Notebook Reviews: MIDNIGHT RUN

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Niall Browne in Notebook Reviews

Martin Brest – 1988.

Beverly Hills Cop director Martin Brest once again tackles the action-comedy and delivers an enjoyable buddy movie with Midnight Run.

George Gallo‘s screenplay hits the mark and the cast is off-the-chart great: Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton, Dennis Farina, Joe Pantoliano and Philip Baker Hall! De Niro seems to be relaxed and enjoying himself and Grodin is a first-rate wind-up merchant. They make for a great pairing.

It relies a bit too much on coincidence and silly mistakes from its characters – but Midnight Run is an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours.