These two songs from the movie Streets of Fire (1984) tell you all you need to know about this awesome film. Its a rock and roll fairy tale baby. Michael Pare has returned home to rescue his singer ex-girlfriend (Diane Lane who has NEVER been sexier) who has been kidnapped by a vicious street gang lead by a young William Dafoe at his creepiest. The soundtrack is outstanding with these two huge production numbers anchoring the beginning and the end of the movie. Everyone in the cast plays it straight up the middle and that is what makes it a cult classic. If you don't enjoy this great slice of the 80s then you are dead to me. We no longer have anything in common. My face actually hurts from smiling throughout the viewing. 'Ellen Aim and the Attackers' is a cool name for a band. The sets pieces borrow from the 1950s and create a totally unique world. Humor, music, drama, and violence. Tough guys fighting over a girl. It reminds me of the best of Broadway. Need I say more? (stop the second song at 4 min if you don't want to spoil the ending)
