Friends or foes? This is the question that faces both an ex-cop and a criminal as they make their troubled way across America. Midnight Run is one of those movies that makes you feel good about life. It's a fun film that mixes the genres of comedy and action. It was made in 1988 and directed by Martin Brest, and the cast is full of famous names - Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Dennis Farina to name a few. I really recommend this movie because despite one or two weak points, it's a great movie due to the acting, the story, and the music.
Perhaps the strongest point of this movie is the acting. Everybody knows the name of Robert De Niro and he doesn't disappoint in this movie. He is perfect for the part of the ex-cop with his mixture of cool good looks and inner strength, and he combines wonderful action and comedy acting. Charles Grodin, as the lovable criminal, is superb. His facial expressions and the way he delivers his lines is a lesson for all young actors. The other minor characters in the movie such as Marvin, the police captain, and the Mafia boss all add to a wonderful cast, and wonderful acting performances.
The story is a typical good guy/bad guy story. However, in this movie the traditional "good guys" are not always the good guys. Midnight Run can be called a feel-good movie as it has a wonderful ending, after an action-packed journey across the USA. The story of this journey allows us to see just how varied and beautiful the United States is - the scenery is spectacular!
In addition to the acting and the story, another strong point of this movie is the music. The use of a soundtrack in movies has become extremely important and the wonderful music here adds to the tension in each scene. Each musical piece has been carefully picked to match the part of the USA in which the scene takes place. This greatly adds to the mood of the movie.
Midnight Run is not one of De Niro's most famous movies and there are a few weak points in this movie. The plot is not very complex and some people may dislike the bad language in the movie. However, the combination of wonderful acting, feel-good story and excellent soundtrack makes Midnight Run one of De Niro's most watchable movies. Watching this movie is time well-spent, and I guarantee you'll end up feeling good about life.
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