An ex-cop , bounty hunter (Robert De Niro) must bring an ex-mob accountant (Charles Grodin) who embezzled 15 million dollars. The mob wants him dead. The F. B. I. Wants him alive . Robert De Niro just wants him to shut up . After he catches up with the thief , the hunter finds that bringing his prisoner from New York to Los Angeles will be
trying , especially when it is apparent that the Mafia hoodlums (Robert Miranda , Richard Foronji) and FBI are out to stop them. Soon enough the FBI (Yaphet Kotto) , Mafia boss (Dennis Farina) , and rival bounty hunter (John Ashton) are all in pursuit . Monday... Escape with their lives from New York... Tuesday... Impersonate F. B. I. Agents in Chicago... Wednesday... Steal plane in New Mexico... Thursday... Almost kill each other by accident... Friday... Almost kill each other on purpose... A tough bounty hunter ! . A sensitive criminal !. Robert De Niro has to get the FBI off his case, the mob off his trail, and Charles Grodin off his back! . This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Taking The Midnight Run Is A Hell Of A Way To Make A Living
Action comedy with thrills , emotion , car chases , relentless pursuits and anything else . Director Martin Brest handles the action with enthusiasm and the enjoyable chemical between Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin produces genuine comic sparkles . The friction between two leads De Niro and Grodin is fun to watch , while the action and comic moments are agreeable . Main and support cast are frankly excellent . Robert De Niro's in nice form here as a present day bunty hunter intent on capture his biggest prize in years , a hail-jumper embezzler ; while Charles Grodin gives an attractive acting as ex-accountant who has embezzeled big bucks from his former boss. Magnificent support cast with plenty of familar faces , such as : Yaphet Kotto , John Ashton, Dennis Farina , Joe Pantoliano , Richard Foronjy , Robert Miranda , Jack Kehoe , Philip Baker Hall , Tom Irwin , Wendy Phillips , among others.
It displays a lively and moving musical score by prolific Danny Elffman . As well as atmospheric and adequate cinematography by cameraman Donald E. Thorin. The motion picture was competently directed by Martin Brest . This great director Martin Brest told about this film : ¨I pursued film because I thought this was the coolest job. I loved the idea of working with writers and musicians and photographers and actors at the same time. It sounds corny but the opportunity to work with Robert De Niro was a dream come true for me. I truly am happiest in a working environment where I can encourage and create surprises¨. Brest is a good director who has made successful movies , such as : ¨Going in style¨ , ¨Beverly Hill Cops¨ , ¨Scent of Woman ¨, ¨Meet Joe Black¨; however , failing in ¨Gigli¨ with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez , that was a real flop at the box office , that's why he retired of filmmaking . Rating : 7.5/10 . Well worth watching .
Action comedy with thrills , emotion , car chases , relentless pursuits and anything else . Director Martin Brest handles the action with enthusiasm and the enjoyable chemical between Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin produces genuine comic sparkles . The friction between two leads De Niro and Grodin is fun to watch , while the action and comic moments are agreeable . Main and support cast are frankly excellent . Robert De Niro's in nice form here as a present day bunty hunter intent on capture his biggest prize in years , a hail-jumper embezzler ; while Charles Grodin gives an attractive acting as ex-accountant who has embezzeled big bucks from his former boss. Magnificent support cast with plenty of familar faces , such as : Yaphet Kotto , John Ashton, Dennis Farina , Joe Pantoliano , Richard Foronjy , Robert Miranda , Jack Kehoe , Philip Baker Hall , Tom Irwin , Wendy Phillips , among others.
It displays a lively and moving musical score by prolific Danny Elffman . As well as atmospheric and adequate cinematography by cameraman Donald E. Thorin. The motion picture was competently directed by Martin Brest . This great director Martin Brest told about this film : ¨I pursued film because I thought this was the coolest job. I loved the idea of working with writers and musicians and photographers and actors at the same time. It sounds corny but the opportunity to work with Robert De Niro was a dream come true for me. I truly am happiest in a working environment where I can encourage and create surprises¨. Brest is a good director who has made successful movies , such as : ¨Going in style¨ , ¨Beverly Hill Cops¨ , ¨Scent of Woman ¨, ¨Meet Joe Black¨; however , failing in ¨Gigli¨ with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez , that was a real flop at the box office , that's why he retired of filmmaking . Rating : 7.5/10 . Well worth watching .