![Streets of Fire [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Y6vnCbE0L._SL160_.jpg) | |
List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 9757
Released: July 24, 2007 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: HD DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Set against a brooding rock & roll landscape the Bombers motorcycle gang led by the vicious Raven Shaddock (Willem Dafoe) kidnap diva Ellen Aim (Diane Lane). Her hope for rescue lies with unlikely heroes: soldier of fortune Tom Cody (Michael Pare) and his sidekick the two-fisted beer-guzzling McCoy (Amy Madigan). Joined by Ellen's manager Billy Fish (Rick Moranis) the trio plunge headfirst into a world of rain-splattered streets hot cars and deadly assassins.This cult hit features a razor-sharp cast and original songs written by Stevie Nicks Tom Petty and Ry Cooder and performed by such greats as The Blasters and The Fixx. Streets of Fire is a rock & roll shotgun blast to the senses.System Requirements:Running Time: 94 Mins.Format: DVD HD Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG UPC: 025193294623 Manufacturer No: 61032946
Description of Streets of Fire [HD DVD]:
Walter Hill's updated (1984), highly stylized take on biker movies still looks like a determinedly eccentric project that happens to work at times, but not at others. Michael Paré plays a biker who agrees to rescue his ex-girlfriend (a rocker played by Diane Lane) from kidnappers (led by Willem Dafoe). The ensuing battle against a nocturnal background of industrial blight, chrome, and loud music is like some fever dream of a Springsteen fan who listened to the song "Born to Run" far too often. The audacity of the film carries it a long way even after it becomes clear that Hill's experiment is crumbling under its own weight. Dafoe, who looked even spookier back then than he does now, is memorable, as are Amy Madigan and Rick Moranis. Music is by Ry Cooder, with an appearance by the Blasters. The DVD release has a widescreen presentation, optional French soundtrack, optional Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
Streets of Fire [HD DVD] Reviews:
Entertaining 
2008-09-02 - Awesome movie.
Ahead of it's time.
They should make a remake!
Great Purchase 
2008-08-24 - The movie I Bought was delivered fast and came in perfect condition. Excellent choice buy in Amazon. THANKS!!
What A Memory!! 
2008-07-14 - This is one of those cheesy little movies that todays audience just wouldnt get. Of course, Diane Lane is just too hot for words, even today, but look at the other actors in this movie who went on to much bigger thnigs (Willem Dafoe, Michael Pare, and Rick Moranis were all great in this movie). And then theres a lesser known actor named Stoney Jackson, who never made it as big as he should have. Look for others in the background that you may recognize.
The music is the star of this movie! If you arent moving from the first tune, you just dont know how to appreciate music. Jim Steinman is a master composer and it shines through on this soundtrack.
Say what you will about it, but I love this movie and watch it over and over now that I have it on DVD. Its just what it says it is at the beginning...A Rock N Roll Fable...
Nice Memories 
2008-07-09 - The DVD has a good visual and sond Quality. The movie is great, as always...
Streets Of Fire Is Hot!! 
2008-06-09 - What I like about this movie is the music, The blasters realy know how to rock.
Sorcerer was originaly written by Stevie Nicks and then she and sheril crowe remade it for stevie' lattest project.
I love this movie! my now adult kids love this movie.
Between the six of us we own three movies and four soundtracks!
The era of the 50s and the modern music with a suttle hint of mainstreem video technology realy grabed me.
If you like fairy tales this Rock and Roll Fable is a must see!!