St. Elmo's Fire
starring: Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson
directed by: Joel Schumacher
directed by: Joel Schumacher
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A collective vanity piece for the so-called Brat Pack of the 1980s, this coming-of-age movie--written and directed by Joel Schumacher (A Time to Kill)--is a largely unbelievable ensemble piece about college grads having trouble getting a lift-off into adulthood. As in John Hughes's Breakfast Club--which has a lot of casting overlap with this film--each actor plays a rather narrow type with problems common to his or her classification. Some (as with Rob Lowe's seemingly doomstruck character) are more absurd than others. But absurdity isn't the issue in this movie; a general sense of indulgence is. Schumacher not only presumes an undeserved mystique about this cast, but he also exploits it and comes up empty. --Tom Keogh
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A collective vanity piece for the so-called Brat Pack of the 1980s, this coming-of-age movie--written and directed by Joel Schumacher (A Time to Kill)--is a largely unbelievable ensemble piece about college grads having trouble getting a lift-off into adulthood. As in John Hughes's Breakfast Club--which has a lot of casting overlap with this film--each actor plays a rather narrow type with problems common to his or her classification. Some (as with Rob Lowe's seemingly doomstruck character) are more absurd than others. But absurdity isn't the issue in this movie; a general sense of indulgence is. Schumacher not only presumes an undeserved mystique about this cast, but he also exploits it and comes up empty. --Tom Keogh
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Rating: - "It's our time at the edge."
Seven recent college graduates begin the transition to adult life in Washington, D.C.They face job challenges and the ups and downs of romance while remaining best friends and partying at St. Elmo's Bar.
This 1985 movie starred many members of the infamous "Brat Pack" such as Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Rob Lowe, and Demi Moore. They are all well-cast as preppies careening wildly in search of independence.Andrew McCarthy, Ally Sheedy, and Mare Winningham also give pleasing performances. ... Read More
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- Reminds me of College
St. Elmos Fire made me consider going to Georgetown as a little kid. The music from that movie captivated me when I first heard it and I can't explain why.
Over the years I've had that theme playing and have had people freak out. Some people love the music and wanted me to turn it off and others faced my wrath when they reached over to touch my stereo - they couldn't stand listening to the music.
This movie just reminds me of the 80's, being in college, first graduating, losing touch ... Read More
Rating: - 80s college graduates in flaming love triangles
St. Elmo's Fire is more like a steaming soap opera on autopilot--it all runs a little too quickly to explain itself. However, the actors really make this a great film about love life in the adult world.
The film features some of the best actors in the 80s, such as Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Mare Winningham, Demi Moore and Ally Sheedy. Each of their characters bring something different in the complex set of romances. They all play college graduates trying to succeed in the adult world. ... Read More
Rating: - Unrealistic view of up and coming yuppies, but the cast is
good looking, of course this was 22 years ago and Demi still looks good. But then again she should, billionaries should also look good no matter what and if they don't somethings wrong. Movie was ok, boy do I miss the 80's.More relaxed, no computers, the fun wasen't drained out of everything.Well, most of the actorswent on to bigger and better movies and salaries. Its harmless, enjoy.
Rating: - Gotta have it
No 80's movie collection would be complete w/o this one.Who can resist old school Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy & Judd Nelson???The tumultuous lives of young adults in the 80's ... few things beat it.
- "It's our time at the edge."Seven recent college graduates begin the transition to adult life in Washington, D.C.They face job challenges and the ups and downs of romance while remaining best friends and partying at St. Elmo's Bar.
This 1985 movie starred many members of the infamous "Brat Pack" such as Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Rob Lowe, and Demi Moore. They are all well-cast as preppies careening wildly in search of independence.Andrew McCarthy, Ally Sheedy, and Mare Winningham also give pleasing performances. ... Read More
- Reminds me of CollegeSt. Elmos Fire made me consider going to Georgetown as a little kid. The music from that movie captivated me when I first heard it and I can't explain why.
Over the years I've had that theme playing and have had people freak out. Some people love the music and wanted me to turn it off and others faced my wrath when they reached over to touch my stereo - they couldn't stand listening to the music.
This movie just reminds me of the 80's, being in college, first graduating, losing touch ... Read More
- 80s college graduates in flaming love trianglesSt. Elmo's Fire is more like a steaming soap opera on autopilot--it all runs a little too quickly to explain itself. However, the actors really make this a great film about love life in the adult world.
The film features some of the best actors in the 80s, such as Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Mare Winningham, Demi Moore and Ally Sheedy. Each of their characters bring something different in the complex set of romances. They all play college graduates trying to succeed in the adult world. ... Read More
- Unrealistic view of up and coming yuppies, but the cast isgood looking, of course this was 22 years ago and Demi still looks good. But then again she should, billionaries should also look good no matter what and if they don't somethings wrong. Movie was ok, boy do I miss the 80's.More relaxed, no computers, the fun wasen't drained out of everything.Well, most of the actorswent on to bigger and better movies and salaries. Its harmless, enjoy.
- Gotta have itNo 80's movie collection would be complete w/o this one.Who can resist old school Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy & Judd Nelson???The tumultuous lives of young adults in the 80's ... few things beat it.
