As a kid in the 80s I watched this everyday on cable and vhs, I swear. I still revisit it once a year. Robert Deniro and Charles Grodin share great chemistry. All of the surrounding characters are perfectly cast and play their roles with enthusiasm (Ashton, Pantoliano, Kotto, Farina etc) This movie just has that great 80s look and feel. The gritty world of criminals and cops and bounty hunters. Thrilling chase scenes, shootouts, and lots of laughs. It knows right when to slow things down to convincingly reveal character development and background, before turning up the volume again.
The back and forth between Kotto and Deniro as well as Kotto and Ashton is hilarious. Much of this movie is very funny.
Danny Elfman's score deserves a lot of credit here as well. Great flick!
The back and forth between Kotto and Deniro as well as Kotto and Ashton is hilarious. Much of this movie is very funny.
Danny Elfman's score deserves a lot of credit here as well. Great flick!