat watching it, I recalled those simple times of the 80's. I am a huge film buff and to be able to revisit this lovely film again, was a real treat. The music has withstood the test of time and the visual candy is still as rich as ever. My vast collection of DVD's has been temporarily abandoned, as all I want to watch is this film. I have watched it every night since I got it, nearly a week ago. I would not hesitate to put it on my top 10 list of favorite movies of all time. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good story of a beautiful girl trapped in a tower by a hideous beast (in this case a very young Willem Defoe), saved by a knight in shinning armour (in this case the very gorgeous Michael Pare). Get it, you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: ludicrous movie
Review: Despite the bleak, futuristic sets and the presence of Willem Dafoe, this movie is totally ridiculous. The awful soundtrack came from Jim Steinman, the same genius responsible for Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell. The plot and script were terrible! The dialogue was apparently written by a 3rd grader.
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Summary: A classic "Hero saves the Damsel" tale!
Review: I fell in love with this movie with it's original release and now that I have it on DVD, I love it even more.The crisp, clean images and the 5.1 surround sound envelop you and take you into the story like never before. Turning the volume way up during the musical sequences puts you at center stage, front row and it is an awesome feeling. This is a movie that will take you away from reality for a while and let you live in a different time & place...being the hero that you have always wanted to be, or to feel the soul-touching romance that you have always wanted to feel. Whether you want to be the hero, feel the romance, or just be totally intertained and escape reality for a bit, I HIGHLY recommend this movie to anyone!
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Summary: A True Guilty Pleasure
Review: I first saw "Streets of Fire" at the end of it's run in theaters. A bolt of lightning had knocked out the electricity in my apartment, and there was nothing to do but go to a movie. I guess you could say that my discovery of this film resulted from an act of divine intervention. If you step back from it and really see it for what it is, "Streets of Fire" is a pretty hokey movie. The leader of a motorcycle gang gets a big, hot thing for a beautiful rock singer and carries her off. Then her old boyfriend returns home and rescues her. Boy rescues girl. Boy gets girl. Boy walks out on girl. Big deal! Nothing new here. So, why have I watched it about 30 or 40 times over the years, enjoying it so much that I recently bought it on DVD. I even own the soundtrack album, and on vinyl to boot. I really can't explain it. Maybe it's the juxtaposition of styles and eras. It seems to throw characters and props from seemingly different times and places together. Maybe it's the way Amy Madigan, playing a part originally written for a man, steals the movie. Maybe, it's getting to watch Michael Paré play the fearless hero and wondering why he never really made it in Hollywood or seeing a young Willem Dafoe, on the verge of a career that would keep him working right up to the present, as the villainous Raven. (Raven. What a great name for a villain.) Maybe it's really about being able to spend 90 minutes with the exquisite Diane Lane, who a few years earlier reportedly had Francis Ford Coppola suffering from puppy love on the set of "The Outsiders". Maybe, it's Rick Moranis, a good but not great Rock score, the knowledge that the outdoor settings were actually filmed entirely on a sound stage, or the sight of "Flash Dance" body double, Marine Jahan, dancing once again. Maybe it's just everything combined. If you haven't seen this film, do yourself a favor. Rent, buy, or steal it. (Somehow the last choice seems appropriate.) Throw some Orville in the microwave, and then crank up the volume on your TV or, even better, Surround Sound if you have it. Then say goodbye to reality, and let the movie take you to "Another Time and Another Place". And, if you have seen it, it's probably time to see it again. Now that I think about it, tonight might be a good time to watch it again.
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Summary: Streets of Fire
Review: This is a great film. It's not the most thought provoking film ever made but it never pretends to be either. The set designs are terrific, Michael Pare is a great hero and the direction is pacey. Diane Lane is quite possibly the most fantastically sexy leading lady ever in this movie, the concert scenes are incredible, especially the opening song. There's a lot of atmosphere in this flick, the '50's styling with '8o's music works well - the neon drenched, rain soaked streets are a joy to behold in the DVD transfer of the film. Streets of Fire is a much underrated film, and in my opinion much the best thing Walter Hill ever made. Everyone who had a hand in making it should be proud. It should take pride of place in any movie buff's collection.
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Summary: People are either passionate or indifferent about this film
Review: I'm passionate. I can watch it over and over again. It has a simple story, with mythical/fable overtones, and it uses the same overtones as westerns, samurai films, etc. I think that the acting seems poor, because Hill wants his characters to be archetypes rather than people. This is a clever, elegant translation of classical elements to a world that is part Blade Runner, part Fifties New York. It's also damn good fun. The opening sequence shows sinister leather clad figures infiltrating a crowd at a concert, and standing motionless, until their leader gives the signal to kidnap the singer. The action sequence where the hero retrieves the singer is better than the climax of many films, but it's really only the beginning of this one. Then towards the end, the characters become people rather than caricatures, as they start to interact with each other, and the ending fits together very nicely. This is a satisfying film, because so many elements blend together well. The biker hangout is a post-industrialist roadhouse, set on the margins of a rundown neighbourhood ("The Battery") that is straight out of Edward Hopper. But it's the story that keeps me coming back to this film, even when you know the ending, the ride is a huge amount of fun, and there is always something new to appreciate, or something forgotten to savour again. By the way, you may not want to hear this, but if you like the ambiance of this film, you may like "Barb Wire", which, Pamela Anderson apart, is quite a clever re-working of "Casablanca" in a post-Holocaust setting.
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Summary: A rock and roll fable
Review: after watching the film for the first five minutes i knew it was one of those films that would travel through life with me. The sound of Diane Lane( fire inc) singing on the stage at the begining of the film is one that i will truly never forget. Towards the end of the concert ellen aim( Diane lane) is kidknapped by a gang of bikers and held hostage. At the concert is one of ellen aims old flames`s sister. She then sends a telegram asking for help and soldier boy arrives and plans to resuce Aim with the help of Amy Madigan and paid by Billy fish (rick moranis). If you like the 50`s era and rock and roll music then this is one film you must have. The feeling of the film is like nothing i`ve seen before or since and i doubt you will be disapointed with this purchase, maybe if the film had big stars at the time then it would have been a box office smash although this is no bad thing.The film is set predominately at night which sets the mood of things but you really need to see the film because words cannot describe what an experience this is
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Summary: The first movie I remember seeing..
Review: I first remember seeing this movie when I was about five years old. This is the first real movie that ever stuck in my head. I loved it from the start. Thirteen years later, it is still the only movie I ever watch constantly. From the opening song, to Cody stealing the car (god, I want that car), the rescue, the fight scene (my favorite fight of all time), to Cody and McCoy riding of into the proverbial sunset, I am hooked from beginning to end and when its over, I want to watch it all over again.
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Summary: Where's the sequel?
Review: I almost forgot about this movie until a sleepless night flipping through stations. In fact that is how I discovered it. Every time I come upon it, I have to watch it and I have seen it numerous times. The plot is predictable, the acting is mediocre for the most part, but the combination of actors, characters and the awesome music makes this a classic for me. Having lived in NYC, I could almost put myself there. I just ordered the video and soundtrack.
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Summary: One of a Kind!
Review: This film is really not like almost any other you've seen before. Some might say it's a little like Blade Runner-their similarities lie in the crossing of the sci-fi genre with another type. This is a unique combination-it's mixes elements films like West Side Story(musical) and sci-fi/futuristic elements among other things to create a totally unique new environment for a movie to play out in. If you get sucked in(and I do), you won't want this movie to end. It looks incredible on dvd! Let's all just take a second and thank Walter Hill for making so many darn good movies!
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