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Summary: If you've never seen this movie....
Review: I notice that the other reviews written here praise this movie to death, and it deserves it, but I'd like to add that this movie is practically a primer in how a well-written and efficient screenplay can make or break a film. The exposition in "Midnight Run" comes out naturally and logically in normal conversation between characters. "So what?", you may say, and you may be right, but I watched "Midnight Run" today after recently seeing the Japanese film "Ringu", where the exposition was handled by having one character conveniently endowed with psychic powers so that the screenwriter could have his protaganists magically find out things the viewer needed to know to understand the movie. But, anyway, if you haven't seen this, or if you have, it is a fine, fine entertainment.
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Summary: De Niro demonstrates his comedic understanding.
Review: In "Midnight Run" De Niro demonstrates just how wide a base he works from and why he's outlasted so many more "critically-acclaimed thespians" for the past 3 decades. Not only can he do heavyweighted roles in "The Deerhunter" but this films showed his ability to grasp roles that are a complicated mixture of darkness and humanity, allowing serious and comedic moments to unfold so naturally it's hard to believe he started his acting character as an extra (Scorsese's 1973 "Mean Streets" was, I believe, De Niro's breakthrough role).Charles Grodin is a masterstroke of casting. As other points of film (writing, directing, et al) are "as good as it gets" (no pun intended, as the tone of "Midnight Run" can favorably compare with "As Good As It Gets"). My only question: WHO LET THIS JEWEL GO OUT OF PRINT? I'M REALLY DISAPPOINTED!!! Please: release a RE-MASTERED, 5.1 Dolby Surround 'Special Edition' DVD of this gem? PLEASE????
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Summary: One of the greatest comedy/dramas of all time
Review: This movie has been a favorite of mine ever since I saw as young kid. I have lost count how many times I have seen it. It quite frankly features some of the best acting I know of....I mean every single character played in this movie is 100% convincing and just perfect. The writing is also great. Can't say enough about the greatness of this film. Now how about a Special Edition DVD release?
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Summary: Needs to be Re-Released! on DVD!
Review: What is Universal Pictures waiting for????, do they not realize the fan base this movie has, Image Entertainment originally released this for Universal, but had a falling out with them, now their titles like this one are out of print, Universal needs to re-issue it, this is a fun movie, & like "Smokey & the Bandit" before it, it really is funny, but has a level of seriousness to it, & also has a cross-country road setting, Robert DeNiro shows his comedic charm as a bounty hunter hired to get Charles Grodin who has stolen milions from a mobster who DeNiro had chased when he was a cop in Chicago 10 or 12 years ago, & has been hiding ever sense, not only does the mob want him(Grodin) dead, the F.B.I. wants him for testimony, when DeNiro catches him, the laughs begin, not only does DeNiro have to fend off the mob hitmen, he has to fend off the F.B.I., a rival bounty hunter, his impatient boss, but also be driven nuts by Grodin himself who constantly nags him for every little thing, to the point of irritation, DeNiro & Grodin work well together here as does Dennis Farina as the mob boss, & Yaphet Kotto as the head of the F.B.I., Joe Pantilanio is fun to watch as DeNiro's boss who is so impatient that he hires a rival to get Grodin, everyone here plays their roles to perfection, although not a major hit in 1988 at the time it was released, it remains a classic, now if Universal would just get their act together, I thought Paramount was bad about dragging its feet with DVD, Universal is just as bad, at least Paramount has gotten its act together, I hope this will be re-released with some extras, it deserves it.
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Summary: One of the Best Ever
Review: How can this movie be Not Available? This is one of the funniest and most charming movies of all time. Great performances by DeNiro and Grodin, a great plot, great action and comedy, not to mention a fantastic supporting cast. There isn't much wrong with this film. Well, maybe some people will say the language is a little harsh. Ever see this movie on TNT? There's a lot lost in the translation. The foul language is part of the fun. Don't miss this movie...but see it on tape or DVD. I hope to see a re-released edition of this movie SOON.
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Summary: The Ultimate Adventure Comedy
Review: Robert DeNiro is a one time Chicago Policeman squeezed off the force by corrupt cops and now earns a living as a bounty hunter. Charles Grodin is the top prize, an accountant who embezzled from the mob, then skipped out on his bail bondsman, if he is not brought in on time the bail bondsman is out of business. Meanwhile the mob would like to put Grodin himself out of business - permanently. Fast paced action and uproarious scenes of conversation between DeNiro and Grodin make this a film that stands up to repeated viewings and that is a good endorsement for any movie. John Ashton has a great role as a somewhat dimwitted bounty hunter rival to DeNiro who wouldn't mind cashing in on Grodin himself and Dennis Farina is cold blooded as the mafia boss. Five Stars and then some.
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Summary: Great Fun!
Review: Just the most fun to watch these two characters! An all time favorite!
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Summary: Wow! Amazing!
Review: Wowowowowowowowowowowowow!
I have been writing many reviews to share my experience but I'd like describe my experience of watching this great movie like that. Wowowowowowow.... I have been a admirer of De Niro (but after seeing the heat, I try not to expect much...sad). Just amazing and I believe 100 will find 100 favorite scene of their own. My favorite would be the scene with his daughter in it. It is very sad and chilled my heart like a iceberg. This movie is like this. It has many different faces of our emotion, which makes funny parts more funnier but still makes me think about life seriously (Strange, huh?). Like many previous reviewers, I cannot recommend this gem enough. Go and buy(or rent) it. It instantly became one of my best 10 movies.
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Summary: A GEM
Review: I really envy those who haven't seen this film. Those who've seen it would understand the reason for sure. Those who haven't seen it before, would feel the same after experiencing this gem out of 80's. Nothing would be more admireable to me than that feel which caught me right after the film came to the end when I saw it for the very first time. Well...I know Jack(De Niro) said goodbye to Duke(Grodin). But hey! I don't wanna say goodbye to 2 of them and all the other loveable guys! This is why I always come back to this movie even though I know it wouldn't be the very same as the first time. This piece still can be as vital as possible. Yeah, it's like water and food to me. You'll find many of tips that let you feel that this is the film made in 80's. The existence of this film is an evidence that 80's was never the lost decade. The contents is ageless. After knowing this excellent piece of film, I've been fighting with desire to tell anyone I know that all the living people should take a bite despite I'm well aware that I can never force them to do so. Of course, I can't force you to do the same neither.
I, however, would for sure force my child and grand child to do so.
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Summary: It's a classic!
Review: This is a movie that can be watched over and over (and I know because I have watched it many times myself.) The story line is excellent, the humor is hilarious and DeNiro is simply at his best. Sit down, relax, have a cream soda and you will laugh, laugh, laugh as you watch this flick.
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