Midnight Cowboy

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Kevin P @RT55971421 Aug 15 A very enriching, emotionally bittersweet dramedy about the death of the American Dream. Dustin Hoffman kills it as the slimy fast-talkin' "Ratso" Enrico Salvatore Rizzo Jon Voight is so naively likable as the titular Midnight Cowboy Joe Buck. The film soars from the great chemistry between the two leads. The infamous "Hey! I'm walkin' here!" scene is hilarious and a real unscripted moment. I love the film's cute folksy soundtrack. The movie starts off very funny, but slowly the sadness creeps in as the harsh reality of the lifestyle settled in. The movie on the surface seems to be a mixed bag with its LGTB+ representation with its usage of slurs balanced by the complex subtext implemented by the film's gay director. The movie has many flashbacks that range from disorienting to disturbing. The film takes a dark turn with a tragic ending with just enough hope weaved in with Joe's changed outlook on life to cap off his story. It's a greatly crafted drama and definitely worth a watch. See more Ed W @Guyinthechair Jul 27 Fantastic acting by Voight and Hoffman. However, storyline was weak and often has disturbing hard to watch scenes that tend to feel a bit much. See more Bob L @Dudeorama5 Jul 10 Characters were great, the movie was well done. The ending is traumatic as I’ll never forget it, but in a good way. It gave me all the feels. See more Edwin O @RT85409291 Jun 23 Midnight cowboy starts off so upbeat and aspirational, but subverts those dreams of big money into one of survival and friendship, while living in extreme poverty. Ten years on from my first viewing that forced me to leave the room in an attempt to hide my emotion from my parents, it still manages to tear my heart out completely. An absolute masterpiece of a film that im thankful was ever made. See more Philip G. @RT28218941 Jun 18 I’ve probably watched it 60 times See more Alexsander F @Aelxs May 26 This was one of my father's favorite movies. I thought it would be more upbeat, but it turned out to be a realistic portrayal of human misery. A critique of capitalism and the 'American Dream'. I was pleasantly surprised by this feature film, which deserves all the praise. The characters had big dreams and ambitions that stayed purely in the realm of ideas and imagination, something that happens to many people around the world. Ultimately, it's a very melancholy and realistic film. See more Read all reviews

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