Review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Paula C — 17 Jul 2008
No one ever tells you that this movie isn't really about gigolos and has nothing in common with most movies about scrappy, resourceful prostitutes. Even if Joe Buck is an ounce scrappy you never see him do stuff like put condoms in his shoes.
The most gut pounding parts also completely sneak up on you since you initially think the movie's going to be about a heroic rebel who's tired of pulling 9 to 5 with the man. there's no part that pleads for sympathy, it just allows you to watch and have your heart broken by the way the cowboy's dream and general idealism get taken advantage of.
This movie made me cry like watching a kid make himself a birthday cake.
This review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) was written by Paula C on 17 Jul 2008.
Midnight Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.
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