St. Elmo's Fire: More Than Just 80s Angst?

Okay, so I just rewatched St. Elmo's Fire (don't judge), and I'm wondering if there's more to it than meets the eye – or rather, more than just a bunch of Brat Packers whining. Hear me out: I think it's secretly a character study on arrested development, but not in the way you might think. It's not just about these friends being scared to grow up. It's about how different personalities cope (or fail to cope) when their carefully constructed college bubble bursts. I'm thinking especially about Billy. Hot mess, right? But I think his constant self-sabotage and refusal to take responsibility are actually a twisted form of control. He can't handle the pressure of 'real life,' so he actively creates chaos to distract himself. The scene where he trashes his apartment after getting fired? Textbook. As for Alec's political ambitions vs. his relationship with Leslie... that's classic conflict, sure, but it's also about him realizing his idealized version of the future doesn't align with reality. He thought he'd have it all figured out post-graduation, and he clearly doesn't. The pacing is pretty uneven and the storyline isn't perfect, and the ending is a bit too neat, but that doesn't negate the overall message. I also think it's interesting how the 'friendship' is essentially the glue holding them together, but each individual is simultaneously falling apart. It's like they're all clinging to this idea of 'us' because facing their own individual anxieties is too scary. Ultimately, I think St. Elmo's Fire captures the messy, in-between stage of life where you're no longer a kid, but you're definitely not an adult. Maybe that's why it still resonates, even if it's also super cheesy at times. Thoughts? Am I reading too much into this, or is there something deeper here than just a synth-heavy soundtrack and questionable fashion choices?