Review of St. Elmo's Fire (1985) by Joseph M — 02 Oct 2008

Blech. Every single character is either unlikeable or unbelievable. About halfway through, I started yelling at the screen: "Really? That's what you're going to do?" The characters' motivations and actions are all either completely selfish, completely unrealistic, and many times both.

I could KIND OF connect just a smidgen to Wendy and Kirby, and Wendy was the only one who seemed like a real person, but considering how these people treat each other, there is no way any kind of friendship would last in this self-centered group.

Really brings to mind that phrase "With friends like these, who needs enemies?" A couple bright spots, Rob Lowe actually saying "This is our time to live on the edge" with a straight face and in the special features we're treated to the music video of "St.

Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)", which is a hoot, especially as John Paar uncomfortably walks through the room saying hi to all the cast members as he belts out that awesome tune in some tight, tight jeans and huge hair.

I'm sure there's some kind of nostalgia thing going on here for those who really like this one, but all I'm nostalgic for are the days before I sat through "St. Elmo's Fire".