Starring Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Aston, Dennis Farina, Joe Pantoliano, and Philip Baker Hall. Directed by Martin Brest.
This 1988 comedy buddy films sees bounty hunter Jack Walsh, Robert De Niro trying to transport mob accountant Jonathan Mardukas, Charles Grodin, back to Los Angeles after he skips bail, all the while trying to stay ahead of a rival bounty hunter, a very pissed off FBI agent, Yaphet Kotto and a very angry mob boss, Dennis Farina.
This film marks an extremely creative period for De Niro who'd go on to make 18 films in the next 10 years including, Goodfellas, Cape Fear, Casino, Jackie Brown and Heat.
This is an absolute delight of a movie with superb chemistry between De Niro and Grodin as De Niro shows off his comedy chops bouncing off Grodin with a very measured and skilful performance. Meanwhile Grodin plays the straight man to a tee.
With a really witty, well written script, a lovely boozy soundtrack and an 18 certificate this is one of those wonderfully rare movies that's profane, violent, funny and completely enjoyable.
A true feel good movie that's bound to put a smile on your face.
9/10
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