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Midnight Run

Midnight Run

1988
Comedy, Crime
2h 6m
Bounty hunter Jack Walsh is sent to find and return bail jumper and former Mafia accountant, Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas. The FBI have had no success it locating The Duke, so when Jack finds him in next to no time, they are a little embarrassed. In order to collect his $100,000 fee, Jack must take The Duke from New York to Los Angeles. However, the Mafia and the FBI have other ideas, as does Marvin, a rival bounty hunter.

Directed by:

Martin Brest

Screenwriter:

George Gallo

Starring:

Joe Pantoliano, Robert De Niro, Yaphet Kotto, Philip Baker Hall, Dennis Farina, Robert Miranda, Lois Smith, John Ashton, Charles Grodin, Richard Foronjy, Tracey Walter

Genres:

Comedy, Crime, Action, Adventure

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Midnight Run

1988
Comedy, Crime
2h 6m
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lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
80th
Charles Grodin has a deadpan comedic talent that is unparelleled in the industry. Robert DeNiro is by far the best at what he does, which is namely, being Robert DeNiro. Together, they make a great team. A unique story and great acting. A very good film I need to go see again.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 30 Jul 2018
77
49th
Despite a mediocre plot ("escort this dude..."), baffling title and repetitive structure, Midnight Run gets away with its sins by having Robert De Niro, who tries hard and is given time to grow into his character and build a rapport with Grodin. And a half-decent De Niro is worth his weight in gold. His charisma and delivery kept me watching despite some tenuous scenarios. Props to Grodin too. Nobody else really added much or mattered in the long run. Odd-couple-buddy-road-trip-police-comedy.
Rated 30 Jul 2018
terrymacterrymac
Rated 02 Jul 2009
70
58th
Surprisingly enjoyable, driven along by some good performances.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 30 Dec 2009
81
68th
A little long and full of implausibly convenient scenarios, but DeNiro carries what could have been another cheeseball mismatched buddy story in a "'Lethal Weapon', only with the comedy/action ratio flipped" kind of way. Great supporting turn by Grodin, whose underplayed turn as a sincere, white collar Robin Hood acts as the perfect balance to DeNiro's wronged tough guy. The constantly shifting allegiances builds genuine suspense in the film's final act before ending on exactly the right note.
Rated 30 Dec 2009
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
95th
Of all the action/comedies made in the 80's (and yes, there were plenty), this is among the best, if not the number one best. Barely a second of film is wasted, with more twists and turns and fun scenes packed into it than any three other similar movies. Besides two terrific leads who play off each other beautifully, there's a great cast of supporting characters. Even the hokey parts are good, though the freight train scene pushes the corn-o-meter into the red a little bit.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
farzanFarzan
Rated 29 Mar 2008
72
63rd
Pretty good film. The performances were great, but the humour in my opinion was a little dragged on, but i really enjoyed De Niro in this. It's not the best film of its kind, but its pretty fun. I just didnt like it as much as a lot of other people.
Rated 29 Mar 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 10 Sep 2009
9
93rd
Really fun buddy flick. De Niro gives a great performance and his interactions with Grodin are awesome. The pace is really fast and it is just an extremely entertaining flick to watch. Check it out.
Rated 10 Sep 2009
lakefxdanlakefxdan
Rated 28 Dec 2009
85
56th
Enjoyable buddy road movie that enlivens by-the-map plot with sharply drawn characters and settings. Many quotable moments -- not that most people recognize when you quote this movie.
Rated 28 Dec 2009
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 04 Nov 2010
91
90th
A tight script elevated by perfect casting. Farina pulls off a mobster so genuinely over-the-top violent he easily flips from funny 2 scary; Pantoliano's tailor-made 2 play a shyster bondsman; & Grodin & Deniro hit it out of the park as the kind of odd couple pairing we've seen b4. The big difference here is that the changes in their relationship never ring false. The performances r always funny, but the sincere & difficult moments that make the friendship plausible r never sacrificed 4 a laugh.
Rated 04 Nov 2010
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 08 Apr 2012
73
71st
