So, the other day, I got this itch to track down where they shot the movie “Midnight Run”. That movie’s a classic, you know? De Niro and Grodin, the whole buddy-cop but not really vibe, it’s just gold. I gotta say, figuring out where a movie was filmed can be a real adventure.
First, I hit up the usual spots online. You know, the basic stuff. I read that it was directed by Martin Brest, and of course, it stars Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, and Yaphet Kotto. That’s the easy part. Then I dug a little deeper, trying to find out where exactly they filmed the thing.
- I found this one site, it’s basically this huge collection of movie locations that people like you and me add to. Seriously, there’s a ton of info there. Anyway, I looked up “Midnight Run” and started browsing through what they had.
- There were a few forum posts and comments, nothing too concrete. Then someone mentioned that they thought the helicopter chase scene was filmed on US Highway 60, east of Phoenix. I made a mental note of that.
- I stumbled upon another website that lists a bunch of film locations. Clicked on “Midnight Run” and it gave me some general info. Illinois, Nevada, New York, and even a bit in New Zealand. Huh, New Zealand, who would’ve thought?
Getting into the nitty-gritty, I found out some trivia about the film’s rating. It seems that back in ’88, the folks who rate movies thought it was cool for a 15 rating, except for all the cursing. Apparently, there are like 120 “fks” in there. I mean, come on, it’s part of the charm, right?
Putting It All Together
So, after piecing together all this info, I had a somewhat clearer picture. Most of the movie was shot across three states: Illinois, Nevada, and New York. And then that one random scene in New Zealand, which is still kinda wild to me. I guess they really went all out to get the right shots.
It’s not like I pinned down every single location, but I got a pretty good sense of where the main parts were filmed. And hey, that helicopter chase on Highway 60? That’s something I can actually go and see for myself if I’m ever in the area.
Honestly, it’s pretty cool to see how a movie like “Midnight Run” comes together, location-wise. It’s not just about the actors and the story, but also where they decided to film it all. Makes you appreciate the movie a little bit more, I think.
