Review of St. Elmo's Fire (1985) by Mike T — 27 Nov 2008
There are lots of glaring flaws in St. Elmo's Fire, in both the writing and direction. It's awkward, dated and hard to believe a lot of the time, but I enjoy it despite the problems it has. The Brat Pack cast is charming and convincing, and their chemistry is something to be enjoyed in itself.
The story touches on a lot of themes that I'm personally interested in, and at times the film was genuinely engaging. Overall, it's a hit-and-miss venture that by no means deserves a spot among the quintessential films of the '80s.
This review of St. Elmo's Fire (1985) was written by Mike T on 27 Nov 2008.
St. Elmo's Fire has generally received mixed reviews.
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