One of the better buddy action comedies out there. I was too young to appreciate it in its time, but it seems that everybody who did rates this as one of their favorites of all time. I imagine it would have had more of an impact on me if I hadn't seen hundreds of other buddy movies before. Still, though, a great movie and one of my favorite De Niro comedy roles.
Rated 08 Apr 2012
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 23 Jul 2016
72
57th
Not as funny, heartwarming, dramatic, action packed, or well-scripted as you would imagine. But there is a spit-shine aesthetic that gives it all the credibility and charm needed to elevate it to a minor classic.
Rated 23 Jul 2016
nobambanobamba
Rated 26 Mar 2019
60
62nd
De Niro did great. Grodin's fugitive with creepy looks got a bit annoying at times. Basically Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Fav scenes: not one, but two helicopter takedowns.
Rated 26 Mar 2019
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 02 Jul 2019
79
59th
It's PLANES TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES meets GET SHORTY (especially with hilarious Farina in the cast); it may just be the passage of time since, but film feels oddly familiar and contrived, scoring best in the mid-section when the tension between Grodin and De Niro heats up (with Ashton's amusing running gag a highlight); there's a curiously cluttered flat-footedness at the finale as all the players are awkwardly dragged on stage, and Brest doesn't seem to quite know how to handle them.
Rated 02 Jul 2019
paxtonPaxton
Rated 08 Feb 2024
91
91st
While true that the script has whip crack wit and everyone in the cast from top to bottom does phenomenal work, looking backwards it's derivative of Fled (1996), so...
Rated 08 Feb 2024
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
79th
A lost gem of the 1980s. You forget that Charles Grodin can actually be funny and everyone loves Yaphet Kotto.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
scurryscurry
Rated 10 May 2008
55
67th
The film is not believable in the least, and it's too long, hello the 80's, the campiest decade, but it's funny most of the time. Charles Grodin is kinda a little bitch, but it works here.
Rated 10 May 2008
sebbysebby
Rated 05 Oct 2008
65
59th
De Niro is great. Grodin is passable. It's all very pleasant, if unspectacular.
Rated 05 Oct 2008
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 14 Jan 2009
9
97th
I'm kind of surprised I enjoyed this so much. It never becomes much more than an action/comedy/buddy flick, but it all comes together perfectly, without a single dull moment.
Rated 14 Jan 2009
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 16 Aug 2011
70
53rd
Well-paced action comedy with great cast, good script and wonderful dialogues. Also a round of applause for Yaphet Kotto.
Rated 16 Aug 2011
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 02 Sep 2011
90
92nd
WHIZ BANG
Rated 02 Sep 2011
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 24 Jul 2013
40
19th
To be honest, I didn't laugh. I don't understand why this movie has been placed upon such a pedestal.
Rated 24 Jul 2013
ocelotOcelot
Rated 02 Jul 2014
70
73rd
I couldn't help but be reminded of Planes, Trains and Automobiles. But where that movie was a steaming hunk of shit, this was a fun ride with respectable comedy and drama. It's overlong by about twenty minutes, and the action is diversified enough to avoid giving the film a repetitive feeling. Surprisingly well-shot, too.
Rated 02 Jul 2014
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 27 Jul 2014
55
47th
A couple of moments of pure comedic brilliance. Otherwise pretty mediocre.
Rated 27 Jul 2014
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 21 May 2017
7
57th
Midnight Run may not be the best or most memorable film of it's kind. But there is more than enough humour, action and chemistry between the characters to make this an enjoyable and rewatchable experience. The unlikely pairing of Robert De Niro & Charles Grodin are surprisingly great together and they bounce off one another brilliantly. Yaphet Kotto is a worthy mention too. And whilst this may also not be Robert De Niro's finest work, I think he is both underrated and underused is comedic roles.
Rated 21 May 2017
timon88Timon88
Rated 13 Nov 2018
48
43rd
Decent enough mindless entertainment, but time has not been terribly kind. The writing feels--and the whole thing looks--like a really long network television show where they say "fuck" a LOT. Was there no actual cinematographer involved?
Rated 13 Nov 2018
bownBown
Rated 26 Aug 2019
81
57th
Definitely one of my favourite of the light-hearted action flicks we got in the 80s. De Niro and the dad from Beethoven are an excellent duo, and the silly atmosphere never lags.
Rated 26 Aug 2019
twincinematwincinema
Rated 20 Jul 2020
85
85th
