Review of Midnight Run (1988) by Michael M — 30 Dec 2007
Martin Brest's 'Midnight Run' is a very funny and action-packed movie that will generally appeal to a wide range of audiences. Robert DeNiro is absolutely hysterical as the foul-mouthed, hard-boiled bounty hunter hired by his boss (played by The Sopranos' Joe Pantoliano) to bring back an accountant on the lam who ripped off the mob played by Charles Grodin (whose also very humorous in this).
DeNiro and Grodin make a nice 'odd-couple' and both have very funny one-liners throughout the film when they argue or verbally abuse each other. The movie also stars John Ashton (Beverly Hills Cop, Breaking Away) , Dennis Farina (Law & Order, Snatch) as the mob boss, Philip Seymour Hoffman (Magnolia, Detective Bookman from 'Seinfeld) as the mob boss' consigliere and Yaphet Kotto (Alien, Homocide) as the F.
B.I. agent trying to capture DeNiro and Grodin before DeNiro gets Grodin back to his boss for a $100,000 reward. In conclusion, the 80s crime/adventure flick 'Midnight Run' isn't a great film, but it's a very enjoyable film.
Rent it, you'll definitely enjoy it. Grade: B-.
This review of Midnight Run (1988) was written by Michael M on 30 Dec 2007.
Midnight Run has generally received very positive reviews.
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