Thanks to an interesting mix of 50s and 80s aesthetics, a few resounding slaps, and a multitude of exploding motorcycles, “Streets of Fire” never gets boring. It certainly helps that the movie opens with a concert sequence that is a real banger. Once the story gets going, it does wear a little thin, but never to the point of being really distracting.

The latter also applies to lead actor Michael Paré's wooden acting, which somehow fits the movie's mood quite well. Meanwhile, Willem Dafoe proved to be able to convincingly portray psychopathic characters early on in his career. And with Diane Lane, Amy Madigan, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh, there are even a few interesting female characters. If you haven't seen “Streets of Fire” yet, you should definitely catch up, especially if you have a soft spot for 80s films.