This has the jauntiest score thanks to Elfman. My only complaint is that there needed to be more scenes where De Niro and Pantoliano yelled at each other.
Rated 20 Jul 2020
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 11 Jul 2021
70
66th
Due to it leaving HBO MAX the day after I watched half of it, I saw this in two sittings about a month apart so take my opinion with a grain of salt. It felt a little slow at times, but for the most part it was just constant fun.
Rated 11 Jul 2021
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 13 Dec 2021
70
34th
Fun enough as a comedy, but doesn't have any real meat to it or anything to offer that you haven't seen a thousand times before. I probably would have rated it higher if it weren't for just how insufferable Charles Grodin is here, but De Niro's character was decent.
Rated 13 Dec 2021
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 10 Feb 2007
78
81st
The pace never lets up as one hilarious scene after another go by in this thoroughly satisfying and hilarious adventure.
Rated 10 Feb 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 19 Feb 2007
60
62nd
Quite good.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 08 Mar 2007
63
60th
Lotsa wholesome action and plot twists, nothing too serious but definitely enjoyable. Much cred is lent by De Niro and Kotto, and Grodin does a good job also. Midnight Run's off-the-shelf premise hasn't been used to such fine effect perhaps since Sergio Corbucci's 1970 western Companeros.
Rated 08 Mar 2007
tomohhh824Tomohhh824
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
97th
only one of the best buddy comedies ever made!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
63rd
Slightly overrated.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 24 Aug 2007
34
33rd
ok
Rated 24 Aug 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 17 Sep 2007
75
79th
good action/comedy
Rated 17 Sep 2007
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 02 Mar 2008
73
56th
# 550
Rated 02 Mar 2008
longbaugh01longbaugh01
Rated 04 Aug 2008
60
30th
Deniro is great in this, but much like a Chris Tucker in Rush Hour, Grodin annoyed the hell out of me. Although, at times he did provide a glimpse of a more subtle way to approach the character, but not nearly enough of the time. Its entertaining, but it does seem to drag on a bit. If you like Deniro, then watch this, if not, there may not be enough here to justify your viewing.
Rated 04 Aug 2008
ashwilliamsAshWilliams
Rated 23 Sep 2008
77
54th
Buddy comedy done right.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
juicesticejuicestice
Rated 18 Dec 2008
85
86th
Great chemistry and banter between the two main characters carry this movie far in my books.
Rated 18 Dec 2008
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
69
38th
615
Rated 19 Dec 2008
jmkcrijmkcri
Rated 07 Jan 2009
95
98th
Just great timing and touches throughout, not to mention the only soundtrack I ever bought.
Rated 07 Jan 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 24 Mar 2009
95
93rd
Listed as a crime film, but really it's a fantastic comedy in disguise. DeNIro and Grodin share some of the funniest interplay you will ever see on screen. Highly recommended.
Rated 24 Mar 2009
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 09 Apr 2009
50
67th
Fast-paced action comedy, full of quick-fire wit and graced by some excellent performances.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
mcxmcx
Rated 23 Jul 2024
75
52nd
The plot and pacing, as well as some good performances, make for a fun time. Lots of great stuff here, but it couldn't quite deliver on the excellent setup. The action cliche chases and shootouts are a bit boring, and the movie probably would have been better served with more serious or tense action elements to offset the interpersonal humor.
Rated 23 Jul 2024
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 21 Dec 2009
85
66th
Very funny and exciting at the same time. DeNiro and Grodin are both excellent, and Farina is very funny too.
Rated 21 Dec 2009
theyshoot10theyshoot10
Rated 15 Jan 2010
74
48th
514
Rated 15 Jan 2010
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 22 Mar 2010
85
90th
Wonderful.
Rated 22 Mar 2010
in_lieu_ofIn Lieu Of
Rated 08 Jun 2010
88
77th
Classic. I had seen this a long time ago but barely remembered a thing about it. Very funny and great characters. The only real fault that I can give it is that it was a little too silly. I know that that was kind of the point but I felt that it was just a little too silly and too perfect. Everything seemed to happen a little too exactly the way that it needed to happen. Not to the level that would be really annoying, just enough to keep it from being a truly amazing film.
Rated 08 Jun 2010
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 23 May 2024
