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Midnight Run - a Review Post

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Friends or foes? This is the question that faces both an ex-cop and a criminal as they make their troubled way across America.  Midnight Run  is one of those movies that makes you feel good about life. It's a fun film that mixes the genres of comedy and action. It was made in 1988 and directed by  Martin Brest , and the cast is full of famous names - Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Dennis Farina to name a few. I really recommend this movie because despite one or two weak points, it's a great movie due to the acting, the story, and the music. Perhaps the strongest point of this movie is the acting. Everybody knows the name of  Robert De Niro  and he doesn't disappoint in this movie. He is perfect for the part of the ex-cop with his mixture of cool good looks and inner strength, and he combines wonderful action and comedy acting.  Charles Grodin , as the lovable criminal, is superb. His facial expressions and the way he delivers his lines is a lesson ...

Writing Hints ... Adjectives and Adverbs

Do you get confused between adjectives and adverbs? If so,  try this quiz . Now  try this one . A lot of people make mistakes when using  interesting  or  interested  (or similar words). Try  this quiz  to see if you are confused!