Streets of Fire with Michael Paré: HD-DVD Cover

    Streets of Fire Director: Walter Hill Cast: Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, Amy Madigan

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    • HD-DVD Release Date: 07/24/2007
    • Original Release: 1984
    • Rating: Rated PG

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    More like a series of MTV sequences than a long-term narration, this super-thin story line focuses on a kidnapped singer (Diane Lane) and her ex-boyfriend (Michael Pare) who goes forth to save her through rainy streets, the roar of elevated subways, several alleys, and the usual warehouses. Each thrust of the story has rock music that follows along with the narration. Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

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    One of the Greatestby Anonymous

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    November 08, 2006: This movie is absolutely awesome. It demands attention from those who don't even like rock and roll music. Every character was believable and the action wasn't overdone like some of the action movies now. It's an excellent movie all the way round.

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    A most under-rated filmby Anonymous

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    December 10, 2004: Walter Hill's Streets of Fire is a movie that will be looked back on with much more respect than it got when it premiered. This stylish action drama, termed a Rock and Roll Fable in promotions, is set in a fictitious town (although you might be led to believe it's New York with all the New York street names) and features Michael Pare' as a punk turned soldier. He is summoned home by his sister, played by Deborah Van Valkenburgh, to rescue rock queen Ellen Aim (Diane Lane) from the evil Raven. Diane Lane plays Ellen with intensity and that trademark smouldering sexuality that she has always been known for. Rick Moranis plays her manager and boyfriend with a geeky weasel quality that is very entertaining. Willem DaFoe, in one of his early roles, portrays bad guy Raven with an intensity that really stands out. You can tell from this performance that he was destined to become the star that he is today. A superb performance by Amy Madigan as a butch tough girl is one of the real highlights of the film. She is just marvelous as one of the heroes of the story. The soundtrack featuring songs by Meat Loaf collaborator Jim Steinman shows off the songwriter's talents. Walter Hill works with the music and makes it become a full participant in the action. Visually the film is very fast paced and stylish with good techniques throughout. Overall, this is a good film and belongs in your collection. Street Of Fire should be re-released and given another chance on the big screen.

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