78
78th
Really liked De Niro's character a lot. He had sides and he wasn't just a basic tough guy (though at times he was that too, of course). The progression of things between the two main characters felt natural, too, and it wasn't shoehorned in as usually happens with this type of plot. These kinds of movies are just so chill and relaxing to watch. Great road trip stuff, diners, cop chases, mobsters + a Danny Elfman soundtrack.
Rated 23 May 2024
andreasthauAndreasThau
Rated 25 Jul 2010
30
12th
I remember it as bad the 80's way. And the music as terrible.
Rated 25 Jul 2010
jkathrensjkathrens
Rated 01 Sep 2010
65
35th
I remember this because it was the first R-rated movie I ever watched. I thought it was hilarious how much they cursed for no reason - and I loved Charles Grodin (don't know... can't tell you). It was probably not that great.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
lazynicklazynick
Rated 24 Sep 2010
99
85th
Wow.
Rated 24 Sep 2010
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 28 Mar 2011
95
99th
Features a very smart script, great score by Danny Elfman and delicious performances from every player. DeNiro and Grodin play off each other fantastically well. The whole thing's a hoot.
Rated 28 Mar 2011
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 03 May 2011
72
41st
Well, it's OK. There is nothing really to be proud of but some scenes looked nice with some far fetched humor. Just a kind of a movie for De Niro to be in a shape, so to say.
Rated 03 May 2011
caimancaiman
Rated 05 May 2011
87
85th
This is the way action comedies should be done. First and foremost are the characters, who in this case are likable and interesting. The script is excellent too, never getting too convoluted yet never insulting the audience's intelligence. Deniro and Grodin are perfectly cast and have a unique and hilarious chemistry. Just a really enjoyable movie executed much better than just about any other in its genre.
Rated 05 May 2011
timskinsellatimskinsella
Rated 25 Apr 2024
60
40th
This felt very long to me and I became less engaged by it the further I got in, but I think that has less to do with the film's quality than with how tired I was while watching. There are certainly some fun moments here and De Niro and Grodin are great ... I'll have to revisit it at some stage.
Rated 25 Apr 2024
filliganFilligan
Rated 02 Sep 2011
82
47th
This was way lighter than I was expecting. De Niro showcases some of his comic timing mixed into his usual thing and Elfman's campy score keeps the tone fun. It's a shame Martin Brest's career was the only one annihilated by Gigli; he wasn't half bad a director.
Rated 02 Sep 2011
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 14 Sep 2011
85
85th
This is one of the best action comedies I have seen. A sort of Trains Planes and Automobiles with menace. The script is the real winner here, with fast paced dialogue that appears ad-libed, and superbly delivered by the entire ensemble. Although a long film, the pace rarely falls, and throughout there is a sense of "what the heck is going to happen next" ? De Niro is superb throughout and delivers a scene with his daughter (who should get a special mention) that is pure brilliance. Great fun.
Rated 14 Sep 2011
glmglm
Rated 26 Oct 2011
86
83rd
85.500
Rated 26 Oct 2011
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
75
50th
#497
Rated 30 Nov 2011
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 13 Dec 2011
100
99th
Robert De Niro & Charles Grodin make a perfect odd couple in this film. This movie is hilarious. It is great to watch these two greats working together.
Rated 13 Dec 2011
criteenqueCriteenque
Rated 20 May 2012
25
18th
Martin Brest blends the two most guy-centric movie appeal factors, action and comedy, into a punch-a-minute, laugh-a-minute zeitgeist. It's surprising, then, that such a fast-paced narrative has the capacity to be slow.
Rated 20 May 2012
entertainmeEntertainMe
Rated 22 Jul 2012
88
89th
The "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles" of bounty hunter movies. Classic.
Rated 22 Jul 2012
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 22 Jul 2012
86
89th
The road movie to end all road movies? Naw, I never want road movies to end. Joey Pants and De Niro yelling at each other on the phone is pure cinematic gold.
Rated 22 Jul 2012
glm01glm01
Rated 06 Jan 2013
86
87th
85.500
Rated 06 Jan 2013
dougiedDougieD
Rated 09 Feb 2013
80
54th
Just a fun road comedy. An above average film that is elevated by funny dialogue and DeNiro's best comedic work outside of The King of Comedy.
Rated 09 Feb 2013
icarusIcarus
Rated 29 Sep 2013
82
69th
Three things: Charles Grodin. Charles Grodin. Charles Grodin.
Rated 29 Sep 2013
brrrpbrrrp
Rated 19 Feb 2024
75
76th
