Some modern reviewers, like those at Pop Culture Reverie , praise the first 80% of the film for its chemistry and "MTV aesthetic" while calling the final action-heavy act a "complete disaster".
The film features quintessential 80s tracks like "Computer Blue" by Prince and the title track "Fire With Fire" by Wild Blue. Community Perspectives Fire with Fire (1986)
The film received generally negative reviews from critics upon its 1986 release but has since developed a nostalgic following. Some modern reviewers, like those at Pop Culture