Review of Midnight Run (1988) by Matt T — 08 Dec 2007

I used to know every line of this movie, and recite it when my friends were watching to prove it to them. They love that!

This review of Midnight Run (1988) was written by Matt T on 08 Dec 2007.

Midnight Run has generally received very positive reviews.

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