ST. ELMO’S FIRE (1985) – Love is an Illusion

In this scene from the 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire, Kevin (Andrew McCarthy) & Kirbo (Emilio Estevez) discuss the meaning of life and whether or not love truly exists.

Seven friends, recent college graduates, are searching for a place in the real world, as they face issues of career and commitment. Leslie and Alec (Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson) try to save a crumbling romance. Wendy (Mare Winningham), a shy virgin, hides a love for Billy (Rob Lowe), a reluctant father/husband still searching for goals. Kevin (Andrew McCarthy) is a cynical writer who scorns love until he realizes he's in love with his best friend's girl. Kirbo (Emilio Estevez), a law student, obsessively pursues an older woman. The beautiful, neurotic Jules (Demi Moore) paints a poignant picture of life in the fast lane. Against the backdrop of St. Elmo's, their local hang-out, they save, betray and love one another as only the closest of friends can.

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[GomezOrGoHome]

I used to think Kevin was just being pessimistic back then till I realized that I'm starting to become more like him everyday. He really does see relationships for what it is, especially nowadays.

[joey.reloaded]

OMG!! Andrew's eyes are so beautiful <3

[jujubees]

What's so amazing is...the first time I saw this, I thought of them as slightly older kids who knew more than me.
Now, as a middle age adult, I see them as kids themselves.

[SorayaEsfandiary_]

I was like Kevin until I met the love of my life. Now I believe in love at first sight, marriage, commitment, all of it.

[cameroneuler]

Kevin is just like me all the way
I don't believe in love as it's only a figment of people's imaginations
And honestly, I'll rather die alone, I've made a commitment years ago that I won't be with anyone ever and I'll die alone.
I'll never believe in love or understand the concept of it or even the purpose in love because it's a load of crap
I've never been in love and I'll never will

[marissaflores]

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Kevin: Quick, what's the meaning of life?

[jennifersteffan]

Andrew McCarthy is sooo unbelievably cute!

[ginogennaroalonso]

Yes...yes...yes generation of 1980.

[laminage]

Also Kevin didn't put away his Foldaway Bed. Where did Kirby sleep and where did Billy sleep?

[HitWonder]

They should have included the bongo scene just before this...McCarthy was the best in this film among the great cast.

[peekaboots]

I never smoked myself but I still miss smoking. It was attractive when men did it.

[SunshineCatwoman]

It's amusing to hear men talk about something they are unable to feel.

[Chris-opc]

Kevin is a boring character he's my least favorite along with jerk Alec and creepy Kirby!

[GABRIELADAWSON]

LOVE Is An Illusion...That’s TOTALLY TRUE This Speaks For Today’s World..