Review of Midnight Run (1988) by Mark G — 21 Jun 2018
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.
This review of Midnight Run (1988) was written by Mark G on 21 Jun 2018.
Midnight Run has generally received very positive reviews.
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