Midnight Run

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Midnight Run

The best comedy/adventure of all time, to me at least. Sheer movie magic! Yes, there was a time when comedy was actually funny and intelligent. "Midnight Run" is a timeless masterpiece, I've seen it a dozen times and it never fails to put me in a good mood. Such a perfect mix of star power, clever and funny script, and excellent direction (not to mention the 80's charm adding up to the whole thing) is nothing short of a cinematic miracle. The chemistry between the leads is electrifying, the soundtrack is fabulous and did I mention the brilliant script? Fast-paced and witty, it combines Grodin's deadpan performance with De Niro's energy to a marvelous result. Despite being light like a feather, "Midnight Run" presents strong character development and serious acting skills from everybody involved. They can't (and won't) make movies like this anymore.

One of the most entertaining films of the 1980s this is a must-see for budding screenwriters. The story is so perfectly structured that all the director and actors had to do was not mess it up. There is not one scene that is surplus to the story, not one supporting character that does not add to the enjoyment of this movie. This is Robert de Niro's warmest and most enjoyable performance. He imbues his character with such deep humanity that it is impossible not to care for him. A short meeting with his daughter is probably the most poignant and emotional scene of de Niro's career. We slowly learn his back story and in this pivotal moment we discover what he has given up. As Aristotle put it 'the hero has suffered a terrible misfortune of his own doing'. 'Midnight Run' is one of those rare films that can be watched over and over again.

The first time I watched this movie, I immediately started it again after the credits rolled. Loved it just as much the 2nd time, and over the years, I can honestly say that almost anytime I watch Midnight Run, I usually end up watching it a 2nd (and sometimes 3rd) time within the next few days. I'm fairly certain the reason for this is that it's evokes such a feeling, creates such a time and place, that I'm practically nostalgic for watching it the minute it ends. Part of that has to do with Danny Elfman's score, and part of it has to do with DeNiro's and Grodin's performances, but more than anything, it's the fact that they just don't make movies like this anymore. Midnight Run is without a question a perfect movie, but more importantly, it's a time vessel back to an era where you could tell this kind of story, and make a movie like this, and everyone comes out on top. I love this movie like I love my childhood.

I was lucky enough to see this one in the theatre when it came out. Martin Brest is one of the truly underrated directors of his time for comedy - this film just is PERFECT. A great road/buddy movie that is made for adults - more like "One flew over the cukoo's nest" than "cannonball run", really. All the supporting characters are great as well...Witness Dennis Farina talking to his Vegas Lawyer, played by Philip Baker Hall (not the first time he would be a guy in a suit in Vegas named Sidney!), Yaphet Kotto as a frustrated agent or Joe Pants as the shady Bail bondsman. The pacing, dialogue, story, acting, editing are all top notch - I just love this one.

Pleasantly surprised by this one. I had heard people refer to this one, but hadn't seen it for myself until recently. One of the better buddy-action movies I've seen, due to a very tight script. Superior writing by George Gallo. The story is what drives this movie from beginning to end, and doesn't need to depend solely on the cast to keep the audience interested for the full 2 hours. DeNiro and Grodin are excellent together, with a great supporting cast. I would keep this movie in my personal collection. I would also consider it a fine example for other buddy action movies to follow, even today. Highly recommended for great comedic writing, directing and acting.

Oh yeah! THE film of the 80's. Together with HEAT, one of De Niro's best! Totally professional film-making. This is a comedy that succeeds on every level. The central characters of reluctant and burnt-out Bounty Hunter De Niro and Grodin as ex mafia accountant on-the-run "The Duke," just meld flawlessly. The script is wicked with ramped up profanities that somehow are absolutely integral to the unfolding plot. De Niro has just hours to get Grodin back to bail-bondsman Pantoliano while his ex-boss Dennis Farina (COULD anyone look more mafioso?) wants him back for reasons of extreme revenge....Perhaps on account of the fact that The Duke has put his funds to better use a la Robin Hood style of redistribution of wealth. This is really laugh-out-loud brilliant stuff. Catch it.