Midnight Run

A bounty hunter named Jack Walsh is given the task of bringing an accountant, Jonathan Mardukas, to Los Angeles to stand trial for embezzling $15 million from the mob. Mardukas, who has a knack for escaping, is a wanted man by the FBI, the mob, and other bounty hunters. Walsh must get Mardukas across the country before his bail is due, facing numerous obstacles and dangerous adversaries along the way.

Midnight Run was a commercial and critical success. Audiences and critics praised its blend of high-octane action, witty dialogue, and the strong chemistry between its lead actors. The film is often cited as a standout buddy-cop action-comedy of the late 1980s/early 1990s.

• Praised for its fast-paced action sequences and comedic timing.

• Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin's performances and chemistry were a highlight.

• The plot, while sometimes formulaic, is elevated by its engaging characters and sharp dialogue.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the exciting action and humorous exchanges between the protagonists. Many found the film to be an entertaining and well-paced crime-comedy with strong performances.

The movie features a famous scene where Jack Walsh (De Niro) has to impersonate a FBI agent to get information, and he uses the name 'Eddie Moseby', which is a subtle nod to the character Eddie Murphy, who was originally considered for the role of Jonathan Mardukas.