Midnight Thunder
Midnight Thunder

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Midnight Thunder

1990
Movie
81 min
Indonesian

The story of siblings Ria (Deasy Ratnasari) and Rudi (Johan Saimima), who, along with Rudi’s wife Henny (Alba Fuad), kill their aunt Emma (Yenny Farida) for an inheritance. The wealth does not bring blessings as expected, only the haunting feelings of guilt and regret. Henny goes into a mental hospital and changes into a monster, while the other two are haunted by visions of the dead auntie and face a horrible death.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Gerry LivelyGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former police detective, haunted by the unsolved murder of his partner, is drawn back into the dangerous underworld he left behind. He must confront corrupt officials and a ruthless drug cartel to uncover the truth and avenge his friend's death. The investigation leads him on a perilous chase through the city's darkest corners, testing his resolve and pushing him to his limits.

Critical Reception

Midnight Thunder received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some praised its action sequences and a few performances, many critics found the plot predictable and the character development lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the straightforward action elements, while others were disappointed by its generic crime thriller tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers some decent action set pieces, but they are not enough to salvage a weak script.

  • James Marshall's performance as the tormented detective is a highlight, though largely wasted.

  • A by-the-numbers crime thriller that fails to distinguish itself from similar movies of the era.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Midnight Thunder are scarce, but available comments often mention that the film is an unremarkable 90s action flick with a predictable plot and average acting. Some viewers found the action sequences to be mildly entertaining, while others considered it forgettable.

Fun Fact

Dirk Benedict, known for his roles as "Face" in The A-Team and Starbuck in Battlestar Galactica, plays a supporting role as a drug lord in this film, a departure from his more heroic characters.

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