Takes a while to get going but the film gets good payoffs by taking things nice and easy at first. Comes across at times familiar and others quite oddball. Not everything hits the mark, but most of its charm is sourced from a deliberate awkwardness and incongruous tonal inflections. Oftentimes bizarre Danny Elfman score really does a lot for this mood. Ate a single magic mushroom beforehand, to be just a little more engaged; no regrets, credibility be damned.
Rated 19 Feb 2024
syntaxerrorsyntaxerror
Rated 22 Oct 2014
8
38th
A good road comedy/adventure film. Keeps going when you want it to.
Rated 22 Oct 2014
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 01 Dec 2014
75
54th
It has been a while since I popped this film on my list of things I've watched to then rank on criticker but I recall it being an entertaining use of my two hours. Yaphet Kotto especially. Points for not letting Robert De Niro try too hard to be funny.
Rated 01 Dec 2014
butterflybbbutterflybb
Rated 04 Jul 2015
82
61st
Even in 1988, the basic plot wasn't that original. But the terrific cast and screenplay elevate this WAY beyond the sum of its parts.
Rated 04 Jul 2015
troothTrooth
Rated 09 Nov 2016
71
58th
I'm sad to say this is a movie I watched less than a year ago, but can barely remember beyond the sentiment of "it was good."
Rated 09 Nov 2016
pratchett3Pratchett3
Rated 16 Jul 2017
8
72nd
doesn't try to be high art or anything, but is super fun, the web of characters is set up very well, lots of funny moments, but also very dramatic ones at times.
Rated 16 Jul 2017
rottentRottenT
Rated 21 Mar 2018
96
91st
Enlivened by the antagonistic chemistry between Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin, Midnight Run is an uncommonly entertaining odd couple comedy.
Rated 21 Mar 2018
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 03 Jun 2018
85
66th
This story has been done million times but DeNiro and Grodin manage to raise Midnight Run above it's peers.
Rated 03 Jun 2018
shalevshalev
Rated 29 Dec 2018
81
56th
Really not bad for an Eighties movie. Only thing is cutting out a couple of plot turns could make it even more enjoyable.
Rated 29 Dec 2018
damildamil
Rated 07 Aug 2019
65
54th
It was pretty fun buddy/road trip comedy. De Niro was great, and although Grodin wasn't as good, I enjoyed their chemistry together. It's definitely one of those movies that makes you say, "They don't make ‘em like this anymore". Some pretty funny moments, a couple of good action sequences, and a bit of an annoying score make this a pretty quintessential ‘80s action comedy.
Rated 07 Aug 2019
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 26 Aug 2019
75
60th
Yes we would like one of your finest champagnes champagnes
Rated 26 Aug 2019
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 19 Jan 2020
62
58th
De Niro is great and it drifts along nicely. Terrible score and a rather lame style in that "aren't we having good a good old time" kind of way. The reputation is better than the actual movie.
Rated 19 Jan 2020
emre_eEmre E.
Rated 29 Jan 2020
75
36th
Midnight Run oldukça eğlenceli bir komedi-aksiyon filmi. Yer yer duygusal sahnelere de sahip olan filmde, başından sonuna kadar mizah ve aksiyon eksik olmuyor ve usta oyuncular da oldukça iyi performans sergiliyor. Eğlenceli, kafa yormayan ama aynı zamanda kaliteli film arayışında olanların muhakkak izlemesi gereken bir film.
Rated 29 Jan 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 11 Mar 2020
95
98th
Seen: 2.
Rated 11 Mar 2020
denizbergundenizbergun
Rated 12 Apr 2020
97
86th
57.dakika efsane diyalog.
Rated 12 Apr 2020
mohouzeMO_Houze
Rated 21 Oct 2020
90
90th
Hands down one of the best buddy movies to come out of the 80s. Robert De Niro gives one of his best performances as a burned out & bitter bounty hunter who hits the big score when he has to escort a fussy mob accountant (Charles Grodin) to LA. All sorts of high jinks ensure as the mob, FBI and rival bounty hunters try to thwart them. Beneath all the action is a heartwarming story about a man who recovers from a failed life. All this set to a rare blues score by Danny Elfman.
Rated 21 Oct 2020
stuie299stuie299
Rated 28 Dec 2020
85
76th
De Niro and Grodin have instant chemistry and perfect comedic timing. Kotto, Pantoliano, and Farina are a great supporting cast. I do think it gets a little repetitive towards the end of the second act. They really should have cut 15 minutes or so out of the movie (basically all of the stuff around Arizona). Also Elfman's score is rather dated and not in a fun way. But the casting and premise really do work in a major way. Overall this should be well worth your time.
Rated 28 Dec 2020
future42future42
Rated 04 Jan 2021
35
52nd
It was fun
Rated 04 Jan 2021
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 08 Jul 2021
78
51st
