jaczor
This movie is mind-numbingly awful, it makes you wonder how it's possible that people actually got paid for doing this, it's that bad. The story makes no sense, the actors seem to be doing a bad job on purpose, not to mention that it is as cheesy as can be (and not in a good way).I remember watching this as a kid and decided to watch it just for the nostalgia (knowing it would not be a good movie), but wow, I wasn't expecting it to be THIS bad.You will cringe every time you hear those fat twins laugh, makes you want to put a fist through the TV.The only thing noteworthy is that you can see Michael J Fox and Pee Wee Herman before they were famous, it's amazing that this steaming pile of movie s**t didn't end their careers.
kylewoman
Hilarious, clean, light-hearted, and quote-worthy. What else can you
ask for in a film? This is my all-time, number one favorite movie. Ever
since I was a little girl, I've dreamed of owning a blue van with
flames and an observation bubble.The cliché characters in ridiculous situations are what make this film
such great fun. The wonderful comedic chemistry between Stephen Furst
(Harold) and Andy Tennant (Melio) make up most of my favorite parts of
the movie. And who didn't love the hopeless awkwardness of Flynch?
Don't forget the airport antics of Leon's cronies, dressed up as Hari
Krishnas: dancing, chanting and playing the tambourine--unbeatable! The
clues are genius, the locations are classic, and the plot is timeless.A word to the wise, if you didn't watch this film when you were little,
it probably won't win a place in your heart today. But nevertheless
give it a chance, you may find that "It doesn't matter what you say, it
doesn't matter what you do, you've gotta play."
terrafermi
This is a must see for any 80s junkie. Fun and innocent, and all at night! Nothing like all of the college buddy groups going on an all nighter. Who would have thought the guy who put it all together could be such a ladies man, there's hope for us all. Sure it would never happen, but after seeing this you'll wish it did. Look for all of the cast who went on to have bigger and badder days in Hollywood. Enjoy all of the Los Angeles landmarks that have come and gone, or just don't look like they used to. Take this romp, if you liked other memorable films such as 'Scavenger Hunt', 'One Crazy Summer', or more recently, 'Rat Race'.Enjoy!
tfrizzell
"Animal House"-styled mess concerning five groups of college-aged kids going on a scavenger hunt across the city. There are the nerds, the girls, the boys, the rich kids and the poor kids (led by David Naughton and a very young Michael J. Fox, in his first film). The greatest rivalry comes between the rich snobs and the working-class group that has nothing given to them easily. Really a rotten drag is the best way to describe "Midnight Madness". It is appropriate for all audiences, but really who would be bored enough to watch this? 2 stars out of 5.
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