Midnight Express

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: October 6, 1978

7.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Ratings

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sachineldhoFeb 8, 2019

This movie is captured brilliantly but is blatantly racist. It is an autobiographical story of William Hayes, so the story is supposed to be from his point of view. But, racism in this movie is beyond any limit. Completely one-sided, theThis movie is captured brilliantly but is blatantly racist. It is an autobiographical story of William Hayes, so the story is supposed to be from his point of view. But, racism in this movie is beyond any limit. Completely one-sided, the movie is made in a way so that we sympathise for Mr. Hayes.… Expand

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DanielGrimes94Aug 23, 2023

What it supposed to be a slow pace thriller , all the elements of what a great movie supposed to do shines at its maximum capacity, to story gets you from a clear crime to imploring a more "Fitting punishment "...an unforgettable thrillerWhat it supposed to be a slow pace thriller , all the elements of what a great movie supposed to do shines at its maximum capacity, to story gets you from a clear crime to imploring a more "Fitting punishment "...an unforgettable thriller filled with harrowing drama...… Expand

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alejandro970Feb 25, 2023

Of all the prison dramas, this is one that was quite the rage in the increasingly distant 70s. It is not exactly one of the best or definitive, but the performances give it something, if not a lot of value.

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Daraghk22Jun 14, 2019

With Outstanding acting and a Intriguing story,Midnight Express is a triumph in cinema scoring an Oscar for best screenplay and rightfully so.

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MahmusSep 25, 2020

Its protagonist is not very interesting and it relies on more stereotypes than a Punch-Out!! game, but it has great performances (John Hurt in particular), really tense sequences, one particularly gruesome scene and an excellent musicalIts protagonist is not very interesting and it relies on more stereotypes than a Punch-Out!! game, but it has great performances (John Hurt in particular), really tense sequences, one particularly gruesome scene and an excellent musical score.

It's not as effective as it probaly should be, but it does its job well enough.… Expand

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