I'd be giving this a 95 if the Duke wasn't so ungodly annoying during most of the movie. His nagging at Jack to be healthier and open up would have worked better if he'd established a better connection, but as it stands their dynamic was only just passable. The story (and soundtrack) gets very repetitive and predictable, but the comedy works well, the idea of a good cop turned bounty hunter plays well with the fight against corruption, and De Niro never disappoints.
Rated 08 Jul 2021
perrystroikaPerryStroika
Rated 19 Jul 2021
66
73rd
Grodin and De Niro have an enjoyable rapport, the direction maintains a light touch amidst the authentically seedy milieu and the plot moves along nicely with a few stops for well done character touches along the way. All in all, above average.
Rated 19 Jul 2021
robbytrobbyt
Rated 04 Nov 2023
80
31st
I saw this movie a few years ago, and I remember almost nothing from the plot. They're on a train for a bit, and there might be some insinuated homosexual relationship between the two men, otherwise nothing sticks out. That doesn't mean it's a bad movie, it just means that it's forgettable (for me).
Rated 04 Nov 2023
doyler29doyler29
Rated 21 Mar 2022
80
68th
The remarkable chemistry is 90% of the point here. Living in a time where De Niro has made dozens of shitty comedies, it's easy to forget what a strange decision it was to cast him in a comedy in the 1980's. Even more remarkably, the temptation to pair him with a bombastic comedy star was resisted. These two play off each other masterfully. Neither of these men try to be funny. They trust that embodying these characters and letting them interact will produce the results.
Rated 21 Mar 2022
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 17 Apr 2022
9
90th
Best road movie ever? Honestly, I can't imagine this not being in anyone's top 3. The pacing and energy in this movie are completely off the charts and you can tell everyone had a great time making it. I mean, not that I would ever consider De Niro snobby, but up until the late 90's, he's always made what seemed like educated choices when picking parts and I'm sure he read the script and was like: where do I sign? Martin Brest just had one of the saddest endings to a film career ever.
Rated 17 Apr 2022
depacinodepacino
Rated 24 May 2022
88
87th
Great casting, great story, great characters, it's damn well worth two hours of watching. Fucking A!
Rated 24 May 2022
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 10 Jun 2022
70
53rd
Grownmancancontrolwhatyousayetclol+Rfam+icantevenarguewityouidontevenknowwtfyou'retalkinaboutlool
Rated 10 Jun 2022
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 20 Aug 2022
60
35th
Enjoyable buddy cop meets road trip movie, with a few tweaks to some of the formulas along the way. The comedic timing of the two stars is quite good, even when the movie veers into the incredulous. (I'm a bit worried that during my annual viewing of Planes Trains & Automobiles I'll be wondering where the helicopter scene went.)
Rated 20 Aug 2022
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 25 Aug 2022
70
58th
Planes, Trains & Automobiles with feds and mobs. a little heavy on the recurring gags for my taste, but it excels in cast chemistry. an engine fueled entirely by performances.
Rated 25 Aug 2022
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 04 Oct 2023
8
79th
Smart, lively entertainment. A rarity.
Rated 04 Oct 2023
rayoutRayout
Rated 14 Nov 2022
54
53rd
45 minutes too long, the first third pulls the whole film down in its triviality. Otherwise nothing special, all solid, would suit a Sunday afternoon perfectly
Rated 14 Nov 2022
neonmanNeonman
Rated 16 Sep 2023
84
78th
For a piece of unashamed popular entertainment, it's about as good as it could be. Making engaging use out of the character dynamic at all times, it's a constantly fun story with all the right twists and turns right up until its ending, all the while resulting in a feel-good ending that feels wholly deserved. Not heaps deep, but an entertaining time that makes it better than deep, but aggravatingly boring films. Should've been nominated for, maybe even won, the Best Picture Oscar.
Rated 16 Sep 2023
nefariousqNefariousQ
Rated 20 Sep 2023
65
16th
And you get knocked out! And you get knocked out! Everybody gets knocked the f*** out!
Rated 20 Sep 2023
kamiguruKamiGuru
Rated 20 Sep 2023
65
29th
If it were a tad shorter i feel like this would probably get a higher score for me. De Niro and Grodin chemistry is definitely the best part and it makes me wish they had done more movies together. The running gags weren't too over the top and just funny enough to where they didn't get too old. All together a solid mock buddy cop/mob flick.
Rated 20 Sep 2023

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